Who am i?

I’m Michael J. Huskey — an illustrator, manga/comic artist, writer, and the creator behind Fade to Black and Eden of the Dead. I’ve been drawing and building stories for as long as I can remember, blending the styles I grew up loving: the energy of American comics and the emotion and pacing of manga. Over time, that mix became my own voice as an artist.

I spent more than a decade working in IT and DevOps, but storytelling was always the thing pulling at me. Eventually, I stopped treating it like a side project and committed to bringing my worlds to life. That decision led to co‑founding B4 Manga, where I now publish my original English‑language manga and light novels.

My work is driven by character emotion, atmosphere, and the feeling of stepping into a world that’s lived‑in and real. Whether I’m illustrating a page, writing a chapter, or designing a new character, I’m always chasing that moment when a story clicks — when it feels alive.

This site is where I share my art, my projects, and the creative journey I’m on. If you’re here, thank you for taking the time to explore my work. There’s a lot more coming, and I’m excited to keep growing, creating, and telling stories that connect with people.