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Michael Watkins
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Highburn Studios is pleased to announce the return of Guardians with Jim Shooter as writer
Jim Shooter, renowned Marvel Comics Editor in Chief, founder of VALIANT Comics, DEFIANT Comics, Broadway Comics, and co-founder of...
Michael Watkins
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
BTW21 Interviews Dave Pendleton
No More writer Dave Pendleton joins Luis Romero to discuss NO MORE issue 1.
Michael Watkins
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Highburn Studios Books available to take ANYWHERE
Take our digital library with you where ever you go. We have partnered with Comixology and Amazon to offer our content on the Amazon...
Michael Watkins
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Fayetteville Comic Con reviews NO MORE
Join Mike Snow from Fayetteville Comic Con as he review our newest title NO MORE, with special guests Michael and Apryl Watkins, Dave...
Michael Watkins
- Apr 1, 2022
- 4 min
New Superhero Comic from Martinsville Native.
Comic author returns to childhood comic store for signing. Dave Pendleton, writer of “No More” comic, recently attended a signing at...
Michael Watkins
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
No More Charlotte Comic Con Exclusive Cover
No More Charlotte Comicon Exclusive Cover.
Michael Watkins
- Mar 11, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jan 16, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
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 16, 2021
- 1 min
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 10, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Dec 6, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Oct 8, 2020
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall
Michael Watkins
- Aug 2, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
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...
