Category: Comics
Rocky by Ibrahim Moustafa!
Ibrahim Moustafa is an Eisner Award nominated graphic novelist, painter, miniature artist, sculptor and scratch-builder of realistic 1:12 scale custom figures, vehicles, and environments. Ibrahim’s art has been published by Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM! Studios, Valiant, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing. He has also served as a key frame artist and prop illustrator on the FXX Network animated shows GOLAN THE INSATIABLE, AXE COP, and MAJOR LAZER.
When I saw that Moustafa had this Rocky art for sale, I pulled the trigger. It made a great addition to my Stallone Art collection.
Ito’s Awesome Art for the Cover of “The Cimmerian: Xuthal of the Dusk” #3!
When I saw this dynamic painting by Ito, I thought THAT would make an awesome Conan cover. As it turns out Ito’s art will be used for one of the covers of The Cimmerian: Xuthal of the Dusk #3.
THE ART OF EDUARDO RISSO is Coming!
If you missed out on THE ART OF EDUARDO RISSO Kickstarter, boy are you in luck! THE ART OF EDUARDO RISSO will be released on January 19, 2027. Here’s the lowdown…
Alien Books proudly presents THE ART OF EDUARDO RISSO, a carefully curated hardcover art book celebrating the legendary Argentine comic book artist!
Celebrate award-winning comics artist Eduardo Risso with this glorious new hardcover art book full of sketches, covers, and never-before-seen artwork!
Created in partnership with Eduardo Risso, this must-have volume includes behind-the-scenes looks at many of Risso’s most iconic works from his time at DC and Vertigo, including Batman, Jonah Hex, Flashpoint, Before Watchmen, and 100 Bullets; Marvel favorites such as Spider-Man and Wolverine; Image Comics’ acclaimed noir-horror series Moonshine; Valiant’s Bloodshot; classic adventure icon Zorro and much more!
Jack Carter and John Wick by Rich Hennemann!
Rich Hennemann is one of the first artists I look to commission each year at HeroesCon (and also a couple of times through the year). At HeroesCon 2026, I gave Rich a request of Jack Carter and one of three other characters. He would make his pick and surprise me at the show.
Rich chose to pair Carter with John Wick and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re a sketch collector, you owe it to youself to have a piece by Rich in your collection.
Sly Stallone is “Cobra” by Mark Stegbauer!
At HeroesCon 2026, I commissioned Mark Stegbauer for two sketch cards: Sly Stallone as Marion Cobretti from Cobra and Stallone as Stanley Kowalski from Lords of Flatbush. You probably think that you’re looking at the Cobra commission.
If so, you’re wrong!
When I went to Mark’s table, he presented me with my two sketch card commissions. Mark then gifted me with the much bigger Cobra drawing above! What an amazing piece of art! When I offered to buy it, Mark said you don’t pay for gifts. He also refused when I tried to tip him. Mark was adamant that he enjoyed doing the drawing and it was a gift.
Since Mark often does drawings and donates a good portion of his commissions to charity, I said I wanted to give him money to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mark agreed to that.
Click on the art above to see a “long arm of the law-sized” version.
I will post the two sketch card commissions Mark did for me in the near future.
In August Mark will once again be doing an Action Against Alzheimer’s art campaign. It’s a great way to pick up cool art and at the same time help a wonderful cause.
Sly Stallone is Cobra by Steve Bryant!
I met Steve Bryant at HeroesCon 2025. I had set up a commission of Jack Carter with him. I was floored by Steve’s piece. So, of course, I set up another pick-up for HeroesCon 2026. This time I asked for Sly as Cobra. Again, Steve brought fire. I can’t wait to see what awaits at HeroesCon 2027.
Conan by M.K. Perker!
Conan by M.K. Perker!
Marlow from “30 Days of Night” by J. Beers!
I have been a fan of Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s 30 Days of Night comic since it first came out. I loved the concept — a vampire clan goes to Barrow Alaska, a small town near the artic circle. Each year Barrow goes through 30 days of night. Cut off from the rest of the world, the town folk find themselves in a fight for survival.
When the 30 Days of Night movie was announced, I had high hopes it would be at least good. And man, was it ever. I like the film better with each new viewing. Much of the reason for that is the performance of Danny Huston. If you haven’t seen the film, give it a go.
“Please, God. Please…” – Woman begging for mercy
“God?… No god.” – Marlow
Source: J. Beers Instagram.
Rambo by Andrew Krahnke!
When I saw that Andrew Krahnke was going to be a guest at HeroesCon 2026, I knew I wanted to try to get a sketch from him. I’d never met Krahnke, but I knew his work through his graphic novel BLOODRIK.
I sent Krahnke an e-mail to see if he was taking pre-show commissions. As you can see above, he was. I thought Krahnke would be great for a Rambo piece, and was he ever.
This is my first piece from Andrew Krahnke. I hope there will be more.
Batman by Thobias Daneluz!
Thobias Daneluz has such a cool art style. Check out Thobias’ Instgram to see more of his art. (And plan to stay awhile.)
“Constantine” (2005) starring Keanu Reeves / Z-View
Constantine (2005)
Director: Francis Lawrence
Screenplay: Kevin Brodbin, Frank Cappello; story by Kevin Brodbin; based on Hellblazer by Jamie Delano, Garth Ennis
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale and Peter Stormare.
Tagline: Hell wants him. Heaven won’t take him. Earth needs him.
The Plot (beware of spoilers)…
LA Detective Angela Dodson turns to John Constantine, a occult expert and exorcist, to help her investigate her sister’s suicide. Constantine discovers that demons have a plan to enter the human realm using the Spear of Destiny and Angela’s sister.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
John Constantine was created by writer Alan Moore, during his run on DC Comics’ Swamp Thing. After negative experiences with movie adaptations of his work (From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Moore refused to have anything to do with Hollywood. He went as far as to reject any money or credit for movie adaptations of his characters or work.
Constantine just didn’t resonate with me. Most folks like it better than I do. As always, your mileage may vary.
Constantine (2005) rates 2 of 5 stars
Will Elder and Harvey Kurtzman’s Original Art for MAD #259 Featuring Rambo & Ronald Reagon!
Here’s a photo of the original Will Elder and Harvey Kurtzman art used for Mad #259 published in December 1985. This image is from the Sylvester Stallone Heritage Auction.
1986 “Cobra” Prelim by John Beatty
The art above was a prelim John Beatty created back in 1986 for a painting he thought about doing. John had seen the trailer for Sly Stallone’s Cobra and thought the film had potential. Unfortunately, the prelim was as far as he got. Luckily for me, John let me keep it.
“There is Only One BLADE. His Name is Wesley Snipes.” – Awesome Poster by Mark Levy!
Now THAT is one bad ass Blade poster created by Nick Levy. While I wasn’t a fan of the original Blade, I absolutely love Blade II. Blade Trinity was good, but fell short of Blade II greatness. With that said, I must agree with Nick Levy when he says…
There’s only one Blade. And his name is Wesley Snipes.
