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  • Green Bay’s First Kid Superhero: Jackpot Bloom

    By Chongchen Saelee

    Wouldn’t you know it, Green Bay’s got it’s FIRST KID SUPERHERO: JACKPOT BLOOM!

    Who is Jackpot Bloom? Why do all the other kids hate him? Why do all the adults want to exploit him? What makes him so special?

    What if I told you there was a special school that trained young children with special gifts? The children’s powers are harnessed by adults who seek personal gain, but also to make decisions about running the government, society, and the world. After several decades of research, and many failed attempts in finding a breakthrough gifted apparatus child, along comes Jackpot Bloom.

    He is a chipper, bright-eyed young man. At age 9, he is a master tennis player. He lives with his adoptive parents at their elegant tennis club/mansion estate that caters to the wealthy.

  • Jackpot Bloom Test Animation

    Just for the fun of it.

    Jackpot Bloom Animation Test
    Jackpot Bloom Animation Test

  • Jackpot Bloom: Introducing Aggie

    Aggie, Jackpot Bloom's rival
    Aggie, Jackpot Bloom’s rival

  • Jackpot Bloom: A Child’s Nightmare – Prequel Short Story

    By Chongchen Saelee

    I remember a story my father told me when I was a young boy. I must have been 8… 9, 10 years old? Anyway, he would tell me this story about brave warriors fighting off dark demons. It was a strange story to tell a boy before he’d go to sleep. It would induce strange dreams. But over the years, I had forgotten the story. Remnants of that dream, however, still come back to me every now and then. It only takes a single moment in my day, something like looking up at the happy yellow sun, and the smell of green grass to conjure up the images from my father’s story. (more…)

  • Self-Motivation When Drawing Comic Books

    By Chongchen Saelee

    For those who dare stay tuned with my life, I’ve been busy working on an independent comic book called “Jackpot Bloom”. The script runs about about 100-some pages. I’m officially 34 pages in, and I have yet to color them. There’s also the marketing materials and covers I have to paint.

    The problem when you’re trying to tackle these momentous feats of projects is you may get burned out. (more…)

  • Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof

    Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof
    Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof
    Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof
    Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof
    Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof
    Jackpot Bloom Graphic Novel Comic Book Printed Proof

    Some minor technical flaws, but it being only the initial proof, it can easily be fixed. But, man, am I proud today. Holy moly moly. Guys, set aside some money and buy this book!

  • Jackpot Bloom Cover Concept

    Jackpot Bloom Comic Book Cover Concept
    Jackpot Bloom Comic Book Cover Concept

    I’m developing the marketing materials alongside the actual comics contents.