The Lightning Round

For this commission I was asked to riff on the cover to Thor #411 where the God of Thunder goes up against the Juggernaut. This was a classic from the Ron Frenz era of Thor. As much as I love the Walt Simonson run it wasn't until much later that I came to appreciate the art stylings of Mr. Frenz. He was obviously, channeling Kirby when he worked on this series and he really captured the weight, power, and dynamism of "The King's" art. Here's the original cover to this Clash of the Titans:

I Feel the Need. The Need for Speed.

Another recent commission to share with you all. I braced myself when I got this request because I feel that speedsters are some of the hardest characters to draw (and make interesting compositions with). You might say that they're my Achilles Heel (groan). But as I lay in bed one night mulling this over (this is a my most tried and true method of brainstorming) this image just popped in my head and the final result is about as close as I ever get to creating what's in my mind's eye. I'm very happy with the final result and I hope you all like it too.

Hot Damned, Here I Am(ned)

I know, right? It's been forever since my last post, but on the upside, I have several things to post over the next month or so. Starting with this recent commission: everybody's favorite cursed brothers--Morgan and Eddie from THE DAMNED. Every time I do a DAMNED commission I get a little sad that I'm not currently working on this book. I get very excited about all the ideas Cullen and I have for this series. The good news is, fingers crossed, I should be working on the next mini-series starting this spring.

Boy and Arrow

Here's a con sketch from the Windy City show I did a few weeks back. It's Ronin from the New Avengers and I have to admit I was unfamiliar with this character until this sketch (it's been a few years since I read any Avengers). But I was won over by the guy having a bow and arrow--'cuz archers are cool characters to draw. Cool but hard. Anyway, I think he turned out pretty good.
I hope update pretty soon but I'm currently in Portland visiting Oni Press and friends. I have some new commission posts coming up in the near future.
Stay tuned!

Jack Russell Terror

for full effect--click on image

Fun, fun, fun! I've been sitting on this for a couple weeks and have been anxious to post it--had to be sure it's new owner was the first to see it. There are werewolf fans and there are wolf man fans (yes, there is a difference) and I fall into the wolf man category. This particular wolf man happens to be one Jack Russel (no joke) also known to Marvel Horror fans as Werewolf By Night. Did I read this comic as a kid? No. Yet, how do I know all about the character, you may ask? I work with Cullen Bunn. Cullen, to anyone who knows him, is an authority on all things horror and has a very special place in his heart for the Marvel Horror of the 70's. Before finishing the piece and sending it off I felt compelled to seek out his approval. Thankfully, he gave it his blessing.

Thanks again for this request Filippo!

Hand to Hand Combat

Here are a recent pair of commissions I did in the style of a diptych.
I like the both of them but I think I'm particularly fond of the Daredevil half of the piece.

As these were designed to hang next to one another I thought I'd
include the pair side-by-side to give you an approximation of what they'd look like.

click on any image to enlarge

The 6th GUN, Part 5

I just finished the inks for the first issue yesterday!
Here are the very first conceptual pieces I did for THE 6th GUN based on the earliest pitch. Some of these characters remain in the story unchanged, some have been tweaked in their design and some have disappeared entirely. You'll know which is which come this spring!

Have great weekend everyone!