Or beginning of the Endless! Many years ago (which is unbelievable because I am only 29), while in Art School, DC Comics published a new line of books under the banner called Vertigo. These would be titles that are focused on the more sophisticated avant-garde adults who enjoy comics. In short, ART STUDENTS!!!

As an open minded reader, I was excited about what Vertigo comics would bring for I was already loving Doom Patrol and Animal Man. However, Sandman would become the flagship title that would elevate Vertigo beyond DC Comics expectations. As I was attempting to get into Sandman (didn’t have the wallet to stay current on everything), I was noticing to what I felt was a bit of a nasty trend. Many of of the hardcore Sandman readers were some of the biggest elitist snobs that I ever met. I recall one person saying to me “I don’t read comics, I read Vertigo.” After hearing that, I was turned off by that series (and its spin-off titles) and never bothered with it again until years later.

Fifteen plus years passed (again it’s unbelievable because I am only 31), I would finally break down and give the series a chance. Overall, I was pleased which made me angry. Angry that I would allow a group of people who have no bearing in my life to not letting me enjoy something special like this. To that I say never again!

Now, to these pieces. This is a stream of digital paintings done using Procreate app based on the characters of The Endless (Sandman, Death Destiny etc). I have done works with some of these characters before but this series is my love letter to them so to speak. How they have become eternal, ever lasting and remaining true at its core. Endless? Nah.. I say it’s still the beginning!