Author | Illustrator | Realmhopper
Welcome to the official website of author/illustrator Michael Thompson!
Book 1
When an ordinary chicken is fed radioactive birdseed, the small town of Oakwood takes a turn for the extraordinary, and a brand new superhero is hatched! Join Chicken Boy and all his friends as they take on the dreaded Dr. Dimwad, giant monsters, and more in their first epic quest to save the world!
Book 2
Professor Big Nose has engineered his latest creation: a radioactive goblet. Any inanimate substance that is placed into it is brought to life. But, when the wrong substance falls into the goblet... things get messy! Join Chicken Boy the Winged Defender and all his pals in their second heroic outing to clean up crime and defeat the Doggy Doo Doo Demons!
Book 3
Book 3
When the Doggy Doo Doo Demons were defeated, they were turned into manure. Unfortunately, they were still radioactive. Now, anything planted in the manure becomes a hideous, man-eating monster! Join Chicken Boy and all his heroic friends as they embark on their third noble mission to thwart the Ferocious Flowers, rescue the town, and discover that the grass is meaner on the other side…
Latest in Press
Brookside & Old Town Neighbors: Meet Local Author Michael Thompson
Brookside & Old Town Neighbors features author and illustrator Michael Thompson, highlighting his recent achievements and award-winning novels: from the nautical tales of cryptids and adventure in the Winslow Hoffner series, to the action-packed superhero/comedy books in the Chicken Boy series that started it all!
Upcoming Events
March 7th - Frogman Festival IV
The original Frogman Festival continues in its 4th year celebrating the legend of Frogman and other figures of cryptozoology and folklore, both in the loveland region and beyond. Meet Michael Thompson for a book signing in the ballroom and enjoy a legendary lineup of fantastic speakers and vendors. See you there, Realmhoppers!
May 30th & 31st - Big Lick Comic Con NOVA
Big Lick Comic Con NOVA returns... now at Manassas Mall! Meet celebrity guests and incredible vendors, plus a wide variety of on-site dining options just steps away from the show floor. Cosplay, comics, collectibles, gaming, and unforgettable fandom moments await! Michael Thompson will be signing his award-winning books, including copies of the all-new Chicken Boy Anniversary Editions!