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CHARLOTTE COMICON WRAP UP
Such a busy weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to Charlotte Comicon yesterday. We had a blast talking to so many of you and...
Michael Watkins
Mar 28, 20221 min read


No More Charlotte Comic Con Exclusive Cover
No More Charlotte Comicon Exclusive Cover.
Michael Watkins
Mar 16, 20221 min read

Fantasticon Wrap Up
I’d like to thank my agent Renee at Eva Ink and Joe at Fantasticon for having me as a guest. It was an extremely busy show and I sold...
Michael Watkins
Mar 14, 20221 min read

Upcoming Appearances for the weekend of 3/12/2022
We are on the road again, or plane depending on the creator. This weekend you can join Highburn CEO and EIC, Michael at Fantasticon in...
Michael Watkins
Mar 11, 20221 min read


NO MORE Issue #1 FIRST LOOK
Cover: Mike "MEZ" Phillips and John Anderson Writer: Joseph A. Michael Pencils: Mike "MEZ" Phillips Inks: Michael Watkins Colors: John...
Michael Watkins
Jan 16, 20221 min read
2022 Appearances
If you head over to the Events page you will see the schedule for 2022 is starting to shape up. Right now only Michael’s appearances have...
Michael Watkins
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Nostalgia With A Purpose
Corner boxes were once a key component of comics because of how they displayed books on a rack. Books were placed on "spinner racks" so...
Michael Watkins
Sep 23, 20211 min read


The Return to Publishing
In the twenty one years that HIGHBURN STUDIOS has been around, we have always been a publisher first and foremost. I started this label...
Michael Watkins
Aug 22, 20212 min read

FCBD
Special thanks to Borderlands Comics and Games for having Michael out as a special guest. Below are some of his favorite sketches of the...
Michael Watkins
Aug 16, 20211 min read


WE’RE BACK
10 months ago I asked Apryl Mitchell to be my wife at Big Lick Comic Con, 10 months later we returned to the venue where she said yes, as...
Michael Watkins
Aug 10, 20211 min read

In a GALAXYCON far far away...
Appearing this weekend at Raleigh Galaxycon is Mike “Mez” Phillips. Make sure to stop by his table and check out new art, prints, and ask...
Michael Watkins
Jul 31, 20211 min read
Highburn Studios welcomes Dave Pendleton as the new writer of GUARDIANS
Twenty One years ago Highburn Studios launched its flagship title from founder Michael Watkins. Now after a decade of hiatus GUARDIANS...
Michael Watkins
Jul 29, 20211 min read


HAPPY HOLIDAYS
From all of the creators and staff at Highburn Studios, we hope you have a wonderful holiday and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Michael Watkins
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Charlotte Comicon Winter Show
Meet D. Michael Watkins, Sunday at the Charlotte Comicon Winter Show. This will be Michael’s last public appearance for 2020 and we are...
Michael Watkins
Dec 6, 20201 min read


Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, We are incredibly thankful for all of you, our friends, our fans, our sponsors. Though this year has been difficult...
Michael Watkins
Nov 26, 20201 min read
Our Statement on Covid-19
While we are still hoping for an exciting and successful year for the 20th anniversary of Highburn Studios, our commitment to the safety...
Michael Watkins
Aug 2, 20201 min read


Where Monsters Dwell Podcast 134
Listen to episode 134 now! This week in the Monster Cave©, Michael Watkins the founder and owner of Highburn Studios. Michael is mostly...
Michael Watkins
Jan 2, 20201 min read


Michael Watkins
Jan 2, 20200 min read