Monthly Archives: June 2009

Goodbye Jack!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Jason

Galactus and herald by Barcelona based Artist Jorge Fornés. For more of Jorge’s expressive style be sure to visit his blog and flickr page.
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The Demon

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Jason

Jack Black as ‘The Demon’ by Tyler Crook.
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Kings

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Jason


The ‘Kings’ of Pop and Rock’n'Roll in the style of the King of Comics. Playing card designs by Mexican Illustrator, Writer and Designer Uriel A. Durán. Uriel’s comics work includes: ‘Fatalysia’ and ‘Anomalía!’ plus the web-comics ‘Big Iron’, ‘Goats’ and ‘Nor Prodigies Nor Dreams’. For more of Uriel’s work be sure to visit his website here.
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Forever People

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Jason

Forever People – inked from original Kirby pencils by Michael Cho.
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O.M.A.C.

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Jason

O.M.A.C. by Filipino comic book Writer, Artist and Publisher Gerry Alanguilan. Gerry is the creator of Wasted, Timawa, Humanis Rex! and Elmer. He has adapted and illustrated various short stories for Graphic Classics and inked numerous projects for Marvel, DC and Image. He has a online journal here and portfolio here.

Gerry is also the custodian of the Philippine Comics Art Museum Online. Dedicated to the artwork of Filipino comic Illustrators by the likes of Nestor Redondo, Alex Niño, Alfredo Alcala and many others, it is essential viewing for anyone interested in the history of comic art.

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Ikarus

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Jason

Ikarus sketch by Robb Waters.

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Superman

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Jason


Superman, inked and coloured from an original Kirby sketch, by Scott Reed.

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Ymir’s Cup

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Jason

Asgard antics courtesy of Chris Chuckry.

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Fantastic Four #69

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Jason

This re-creation of the cover to ‘Fantastic Four’ #69 is by Californian Writer/Artist Norris Burroughs. Norris is the author of the graphic novel ‘Voodoo Macbeth’, which details his Father’s involvement with the black theater movement of the 1930′s. A lifelong fan of Jack Kirby, Norris celebrates his art in a series of fine articles at his blog, Kirby Kinetics. Original cover art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott here.

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A-Z of Awesomeness

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Jason


A couple of Kirby related entries from Neill Cameron‘s ‘A-Z of Awesomeness‘, a daily project of imaginative alliterated illustrations. Hosted at Neill’s blog, the ‘A-Z’ is driven by reader’s suggestions via Facebook, Twitter and blog comments to elicit exuberant excitement everyday. Join in the fun here.
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Mr Fantastic vs Doctor Doom

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Jason

New York Writer/Artist J.A.Fludd contributes this portrait of Reed and Victor dukeing it out. J.A. was a contributor to Gay Comics in the early 90′s and currently sells his art online and by commission. A lifelong fan of Jack Kirby and The Fantastic Four, J.A. has written several articles about both at his Quantum Blog. More of J.A.’s artwork can be found at his art blog and Comicspace.
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Astonishing Adventure

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Jason

The ‘Kirby Crackle’ returns in this piece from American Writer/Illustrator Mark Elton. Jack Kirby has been a major influence for Mark since he first picked up a comic book and became the subject of Mark’s senior year art history thesis. Take a look at Mark’s DevaintArt page for more comics work.
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Darkseid

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Jason

Darkseid – collaged, inked and coloured from Jack Kirby pencils by Steven Brower. Steven is a Graphic Designer and Writer from New York. He is the author of ‘Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong’ and is currently working on a book about Mort Meskin for Fantagraphics. Steven’s design work can be found at his website and blog.
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hulkthing

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Jason


These lovely cuddlies were made by British designer Louise Evans AKA Felt Mistress, as birthday presents for Darryl Cunningham and Jonathan Edwards. Louise is a bespoke dressmaker by trade with a sideline in felt creations. For more of her delightful toys be sure to visit the Felt Mistress blog and Flickr page.
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Thor Scooter sketch

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Jason

Groovy Thor sketch courtesy of Robb Waters.
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Orion of New Genesis

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Jason

Orion of New Genesis – inked and coloured, from an original Kirby sketch, by Florida based Illustrator and Designer Scott Reed. Scott began his comics career inking various projects for Dark Horse, Malibu and Marvel, before moving on to provide artwork for ‘G.I.M.P’ and ‘Redneck Red’. He is the Writer of Image Comics ‘The Overman‘ and the Creator of the graphic novels, ‘The Last Odyssey’ and ‘High Strangeness’. More of Scott’s work can be found at his Website.
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The Thing

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Jason

Spanish Artist/Writer/Graphic Designer Pepo Perez provides this graphic depiction of the ever-lovin‘ blue eyed Thing. Pepo’s comics work includes ‘Orígenes Jaque Mate: Sangre‘ and ‘El Vecino‘ and he has also contributed illustrations and articles for the magazines ‘Volumen‘ and ‘Rock de Lux‘. Pepo has written several articles about Jack Kirby at his blog, ‘Es Muy de Cómic‘ (English translation required) and more of his art can be found at his website.
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Nick Fury – Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Jason

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Make Mine Marvel

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jason


Colourful Kirby characters from the pen of Dan McDaid.
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Forager the Bug

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jason

A Fourth World Favourite from Michael Cho.
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The Fantastic Four No.9 Project

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Jason

Independent Cartoonists Chester Brown, James Kochalka and Jeffrey
Brown are just some of the artists contributing to the recreation of a
classic Lee/Kirby FF issue at The Fantastic Four No.9 Project.
The artwork has been commissioned by Jason Young for his own
personal collection and it’s fascinating to see these unique artists take
on the Kirby style. Many thanks to Eric Shonborn, whose artwork for
page 16 is featured above, for the details to this wonderful project.
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Yellow & Pink

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Jason


Two more from Yorkshires finest Darryl Cunningham.
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Captain America Inks

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jason

Many thanks to Joe Jusko for submitting this piece, inked for a
charity auction at the San Jose Supercon. Joe’s thirty year career
as a commercial artist is celebrated in the new book from Desperado Publishing, ‘The Art of Joe Jusko‘. Extensive galleries of Joe’s
work are available to view at joejusko.com and DeviantArt.
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Not So Tough

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Jason

Captain America by Eddie Valiant. Take a look at Eddie’s
Flickr page for more of his idiosyncratic artwork.
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The Hulk x 2

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Jason


Here are a couple of Hulk portraits by Andy Kuhn. Andy has drawn comics for Marvel, DC and Dark Horse. He is currently the artist/co-creator of Firebreather, published by Image comics. More of Andy’s art can be found at his blog.
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