The Original Dove

This latest sketch which is of the original Dove was done by Robbi Rodriguez. This sketch is in my Teen Titans sketchbook and was done by Robbi a couple of years ago in Chicago. Robbi was the penciller on Hero Camp and Hazed from Image, as well as the book Maintenance from Oni Press.

The Tiger Force Invasion

Can't say I am a huge fan of skrulls, or of what looks to be a massive retcon of Marvel's history, so needless to say when I got a hold of a sketch cover for Secret Invasion #1 I was definitely putting a DC character on the cover. I figure the only way that Secret Invasion could actually interest me would be if Darkseid and his minions from Apocalypse were doing the invading... so Darkseid it was. As for the artist, well if your going to get a sketch of a Kirby's Darkseid then the obvious choice is Mike Cho! Mike very graciously did this sketch for me last weekend in Toronto despite the fact that I was asking him to sketch on very poor paper. Sorry Mike... but you do rock!! As always check out Mike's blog for more of his outstanding work!!! Thanks Mike!!

Donna Troy aka Wonder Girl

This is my last Wonder Girl sketch (as of right now) it was done by Craig Yeung of Bright Anvil Studios. Craig was the inker on Marvel's Runaways book up until about 8 months ago (I think.) He did this for me in Toronto in 2005.

A little more Wonder Girl!!

Finally a new post... I know that is what both of my viewers are thinking. This sketch is Wonder Girl as done by J. Bone. J. Bone is an outstanding artist who has worked for a few different companies, including Oni and DC. He is currently the cover artist for the Johnny DC book, DC Super Friends and was the inker on the fantastic book The Spirit with Darwyn Cooke. He did this sketch for me at a very small show in Toronto about two years ago.

Wonder Girl!!

OK a quick post today as I have felt awful for getting behind...

This Wonder Girl sketch is by current Birds of Prey penciller Nicola Scott. Ms. Scott is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met and she is a complete Wonder Woman fan. Hopefully one day she can reunite with Gail Simone on that book. Ms. Scott did this sketch for me in Toronto in April of 2006.

Rising Star(fire)

This Starfire sketch is based on the animated series Starfire and was drawn by Canadian superstar in the making Ramon Perez. Ramon has a long running online comic strip called Butternut Squash. BNS is easily my favorite online strip today. He is also a regular contributor to Transmission X, the home to several online strips including Ramon's Kukuburi.
Ramon has a 3 issue run in DC's "JSA Classified" starting this month written by B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick, 76) starring Wildcat. With any luck this run will open people's eyes to the talent that Ramon possesses and leads to more work for DC. In addition to his web strip sites Ramon can also be found on his blog.

Matt Wagner's Grendel

This sketch of Grendel by Matt Wagner was done inside the front cover of my "Devil by the Deed" hardcover. I will never stop wondering why there was a line up in Toronto for a semi-well known artist who puts out a book once in a blue moon, while Matt Wagner... THE Matt Wagner had one person at his table. Now as shocked as I was, I was pretty happy not to have to wait in line. Matt graciously did this sketch without even being asked. My suggestion to everyone out there... buy hardcovers!!! Between Matt and Ethan Van Sciver I have gotten 2 of my favorite sketches without even asking for them, just because I had the hardcovers. Grendel has been a favorite of mine for years, particularily Hunter Rose (as shown in the sketch) and Grendel Prime. Having the sketch inside the front cover with Matt's autograph, easily makes this one of my prized possetions. To learn more about Matt Wagner's books check out his website.