At LONDON FILM & COMIC CON this year I was overwhelmed by the customers who came to my stand, saying how much they enjoyed Scarlett Couture-The Munich File, and how many brought copies with them for me to sign. Not to mention how well she's done on my Eva Strongbird Kickstarter Campaign, sell...
2025-08-08 12:33:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Eva Strongbird's Kickstarter Campaign is LAUNCHING ON THIS COMING TUESDAY!
I've been spending the past week creating some top-tier rewards and amazing add-ons for you all to snap up first.
As the campaign continues, the Stretch Goals will be revealed.
Join the page by following ...
2025-07-12 15:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Last Chance For Leah has been a labor of love for me in my downtime, and the character has been a joy to draw. Here is a peek of a few pages from the book.
2025-07-03 18:33:12 +0000 UTC
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IN THIS 4 -sneak peek- Katie Rogers learns a lesson or two from her Uber driver. From my upcoming book “The Infamous Katie Rogers.”
Short written by Peter Zappia & Des Taylor
2025-07-03 18:22:42 +0000 UTC
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A test video for a series of short Crime stories about PI Rina 'Dirty' Martini. The end product will have more scenes depicting moments from her investigation plus sound effects. But here's a snippet.
I'm currently considering whether to do this as short audio drama stories... or write a no...
2025-06-26 09:35:44 +0000 UTC View Post
INTRODUCING A BRAND-NEW CLASSIC-STYLE HEROINE!
EVA STRONGBIRD AND THE MARINE – PART 1 OF 2
Dive headfirst into 50 pages (72 pages exclusive edition) of full-colour, high-octane WW2 science-fic...
Well, hello there! As Obi-Wan would say.
For my new Gold Members arriving late to the party, below is a download link for 4 of my previous rewards. Look out for the next wave and UPDATED versions with all of my latest art, coming in a couple of months.
Till then, enjoy these bad boys...
2025-06-03 11:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Time to decorate your Desktop, Laptop , Ipad and Cell Phones!
Your Uncle Des has a feast of goodies to adorn your devices.
Download Link is below. Grab them while they're hot, as the link will self-destruct after 3 Days! Mission Impossible style!
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Get ready to dive into a world of high-kicking action, mystery, and pure retro style — with THE BLUE LOTUS STRIKES !
This 130-page graphic storybook is packed with bold storytelling, vintage flair, and eye-popping illustrations that will teleport you straight int...
2025-05-18 10:43:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hallow...my fellow patrons.
I'm back in the country after a rather epic week in Abu Dhabi and Dubai...only to be thrust into another project across the sea. This time in the USA as head of Comics and Games at a new convention happening in Las Vegas!!
I'll be looking to cre...
2025-05-05 09:14:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Grab your coffee, your web-shooters, and maybe even a taser, ‘cause today, Rina Martini is talkin’ about one of the most badass, underrated moments in Amazing Spider-Man history. That’s right, we’re diving deep into Who Kidnapped Mary Jane?—the legendary arc from issues #307 to #309, wr...
2025-03-31 21:57:37 +0000 UTC View PostHot Toys Goes Budget-Friendly?! Star Wars Rebels Figures Drop! | Hilarious Pop Culture News Bulletin
Hot Toys and HONŌ STUDIO are bringing the galaxy a little closer to your wallet — kinda! In this episode, Rina breaks down the latest Star Wars One Sixth Scale figures from ...
"The Force needs a serious reboot — and no, we’re not talking about another sequel trilogy. In this ranty, sassy, no-holds-barred review by Rina Martini, We break down exactly what needs to happen to save the Star Wars franchise — starting with a one-way ticket for Kathleen Kennedy and some...
2025-03-19 11:06:15 +0000 UTC View PostTHE INFAMOUS KATIE ROGERS
In Hollywood, image is everything… until it’s not.
Katie Rogers has it all — fame, fashion, and a fierce personality Once a glamour model gracing glossy covers, she’s now Hollywood’s most in-demand PR queen and host of The Infamous Katie Rogers, the...
2025-03-11 21:47:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Coming out this month is a Limited Edition Vampirella cover from yours truly, exclusive to Vault Collectibles. http://www.vaultcollectibles.com/ This unique cover boasts a pin-up on the front and the back left bl...
