Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Rocky Balboa by Carmine Di Giandomenico!
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!” – Rocky Balboa
No one creates characters as physically imposing as Gerardo Zaffino.
The Poster and Trailer for (Bill) Sienkiewicz That Polish Guy is here. Bill Sienkiewicz broke into comics while still a teenager. Some (at first) wrote him off as a Neal Adams clone… but even those folks couldn’t deny Sienkiewicz’s talent. Soon enough Bill Sienkiewicz was creating groundbreaking art. Never one to rest on what he had already done, Sienkiewicz’s art was always morphing into something new. That is why Bill Sienkiewicz is many fans’ favorite and an artist’s artist.
Deal me in.
THAT POLISH GUY is the feature documentary on Bill Sienkiewicz, the artist who broke every rule in comics and changed the medium forever.
Directed by Remsy Atassi
Produced by Sal Abbinanti
Presented by Comic Book Pros
Well, this is certainly a first. Bruce “The Batman” Wayne vs Rocky “The Italian Stallion” Balboa by Tokaji. I’m putting my money on The Stallion.
This 30 Days of Night Alt Poster by Fredlobo Lopez is money. It captures the start of one of my favorite scenes in the movie. The vampires are about to attack the citizens of the village and all hell breaks loose. It is complete chaos and the movie captures it perfectly. Click on the image to see a biggie-sized version.
Andy Fish is is a freelance artist and writer. Fish’s clients include DC Comics, Warner Bros. Animation, Dark Horse Comics, Archie Comics, Papercutz Books, Chartwell Books, Quarto Publishing, McFarlane Press, Warner Licensing, Marvel Comics, Penguin Random House, Makimono Entertainment as well as hundreds of freelance illustration projects, graphic design projects, packaging, character design, movie and TV storyboards and much more.
I got this sketch of Sly Stallone as Jack Carter at a HeroesCon. The scan doesn’t do the original justice.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
