Marvel Girls // artwork by Kit-Kit-Kit (2013)
Featuring (top to bottom): Storm, The White Queen, Scarlet Witch She-Hulk, Rogue and Mystique.
O R I G I N Series // artwork by The Ninjabot (2013)
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Superman // artwork by Curt Swan, Will Eisner, Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko (2013)
So, Superman turns 75 years this month and I’m gonna do something for the guy since I feel the world needs to give him a little more of love. As the first Superhero ever published, he’s a big part of comics history and an undeniable part of pop culture, every superhero comic you read in this day and age owes something to this guy and the people who created him, so I’m offering in this post 4 iconic images by some of the most influential creators in the comic world and this link here to know who where the writers and artist that shaped the man of steel, enjoy!
Don Rosa: Why I Quit Comics // original article by Chris Mautner on CBR (2013)
Since I was a kid and knew jack about the creative process of creating a comic book, I was always curious about who made these wonderful stories. I was amazed at the fact that somebody could make a living by penciling characters I loved so much. As time went by and research of this medium became more accessible I got to learn a thing or two that are not quite so pleasant abut the backstage world of comics. Specially when you work for the big publishers on the characters they own. Yes, it’s amazing to read the marvelous adventures of Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and Wolverine… but what about the man who brings this story for us? the guy who puts his full effort and creativity to bring us the best damn possible stories he can tell?
The story of Don Rosa came to my attention, his name is as big as you are gonna get in this medium, however if you are a hardcore superhero fan you may not have heard of him. The reason is because he’s one of the defining artist for Disney’s Family of Ducks. Don Rosa inherited these characters created by Carl Barks and made him his own for almost 20 years under a system that for a lack of a better term, exploited him. But he endured all the nuisances because of love to his craft. I highly recommend you read the article by clicking here. Specially if you are a struggling artist with dreams of working for the big publishers.
Fabian Schlaga: The Sideshow Experience // artwork by Fabian Schlaga (2013)
Artist extraordinaire Fabian Schalaga gets the chance to share his experiences while making a series of promotional art for Sideshow Collectibles. The artist collaborated with a couple of powerhouses doing the rounds online these days as well as working with the big publishers on some levels. Top to bottom we have Rogue and Gambit with Dave Igo and Kris Anka. Storm, Nightcrawler and Jean by Fabian on his lonesome and Cyclops with Kris Anka again.
The Women Of Comics By Adam Hughes // artwork by Adam Hughes (2013)
So today I found out that one of the greatest artist I’ve been following since I have memory as a comic fan has a tumblr account and life feels a little more complete. Don’t take my word regarding the talents of Adam, just click here and be delighted by one of the best artist in the comic business!
Artist Highlight: Pat Lee (2013)
Every artist in this medium shine because of their specific talents but then, there are some of them who leave their mark by being the black sheep of the fold. Either because of their strong opinions, loud mouth, lack of talent or another kind of controversy. Pat Lee is an incredibly talented individual whose great contributions are shadowed by his poor business sense (something that shouldn’t be very surprising considering the fact that he was discovered and mentored by Rob Liefeld). A founder of Dreamwave Studios and predecessor of the movement set by Udon Studios. Pat Lee did more consistently what Joe Madureira couldn’t with the Cliffhanger imprint: he brought manga sensibilities to american comic books with self created work that not only was great looking, it also had quality writing and sold on schedule most of the time.
Pat has an incredible eye for detail. Although his characters look like a comic book character should in Americanized manga. You can see every defining line in their bodies and clothes. He’s also personally responsible of bringing The Transformers back into comics in the mid 2000’s with two great mini series that showed how much love this man had for these characters: the robots looked like something straight out of the 80’s cartoon, but they also manged to achieve a new century look by showing scars of battle. Later relegated to do work for hire after Dreamwave closed shop. He spent a lot of time shaking off accusations of former employees over unfulfilled payments and ghost penciling on projects. A damn shame if you ask me. as these illustrations goes, this man was very talented and it’s very sad to see such fine art get lost in time because of lack of restrain and common sense.
I Hope Pat comes clear someday and get his shot at redemption. Unlike his dreaded mentor, his art was the stuff of legends!
Happy Birthday Stan Lee!!! // artwork by J.Scott Campbell (2012)
Stan “The Man” Lee is turning 90 today. The longtime writer, publisher, editor and cheerleader for Marvel Comics has lived long enough to see his creations leap from the printed page to the most diverse media, from movies to videogames. Stan has left us a legacy more than spectacular, full of vivid, rich and colorful characters. Thanks so much for everything Stan! Excelsior!
Artgem Originals: Comic Girls // artwork by Stanley Lau (2012)
Four beautiful comic girls done in copic marker by artist extraordinaire Stanley Lau. Clockwise Sidney Savage from Danger Girl, Emma Frost from The X-Men, Power Girl from the JSA and Black Cat from the Spider-Man universe.
Women Of The DC Universe // artwork by Stanley Lau (2012)
So one of my favorite artists updated an old one and gave us three brand new pieces of artwork commissioned by Sideshow Collectibles as box art for a new line of statues, life is good!
