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See my journey through the world of Pop Culture, Pin Up and Comic books.

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DIRTY MARTINI

As the Blue Lotus comes from my love for shows and films of the 60s- Dirty Martini is pure late 70's-80's passion. Starsky & Hutch, Streets Of San Francisco, Cannon, Kojak, Shaft, Magnum Force, Isaac Hayes/ Lalo Schifrin music... all that jazz! Literally everyone was either a cop or a private investigator.

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NATASHA TAKES A DIP!

Whether she’s poolside at a Riviera resort or disappearing into the midnight scene, Natasha Romanov proves that danger never looked so dazzling.

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TANATASTIC SUE!

The suns out...so let's have some fun creating swimsuits for the usual 60's-early 70's inspired heroes... and maybe a villain or two.

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SCARLETT COUTURE UNDER FIRE!

Scarlett Couture Investigations Book One- Contains 3 standalone stories, which will dive deeper into her world and the blowback from the events set up in The Munich File.

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Anastasia DeCobray

The Baroness- Swap the iconic leather bodysuit for a razor-sharp black business suit? Her energy changes completely.

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THAT GIRL BAB’S GORDON!

Let’s get something straight right out the gate. Barbara Gordon isn’t just a Batgirl. She’s the Batgirl. A cape-wearing, brainy, badass icon who proved you could fight crime with fists and facts, and later proved you didn’t even need to stand up to stand out.

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SUPER SODA!

SUPER SODA! If the DC Girls had their own range of drinks…what would be your flavour?

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MY PROBLEM WITH MODERN STAR TREK

Why does everything feel like “Star Trek…but make it trendy"? And why does the villain (even though it’s a hologram) just walk straight onto the bridge like it’s a Walmart??

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THE PROBLEM WITH TWO CAPS

Our girl Rina 'Dirty' Martini discusses the problem of two Captain Americas! With Steve Rogers reportedly back in the MCU and the internet asking “what about Sam Wilson?!”, Captain America #0 (2022) feels weirdly prophetic

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BUSHMILLS SWAGGER AT COLLECTABLES HOUSE, LONDON.

Last night had all the sparkle of a 1960s cocktail party — only with better Wi-Fi and fewer cigarette holders.

I had the absolute pleasure of being hosted by Collectables House, Baker Street, London, for a special evening showcasing my latest project, The Cats Kitten Club. The event was expertly curated by Jaimie George of CGC / Stanley Gibbons Baldwins, who somehow managed to mix collectors, cocktails, and comics into one very classy soirée.

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NOW YOU SEE ME!

Writer Jimi Davis creates the coolest interview piece for Savoir Magazine featuring Susan Storm.

All rights Marvel Comics Group

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SCARLETT COUTURE INVESTIGATIONS

At LONDON FILM & COMIC CON this year I was overwhelmed by the customers who came to my stand, saying how much they enjoyed Scarlett Couture-The Munich File, and how many brought copies with them for me to sign. Not to mention how well she's done on my Eva Strongbird Kickstarter Campaign, selling out completely of SC ArtBooks.

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HOSTING THE KING OF POP

My account of one of the craziest days in my life...introducing Michael Jackson on stage.

That 70’s Style!

Some classic heroes get a groovy make-over!

DESPOP PUBLISHING

A couple of IP’s I have in the tank. Looking forward to releasing them both in 2025!