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“The Old Portrait”. Horror. Illustrated by Leigh Kuilboer. Adapted from the story by Hume Nisbet. Midnight Echo #11 (2019).


“THE SIXSMITHS in Literature”. Comedy. 1pp, written & pencilled by Jason Franks, inks by Jan Scherpenhuizen. Home Brew Vampire Bullets TWO 2014. 


“At Own Risk”. Autobiographical. 10pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Bruce Mutard. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)

“Ron Beadle”. Comedy/biography. 2pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Renan L’Hopsum. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)

“Ron Beadle vs the Dwarves”. Comedy/biography. 2pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Renan L’Hopsum. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)

“Ron Beadle vs Disney Land”. Comedy/biography. 2pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Renan L’Hopsum. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)

“NYE 2001”. Autobiographical. 10pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Jose Pimienta. Ignition vol.01 (215 Ink 2013)

“Get Behind the Mule”. Period/folk. 5pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Nic Hunter. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)

“The Swede”. Autobiographical. 5pp, written and pencilled by Jason Franks, inked by Chris McQuinlan. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)


“Øst Spitsbergen”. Fantasy. 5pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Luke Pickett. Beginnings Anthology (ACT Comic Meet 2012)


“Mr Ex”. Crime/superhero. 5pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Brendan Halyday. Criminal Element (Black House Comics 2012)

“The Delucci Bambino”. Occult/crime/gonzo SF.  Featuring McBlack. 5pp, written & pencilled by Jason Franks, inked by Dave Gutierrez. Criminal Element (Black House Comics 2012)


“Memorial Soup”. (w) Jason Franks, (a) Hazz Purnell. 10pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010) Reprinted in Digital Webbing Presents Vol.02 #5 (Digital Webbing, 2011) with colours by Luke Pickett.


“When the Levee Breaks”. Biography. 1pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Jan Scherpenhuizen. Tides of Hope (Supanova 2011)


“Under the Sycamore”. Horror. 6pp, written by Jason Franks, art by Luke Andrew. Decay #10 (Dark Oz Productions 2011)


“Singapore”. Pulp adventure. 10pp, written by Jason Franks, Illustrated by Thomas Bonin. Inspired by the song by Tom Waits. Characters created by Tom Bonin. Dicks Anthology (2010)


“Desert Leviathan”. (w) Jason Franks, (a) Leigh Kuilboer. 10pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010)

“Duty Of Care”. (w) Jason Franks, (a) Yuriko Sekine. 5pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010)

“Feeding the Goldfish”. (w) Jason Franks, (a) Bobby N. 2pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010)

“The Key In The Wall”. (w) Jason Franks, (a) Nicholas Hunter. 8pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010)

“My Pretty Rose Tree”. (w) Jason Franks (after William Blake), (a) Luke Pickett. 4pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010)

“Written in the Stars”. (w) Jason Franks, (a) Dwight Williams. 5pp. Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls (vol.03) (Blackglass Press, 2010)


“Boogey Man”. Horror. 2pp, Written and pencilled by Jason Franks, inks by Michael Nason. Yuck! #1 (Milkshadow Books, 2009)


“Rodney Joins a Cult”. Science Fiction. 1pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks, additional art by Greg Vondruska. Robots Are People, Too! #3

“Rodney Goes on a Date”. Science Fiction. 1pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks, additional art by J. Marc Schmidt. Robots Are People, Too! #3

“Rodney Gets a Makeover”. Science Fiction. 1pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks. Robots Are People, Too! #3

“Rodney’s Perfect Match”. Science Fiction. 1pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks. Ungenred  (Black House Comics 2013)


“Skin”. Occult/Horror. 10pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Nicholas Hunter. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009)

“Pretty Bird”. Horror. 10 pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Richard Butler. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009)

“Trauma Ward”. Horror. 8 pages, written by Jason Franks and Percival Constantine, illustrated by Carl Yonder. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009)

“Blood And Shadow”. Horror. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Yuriko Sekine. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009)

“Seen and Heard”. Paranormal. 8 pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Carlen Lavigne. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009)

“Chalx”. Crime/Horror. 10 pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Brendan Halyday. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009). Reprinted in The Dirt Nap #1 (2011) with colours by Andy Isaac.

