Guess who's back?

So, after weeks and weeks of rumors (sorry Daredevil fans), and lots of leaks online, the official word has come down....  

Gerry Duggan and I are raising Deadpool from the dead! 

Tell your friends and enemies! Scream it from the mountain tops! Deadpool is back, happy days are here again! 

Oh, and tell your local comic shop to order hella' copies of the comic cause it's going to go FAST! 

Best,

Mike

Big signing tomorrow!

DC area folks! Come out to see me tomorrow. 

Best,

Mike

"He is Dead."

Deadpool is dead. 

Quantum and Woody Must Die final cover!

Check out my last cover for the Quantum and Woody Must Die series! I had a great time withy these, and am a little sad to be done. But, life goes on...

Unless you are Deadpool....

Cause I gotta go back to the studio and kill him. 

Best,

Mike

Multiversity Guidebook art work and process post

Hey everyone, 

DC Comics asked me to design some new characters for their Multiversity Guidebook, which is out today. 

Check out the line art below-

Here are the amazing colors by Nathan Fairbairn! 

And here is a quick process post on my Storehouse page - 

https://www.storehouse.co/stories/r5nrj-dc-multiversity-pin-up-1

Enjoy!

Mike

Deadpool... Dead?

So, looks like it's happening.. Deadpool is finally dying.

(Cover by Scott Koblish)

More info here - http://www.nerdist.com/2015/01/exclusive-gerry-duggan-jordan-d-white-death-of-deadpool-marvel-comics-deadpool-250-aka-45/

Mike

Judge Dredd for FCBD

Hey everyone,

Legendary British publisher 2000AD announced today that I'll be drawing a 6 page Judge Dredd story for their Free Comic Book Day outing. As a kid the good Judge's book was one of the first comics I owned, so this gig is a special thrill for me. One of the few "bucket list" characters I'd like to draw.

However, I'm taking the gig under some sad conditions. The job originally belonged to respected Batman artist Norm Breyfogle. Unfortunately Norm suffered a stroke which has affected his ability to draw. Strokes are always tragic, but especially so for an artist who depends on his work.

I'll be donating a portion of my earnings from this gig to a charity fund that hopes to raise enough money to cover some of his medical expenses. I tell you this so that you will consider donating to the fund too.

Despite the international reach of comics, we are a tight knit group. I'm sure many of you remember Norm's work fondly, or know someone who does. So please give what you can to a guy that could really use the help.

More info at Youcaring.com -  http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/legendary-batman-artist-norm-breyfogle-stroke-fund/281723

 Best,
Mike

My Holiday gift to you!

Hey everyone,

Though this year has been bumpy on a personal level, professionally I've had a pretty great year! You folks have made that all possible through your support of Deadpool, Oms en Serie, and all the other projects I've worked on.

As a thank you I'm making this FREE pdf sketchbook available to all of you!

It's not much, but I hope you and enjoy it and that it brightens the Holiday season for you just a tiny bit more.

Best,
Mike


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Quantum and Woody Must Die number 3

Hi all! 

The solicitations from Valiant Comics are out, and feature my cover for Quantum and Woody must Die 3 - http://www.newsarama.com/23015-valiant-comics-march-2015-solicitations.html

So, I thought I'd share some process pics for it. 

http://www.newsarama.com/23015-valiant-comics-march-2015-solicitations.html

Enjoy!

Mike

PS - for a more in depth process check out my Storehouse page - https://www.storehouse.co/stories/o4g0d-quantum-and-woody

Escape from the Danger Room!

Check out is process post for that "Escape from the Danger Room" scene in Deadpool 38. 

https://www.storehouse.co/stories/o9dr6-escape-from-the-danger-room

Best,

Mike

Deadpool 38 in stores!

Hey everyone! 

Deadpool 38 is in stores today! Go get yours! 

Best,

Mike

Time to pre-order Deadpool vol. 7, the "Zenpool" arc!

Hey all ,

You can now pre-order Deadpool vol. 7, the entire AXIS tie in arc, featuring my redesign of Deadpool - Zenpool!

