Out The Pen
Literature. Art. Entertainment. A legacy born from brotherhood.
Out The Pen LLC was founded by Jason Black in memory of his brother, Rodney Black Sr. What started as two brothers dreaming together has become a publishing company dedicated to bringing their stories to life and showcasing Rodney's incredible artwork to the world. From the Personal trilogy to the Gossip Gang animated series, every piece carries their shared vision.
Jason & Rodney Black
The creative partnership behind Out The Pen—one brother's words, one brother's art, one shared dream.
Jason Black
Jason is the founder of Out The Pen LLC—a literature, art, and entertainment publishing company built on love, loss, and legacy.
After losing his brother Rodney, Jason made it his mission to ensure their shared creative vision would reach the world. Every book, every animation, every piece of merch carries their story forward.
Rodney Black Sr.
Rodney was the artist behind the Gossip Gang. His pencil sketches brought characters to life with raw emotion and authenticity.
Every drawing told a story—characters inspired by real people, real struggles, and real moments from their lives together. His original artwork is preserved in our Art Gallery.
The Story of Out The Pen
Jason Black introduces the brand, the books, and pays tribute to his brother and creative partner, Rodney Black Sr.
How We Got Here
Every great story has a beginning. Here's ours.
Two Brothers, One Vision
Jason and Rodney Black Sr. grew up creating together—Rodney with his pencil sketches, Jason with his stories. The characters who would become the Gossip Gang were born from late nights, shared ideas, and a dream to bring their world to life.
Rodney's Gift
Rodney Black Sr. had a gift. His pencil drawings captured personalities, emotions, and stories in every line. Characters like Unc, Poochie, and the rest of the Gossip Gang came alive under his hand—each one inspired by real people and real experiences.
In Memory of Rodney
When Rodney passed, Jason made a promise: their stories would be told, and Rodney's art would live on. Out The Pen LLC was born—a publishing company dedicated to honoring his brother's memory and sharing their creative vision with the world.
Bringing It All to Life
Today, Out The Pen is more than a publishing company. It's a movement. The Personal trilogy, the Gossip Gang animations, the merchandise—every piece carries Rodney's spirit and the brothers' shared dream.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we create.
Honor the Legacy
Everything we create honors Rodney's memory. His art lives on through every book, every animation, every piece of merch.
Keep It Real
Authentic storytelling from lived experience. No sugar-coating—just truth on paper, the way the brothers always intended.
Preserve the Art
Rodney's original pencil drawings are the foundation. We showcase and transform his work while preserving its raw beauty.
Bring It to Life
From static sketches to animated series—we're turning the brothers' shared dream into reality, one project at a time.
Keeping the Dream Alive
Out The Pen exists to honor Rodney Black Sr.'s legacy and fulfill the dream he and Jason shared. Through literature, art, and entertainment, we bring authentic stories to life—stories rooted in real experience, powered by Rodney's incredible artwork, and driven by a brother's promise to never let that vision fade.