The Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: The Power of Kirby
Tales to Astonish 82 August 1966 The great Gene Colan drew the first two pages of the lead story in Tales to Astonish 82, before coming down with flu. On page 1, Namor and Iron Man talk trash, on page 2, the fists fly. Then, the fill-in artist arrives. On pages 3-11, King Kirby delivers a non-stop, nine-page fight scene between the two titans! Published in 1966, Kirby’s dynamic style had matured into a state that some believe to be the best of his career. The simple setup allows him to flex his abilities to draw action without any concern about advancing a plotline. Let’s recap –...
Read MoreBack Issues: Brian Stelfreeze, colorist
This week, I am going to take a little detour on my tour through fill-in issues, and talk about color. After some heated discussions at PIX this past weekend about comics coloring, I promised to post something about Brian Stelfreeze. He’s a cartoonist that often colors his own work, and creates some of my favorite palettes in comics. For example: (page 1 from Maximum Velocity part 2, a backup in the Heretic) And some of this: (a spread from Domino 4 – love the orange lens in Domino’s goggles) And wow: (a spread from Matador 1 – the small, warm doorway in the last...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Incredible Hulk 368
Hulk 368 was the first time I saw Sam Kieth’s art (cover date April 1990). I started reading comics a few months earlier, and Incredible Hulk was one of the comics I read. At the time, the Hulk was gray, intelligent, and appeared only at night. To evade the military, Bruce Banner sneaks onto a train, where he meets stowaway, Mr. Hyde. Hyde tries bullying puny banner, but once the sun goes down… The story is fairly boring – a typical Marvel slugfest/inventory-style issue. But the art grabbed my imagination. Kieth’s moody lighting created a unique atmosphere, at least...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November)
To celebrate RUB THE BLOOD, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten Greatest Vein Artists in Comics History! (November). But first, a word about RUB THE BLOOD: RUB THE BLOOD is an Art Comix tabloid that explores the lasting influence (for better or worse) of the Early 90′s Collector Boom comics of Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, etc. on today’s most fringe underground cartoonists. RUB THE BLOOD features never-seen-before comix and artwork by: PAT AULISIO (BOWMAN) JOSH BAYER (RAW POWER) WILLIAM CARDINI (HYPERCASTLE) VICTOR CAYRO (KRAMERS ERGOT 6) IAN HARKER (SECRET PRISON) PB...
Read MoreFill-in Issue: Enjoy the Silence
This week’s fill-in issue is G.I. Joe 21, a.k.a. the “silent” issue – so called because there are no captions or word balloons. G.I. Joe 21 features series writer, Larry Hama doing the art breakdowns with Steve Leialoha providing finishes. I read G.I. Joe 21 for the first time last week. I was familiar with the comic. I often look for it when buying back issues. Last week, I borrowed it from Jasen Lex, so I could include it in my ongoing look at various fill-in issues. Under a now iconic cover, the story begins when Cobra’s resident ninja, Storm Shadow presents Cobra Commander...