Norm Grock
@normgrock.bsky.social
Artist who loves to make nerdy things. Creator of children’s books, graphic novels and video games. Writer and illustrator of GameLad published by Oni press, Coming in early 2027. Represented @pterlip.bsky.social All links https://linktr.ee/normgrock
Why isn't this the top story everywhere! AVATAR THE LAST AIR BENDER BASKETBALL SHOES! (Hopefully nothing terrible happens today and this ages poorly. With the way things are in the US, you never know)
Reebok x Avatar Engine A 26 Basketball Shoes
Built for the court, inspired by the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. These Reebok basketball shoes keep you locked in from tip-off to the final buzzer. Engineered mesh and synthetic panels delive...
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Sweet. Castlevania (NES) is free on mobile. Downloading it now. (claim by 10.24) iOS apps.apple.com/ca/app/castl... Android play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Castlevania: 40th Anniversary App - App Store
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Meet one of the new commanders in Nick vs. the Brick of Ick! ❄️ This little guy is basically a snowball… on sticks. Because apparently that’s all you need to command an army of slime-fighting aliens. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #gameart #characterdesign
Please be good. Not really feeling the gold piping on the outfit. Fingers crossed.
‘Darkwing Duck’ Reboot Ordered to Series at Disney+ With Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen in Lead Roles
The "Darkwing Duck" reboot has been ordered to series at Disney+, Variety has learned.
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Nick vs the Brick of Ick started with two completely different ideas. Nic had a game about slimes battling in lanes & I had an old children's book pitch called Nick vs the Brick of Ick. We put them together & somehow we made a pretty fun game. #gamedev #indiegame #illustration
Over the weekend, I started drawing some Ocarina of Time art, and it just kept growing… and growing… and now it’s way too much. Hopefully I’ll actually finish it by the time the remake comes out. #loz #tloz #zelda #zeldafanart #ocarinaoftime
Big milestone for Nick vs. the Brick of Ick! Our demo has been approved by Steam, so we're getting very close to putting it in people's hands for a playtest. #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #Deckbuilder
My monthly newsletter just went out! I shared updates on the video game & graphic novel I’m working on, plus some free wallpapers. A great way to follow along without me having to fight the social media algorithm. Subscribe here! #kidlitart #graphicnovel #illustration #indiedev normgrock.com/free/
Hey #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Norm, an illustrator in Oregon. I’m available for PB, MG, cover, & graphic novel projects, especially author-illustrating graphic novels. My first graphic novel, GameLad, is coming out in 2027! Since it’s almost 🎃, here’s a spooky pic! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Nick vs. the Brick of Ick beta testing is coming soon! Here’s a look at one of our battle units: Infantry! A cheap melee soldier that walks forward and attacks anything in its way. Simple. Cheap. DEADLY!!! Wishlist it on Steam! #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #Deckbuilder
A few years ago I had an idea for a children's book that never went anywhere. Now that same idea has turned into an indie video game. You never know what ideas might come back someday. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
Very cool! 🎃 Fairy House Halloween was highlighted in Shelf Awareness Extra!: Halloween Edition! Always exciting to see the book getting some Halloween love! 🧚♀️👻 @chooseadventure.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks #illustration
Made some little 2" x 2" handouts for Nick vs. the Brick of Ick to pass out at PIGSquad! It’s awesome having physical pieces to give out. it makes the game’s beta release feel much more tangible. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
I just finished the intro cutscene for Nick vs. the Brick of Ick! I wanted to give the game a comic-book feel, so the intro is fully illustrated in a comic style. Super happy with how it came together! #comicart #comicbookartist #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #illustration
My buddy Nick and I are making a game! Nick vs. the Brick of Ick puts a new spin on deckbuilders with a Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic. Today I’m working on attack, hit, and damage frames for our slimes! #indiedev #indiegame #IndieGameDev #2dgame #screenshotsaturday
GameLad is finally available for pre-order! You can order it from most of your favorite bookstores. No pressure, but pre-orders really do help. They let publishers know how many copies to print. So... do with that information what you will. 👍 #kidlit #KidLitUk #graphicnovelcommunity #KidsGN📚💬
Another Comic-Con highlight was stopping by the Oni Press booth and meeting some of the people behind GameLad. I got super excited when I saw it was up for pre-order! Forgot to take a pic, so here’s me and some Pokémon instead.
Nick vs. the Brick of Ick puts a new spin on deckbuilders! Build a powerful deck of slimes, deploy them in battle, and create game-breaking combos. Equip your slimes, outsmart enemy commanders, and dominate the battlefield. #Gamedev #Gamedesign #Indygame
I made some GameLad phone wallpapers! 📱🎮 If you want one, they're free to download from the freebies page on my website. #phonewallpapers #art #wallpaper #graphicnovel
I've been secretly working on a video game, NicK vs. the Brick of Ick! Think Plants vs zombies with cards! I've been creating the characters, cards, enemies, and world. Can't wait to finally share more about it! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
