Gene E. Willoughby, II
@hammerblam.bsky.social
Artist, writer, teacher. I'll be posting my creative process as I continue writing and drawing The Sunstroms, The Last Age, and more.
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This weekend, we'll be pulling up at Tidewater Comicon! I'm working on getting prints ready and signing comics so I can fet them packed and ready for the trip. More soon...
June 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This weekend, we'll be pulling up at Tidewater Comicon! I'm working on getting prints ready and signing comics so I can fet them packed and ready for the trip. More soon...
Pencils from an upcoming bio I'll be posting the World of Hammerblam soon. The plan is to get it inked and colored this weekend.
June 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Pencils from an upcoming bio I'll be posting the World of Hammerblam soon. The plan is to get it inked and colored this weekend.
Inks from The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
June 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Inks from The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
Read all about a couple of upcoming projects at the World of Hammerblam Newsletter page. There's preview art and some background info. Also check out the character bios and get your free subscription while you're there. Hit the link:
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June 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Read all about a couple of upcoming projects at the World of Hammerblam Newsletter page. There's preview art and some background info. Also check out the character bios and get your free subscription while you're there. Hit the link:
Willoughby.substack.com
Willoughby.substack.com
Summer reading list loading...
June 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Summer reading list loading...
Pencils from The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
June 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Pencils from The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
I've got 13 pages of lettering left on The Last Age. Glad to be almost done. This particular page features Sumeria going toe to toe with Altar. Today, I'll be doing some pencilling on The Sunstroms. As always...the project continues. More soon...
June 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I've got 13 pages of lettering left on The Last Age. Glad to be almost done. This particular page features Sumeria going toe to toe with Altar. Today, I'll be doing some pencilling on The Sunstroms. As always...the project continues. More soon...
Today, I'll be getting some material ready for my newsletter page and continuing my lettering process on The Last Age. In the meantime, here's a look at a page from The Sunstroms #4. Pencils to colors. More soon...
June 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today, I'll be getting some material ready for my newsletter page and continuing my lettering process on The Last Age. In the meantime, here's a look at a page from The Sunstroms #4. Pencils to colors. More soon...
Inks from the upcoming Sunstroms #4. I did the 2nd panel in blue because I have an idea about how to depoct Sceptor being consumed by the Overflow. More soon...
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Inks from the upcoming Sunstroms #4. I did the 2nd panel in blue because I have an idea about how to depoct Sceptor being consumed by the Overflow. More soon...
I am currently lettering The Last Age. I hope to be finishing up in the coming week. Here's a look. More soon...
June 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I am currently lettering The Last Age. I hope to be finishing up in the coming week. Here's a look. More soon...
Sceptor plays a significant role in The Last Age Book One. Here's a look an alternate form of the character as he appears in The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
June 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Sceptor plays a significant role in The Last Age Book One. Here's a look an alternate form of the character as he appears in The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
I'm currently working on lettering the remaining chunk of pages for The Last Age. I've been writing and drawing this project for the last 3 years. I'm excited to be this close to having it done. You'll be hearing more about it in the next few months. More soon...
June 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'm currently working on lettering the remaining chunk of pages for The Last Age. I've been writing and drawing this project for the last 3 years. I'm excited to be this close to having it done. You'll be hearing more about it in the next few months. More soon...
The Last Age Book 1 is in progress. Lettering phase. More soon...
June 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Last Age Book 1 is in progress. Lettering phase. More soon...
May 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Here's a look at the last handful of prints I've done. Most of them start off as cool down sketches and find their way into becoming finished pieces. Anyway, inbox me if you're interested in owning one. More soon...
May 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Here's a look at the last handful of prints I've done. Most of them start off as cool down sketches and find their way into becoming finished pieces. Anyway, inbox me if you're interested in owning one. More soon...
Inks from The Sunstroms #4. More soon....
May 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Inks from The Sunstroms #4. More soon....
Rough layout and pencils from The Sunstroms #4. The project continues. More soon...
May 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Rough layout and pencils from The Sunstroms #4. The project continues. More soon...
A look at one of the prints I've been working on between Sunstroms and Last Age pages. I've been a fan of Spidey since the Electric Company days. More soon...
May 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A look at one of the prints I've been working on between Sunstroms and Last Age pages. I've been a fan of Spidey since the Electric Company days. More soon...
Sam Sunstrom and Gargoyle 6 come to an understanding on this page from The Sunstroms #4. The project continues. More soon...
May 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Sam Sunstrom and Gargoyle 6 come to an understanding on this page from The Sunstroms #4. The project continues. More soon...
"Until all are one." An Optimus Prime piece I've been working on here and there since SC Comicon.
May 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
"Until all are one." An Optimus Prime piece I've been working on here and there since SC Comicon.
When I start a new comic book page, I normally draw the thumbnail sketch in one of my sketchbooks. Then I'll send that layout to myself through email and drop it into Procreate on my tablet. From there, I'll use the pencil tool to finish drawing the page and add inks and colors after that.
May 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
When I start a new comic book page, I normally draw the thumbnail sketch in one of my sketchbooks. Then I'll send that layout to myself through email and drop it into Procreate on my tablet. From there, I'll use the pencil tool to finish drawing the page and add inks and colors after that.
After losing both parents in battle, the children of world renowned superheroes inherit old enemies and new responsibilities.
Check out The Sunstroms comic book series at my online store.
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Check out The Sunstroms comic book series at my online store.
Hammerblam.myshopify.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
After losing both parents in battle, the children of world renowned superheroes inherit old enemies and new responsibilities.
Check out The Sunstroms comic book series at my online store.
Hammerblam.myshopify.com
Check out The Sunstroms comic book series at my online store.
Hammerblam.myshopify.com
Process pics from The Sunstroms #4. From pencils to colors. More soon...
April 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Process pics from The Sunstroms #4. From pencils to colors. More soon...
Here's a Harley Quinn print I've been working over a past few days. I'll be going over dialogue and captions from The Last Age today as I get back on lettering. More soon...
April 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Here's a Harley Quinn print I've been working over a past few days. I'll be going over dialogue and captions from The Last Age today as I get back on lettering. More soon...
Inks from The Sunstroms #4. More soon...
April 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Inks from The Sunstroms #4. More soon...