2025-03-08 14:50:59 +0000 UTC View Post
YO,YO, YO!
It's been a minute since I last posted on my page but rest assured, there's never a dull moment in the world of DESPOP. I've been knuckling down the past week finishing commissions and editing TWO of the three books I'm looking to drop this year. First up will be The Blue Lotus S...
2025-03-08 14:38:52 +0000 UTC View Post
This week on 13thdimension.com , Sue Storm is the cover story of the latest edition of Savoir and she gives you a transparent look at what it’s like being the only female member of the Fantastic Four — right out of 1964.
If Eva Strongbird and the Marine was a late 70's TV show. Giving that Early Saturday Evening A-Team Vibe @robbpratt #comic #graphicnovel #artbook #radiodrama #animation #animationart #worldwar2 #adventure
2025-01-06 20:24:39 +0000 UTC View PostWho is Eva Strongbird? How did she come to be? Preparing for the Eva Strongbird and The Marine Graphic books coming to you this summer, here's a Video review of Eva's backstory. #comics 2025-01-05 16:19:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Every Tuesday on the Pop Culture site 13th Dimension- there will be a feature DESPOP Tuesdays which will feature art and articles from yours truly kicking off with this super interview written by Joe Costello who scribed this a while back. Next up will be an interview with Sue Storm whom I'...
2025-01-03 17:27:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe night is young. You get a bit horny and don't want to go back home alone so you activate the backup plan. The Booty Call
The Basic Rules of a Booty Call Narrated by Donna Walters.
Last Chance For Leah is a Romantic Comedy Graphic Novel in the works by Despop Entertainment.
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2025-01-03 13:17:03 +0000 UTC View PostHappy New Year to all of you who've supported me, bantered with me and purchased art from me too. Your help has been greatly appreciated this year.
Got a whole lot coming out in '25 including a feature on the Pop Culture site 13thdi...
I don't usually do reaction videos, enough of that floating around the Internet. But yesterday I was so pumped for the new Superman trailer ...I had to drop one.
Here are my initial thoughts on what James Gunn has put together.
Apologies for the buzzing sound...forgot to drop the acco...
2024-12-20 09:54:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Des Taylor aka Despop returns to @bottleneckgallery with a new collection of prints featuring Marvel’s First Family! The Fantastic Four have been a top-tier superhero family since their introduction in the ‘60s. Playing off of a family dynamic, and giving each character a unique set of powers...
2024-12-16 22:46:37 +0000 UTC View Post
I finally finished my DC Super Soda range- First time I've drawn Talia Al Ghul too.
Over Xmas, I'll start a range of Marvel Girls, methinks.
Some of the original sketches of these characters will be available on my site tomorrow
2024-12-12 12:46:23 +0000 UTC
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Clearing out my comic boxes of doubles today, I've put a bunch up on my site for sale! Have a blast flicking through and see if you find something to add to your collection...or just to read over Xmas
2024-12-07 17:09:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Kick off the Collectibles House Podcast with comic book artist Des Taylor! Known for his distinctive style and storytelling, Des shares career-defining moments, collaborations with icons like Michael Jackson and Marvel, and insights into grading, trends, and the importance of preserving culture t...
2024-12-05 12:38:51 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW PRINTS! For those who have joined the DESPOP Members Club over on my website, The Super Soda Range is now available to purchase!
Choose from Power Girl, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Mary Marvel, Batgirl, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Zatanna and Cowgirl Zatanna variant.
I'll add Huntress,...
2024-11-21 13:57:22 +0000 UTC View Post
YO! It's been a minute but it's always productive, peeps. To get you through the gloom of the world are some Desktop Wallpapers and Phone Screens to decorate your devices. LINK BELOW-
NEW GOL...
2024-11-21 13:47:18 +0000 UTC View PostOver the past couple of days I've been putting together a trailer to introduce you to the world of Dirty Martini Investigations. The plan is to drop some Audio book style case stories written an produced by myself and some written by two buddies of mine who used to work for the motion book compan...
2024-11-12 21:53:12 +0000 UTC View Post