Kevin Eastman Born in Portland, Maine in 1962, Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age, copying children’s books and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self publishing creators Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode, and David Sim, all his early work focused more on Science Fiction influences than traditional Superhero style comics.

In 1982, while trying to sell some of his illustrations to local fanzines, he met Peter Laird in Northampton, Massachusetts and the partnership studio; Mirage Studios was formed. Less than a year later in the middle of a late night drawing session, Eastman doodled a new character he dubbed a “Ninja Turtle” to make Laird laugh-several sillier sketches and a final drawing of four characters later Eastman and Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had officially entered the universe!

Self published in May of 1984 the first issue sold out of its 3000 copies overnight and quickly became a fan favorite. Catching the eye of Merchandising Agents and Hollywood Producers, Eastman and Laird maintained full control of their creations while guiding them through Toy Licensing, TV Series adaptation, as well as Feature Film exploitation, and by 1989 the TMNT’s were number one in all three categories.

Thanks to “THE BEST FANS ON THE ENTIRE PLANET!” according to Eastman, after 35 amazing years of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles STILL continue to find their way into the hearts and imaginations of kids, large and small.

When not having way too much fun drawing the TMNT’s he also launched three new series in 2015/16: Fistful of Blood, Los Angeles, and Underwhere. In 2017/18 Kevin launched his first ever Kickstarter that was fully funded for his new project Drawing Blood and the Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls.

Kevin Eastman resides in San Diego with his wife Courtney (aka First Lady of the Turtles & VP of Kevin Eastman Studios), son Shane, three Dachshunds, and two bad kitties.

In 2019 Kevin, Courtney, and Team Eastman will be visiting several comic conventions and signings around the world, ensuring they are always accessible and reaching out to fans.

For complete details keep up with Kevin Eastman at www.KevinEastmanStudios.com

Social Media

Facebook: /kevin.b.eastman

Twitter: @kevineastman86

Instagram: @kevineastmantmnt

Credits

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, DRAWING BLOOD, LOS ANGELES

APPEARING

Kevin Eastman will be appearing Saturday, and Sunday at NCComicon Bull City.

AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTOS

Kevin Eastman will be offering one FREE signature to every NC Comicon attendee! Kevin is appearing Saturday and Sunday at the show, attendees must be present either of those days to receive your free signature. Each additional signature is $20. Photos with Kevin are $30.