Okay, let’s tackle this. So Eric Skillman has 22 years of experience as a graphic designer and art director, which is a significant amount of time. He's working in Brooklyn, New York, which is a competitive market. His skills include graphic design, art direction, and comics, which are all in demand. Considering his experience and skills, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $125. This is lower than what I would expect for someone with more experience, but it's also lower than what I would expect for someone in a more creative field. For example, a software engineer with similar experience might charge $200-$300 per hour. However, Eric's background in comics and art direction is unique, so I'm being conservative with this estimate.