tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72665381292019589082024-03-15T02:03:53.081+11:00Houdini's Last EscapeWeekly Blog Illustration Inspired by Comic TwartAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626389415658360805noreply@blogger.comBlogger442125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-75560932817221879182013-11-13T20:24:00.001+11:002013-11-13T20:31:43.507+11:00Ikari - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think this guys name is Ikari which means Fury in Japanese. His the Anti Daredevil from Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's recent run on Dare Devil. I really like the spin on the classic DD yellow costume and the not so subtle nod to a ninja assassin - its badass. Pretty cool.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-30454329358072767192013-10-15T19:21:00.002+11:002013-10-15T19:21:29.519+11:00Pacific Rim - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I watched Pacific Rim the other night and got all expired. Because I was already stepping out of my comfort zone by drawing mech tech (which doesn't come naturally to me) - I figured Id go one step further and play around with a different colouring technique. I've all ways envied concept designers and the use of markers and water colours. Any way I played around a bit hence the multiple finishes. I had fun and I want to take a crack at this more in the future - the style not the subject mater.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-7670815376924344172013-09-29T16:25:00.001+10:002013-09-29T16:25:22.330+10:00Ninja Mayhem - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here it is, the one everyones been waiting for Snake Eyes VS Storm Shadow! The two crazy ninja kids are the yin and yang of the GIJoe universe. They are the good and evil of the two teams and I really think growing up you were either a Snake Eyes man or Storm Shadow fan.<br />
Personally I thought both were cool but at a crunch would pick Storm Shadow. Both both were mysterious both were ninja badasses and seemed liked few other characters could get the best over either one of these guys. Unfortunately I kinda think both these guys suffer from over saturation and marketing and as a result lost there edge a bit.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-73466977629479287612013-09-17T19:34:00.002+10:002013-09-17T19:34:55.274+10:00Cat Fight - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Special two for one deal! Probably the most popular female characters in the Joe universe. Crossbows and funky European accents PLUS weird love triangles.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-35020379467180441452013-09-02T20:01:00.003+10:002013-09-02T20:01:44.181+10:00Night Viper - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Again, Im not sure what it is about the Cobra figures - particularly the Viper range, but they do seem to have the coolest looks and accessories. The Night Viper came with a open/close visor with a massive long scope thing attached to it. He also had this sweet looking night rifle that could be attached to his upper leg. This guy was seriously cool.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-87472165613538623662013-08-24T21:43:00.003+10:002013-08-24T21:43:52.835+10:00Techno Viper - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just like the Hydro Viper - the Techno Vipers were pretty damn cool and came with a heap of accessories, one of my all time favourite version of viper.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-58012158780195669832013-08-21T20:01:00.003+10:002013-08-21T20:01:51.610+10:00Hydro Viper - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This guy was awesome. He had a crazy demon looking mask and webbed flipper feet. The super cool thing was his right hand was webbed - he was pretty cool. Hydro Viper also happened to be the very first GIJoe I brought and like a gate way to drugs this guy got me hooked.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-65565350342668131792013-07-29T20:24:00.000+10:002013-07-29T20:24:00.884+10:00Nemisis Enforcer - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nemisis Enforcer - Big Grunty and Purple. Few Joes can go toe to toe with Cobra's mute monster.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-78317756004882202392013-07-15T21:21:00.001+10:002013-07-15T21:21:12.450+10:00Golobulus - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Supreme ruler of Cobra La - Golobulus voiced by Burgess Meredith in the '87 carton movie (thats the Penguin folks) Golobulus was half man half serpent half crab? Anyway he was pretty cool.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-43957714693494376302013-06-27T18:36:00.001+10:002013-06-27T18:36:24.710+10:00Raptor - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Raptor - Cobra Falconer! This guy is crazy cool! A former Tax agent? turned Falconer, turned Evil Agent of Cobra. I love this figure, awesome cool.