Blue Tiger Podcast

Ben Bates is back and he’s not holding back! You may remember Mr. Bates from his signature artist runs on Archie Comic’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” or IDW’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and let’s not forget “Mega Man.” He later left the ever-shifting landscape of the comic industry for the world of animation. Taking up residency in some of LA’s most notable studios, storyboarding for todays equivalent of Saturday morning cartoons.Then, just like that, he disappeared into the sun drench tapestry of the Southwest. Where did he go? What was he planning?Now he’s back, jack! Making his return to children’s entertainment, and he’s got a lot to say about it! Any creator who’s worked with, beloved corporate-owned, characters knows there’s a give and take. You can do some great stuff, but there are limitations due to a cascade of correlating factors. With Ben’s return, he’s doing it his own way. Down to the very last drawing. Jumping into the fire with a new creator owned kids graphic novel, “POWERSTARS,” and he’s cook