The Big Fella

Well, actually its not him. Its just some dude from that era. Finally read preacher, loved the scene where they kicked him in the balls

THANOS

I've taken some pre-order sketch requests for the upcoming NYCC. It's one way of guaranteeing that I get some sketches done no matter how busy i'll be at the con. This is the first of them; THANOS.

Dec.

What Shadows Lurk In The Hearts Of Moon...

These are the pencils for a piece I'm doing as part of an art swap at the NYC con with fellow Angel-alum and all-round good egg Nick Runge. If ya want anything changed, ye better pipe up now Nick, cos I'll be inking this bad-boy up during the week.


INCOMPETENCE UPDATE: You may have noticed that the blog header is still proudly heralding 'Thunderbolts Week'. This is because I was the one who changed it from the normal header without saving a copy of the original first, and now don't know how to change it back. Will, tell me you have a copy of the original?

Las Vagueness

Oy-vey. One of them 'Tied-for-Time, Cryptic Cropped' Mickpics this week, Micklickers. A snatch of something from my forthcoming project, one I'm very looking forward to sinking my teeth into.

Ta-ra.

Mice Templar

I've had some peripheral involvement with Mice Templar from Image, but I've always wanted to do a little illustration of Cassius, one of the pivotal characters. Volume 2.2 came out this week, and continues a trend of handsome hardbacks. Check them out.

Mister Amperduke

Here's a headshot of the redesigned Mister Amperduke for the forthcoming Graphic Novel 'Tourist Trade'. I wanted to make him more realistic for the new book.

Chiggedy check it before you wreck it, DOUBLE DOSE of Spazzmoid today. I just can't help myself.

Dredd Panel by Stephen Thompson

Here's another panel from my never-finished Dredd sample. I quite liked how this one turned out, with Dredd reflected in the robot's faceplate while he pleads for his life.

SPIDER-MAN BLACK CAT by Will Sliney

Im on a bus right now up to Toronto so Im pre posting this for y'all. Doing up a Spidey three pager to get some colouring and drawing practice in.

LIFE DRAWING


























Argh! Stuck for time with finishing Thunderbolts and whatnot. So, here's a little something from my life drawing sketchbook (which has been gathering a lot of dust i'm afraid to admit). Drew this looser than normal. Wouldn't mind trying this out a bit more.

Dec.

Spidey Noggin

Sorry about the rushed sketch this week, seriously snowed-under workwise. This was a head sketch done on the fly for a kid at 2D con this year.

Jugger-Bolt

Thundernaut.

Go get 'em, Dec.

Man Thing

There's a lot to be said for starting a picture after a 24-hour stretch of work and a belly full of enthusiasm. I knocked this out in about an hour and a half (I know, because I went though almost two episodes of Maury). Best fun I've had in weeks.

I may have mentioned this before, but my first serious exposure to American Comics was Dr Strange Vs. his Warthog- headed counterpart, and a bumper omnibus of Man-Thing vs. ghost Pirates. Stephen Strange was cool enough, but Man thing was just fascinating: a mindless muck monster who seemed incapable of staying out of the strangest kinds of trouble. It was it's rubbery, boneless, gelatinous quality and that fear-induced corrosive touch that sold me, though.

Thunderbolts ATTACK!

What a great book for Dec to debut on. The characters are all so different and visually strong that it's perfect for him to showcase his talent.

I originally wanted to do just Skull & Bones but I went with an action shot instead. Does Swamp Thing even kill people? I thought he was like Snuffaluffagus, just shambling around sniffing flowers. I squeezed Ghost into the background but I have no idea what her powers are so she's electrocuting a ninja. I'll colour it for next week.

Probably the only gripe I have with the comic is you automatically think of The Turtles when you see the team in the sewers and then the ninja clan are called The Hand instead of The Foot.

New page on my webcomic right now

Ghost by Stephen Thompson

So our week of Declan worship continues with Ghost from the Thunderbolts. A character I know nothing about, but I like his creepy B.P.R.D. look. I broke out the old school brushes and nibs to draw this one and the old school Photoshop CS to colour it. Make sure you go meet Declan tomorrow at Forbidden Planet in Dublin where you can see him in all his glory. I know I will.