They say that creative talent can be passed along genetically, and we at Stray Bullet are extraordinarily fortunate that this is true. Manny Carrasco, our phenomenal concept artist was kind enough to ask his uncle, Sergio Aragones, to design our 2006 Christmas Card. Mr. Aragones accomplishments as an artist are best summed up from text taken from his biography:

“Sergio's first Mad Magazine contribution — "A Mad Look at the U.S. Space Effort" — appeared in Mad #76, cover-dated January of 1963. For that same issue, he also contributed the cover gag (the first of many) and his first "Marginal

Thinking" cartoons to be printed in the magazine's margins. He has since appeared in every issue of Mad except for one (the post office screwed up) and has done thousands of his unique pantomime cartoons. He also produced 16 best-selling original Mad paperback books.

In the early eighties, Sergio teamed with wordsmith Mark Evanier to bring forth the adventures of Groo the Wanderer. Groo quickly became one of the longest-running "creator-owned" comic book properties, outlasting many of the companies that published it. Together, Sergio and Mark have also produced other comics, including Fanboy, Boogeyman, Magnor, Blair Witch? and an acclaimed series in which together, they trash famous characters: Sergio Aragonés Massacres Marvel, Sergio Aragonés Destroys DC, and Sergio Aragonés Stomps Star Wars. For their comic book work, they have received multiple Eisner awards. Sergio has also "soloed" with two all-pantomime series, Actions Speak and Louder Than Words.

We at Stray Bullet are delighted that Sergio drew the cartoon for us, and that his nephew, Manny then colored it.

To both of them, we extend our sincerest gratitude.

As we move into the New Year, Stray Bullet Games grows stronger and stronger with each day. The New Year promises exciting revelations that you, our fan-base will find quite pleasant.

So to you and yours, we at Stray Bullet Games offers our heartfelt thanks for your kind support, and we wish a Merry Christmas, and the Happiest of Holidays.

Cheers,

The Stray Bullet Staff