THE LEGEND by John Rivoli!
John Rivoli is back with his latest ROCKY painting, THE LEGEND!
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John Rivoli is back with his latest ROCKY painting, THE LEGEND!

How cool is this Femme Fatal art by theboysinthelab? Very cool. If you agree, you might be happy to know it is available as a t-shirt. If you’re so inclined, click over and check it and other designs out.

I absolutely love the look of Agent Elvis. Deal me in.
He’s Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll by day, and Agent Elvis, a spy vigilante saving the world, by night.
FULL CAST: Matthew McConaughey, Kaitlin Olson, Johnny Knoxville, Niecy Nash, Tom Kenny, Don Cheadle, Priscilla Presley, Jason Mantzoukas, Asif Ali, Ed Helms, Christina Hendricks, Kieran Culkin, Fred Armisen, Chris Elliott, George Clinton, Craig Robinson, Simon Pegg, Ego Nwodim, Gary Cole, Jamie Costa, Tara Strong, Dee Bradley Baker, Jim Meskimen, Carlos Alazraqui, Cree Summer, Ilia Volok, Tony Cavalero, Michael Leon Wooley, and Eric Bauza.
MORE INFO ON AGENT ELVIS: This ten episode, Netflix adult animation series from Sony Pictures Animation is an irreverent action comedy starring Matthew McConaughey as Elvis Presley and follows Elvis as he lives a double-life as a secret agent. The show was created by Priscilla Presley and John Eddie, and was developed by Co-Showrunners Mike Arnold and John Eddie, who also serve as Executive Producers along with Executive Producers Kevin Noel, Matthew McConaughey, Priscilla Presley, with Fletcher Moules serving as Co-Executive Producer and Seranie Manoogian as Producer. Jamie Salter, Corey Salter, and Marc Rosen with Authentic Brands Group also served as Executive Producers. Vancouver-based Titmouse served as the animation studio with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina serving as Executive Producers and Gary Ye as Supervising Director, Chris Thompson as Art Director, and Josue Sanchez as Editor. Robert Valley created original character designs, and Agent Elvis’ wardrobe was designed by John Varvatos. Music and original score was composed by Tyler Bates and Timothy Williams.

Adam Shippe, a long-time Sly Stallone fan, shared his take on Rambo and it’s a great one!

Laurent Carbonelle created this cool alt Halloween poster. I like how as Laurie looks behind her as she enters the house Michael is already inside waiting. Well done!
Although I had seen this Frank Miller /Dan Adkins Batman drawing before, I didn’t know it was Frank Miller’s first published Batman art. It appeared in Mediascene #40 in 1979. Click on the art to see a biggie-sized version.
Frank Miller would go on to create Batman: The Dark Knight Returns seven years later.
Source: John Livesay.

I am the proud owner of Alex Rigel’s very cool riff on Sly Stallone from Rambo III. This is my third piece from Alex, I hope it’s not my last. If you’d like to see more of Alex’s art, check out his Instagram!
Thanks to John Beatty and Ron Wendt. They know why.
Past Tense by Jason McNamara (writer) and Alberto Massaggia (artist) looks interesting. See what you think…
Ashley is a tour guide at PAST TENSE, a company that sends camera drones into the past to view history’s most depraved events.
When Ashley discovers Silas Green, an unknown serial killer working in the past, she begins hosting “exclusive” tours of his murders. The only problem? Silas is still alive in the present. And when he learns of his newfound infamy, he is inspired to come out of retirement to make Ashley his final victim: Now and forever.
There is no time to hide in this neo-noir thriller from indie comic veterans Jason McNamara (The Rattler), Alberto Massaggia (Hotline Miami), and Paul Little (Bomb Queen).
Pre-Orders are available now for a June 20, 2023 release.

Titan Comics and Hard Case Crime will publish Noir Burlesque written and drawn by Enrico Marini. Originally published in 2021 by Europe Comics, the US Edition will feature a translation by Dan Christensen. Here’s the lowdown…
“Everybody has everything to lose…”
An atmospheric, violent crime caper set in 1950s New York, with everything from femme fatales to double-crosses.
A heist gone wrong forces Slick to do a job for his employer, Rex, to repay the debt he owes. But Slick is in love with Caprice, Rex’s ex-call girl wife-turned-burlesque legend and Rex also has the only way for Slick to avenge his murdered father.
In this hardboiled noir thriller, everybody has everything to lose…
I had hoped Noir Burlesque would get a English edition. Pre-orders are available now for a September 5, 2023 release. Deal me in!

The Bristol Board has a nice Alex Toth Conan Gallery posted. It contains 10 Conan pieces by Toth and is well worth a gander.

Agent Elvis looks to be a blast, baby. Matthew McConaughey is voicing The King with original character designs by Robert Valley! Priscilla Presley was one of the show’s creators. Check out the cool trailer below and then… Deal me in… and… Thank you, thank you very much.
Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey is Agent Elvis. Only on Netflix, March 2023.
Elvis Presley trades in his jumpsuit for a jetpack to battle the dark forces that threaten the country – all while holding down his day job as the King of Rock and Roll.
MORE INFO ON AGENT ELVIS
This ten episode, Netflix adult animation series from Sony Pictures Animation is an irreverent action comedy starring Matthew McConaughey as Elvis Presley and follows Elvis as he lives a double-life as a secret agent. The show was created by Priscilla Presley and John Eddie, and was developed by Co-Showrunners Mike Arnold and John Eddie, who also serve as Executive Producers along with Executive Producers Kevin Noel, Matthew McConaughey, Priscilla Presley, with Fletcher Moules serving as Co-Executive Producer and Seranie Manoogian as Producer. Jamie Salter, Corey Salter, and Marc Rosen with Authentic Brands Group also served as Executive Producers. Vancouver-based Titmouse served as the animation studio with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina serving as Executive Producers and Gary Ye as Supervising Director, Chris Thompson as Art Director, and Josue Sanchez as Editor. Robert Valley created original character designs, and Agent Elvis’ wardrobe was designed by John Varvatos. Music and original score was composed by Tyler Bates and Timothy Williams.

Check out Bernie Gonzalez’s Creature from the Black Lagoon poster! Then, if you’re so inclined, head over to Bernie’s site and take a look at his Midnight Mystery comics!

Bill Sienkiewicz gives us a riff on Marv and Nancy from Frank Miller’s Sin City.
Source: Simply Sienkiewicz.

Check out Kevin Maguire’s riff on eleven classic heroes. How many can you name? For the correct answers, and to see a larger version, click over to The Bristol Board.

I was on a road trip to Indiana to attend my father’s funeral when I learned that Jason Pearson had died. Although he passed on December 19, 2022, his death wasn’t announced until January 16, 2023. Jason was 52 years old.
Jason Pearson was best known for Body Bags, a comic he created, wrote and drew. But anything that Jason Pearson drew was worth adding to your collection. He had a style that was instantly recognizable. It was dynamic, energetic and brought new life to any character.
I met Jason at Heroescon in 2004. I was able to get on Jason’s sketch list and asked for his take on Rocky Balboa. Jason was hesitant saying, “I don’t do good likenesses.” I told him I wasn’t looking for a photo, just his take on the character. Jason said he’d give it a go. The result is above with my picture of Jason holding his art. I’m honored to have a Jason Pearson sketch in my collection. It’s sad that we won’t be getting more Jason Pearson art in the future, but his legacy will live forever.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jason Pearson’s family, friends and fans.
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