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-88290256869149871092013-06-16T19:59:00.003+10:002013-06-16T19:59:48.352+10:00Budo - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looks its the Joes resident kick ass martial artws expert - Snake Ey... I mean Quick Ki..... no no thats not right. Its Budo the Samurai soldier. Budo was one of the first GIJoes I brought so he holds a soft spot for me.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-8495367757946465372013-06-02T19:16:00.001+10:002013-06-02T19:23:29.596+10:00Zandar and Zarana - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Continuing the GIJoe round of sketches we have crazy Dreadnok siblings Zandar and Zarana. I was a fan of the bad guys as a kid and particularly the Zartan and the Dreadnoks. It wasn't until I was older than I saw the influences which (I assume) the Dreadnoks where drawn from - think Mad Max extras who formed an 80's big hair metal band.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-5024796014758896062013-05-28T20:53:00.001+10:002013-05-28T20:53:16.487+10:00Sgt. Slaughter - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've gone all nostalgic recently and brought up a pile of 80's GIJoe figures on ebay. To justify these sometimes expensive purchases I've decided to sketch up a few of the more interesting characters.<br />
We lead the way with Sgt Slaughter - the toughest GIJoe ever. At ease Maggots.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-6015586125106328682013-05-22T20:29:00.001+10:002013-05-22T20:29:16.308+10:00Ghost Buster - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghost Busters! The movie was on tv the other night, lots of fun. The visuals inspired me to have a bit of fun and return to the full colour picts.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-75907040993993758232013-04-25T17:21:00.000+10:002013-04-25T17:21:01.666+10:00Animal Man - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As apart of the relaunch of DC comics last year dubbed 'DC New 52' Animal Man recieved his own title. Written by the talented Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Steve Pugh. Animal man is the story of Buddy Baker a C grade hero and as an avatar of the red has the ability to take on the ability of any animal - screwy but interesting. Any way the series started out strong a mix of horror and heroics at the everyday man ground level, cause part of waht made Buddy interesting is that his a family man with a wife and kids who are as important to the series as he is. Sadly the first story arc went for 18? issues and became a real drainer, thankfully its over and hopeful a new tale will begin.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-15612458541574830542013-04-18T20:41:00.001+10:002013-04-18T20:41:11.014+10:00Belit - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the great titles of 2012 is and continues to be Dark Horses Conan. Written by Brian Wood an dand drawn by Becky Cloonan. Aside from a a well written tale and fantastic art - the story also feature Belit the Pirate Queen, who is threatens to steal the show from Conan every issue.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-78351663796211544932013-04-07T20:47:00.003+10:002013-04-07T20:47:54.054+10:00Prophet - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prophet. A reinvention of the 90's Image comic by Rob Liefield - this epic Space Opera Saga is the brain child of Brandon Graham and Simon Roy. Wildly weird and imaginative, this is a great comic that always surprises.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-61290202389301660312013-03-24T15:13:00.002+11:002013-03-24T15:13:48.019+11:00IT Girl - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It Girl (with Mr. Gum on Bongo). Created by Mike Allred as apart of his Madman / Atomics universe IT Girl has the ability to change at a molecule level into anything (non living?) that she touches.<br />
Im a big fan of Mike Allred and the whacky world of Madman and the Atomics. It was great picking up a title that shone a spotlight on individual characters. I also enjoyed seeing other creative teams interpreting the characters.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-76601086839078353712013-03-14T19:42:00.001+11:002013-03-14T19:42:40.803+11:00Sweet Tooth - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been reading Sweet Tooth in trade (by Jeff Lemire, by Vertigo comics) and its brilliant. Grim, disturbing and a whole lotta weird. Its the story of a young boy named Sweet Tooth and his survival in a post apocalyptic world. Mankind is dying off from a mysterious disease - the cure for which may lie in the abnormal births of Sweet Tooth and his friends who are half human half animal.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-75863737059353653562013-02-09T10:11:00.002+11:002013-02-09T10:11:33.011+11:00Neil Gaiman - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks ago Neil Gaiman was in Melbourne promoting his new book Ocean at the end of the Lane. Im a lucky man and received tickets to attend as an anniversary gift (thanks honey). An evening with Neil Gaiman began with an interview, he read a chapter from the new book followed by a brief Q&A. Best of all, guests received a printed unedited draft of the first 2 chapters of Ocean at the End of the Lane.<br />
