Marv by Ibrahim Moustafa!
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 a Marv by Ibrahim Moustafa.
Category: Comics
Thobias Daneluz’s “First Blood” Art!
These First Blood pieces by Thobias Daneluz are fire. I’ve said before it would be cool to see Thobias adapt all of the Rocky films. Well, let’s add the Rambo franchise to the list. Check out Thobias’ Instgram to see more of his art.
“I could have killed ’em all, I could’ve killed you. In town you’re the law, out here it’s me. Don’t push it! Don’t push it or I’ll give you a war you won’t believe. Let it go. Let it go!” – John Rambo
HOLE by Gerry Brown with art by Eduardo Risso / Z-View
HOLE by Gerry Brown with art by Eduardo Risso
First sentences…
They came for Hole while he was in the library.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Emile Hole’s size didn’t fit his demeanor. Emile was very large, long haired man with small round glasses that looked too small for his face. Emile’s voice didn’t help either. It was way too light. You wouldn’t find Emile in the weight room. No, he’d be found in the prison library sitting alone in a small chair reading.
Even in the best conditions prison would be rough on men like Emile. Moundsville State Prison was about as far as you could get from the best conditions. The guards either were crooked or looked the other way. Gangs ran Moundsville. Davie and his Warlords were at the top of the heap.
The Warlords ran a profitable business. One of their best money-making endeavors was to video-tape the beating of a new inmate. They’d then send the video to the inmate’s family with a request for on-going payments to prevent further beatings. It always worked.
So when the gang gave Emile a tune-up and sent the video to Emile’s brother Vint, they expected the money to come rolling in.
Man, were they wrong.
Vint’s going to pay the Warlords, but not in the way they’re expecting. See Vint’s got skills. Skills better left contained. But now, Vint’s got reason to let loose. And he’s going to.
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Eduardo Risso’s art was what got me interested in HOLE. Then I read the sample and was hooked. Gerry Brown has crafted a fun prison/revenge story that’s a fast, fun read.
HOLE is only available on Kindle but the price is less than a buck. It’s worth a buck just to see Risso’s illustrations.
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The Original John Severin Art for Cracked #143 – The Issue Where They KO Rocky!
Here’s a photo of the original John Severin art used for Cracked #143 published in August 1977. This image is from the Sylvester Stallone Heritage Auction.
Sly Stallone is Marion Cobretti by Trav Hart!
Trav Hart created his cool riff of Sly Stallone as Marion Cobretti at HeroesCon 2018. It got placed in the vault without ever being posted until now.
You can see more of Trav’s art at his site.
Andrew Robinson’s Two Face is Absolutely Amazing!
I’m not up to speed on DC’s Absolute heroes and villains, but I sure do dig Andrew Robinson’s riff on Absolute Two Face.
Bernie Wrightson’s Batman!
Bernie Wrightson is best known for his horror art (especially Frankenstein) but Wrightson’s Batman (like everything Wrightson drew) is also so good.
Source: Joe Otis Costello.
Marv by Dmitrijus Čechovas!
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 a Marv by Dmitrijus Čechovas.
Marv by Oddur!
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 a Marv by Oddur.
Frank Frazetta’s Dracula!
Frank Frazetta’s Dracula, like everything Frazetta created, is uniquely his. And like everything that Frazetta created, I’m a fan of it.
Source: Heritage Auctions.
THE CROW: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY by Jeff Bond!
Fans of J. O’Barr’s The Crow are gonna love this. A new book by Jeff Bond titled THE CROW: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY premieres on September 1, 2026. Here’s the lowdown…
The ultimate guide to the making of cult classic film The Crow, featuring new interviews with filmmakers, behind-the-scenes imagery, and highlighting its enduring legacy, including exclusive imagery from the 2024 film.
Take a deep dive into the making of the iconic 1994 film The Crow, exploring its origins in James O’Barr’s haunting graphic novel, and the lasting impact of its production in later sequels. THE CROW: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY details the film’s bold visual style, director Alex Proyas’ creative vision, and the rise of Brandon Lee as the unforgettable Eric Draven. Despite tragedy, the crew’s determination to bring the film to completion created a cult classic.
The book traces the franchise’s evolution through its sequels, and examines how The Crow became a symbol of love, loss, and redemption, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate with fans. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and critical analysis, this is the definitive account of The Crow’s lasting influence.
Cobra by Brian Shearer!
Brian Shearer is a freelance artist/illustrator best known for his art on titles such as G.I. Joe, Transformers, Dr. Who as well as his creator-owned graphic novels, Gunship Thunderpunch and William the Last. I picked up this piece at HeroesCon.
You can see more of Brian’s art at his website or his Twitter posts.
Flash Gordon by Barry Windsor-Smith!
Barry Windsor-Smith, best known first for his groundbreaking art on Conan (and later everything he drew/painted) shows his take on Flash Gordon.
Source: Heritage Auctions.
The Shadow by Tony Harris!
Although I’m not a big fan of The Shadow, I dig everything about Tony Harris’ drawing of the man who knows the evil that may lurk within your heart.
(And although the art is signed to Craig, it’s not this Craig that owns it. 😉 – Craig)
UNFINISHED TALES by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips!
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ new graphic novel, UNFINISHED TALES, drops December 8, 2026. Here’s the lowdown…
“Brubaker and Phillips don’t hit a wrong note.” — Shane Black
A shocking new original graphic novel from the legendary team of Brubaker and Phillips!
Finnegan Blake is one of the most successful authors in the world, but he can’t enjoy all the fame and fortune anymore. Because Finn is ten years past his deadline on the final book in his epic fantasy series, and has no hope of ever finishing it. Until an old friend shows up with the perfect solution to his writers block. But their pact soon turns dark, as egos clash and old secrets emerge, leading Finn to wonder exactly what kind of deal he’s made, and how far he’s willing to go to get this final book onto the bestseller list. Most writers would kill for Finn’s life… will he?
The Lord of the Rings meets The Talented Mr Ripley in this paranoid thriller by the grand masters of comics noir. UNFINISHED TALES is the must-have graphic novel for the Christmas season, from the red hot creators of RECKLESS, THE FADE OUT, KILL OR BE KILLED and CRIMINAL (coming in 2026 to Prime Video).
