Friday, October 31, 2014

Halloween - Michael Myers


Michael Myers, from Halloween, created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill in 1978
© Dimension Films

Sketch card
October 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Cyclops


The 7th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First Appearance: X-Men #1, 1963
©Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Thursday, October 30, 2014

House of Wax - Professor Henry Jarrod


Professor Henry Jarrod, from the unpublished short story “The Wax Works”, created by Charles Spencer Belden (1904 – 1954)
Portrayed in the 1953 film by Vincent Price
© Warner Brothers Pictures

Sketch card
October 2o14
j(ay)

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Reigate Squire


From the story “The Adventure of the Reigate Squire” (1894)

The 17th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Children of the Corn - Malachi


Malachi, from the shot story “Children of the Corn”, created by Stephen King in 1977
Portrayed in the 1984 film by Courtney Gains
© Stephen King (the film is ©New World Pictures)

Sketch card
October 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Iceman


The 6th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Robert Louis Drake, aka Bobby, aka Iceman, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First Appearance: X-Men #1, 1963
©Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Leatherface


Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface created by Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper in 1974
© Vortex Studios (?)

Sketch card
October 2o14
j(ay)

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Gloria Scott


Hudson
From the story “The Adventure of the Gloria Scott” (1893)

The 16th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Monday, October 27, 2014

Frankenberry


Frankenberry first appeared in 1971
© General Mills

Sketch card
October 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Doop


The 5th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Doop created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred
First appearance: X-Force #116, 2001
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Final Problem


From the story “The Final Problem” (1893)

The 15th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Marvel Now - Human Torch


The 4th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Jonathan Lowell Spencer “Johnny” Storm, aka the Human Torch, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First appearance: Fantastic Four #1, 1961
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, October 24, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Silver Blaze


From the story “Silver Blaze” (1892)

The 14th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Marvel Now - She-Hulk


The 3rd of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Jennifer Susan Walters, aka She-Hulk, created by Stan Lee and John Buscema
First appearance: Savage She-Hulk #1, 1980
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - The Final Problem


Professor James Moriarty
From the story “The Final Problem” (1893)

The 13th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Marvel Now - Moloids


The 2nd of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Tong, Korr, Turg and Mik created by Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham
First appearance: Fantastic Four #575, 2010
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Monday, October 20, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - The Final Problem


From the story “The Final Problem” (1893)

The 12th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Marvel Now - Ant-Man


The 1st of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Henry Pym, (but here it’s Scott Lang), aka Ant-Man, created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby
First appearance: Tales to Astonish #35, 1962
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Stockbroker’s Clerk


(young ) Doctor John H. Watson
From the story “The Adventure of the Stockbroker’s Clerk” (1893)

The 11th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, October 17, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Greek Interpreter


Wilson Kemp
From the story “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” (1893)

The 10th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Rocket Raccoon and Groot


The 5th of 5 over-sized sketch cards done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Rocket Raccoon created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen
First appearance: Marvel Preview #7, 1976
Groot, once known as the Monster from Planet X, created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers
First appearance: Tales to Astonish #13, 1960
© Marvel Comics

5 x 7 Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Greek Interpreter


Paul Kratides
From the story “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” (1893)

The 9th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Starlord


The 4th of 5 over-sized sketch cards done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Peter Jason Quill, aka Star-Lord, created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan
First appearance: Marvel Preview #4, 1976
© Marvel Comics

5 x 7 Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Monday, October 13, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Reigate Squire


William Kirwan
From the story “The Adventure of the Reigate Squire” (1894)

The 8th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Gamora


The 3rd of 5 over-sized sketch cards done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Gamora Zen Whoberi Ben Titan created by Jim Starlin
First appearance: Strange Tales #180, 1975
© Marvel Comics

5 x 7 Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Yellow Face


Lucy Hebron
From the story “The Adventure of the Yellow Face” (1893)

The 7th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, October 10, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Drax


The 2nd of 5 over-sized sketch cards done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Arthur Sampson Douglas, aka Drax the Destroyer, created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich
First appearance: Iron Man #55, 1973
© Marvel Comics

5 x 7 Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Greek Interpreter


Mycroft Holmes
From the story “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” (1893)

The 6th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Rocket Raccoon and Groot


The first of 5 over-sized sketch cards done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Rocket Raccoon created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen
First appearance: Marvel Preview #7, 1976
Groot, once known as the Monster from Planet X, created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers
First appearance: Tales to Astonish #13, 1960
© Marvel Comics

5 x 7 Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Silver Blaze


Colonel Ross
From the story “Silver Blaze” (1892)

The 5th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Monday, October 6, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Angela


The final of 40 sketch cards (+ 5 over-sized cards) done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Angela created by Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane
First appearance: Spawn #9, 1993
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Stockbroker’s Clerk


From the story “The Adventure of the Stockbroker’s Clerk” (1893)

The 4th of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Gamora


The 39th of 40 sketch cards (+ 5 over-sized cards) done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Gamora Zen Whoberi Ben Titan created by Jim Starlin
First appearance: Strange Tales #180, 1975
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Friday, October 3, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Bug


The 38th of 40 sketch cards (+ 5 over-sized cards) done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Bug created by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden
First appearance: Micronauts #1, 1979
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Silver Blaze


From the story “Silver Blaze” (1892)

The 3rd of 25 sketch cards done for the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes trading card series by Cult-Stuff.

Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887
© in the public domain

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes originally published in 1894

Sketch card
June 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy - Rocket Raccoon


The 37th of 40 sketch cards (+ 5 over-sized cards) done for the Guardians of the Galaxy trading card series by Upper Deck.

Rocket Raccoon created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen
First appearance: Marvel Preview #7, 1976
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
June 2o14
j(ay)