In the heart of downtown Alexander City, you’ll find a quaint tattoo shop located right on Madison Street. Inside, you’ll be greeted by a plethora of comic book pictures, and unique decorations throughout each room. No matter what tattoo you desire, the artist behind Excelsior Ink Custom Tattoos can make it happen.
As someone who has loved comic books for as long as he can remember, Faelan Wilson began drawing as soon as he could pick up a pencil. He loved drawing characters from Marvel and DC comic books, and knew he wanted to pursue his artistic passion as a career.
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