Scan of finished Breyfogle commission!

Man, Norm sure got this to me fast, and I absolutely love the commission!

Commission Prelim from Norm Breyfogle!

I got a really cool email earlier this week with a prelim for my commission from Norm Breyfogle. Norm was the artist on Batman when I really got hooked on comics and was really paying attention to the art and specific artists on comic books. Norm's style has been a favorite of mine ever since I saw his work. His style caught me as edgy and dynamic. Last year I contacted Mr. Breyfogle about a commission. It is taking slightly longer than planned, but he has been more than professional by keeping me updated and quickly answering my questions and responding to emails. That seems rare these days, and I commend him for doing a great job so far.

I had several ideas for a commission. This is one of the more expensive commissions I have purchased, so i wanted it to be really cool (not that it wouldn't be, it is being drawn by Norm Breyfogle). I decided on having Robin (Tim Drake) coming to the rescue of Wonder Girl (Cassie Sandsmark) as she is being attacked by Deathstroke. I asked for him to do a slight alteration to try and show more of a frontal view of Wonder Girl, but I ended up going with the original. I should have trusted Norm's skill and talent with what he came up with. I am really excited about this. A commission with some of my fave characters drawn by one of my favorite artists. I'll post the final piece once I have it.

Buy this comic! Incredible Hercules!

I picked up a random stack of comics a couple weeks back, including Incredible Hercules issue 121. I had heard good things about it. I read it this morning and LOVED it. I am headed to the shop to get issues 112-120. It is written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and pencilled and inked by Clayton Henry, who is an incredible talent. The colors are by GURU-EFX. I think everyone should check this out.

Awesome Art Day!

Today I recieved 2 INCREDIBLE pieces of art from Barry Kitson: the covers to Titans issues 37 and 39. Barry is one of my favorite artists, and I have always loved all things related to the Titans.

Recommended Reading: Guardians of the Galaxy

I have to admit, I originally passed this title up, as some of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning's stories just don't do it for me. I kept reading reviews for the book, and a couple friends kept suggesting I pick it up. This weekend I went out and bought issues 1-5. I read them straight through. The book is awesome. One major thing it has going for it is the pencils by Paul Pelletier. I am really happy to see Paul on a monthly title again. i have been a fan of his art for years. I have some Titans original artwork by him. Anyways, DNA (Dan and Andy's nickname) have weaved a story featuring Adam Warlock, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Phyla-Vell (the new Quasar), Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Star-Lord, Mantis and a talking dog named Cosmo that I just can't get enough of. I read the original Guardians of the Galaxy a few years ago, and there is one character that shows up in this new volume from the old book, Vance Astro, who actually names this new team. Anyways, if you are looking for a good comic to pick up, check out Guardians of the Galaxy.

Comics Shipping this week.

I should have a pretty big batch of stuff shipping to me this week, possibly next. I get my comics once a month, to save on shipping costs. Sometime's it is rough waiting LOL. This week there aren't many books scheduled to ship, but here are a few that I think are going to be awesome:

Captain America 42: Brubaker is a genuis. I have been a Cap fan for years, but the character has gone through some odd storylines over the past 15 or so years, so I haven't followed it religiously. When Brubaker took over the book I haven't missed an issue since. This issue marks the conclusion of 'The Death of Captain America". I have enjoyed seeing Bucky become Captain America. Sure, it isn't the same as having Steve Rogers in the uniform, but it is a different uniform. Hopefully anyone who is reading this has read the issues that way I don't spoil anything. Sharon being pregnant with Steve's baby. Sharon being brainwashed to be an agent of the Red Skull. Syn and Crossbones making a mess of things. I have never really cared for the Falcon though. No offense. I am really curious to see how everything gets tied together here.

The artwork on the series has been superb as well.

Daredevil 111. Okay, I have to admit it. Several months ago, I dropped Daredevil because I was buying too many books. As much as I love Brubaker's writing, it seemed like the stories were being rehashed or dragged on too long, I was getting bored. This month though is really making me reconsider, with the introduction to a new villian, Lady Bullseye. I haven't added it to my list, but I may make the trek to a local shop to snag this.

Deadpool 2. I haven't received my copy of #1 yet, but the last few years I have enjoyed what Marvel has done with the character. I am going to give the book about half a dozen issues and decide what to do from there. I may have to drop a few titles to make room for this and Daredevil.

Golly 2. I really enjoyed the first issue of this title, written by Phil Hester and art by Brook Turner. It is very different than anything I have read before, and that is very refreshing.

Wildcats 3. I am sort of torn about this version of Wildcats. I have been a big fan of Majestic tghe last few years, as I came across the tpbs from his solo series. In the aftermath of the 'Apocalypse' Majestros seems to be a crazed dictator. That doesn't exactly thrill me, but I trust Christos Gage to work things out. Neil Googe's artwork is really growing on me.

There are a few other titles on my pull list for this week, but those mentioned above are what i am really looking forward to. I should also be getting a couple tpbs, Invasion! and Millennium. I missed out on these as a kid when they were originally released, so I am hoping they'll be enjoyable.

On a side note, my dan Brereton Wonder Girl arrived today, and it is gorgeous!

Jim Cheung is freaking awesome

My friend Jimmy picked this beauty up for me earlier this year. I had exchanged several emails with Jim Cheung prior to the show. I am a really big fan of his work and i don't make it to many conventions. Jim said he would be happy to put me at the top of his list for the show. I had a hard time deciding who to go with, but every time I see a Ms.Marvel he draws...dang. So, I went with Carol. On a side note, our cable,phone, and internet are still out, due to weather as a result of Hurricane Ike. I am at Panera right now, hoping my laptop is charged enough for me to get everything I need to get done. All the outlets here are being used by other people. Oh well.

Thanks Jimmy for picking up this commission for me. :-)