I'm especially proud of this arc, so be sure to tell you local comic shop to save you a copy. 

More info below:

DEADPOOL VOL. 7: AXIS TPB
Written by BRIAN POSEHN & GERRY DUGGAN
Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE
Cover by MARK BROOKS
Get ready for a different spin on the Merc with the Mouth! Since the events of AXIS inverted him, Deadpool has given up violence in favor of enlightenment! You heard right — Deadpool has gone Zen and found peace! So how is he going to help his “FauX-Men” friends live through an attack by the real, also-inverted X-Men?! I don’t know. Probably not very easily. It might involve cowboy stuff. Then, our wall-crawling hero is stalked by a classic Spider-Slayer! Wait, this isn’t a Spider-Man book. So what is a Spider-Slayer doing here? Deadpool had better find out before it mistakes one red-clad, wisecracking hero for another — and mashes DP into spider-paste! Plus: The Roxxon Corporation brings us a special educational story! Learn about gracking, the energy source of the future! Collecting DEADPOOL (2012) #35-40.
136 PGS./Parental Advisory …$17.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9243-5

Best,

Mike

Deadpool 38 preview!

Hey everyone, 

There is a new preview for Deadpool 38 online, check it out here - http://www.comicvine.com/articles/exclusive-preview-deadpool-38/1100-150521/

And, here are the penciled versions for you process junkies! 

Enjoy!

Mike

Fare Game Interview

I got to talk with the always wonderful Mary Brickthrower about food for the fine folks at Fare Game. Go give it a read! http://fare-game.net/comic-book-artist-mike-hawthorne-talks-food/

Best,

Mike

Deadpool 37 preview and process post.

There is a new preview for Deadpool 37 online here. http://comicbook.com/2014/11/13/exclusive-marvel-preview-deadpool-37---an-axis-tie-in/

And, for all my process junky brethren, here are the penciled version of the pages. 

I gotta say, I loved drawing Zenpool using a frozen turkey as a weapon. 

Enjoy,

Mike

Rest in peace, Jesus Gonzalez

Beloved friend and gifted writer Jesus Gonzalez died this week. He will be very, very missed. 

His obituary.

Jesus, Brian Keene, and I at the Comix Creator Cookout during happier times. 

"Everybody's been wondering where you been

And, now that we know what happened
We're all wondering where you are
And even though we feel bad we won't be seein you around anymore
We want you to know we feel better, we won't have to worry anymore
We know your only worry now is
You worrying about us worrying about you
And even though we stopped worrying
It doesn't mean we're not still sad
And we're happy to let you know that, we always will be"
- Father Guido Sarducci

We'll all miss you, compañero.

Best,

Mike

Oms en Série vol. two preview

The second volume of my French series, Oms en Série, has been out in Europe for a few weeks now, but I haven't shared much online yet. To remedy that, here is a big preview. 

I love getting to work with the amazing folks at Ankama, but especially with my friend (and series writer) JD Morvan. I'm very grateful to get to bring this Wul classic to life as a comic! 

Thanks to all the folks in Europe who have supported the book! Much love. 

Hopefully we will have an English edition someday. Fingers crossed. 

Best,

Mike

Deadpool 38 preview

Hey!

There is a preview for Deadpool 38 online! Go here to see - http://comicbook.com/2014/11/07/exclusive-marvel-preview-deadpool-38---an-axis-tie-in/

This issue is bonkers, and over half of it is done in two page spreads. Here is a peek at the pencils of the four preview pages m

Hope you pick up the issue! 

Enjoy,

Mike

Free Dead Island comic!

You want a free Dead Island comic? Sure you do! Go here - https://digital.darkhorse.com/profile/5292.dead-island/

Best,

Mike

24 Hour Comic Day 2014!

I will be part of PCAD’s 24 Hour Comic Day event again this year, along with some friends and lots of students! Friday’s panel discussion is open to the public, so if you’re near Central PA or Maryland you should check it out. More info here - http://www.pcad.edu/NewsEvents/CurrentNews/tabid/70/vw/1/ItemID/145/Default.aspx