Category: Comics

Eduardo Risso created the art above of the Joker and Penguin. Of all Batman’s major villains, the Penguin always seemed less intimidating than the others.  That is until I saw Risso’s version.  His Penguin looks like he could be crazy smart and ready to bite a chunk out of ya!

You can see more of Eduardo Risso’s art on his Instagram page.

When you think of titles associated with Howard Chaykin, names like American Flagg, Cody Starbuck, Dominic Fortune, Black Kiss, The Scorpion and Monark Starstalker probably come to mind fairly quickly.  Then Chaykin’s work on comics like Star Wars, Wolverine, Nick Fury, The Punisher and Avengers may be next.  You’d have to go pretty far down the list before you get to Savage Sword of Conan.  But that’s what we have today.

Howard Chaykin isn’t an artist most folks think of when talking Conan. (Myself included.)  Perhaps we should though since Chaykin created the cover to Savage Sword of Conan #31 shown above.  I’ve always liked it.  I hope you do as well.

Matt Wagner is best known for his creations Mage and Grendel.  Wagner has worked for Comico, Dark Horse, DC, Dynamite, Image and Marvel.  Wagner is a talented artist and writer and I’ve followed him on most everything he’s drawn.  I’ve always had a special love for Wagner’s riff on Batman.  Here are two reasons why.

Yesterday’s Bernie Wrightson Superman post got a lot of love on the message board and a request to see his angry Superman.  So here it is!

Bernie Wrightson is best known for his horror art – Frankenstein, Swamp Thing, werewolves, witches and more.  Truth be told, Bernie Wrightson could draw anything because of his immense talent.  Look at Wrightson’s take on Superman!  Bernie Wrightson was a wonderful human being who left us far too soon.

There was a time when John Byrne was THE man in comics.  He could write and draw.  Often John Byrne art graced multiple comic covers AND interiors each month.  John Byrne is known for his work on Iron Fist, The X-Men. The Fantastic Four, The She-Hulk, Batman, Superman and more.  Byrne created Alpha Flight, The Next Men and Danger Unlimited.

I followed John Byrne from the X-Men to each new series he picked up.  His unique style was well suited to comics and he made characters look good.  Byrne’s Wolverine is one of my favorites.  When John Byrne started on the X-Men, Wolverine was unlike other Marvel/DC characters.  His origin was a mystery and he wasn’t built like other heroes.  Wolverine was short and stocky.  He liked to smoke cigars, drink and scrap.  Byrne’s Wolverine reminds me of a great period of comic collecting.  I miss those days.

It’s Dusty Star by Andrew Robinson Week – Day Seven!  Dusty Star…

It’s a different time and a strange place. It’s burlesque shows and all-night poker games, robots and flying ships, tattooed horses and new wave cowboys and cowgirls with bad attitudes. This is the world of Dusty Star, a tough-as-nails gunslinger with a steely-eyed gaze and a draw as fast as greased lighting! An appealing blend of western, science fiction, adventure and humor.

This brings us to a close on Dusty Star by Andrew Robinson Week.  I hope you’ve enjoyed it.  If you’re a Dusty Starr fan, or like what you’ve seen, spread the word.  Maybe we’ll get some new Dusty Star stories or that compilation trade.  Until then, I’ll be like Dusty in these two drawings… waiting.

It’s Dusty Star by Andrew Robinson Week – Day Six!  Dusty Star…

It’s a different time and a strange place. It’s burlesque shows and all-night poker games, robots and flying ships, tattooed horses and new wave cowboys and cowgirls with bad attitudes. This is the world of Dusty Star, a tough-as-nails gunslinger with a steely-eyed gaze and a draw as fast as greased lighting! An appealing blend of western, science fiction, adventure and humor.