Beat City

Writer & Illustrator

Beat City Comix

2025

Project Synopsis

In the vibrant yet suffocating world of Beat City, where creativity is stifled by the iron grip of a tyrannical corporation, teenage dreamer Elsie dares to imagine becoming a graffiti artist, igniting a rebellion alongside her loyal friends Ben and Anne. As they navigate the city’s gritty streets, they stumble upon a hidden realm beneath the surface, harboring a magical substance that transforms thoughts into reality.

With courage and imagination as their guides, this daring trio embarks on an epic quest to harness the power of this extraordinary resource, challenging the oppressive forces of Boggle and striving to restore joy and self-expression to their city. Join them as they paint the path to freedom, one stroke at a time, in a tale that celebrates the resilience of art and the power of friendship.

CHARACTERS

ELSIE

Meet Elsie, the spirited heartbeat of Beat City, where her vibrant imagination bursts forth like the spray paint she dreams of wielding. Recently uprooted from her familiar life to care for her ailing mother, this plucky teenager channels her empathy into her art, forging a deep connection with the mysterious Goo that thrives beneath the city’s surface. With her friends Ben and Anne by her side, Elsie embodies the fierce resilience of youth, daring to challenge the oppressive forces that seek to stifle creativity. As she navigates the gritty streets, she transforms her visions into stunning reality, breathing life into every wall and alley, and painting a path to freedom that inspires everyone around her.

BEN

Ben is a street-smart teenage boy molded by the gritty underbelly of Beat City, where every alley and rooftop tells a tale of survival and rebellion. With his keen mind and sharp instincts, he navigates the urban landscape with a mix of caution and audacity, driven by an insatiable disdain for the oppressive Beat City Police Force. As a graffiti artist, he transforms the dullness of the city into vibrant bursts of color, using his art as both expression and weapon against the corporate tyranny that looms over them. His deep understanding of Beat City’s layout and culture allows him to outmaneuver threats and connect with others who share his dream of freedom, making him not just a survivor but a pivotal force in the quest to reclaim their city.

ANNE

Anne is a fierce spirit wrapped in a wild heart, an orphan who has thrived on the fringes of Beat City, turning the concrete jungle into her playground of chaos and color. With a sharp wit and an insatiable appetite for mischief, she dances through the streets, leaving her mark as a graffiti artist who challenges authority with every vibrant stroke. The city’s shadows have become her home, where she and Ben have forged an unbreakable bond, creating their own little family amidst the turmoil. Together, they thrive on the thrill of rebellion, plotting playful escapades that disrupt the status quo and paint a brighter future in a world yearning for change. Anne’s headstrong nature and untamed creativity embody the heart of their quest, reminding everyone that within the darkest corners of the city, art and friendship can ignite the flames of hope and freedom.

JOHNNY LAW

Johnny Law stands as the unwavering sentinel of Beat City, a figure molded by years of gritty detective work and unyielding determination. With a keen mind perpetually tuned to unraveling the mysteries that shroud his city, he finds himself on a relentless quest to track down a rogue science experiment that has escaped the clutches of its creators. His suit, sharp and impeccably clean, contrasts starkly with the vibrant chaos of graffiti that he despises, a constant reminder of the artistic rebellion he seeks to suppress. Driven by an unwavering loyalty to his corporate masters, Johnny’s resolve hardens with each passing day, his focus razor-sharp as he navigates the shadows where creativity meets lawlessness. In the heart of a city where dreams clash with oppression, he embodies the struggle between duty and the unquenchable thirst for freedom that lingers in the air.

DOCTOR J

Doctor J, the enigmatic voice of the underground, broadcasts from the shadowy corners of Beat City, weaving a spell of defiance and hope through each crackling transmission. Cloaked in mystery, he becomes a beacon for street artists, skillfully evading the watchful eyes of the oppressive forces that clamp down on creativity, offering vital information about the cops and their movements. His signature blend of wit and wisdom captivates listeners, making him not just a DJ, but the very lifeblood of the rebellious community that seeks to reclaim their artistic freedom. Amidst the chaos, he stands as a stalwart leader in the resistance, rallying the artists to band together and paint their dreams across the grey canvas of their city, transforming rebellion into a vibrant symphony of color and sound.

SAM SIMOLEON

In the shadows of Beat City, where whispers of rebellion collide with the oppressive weight of conformity, Sam Simolean reigns as the elusive architect of fear and control. Cloaked in anonymity, this enigmatic CEO of Boggle Inc. wields a power that seeps into the very fabric of the city, his influence extending from the glittering towers of corporate dominance to the crumbling alleys where hope flickers dimly. With a shrewd mind and calculative precision, he orchestrates a regime that stifles creativity and crushes dissent, leaving citizens to navigate a world that feels increasingly like a labyrinth of despair. Yet, beneath the façade of cold ambition, there lies an unspoken tension, as the artistic pulse of Beat City beats defiantly against the bleak monotony he seeks to impose, hinting at the cracks in his carefully constructed empire and the potential for a vibrant uprising in a city yearning to reclaim its spirit.

The World

The people of Beat City were once simple, but travelled out from their caves to create the vibrant civilization of Beat City.

But one day, the Captains of Industry came and began to mine all of the city’s natural resources to amass power.

Slowly, the mining of Beat city took its toll. Though the city became a technological marvel, its citizens lost their vitality.

The Process

Pencil Drawings

Inked Pages

Coming Soon

Beat City is a labor of love, a story that has been with me a long time. I’m glad to finally be putting pen to paper and creating on the page for all to see. Stay tned for more exciting developments, and for published comic books for sale!