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- ↑ "Barbarian Lord". Kirkus Reviews. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ↑ Odgers, Jodi (2019-11-13). "REVIEW: Folklords #1 Drops Readers Into a Fantasy World of Intrigue & Wonder". CBR. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ↑ Credits for Brass by Minibosses Archived 2007-12-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Gallery of concert posters
- ↑ Standard Design Archived 2008-07-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Xeric Foundation Comic Book Self-Publishing Grants for 1995
- ↑ Ain't It Cool News 8-bit Art Contest