I wasn't sure what to expect from the night. I've read most of Gaimans body of work and Im certainly a fan. Currently Im re-reading American Gods for the 5th or 6h time. The night was a real treat one I wont forget - Mr.Gaiman was well spoken, humble, funny and was genuinely excited to be there.<br />
So this post I give you my rendition of Neil Gaiman (he really did have hair like a mop, dressed all in black and spoke in a very English accent, the good kind not the Posh or hard to understand kind).Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-73628515185682813322013-02-01T19:45:00.003+11:002013-02-01T19:45:34.182+11:00Punk Rock Jesus - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Perhaps my favourite mini series from last year was Sean Murphy's Punk Rock Jesus. The story of a Global Media Corporation cloning the DNA of Jesus Christ and bringing him back to life - all for the worlds entertainment. It was a pretty high brow concept and surprisingly, done really well - but what pulled me in was Sean Murphys amazing Black and White artwork. I swear I'll buy anything this guys draws.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-44668953149782153012013-01-27T20:45:00.003+11:002013-01-27T20:46:17.761+11:00Hello 2013, so long Scalped - EgorHoudinis back after a lot longer break than planned. What can I say - lots happening.<br />
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The first handful of posts will be me picking something from my ever growing read pile.<br />
First up.... Scalped - the 60 issue saga written by Jason Aaron and penciled by R.m. Guera.<br />
Scalped is the story of Dashiell Bad Horse, an undercover FBI agent sent to the reservation he grew up on to bring down Chief Red Crow. The story has everything a good crime story should have mystery, sex, violence. The characters are well developed and the story always has a purpose. Theres a sense of destination, not once did it feel like it they were treading water. The art is also a big plus for me. Its gritty dark, with lots of solid blacks - but remains very clear and understandable. Every character is instantly recognisable, no generic easy cop-outs - theres a real caricature feel about them.<br />
Sadly, the story is complete and the series has ended. It has to be one of the best series I've read in a long time - come to think of it its one of the few series I've continued to collect beyond 30 issues.<br />
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Enough rambling - I present, Dashiell Bad Horse.<br />
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Merry Christmas all! Houdini's Last Escape will be taking a short break over the holiday period, but will return bigger than ever in the New Year - thanks for dropping by!Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-31558744867248831812012-12-18T22:05:00.000+11:002012-12-18T22:05:35.683+11:00Gooseman - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Still in a nostalgia mood! This week its Shane Gooseman from the Galaxy Rangers. A test tube government experiment designed to crete the ultimate super trooper. I remember watching this show as a kid - it was awesome, so I drew this from memory. Having only looked at reference material after the pic was done, did I realise I missed a few of the details but overall not bad. FYI Horses are hard to draw.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266538129201958908.post-1173422354049937162012-12-08T14:30:00.001+11:002012-12-08T14:30:56.746+11:00Freak Force - Egor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Drawing the Xsatixs last few weeks got me nostalgic for another tam of wacky heroes I used to follow - Eric Larsen's Freak Force. A rag bag bunch of characters that first made there debut in Savage Dragon the team went on to get there own title (all be it brief). In my opinion I think the title fell short due its average art. It was flat and uninteresting not horrifically bad, but nothing great. Plus the chicks always looked like men with big ears?<br />
Any way I decided to redraw the team and give them a updated look.<br />
Mighty-man (top Left) is essentially the same, in hind sight id tweak the cape.<br />
Ricochet (top right) I gave her a more pulpy feel and pistols that would shot ball bearing size explosives<br />
Barbaric (back centre) I see more as a WWF wrestler in the 80's.<br />
Dart (mid left) I ditched the super model in high heels and made her more GI Jane, replacing the tiny darts with batons.<br />
Horridus (bottom left) Nothing new here, Id probably just make her more alien like<br />
Super Patriot (Centre) Im probably most unhappy with this one. In hindsight Id make him more like a giant slinky with guns.<br />
Rapture (bottom right) A former prostitute turned hero (I kid you not). Ditched the puffy hair, gave her some clothes. I see her as electricity leech kinda like a vampire that drains the electricity from people.<br />
And thats my take on the team.Egorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187553198879902190noreply@blogger.com2