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Sep 24, 2007

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NoneMoreNegative posted:

Who was the feller who took over artwork on Punisher MAX for I think one or two issues and it was unbelievably bad? I can only imagine the sales numbers falling through the floor with a loud crunch :)
You mean Howard Chaykin on #50?

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Sep 24, 2007

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ShineDog posted:

His run on The Authority was just comically bad.
That isn't true at all.

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Pacra posted:

Time for some :siren:INCREDIBLY BAD ART:siren:

I have no idea who this is, obviously 90s:


Kelley Jones:


That first one is standard Sam Keith--looks good to me.

Also, Kelley Jones' Batman is the best Batman (especially the capes--his capes are luxurious). I'm surprised you went with that cover since as far as Jones' art goes, that one's pretty danged straightforward. His cover work during that whole period is pretty great.

I will say that I love 99% of his work (his long run on monthly Batman is amazing), but I still can't figure out the anatomy on the Red Rain cover:


Ah well, there had to be at least one misfire. Both Sam Keith and K. Jones do some pretty stylized work, but they also both know exactly what they're doing.

Chaykin just ruins everything he touches, though.

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Sep 24, 2007

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IUG posted:

It was penciled by Terry Dodson, according to Marvel's site.
That and the giant Terry Dodson signature on Colossus' arm.

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Sep 24, 2007

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SGRaaize posted:

Please tell me this is from a Comic, and if so, the name of it.
Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth

SGRaaize posted:

The Men's expressions are nothing compared to Powergirl's facial expressions, they look so fake, plus, they give a "lovely movie poster" vibe that pisses the poo poo out of me.
I actually quite like PG's facial expression--it's not a blank porn face or anything, and there's actual character there.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 03:40 on Apr 15, 2011

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Sep 24, 2007

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Alhazred posted:

Is pretty far from photo-realistic but they are still some of the best artists in the industry. But that X-Men art is pretty bad.
The piss-poor panel layout (seriously, look at that ugly white L between the upper panels) and the almost complete lack of any backgrounds (replaced by loving color gradients--seriously?) just makes it look extra-cheap.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 19:30 on Jun 2, 2011

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Breetai posted:

I mean, look at this:



Beast is practically unrecognisable, and as for mini-Brand and mini-grunt, they look like they can't aim their weapons for their stubby little arms.
D'awww, Chibi-Brand is totally adorable. I can't hate that.

Worf-Beast is kind of cool, too. I learned to accept Horse-Beast; I can accept this--at least he's appropriately intimidating.

That earlier page linked up there is terrible, but I like the mix presented here.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 02:15 on Jun 3, 2011

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Sep 24, 2007

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SkellingTon Loc posted:

I'd so be down with a comeback for cheaper black and white or grayscale comics.

The only colorist I even like is Dave Stewart.
Admittedly, Dean White has been kicking unholy rear end as colorist on Uncanny X-Force. He and JRJR just aren't a good fit.

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Sep 24, 2007

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bobkatt013 posted:

She is still a nazi and has no face
It's a hate rub.

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Sep 24, 2007

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So apparently DuckTales #3 sets new lows in art-on-the-cheap (esp. when you compare it to the stellar work seen in Darkwing Duck month after month--hopefully not a portent of THINGS TO COME). Copy and paste ahoy!



Those last two panels! The kids flipped wholesale from panel 1 to 3! The airplane drawn with the least effort possible! Launchpad's feet!

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Sep 24, 2007

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Malachite_Dragon posted:

If I didn't know better I'd say that was just a copy-paste and reverse.
I think that's exactly what happened, though.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 21:44 on Sep 27, 2011

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Ditch posted:

I think the only thing 'off' is Wolverine's face. And maybe the pointy mask tips looking like bat ears (as Pablo referenced)
That's how Bianchi always draws him--it always looks a bit...pinched.

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Happy Hippo posted:

I beg to differ. Killing Joke's original colors were distracting, loud and garish and contrasted horribly with Bolland's pencils. The new coloring is nice and subdued.
Yes, because a story about the Joker kidnapping, stripping, caging and mentally torturing Gordon in a nightmare carnival is just asking for nice and subdued color :)

I actually don't mind the new color scheme too much, but I definitely prefer the original "loud" look.

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Sep 24, 2007

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Ka0 posted:

First thing that came to mind was Carrie Fisher.
That's because it is :ssh:

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Sep 24, 2007

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jimcunningham posted:

This is not just a question designed to put him down, but how does he still work?
He meets deadlines and possesses an adorable enthusiasm.

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Sep 24, 2007

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Yeti Yeti Yeti posted:

It looks like he stopped drawing when he got to the bottom inch of the image and the colourist had to make it up.
I think that's exactly what happened.

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Sep 24, 2007

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Kojiro posted:

These are fantastic, but the X-Men pages are purestrain poo poo. What happened there, deadlines?
Astonishing X-Men? Deadlines? Bwahaha!

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Sep 24, 2007

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FatSamurai posted:

I can't remember a time when she was ever drawn otherwise, but my only real memories of Red Sonja are the original comics. How else was she done?

