Rocky and Adrian by Cliff Chiang!
Way back in 2005, I got my first piece of art from Cliff Chiang. I asked for Rocky and Cliff surprised me by adding Adrian. I love everything about this. Cliff captured a perfect moment and the essence of the film.
Category: Comics
Marv by John Bivens!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv by John Bivens.
Source: Jacob Pickthall.
The Strong Arm of the Law by Andrew Charipar!
Andrew Charipar is a Florida artist that I met going to conventions throughout the state. Andrew was always friendly. In addition to his work as an artist, Andrew owns and manages Misfit Corner Comics in Jacksonville, Florida.
Andrew’s take on Sly Stallone as Cobra was the first sketch I got from him.
THE PUNISHER: CIRCLE OF BLOOD Art by Mike Zeck & John Beatty!
There have been many great artists who’ve drawn the Punisher. I like many of their interpretations. But for me, the Punisher by Mike Zeck and John Beatty always comes to mind first.
The splash page above is from Punisher: Circle of Blood (Vol.1 #2 page 2). If you click over to The Bristol Board, you can see a much larger version of the page, plus a copy of Mike’s original pencils and John’s inks. It is definitely worth a look.
Young Rambo by Jacen Burrows!
I met Jacen Burrows at the 2003 AtlantaCon. I’d never seen his art before, but he was doing some really cool sketches. I was able to get on his sketch list. As you can see above, Jacen chose to do a young Rambo.
Rambo by Evan Bryce Cranston!
I’ve been a fan Evan Bryce Cranston aka artgantuan’s art for years. Way back in 2008, Evan posted the art above on his blog. I really liked it — little did I know I would someday own it.
“Predator kills the Marvel Universe” by Gabriele Dell’Otto!
The “Predator kills the Marvel Universe” by Gabriele Dell’Otto. ‘Nuff said, indeed.
Sly Stallone by Kurt Brugel!
Kurt Brugel is a freelance artist. When I saw he was taking commissions I jumped on board for his take on Sly Stallone. Brugel scored a knockout!
Conan by Oliver Vatine!
Conan by Oliver Vatine. I love everything about this… the design, the Conan figure, the background. Perfection.
Source: Eric Fabiaschi.
Marv & Nancy by R.M. Guera!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv & Nancy by R.M. Guera.
Source: Nicolag Borch.
Sly Stallone as Deke DaSilva from “Nighthawks” by Pat Broderick!
I first met Pat Broderick at OrlandoCon 1977. Pat was a young artist and I was an even younger fan. I was impressed at how easy-going and friendly Pat was (and that’s not taking into consideration what a talented artist he is). Over the years we became friends. It’s always cool to see Pat at a show. He’s still killing it with new art and comic series!
Back in 2005, at a Tampa Show, I got Pat’s take on Sly Stallone as Deke DaSilva from Nighthawks.
Sly Stallone as Frank Nitti by Bret Blevins!
Bret Blevins has worked as a comic artist, animation storyboard artist, and painter. I met Bret at a convention and was lucky enough to get on his commission list. I let him choose the Stallone character he wanted to draw. Bret surprised me by going with Frank Nitti from Capone! What a great choice and wonderful drawing!
Jack Carter by Rodney Blackwell!
I was at MegaCon 2003. I’d never met Rodney Blackwell before. I’d never heard of him. But I liked the art he had on display and decided to get a sketch from him. Rodney’s riff on Jack Carter found a welcome place in my collection.
Sly Stallone as Stanley Rosiello from “Lords of Flatbush” by Bill Black!
I’ve known Bill Black for over forty years. Bill began his professional comics career in 1969 illustrating horror stories for Warren Publications’ CREEPY and EERIE magazines. Since then Bill worked in advertising and in film production and illustrated comics for Marvel.
Bill’s real claim to fame came when he started AC Comics, one of the first 5 Independent comic book publishers in America and the only one of that group still in business. Over the years Bill has done it all — writer, penciler, inker, painter, publisher. What an amazing career!
I’ve been fortunate to know Bill as a friend. I say fortunate because Bill is one of the most positive, fun people I’ve ever met. Waaay back in 2006, Bill gifted me his take on Sly Stallone as Stanley from Lords of Flatbush. I love it!