“The Devil’s Vintner”. 12 pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Renan L’Hopsum’. Kagemono: Tooth and Claw (vol. 02) (Blackglass Press, 2009)



“All’s Fair”. War/Romance. 6pp, written & illustrated by Jason Franks. Tango #9: Love and War (Cardigan Comics, 2009)


“Rodney For President”. Science Fiction. 1pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks. Robots Are People, Too! #2 (Blackglass Press 2008)

“Eyeball Roboto”. Psychedelic/Science Fiction. 6pp, written by Jason Franks and Greg Vondruska, illustrated by Greg Vondruska. Robots Are People, Too! #2 (Blackglass Press 2008)

“Hardwired”. Noir/Science Fiction. 5pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Greg Vondruska. Robots Are People, Too! #2 (Blackglass Press 2008)


“Shadowmancy”. Fantasy/horror. 6pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Nicholas Hunter. Kagemono Vol.01 #1 (Blackglass Press, 2008)

“The Spider Fairy”. Horror. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Yuriko Sekine. Kagemono Vol.01 #1 (Blackglass Press, 2008)

“Best of the Best”. Western/horror. 6pp, written by Justin Jordan, penciled by Jason Franks, inks by Cory Evan Laub. Kagemono Vol.01 #1 (Blackglass Press, 2008)


“Belly of the Beast”. Rock’n’roll/horror. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Nathan Wiedemer. Kagemono Vol.01 #2 (Blackglass Press, 2008)

“Boyfriend Material”. Horror. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Yuriko Sekine. Kagemono Vol.01 #2 (Blackglass Press, 2008)

“Tolerance to Iron”. Horror. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Luke Pickett. Kagemono Vol.01 #2 (Blackglass Press, 2008)

“Snuff”. J-Horror. 2pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Andrew Fulton. Kagemono Vol.01 #2 (Blackglass Press, 2008)

“Love Potion #999BZ7X”. Science Fiction/Horror. 5pp, written by Jason Franks, penciled by Colin Wells, inked by Tom Bonin. Kagemono Vol.01 #2 (Blackglass Press, 2008)


“Damsel In Distress”. Romance. 6pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by J. Marc Schmidt. Tango #8: Love and Food (Cardigan Comics, 2008)


“How To Be Cool”. Autobiographical. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Ed Siemienkowicsz. Hard Words (Blackglass Press 2007)


“Rodney vs Jer.Mac”. Science Fiction. 1pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks. Robots Are People, Too! #1 (A Robot In Love. 2007)


“Love Raed”. Political. 6pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by J. Marc Schmidt. Tango #7: Love and Sedition (Cardigan Comics, 2007)

“Flyby”. Romance/conspiracy. 6pp, written by Jason Franks and J. Marc Schmidt, illustrated by Yuriko Sekine. Tango #7: Love and Sedition (Cardigan Comics, 2007)


“Teppodama”. Yakuza. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Michael Athey. Rockstar Pizza (Blackglass Press, 2006)

“Femme Noir”. Noir. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Carlen Lavigne. Rockstar Pizza (Blackglass Press, 2006)

“Peas”. Horror. 6pp. Written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Richard Gaines. Rockstar Pizza (Blackglass Press, 2006)

“Rockstar Pizza”. Rock’n’roll. Written and illustrated by Jason Franks. Rockstar Pizza (Blackglass Press, 2006)


“One More Bullet”. Holocaust. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by J. Marc Schmidt. One More Bullet(Blackglass Press, 2005)

“Camaraderie”. War. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by Nathan Wiedemer. One More Bullet(Blackglass Press, 2005)

“Dysart’s Deal with the Devil”. Horror. 5pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by David Richardson. One More Bullet(Blackglass Press, 2005)

“Dishonored”. Samurai. 5pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks. One More Bullet(Blackglass Press, 2005)

“Greetings, Planet America”. Political satire/Science Fiction. 8pp, written and illustrated by Jason Franks. One More Bullet(Blackglass Press, 2005)

“Bedding down”. Travel. 8pp, written by Jason Franks, illustrated by J. Marc Schmidt. One More Bullet(Blackglass Press, 2005)