Marvel: Heed the cry—we need a new swimsuit special
As mentioned earlier, I've been on a deadline and haven't had time to jump all over breaking industry news, but that worked out just fine in the case of the disappearing Marvel Swimsuit Issue update. It seems artists Kris Anka and Kevin Wada posted some images of what would be a NEW Marvel Swimsuit issue, updating the strangest comic of the 90s with a much needed new look at lycra and tencel. The initial pin-ups of some lissome lads were tasty, but the women had not even been drawn when the project had been KILLED. KILLED DEAD, taking with it the hopes and dreams of a thirsty nation.
Nice Art: The Animal Battles of Maryanna Hoggatt
Portlandia artist Maryanna Hoggatt specializes in highly detailed statues of animal warriors that are pretty spectacular—fans of Tooth and Claw take note.
The statue...
Udon’s Capcom Fighting Tribute book seeks submissions…unpaid submissions
Update: Just to clarify, this book is published by Udon Entertainment under license from Capcom. I'm told that they've done four other books under...
DC Movie Variants Include Greatest Damn Cover Of All Time
As a reminder that not everything in comics is doom and gloom—and that we as a country can still laugh, smile and drool, DC has released a list of its March Movie Variant covers, and they include this Justice League cover by Emanuela Lupacchino inspired by Magic Mike, the greatest film of the 21st century.
On that note, it is definitely time to call it a weekend. And the complete list, courtesy of Newsarama -- more smiles to come we hope.
Gift Guide: buy a print from Gerhard
While Dave Sim is the best known participant in the Cerebus experience, he had a collaboratorL gerhard, who drew backgrounds in a richly detailed...
Game of Thrones Playing Cards
Not long until it's Game of Thrones all the way, as the new season premieres in the Spring, In the meantime, in order to celebrate...
Nice Art: Noto and Francavilla first out of the gate with Star Wars: The...
Claiming he was just so excited by yesterday's teaser reveal, artist Phil Noto has created probably the first Episode VII fan art, integrating the John Boyega and Daisy Ridley characters and the already infamous cross hilt lightsaber in the iconic floating head style beloved of Drew Struzan and other classic movie posters.
Shopping Guide: Dave Dorman’s Star Wars prints on sale
Dave Dorman, voted "#1 Star Wars Artist of All Time" by fans, we're told, is having an online STAR WARS Holiday Print Sale of...
Holy cow, James Jean
After some well publicized difficulties, artist James Jean has been back making great art for a while now. And better than ever, as this already sold out print Seasons may indicate. Call for Entries: second Society of Illustrators Comic and Cartoon Art Competition
Last year the Society of Illustrators inaugurated a comics art competition similar to the one for illustrators they've been running for many years. (Disclosure: I was...
CAB 2014 in Pictures! With Art Spiegelman, Roz Chast, Raymond Pettibon and a cast...
The Beat took pictures at CAB 2014! Some of them are Hipstamatic. Live with it. This was a good show, as usual. I came...
DesignerCon Tells a Toy Story All Its Own
By David Nieves
Even though Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, ten years ago, you’d be remiss to find comic conventions, toy...



