2nd Legend down. Basically, her navel was covered. Maybe Lurdiak knows of more a more "warrior" look that still didn't have fully exposed legs, though?

redbackground fucked around with this message at 04:54 on Feb 9, 2012

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And the other one fuckin' LOVES flying in planes. WHEEEEEEEEEEEE

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Maybe the bottom girl is just trying to see if she can recreate the Psylocke chicken leg jump?

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Kojiro posted:

'Adorable as a kitler', wow. Is that what's passing for writing now?
I had to look that one up :o:

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Sep 24, 2007

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Baron Bifford posted:

Why are Cyclops and that white-clothed guy with the pistol charging into melee? Why don't they pull back and shoot from afar?
And why is Clint 60 years old?

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Sep 24, 2007

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Giedroyc posted:


Klaus Janson's unique approach to drawing Sarah Connor in the Marvel Terminator 2 film adaptation.
From the thumbnail, I thought he had drawn her with a big ole paper bag over her head, and was disappointed that this was not the case.

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Sep 24, 2007

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Lurdiak posted:

I totally think the artist is bad, I dropped FF after two issues even though I loved the writing.
You quit FF because of Steve Epting? Now, Juan Bobillo, I could understand.

Dragotta gave us Peter Parker's Crazy Alien Drink Extravaganza, and for that, I'll always be grateful.

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Baron Bifford posted:

Except the Joker. I have no idea why the entire Blackgate inmate population is terrified of him.
Because the Joker has probably managed to destroy more lives on planet Earth than all of them put together.

And with a smile.

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Lurdiak posted:

By that logic, real life prison inmates should be terrified of white collar criminals.
Well, he does tend to be a bit more murder-y than most.

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Sep 24, 2007

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Batman: The Dark Knight #12

Can someone tell me how David Finch became a superstar artist again? This is just sad. (DAT CHEST PILLOW)

(I don't know whose fault it is, but I also enjoy just how uh, well integrated the draped costume on the right-hand side is with the rest of the scene.)

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Ruin Completely posted:

I think the worst is when people do shading by using the gradient tool to go 'color 1 -> lighter version of exact same color' and call it good.
This. This is why the recolored Sandman trades look terrible.

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Sep 24, 2007

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All Kirby, all from Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience:





and the best 8 panels of all time:

loving chills, man.

Anyone who doesn't own that book is a damned fool.

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Lurdiak posted:

I dunno man, it looks like he's still falling to me.
I looked really close at the page in my book, and he's in entirely different positions in the last 2 panels; he's still falling.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 03:50 on Aug 30, 2012

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Post Good Comic Book Art? Don't mind if I do!



Frazer Irving knocking it out of all the parks, Batman Inc. #0

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Senior Woodchuck posted:

I don't know why it would need an omnibus. It's only six issues, and I'm sure there's a trade in print.
I'm pretty sure he means one with the addition of at least the Silver Surfer tie-in issues (namely a good chunk of the issues between #34–60), The Thanos Quest 1-2, and Doctor Strange 36 (you could even include 31-35 if desired). There's definitely enough issues for a nice'n'thick hardcover.

I looked into creating my own once, but never got past early planning.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 04:12 on Oct 10, 2012

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bobkatt013 posted:

That is amazing? Was it ever released or is it just in concept stage?
One day, I won't have to keep recommending Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience to everyone. That's just the first freaking page!

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Dick Trauma posted:

What the gently caress is going on there? Is that kind of gore common in mainstream comics now? :psyduck:
No, but Deadpool's trying his danged best!




all new all different deadpool #1 coming soon to a shop near you

:allears: Tony Moore, you are a delight.

redbackground fucked around with this message at 15:34 on Oct 21, 2012

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Superstring posted:

I can't stop trying to figure out what the hell is that armor the guy in the last panel is wearing. Glass? Ice? It's one giant piece! Goddamn, the 90s!
I assumed it was the cool training armor from Dune. The slow blade penetrates the shield!

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Baron Bifford posted:

I also love this splash page. It's such a stunning visual that I am very eager to know more about this new villain.
Unit sure got one hell of an upgrade!

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Sep 24, 2007

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Seems as if the Psylocke Chicken Leg has some new competition:



(Fearless Defenders 1)

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Senior Woodchuck posted:

Some of the recoloring in the Sandman Absolutes is a crime.
The Sandman recoloring is some of the most godawful amateur hour poo poo out there. I actually get angry when I think about it.

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Goatmask posted:

Absolute Sandman I am not familiar with, would you say that this is a good representation of what you get:
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/23/absolute-sandman-recoloring/
Basically--Original moody and well-chosen colors replaced wholesale with cheap, obnoxious, and garish Photoshop gradients. There was a post at CBR that really went through them, but I can't find it. The worst part is that AFAIK, these became the colors used in all new trades, so I'm glad I have my original trades/HCs. I love that everyone disagreed with the writer of that CA piece, because that was horseshit.

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Endless Mike posted:

The Killing Joke one is horrendous, though.
My favorite part is how actual art was deleted to make the new color scheme work.

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