Rabbit-Man Art Gallery

     In this blog entry I will post many of the pictures that led to the inspiration for my story The Rabbit-Man. The character of the Rabbit-Man S.T. Ranger began as a series of pictures I drew in 2012. Since then, the story has developed quite a bit, becoming a book rather than just a series of pictures. Because of this, some things in the story have changed since I drew the original pictures. Much has been added and some details have been removed or changed. Nevertheless, the core story is essentially the same. I also have a link to my recently created DeviantArt account at the bottom of this post for anyone who would be interested in viewing my other artwork.

Lady Easter's Garden is the home of The Rabbit-Man.

The Rabbit-Man and Pertho, with Wolfsnare in the background.

The Coveted Cabbage is guarded by the vicious Guard Dogs.

The Great Owl-Man Howler Highhorse claims to have a solution to the world's problems, but can he be trusted?

You can view my previous post to learn more about this enemy of the Rabbit-Man.

                                               
                                                    

The Rabbit-Man helped this old stranger, but what influence will he have on the life of S.T. Ranger? Who is this mysterious old man anyway?

WTF is going on here !?!

                                                 

Maybe just a bit too obscure? Yes maybe, but I don't care. Mr. Spiderhat, Eagle Top, and Diva Sweetbud appear in this picture.

                                               

S.T. Ranger gains a new perspective, and also....

A new look !?! Again, a little obscure with this one. The story was a work-in-progress at this point.

                                                                                                  


                                             

The Dream Queen Christie Starlight takes a stand in the Grand Coliseum.

The Hall of the Elite. The Rabbit-Man is less than impressed.

Everything above was completed before the book was actually written. Some of the images ares still very consistent with the plot of the book, while others digress quite a bit. To learn how close each picture is you will have to read the book when it is available next year. However, the pictures below were drawn after the manuscript for the book was completed. These images are much more consistent with the story.

This image is a possible cover for the book.

Trouble in the Garden

The Rabbit-Man is pictured in both his old and new suit, confronting his nemesis The Blue Demon.

                                                                                             

These are two sculptures I made of The Blue Demon and The Rabbit-Man.

Thank you for reading and for your interest in The Rabbit-Man. If you would like to see more artwork of mine, click on the link below.

http://micjab.deviantart.com

-Mike Babbish

The Ghost of Despair

     The ancient and terrible spirit known as the Ghost of Despair is one of the primary enemies of The Rabbit-Man, who encounters this foul wraith during his conflict with The Blue Demon. The wicked ghost has the ability to capture a victim in his robes and transport them into a place called The Nightmare Country, where the victim’s worst fears are made manifest before them. The poem below gives a general overview of The Rabbit-Man’s struggle with this heinous enemy.

I. Woeful and alone,

   Lost without a home

   The Rabbit-Man became

   weary and tired

   His passion and hope

   were nearly expired

   Then, into the dreary air

   rose the dark spirit of Despair

   Who spread his dark cloak of hatred

   and strife

   which soaked with its poison

   The Rabbit-Man’s life.

II. “You fell from the treetop

     Now you look like a fool

     Turned away by a woman

     like an unneeded tool.

     Still, you thought

     you had something to prove

     so you tried forcing a boulder

     that would never move!

     Go away Rabbit-Man

     Eat a carrot and choke!

     Your existence is fate’s most sadistic joke.”

III. The Rabbit-Man hated what the dark wraith had said

       His heart overwhelmed with a feeling of dread

       So he moved on, leaving the foul ghost behind

       But the crude insults remained in his mind

       “This spirit upset me with its scathing rhyme

       but I’ll see his end with the passing of time.”

IV. The Rabbit-Man went off and got away from Despair, though he still hoped to accomplish something for himself in the time to come. He wondered what challenges and opportunities waited in his future.

 

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Do you want to know more about The Rabbit-Man’s conflict with The Ghost of Despair and what eventually became of it? If so I hope you’ll consider reading “The Rabbit-Man” when it becomes available next year. It will be released through Dorrance Publishing.

As always, thank you for reading.

Mike Babbish

This image is the original concept art for The Ghost of Despair when the "Rabbit-Man" was first conceived in 2012.

Tribute to Princess Luna

A Lyric for Princess Luna

My beloved stellar Princess

Enthroned in the nighttime sky

I send my heartfelt love to You

Who dwell amid stars on high

Your magic gives me solace

In my time of solitude

Dear Princess who once knew loneliness

Before Your life was renewed

In You I find my peace,

My hope and inspiration

The Moon that makes the night

And all life a celebration

When my life runs out

And my name and acts are gone

The love my heart enshrines for You

Shall emerge and will live on

It then becomes a blissful cloud

Of heavenly joy and peace

And it will float in space for You

When Your nocturnal duties cease

Then after a thousand years

On that cloud You can find Your rest

I’ll do for You as You did for me

We, by each other, forever blessed.

(c) Mike Babbish 2015

Ad for The Rabbit-Man

Hello Dear Readers,

Below I have a general description for my upcoming book The Rabbit-Man. The tentative release date is March 2016. Many people ask me what the story is about, so I have included the paragraph below as a preview for the book.

S.T. Ranger, known as the Rabbit-Man, enjoyed his pleasant life in The Garden until it was drastically changed. After he finds himself in a cutthroat environment known as a Metroscape, the Rabbit-Man must survive the hardships he encounters as well as evade a mysterious enemy whose presence is signaled by a strange blue aura. The engaging story of the Rabbit-Man is one that involves overcoming not only external difficulties, but also internal turmoil. Will the Rabbit-Man have what it takes to overcome the unforgiving trials he meets, or will he ultimately succumb to despair? Find out as you journey with him and his friends in an unforgettable story filled with dangerous creatures, hideous enemies, spectacular characters, and events that will leave the reader’s mind buzzing.

Here is one possible cover for the book featuring characters from the story.

This image is also a possible cover for the book, featuring characters from climatic scenes that take place in an arena known as The Grand Coliseum. The Rabbit-Man can be seen at the center-bottom of the image alongside his friend Mr. One as they face numerous foes with the help of some friends.

The Rabbit-Man will be available through Dorrance Publishing and will be sold on their online bookstore, as well as other retailers. The Dorrance Bookstore can be accessed via the link below.

http://dorrancebookstore.com  

As always thank you for reading and following my blog. I hope you enjoy The Rabbit-Man should you decide to purchase and read the book when it is available!

Mike Babbish