Sunday, November 30, 2014

Marvel Now - Iron Fist and Doop


The 29th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

Daniel (Danny) Rand-K’ai, aka the Iron Fist, created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane
First appearance: Marvel Premiere #15, 1974
Doop created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred
First appearance: X-Force #116, 2001
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 10th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Spider-Man 2099


The 28th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

Miguel O’Hara, aka Spider-Man 2099, created by Peter David and Rick Leonardi
First appearance: Spider-Man 2099 #1, 1992
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, November 28, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 9th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Ultron


The 27th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

Ultron created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema
First appearance: Avengers #54, 1968
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 8th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Wolverine


The 26th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

Logan, better known as Wolverine, created by Len Wein, John Romita and Herb Trimpe
First appearance: The Incredible Hulk #180, 1974
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Artist Dreams - Monsters


This is currently up on eBay raising money for Advocate Children’s Charity…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301396124828?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The 2nd of 3 illustrations done for the Artist Dreams charity projects by Island Dreams Cards.

8x10 (inches)
September 2o13
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Adolf Impossible


The 25th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

Adolf Impossible, aka The Impossible Boy, created by Matt Fraction and Mike Allred
First appearance: FF #11, 2013
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Artist Dreams - Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet


This is currently up on eBay raising money for Advocate Children’s Charity…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301396124014?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The 1st of 3rd illustrations done for the Artist Dreams charity projects by Island Dreams Cards.

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

A Study in Scarlet originally published in 1887
8x10 (inches)
September 2o13
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Punisher


The 24th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

Frank Castle, aka Punisher, created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #129, 1974
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Monday, November 24, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 7th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Groot


The 23rd of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck

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

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 6th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Hulk and Quintronic Man


The 22nd of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.
Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First appearance: The Incredible Hulk #1, 1962

Quintronic Man created by Len Wein and Sal Buscema
First appearance: Incredible Hulk #213, 1977

© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 5th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Spider-Man


The 21st of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Spider-Man, once known as Peter Parker, here aka Otto Ocatvius, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
First appearance: Amazing Fantasy #15, 1962 Stan Lee
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, November 21, 2014

Women of Avengers - Emma Peel


The 4th of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Emma Peel, as portrayed by Diana Rigg (on the series in 1965-68)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Captain America


The 20th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

I don’t know what these things are called…
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Women of Avengers - Tara King


The 3rd of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Tara King, as portrayed by Linda Thorson (on the series in 1968-69)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Hawkeye


The 19th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, created by Stan Lee and Don Heck
First appearance: Tales of Suspense #57, 1964
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Women of Avengers - Venus Smith


The 2nd of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Venus Smith, as portrayed by Julie Stevens (on the series in 1962)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Green Goblin


The 18th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Green Goblin, eventually revealed to be Norman Osborn, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #14, 1964
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Women of Avengers - Honor Blackman


The first of 10 sketch cards done for the Women of Avengers trading card series by Unstoppable Cards.

Honor Blackman, as portrayed by Cathy Gale (on the series from 1962 – 1964)
© StudioCanal Films Ltd, 1961 - 1969

Sketch card
April 2o14
j(ay)

Marvel Now - Ikari


The 17th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Ikari created by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee
First appearance: Daredevil #25, 2013
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Monday, November 17, 2014

Marvel Now - Green Skull


The 16th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

I’m not sure where the credit goes here, Rick Remender has a version in Captain America #1 (2013), not sure if it’s the same character that came out of the Amalagam DC/Marvel mashup from 1997…
© Marvel Comics, I guess

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Musgrave Ritual


From the story “The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual” (1894)

The 25th 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, November 15, 2014

Marvel Now - Daredevil


The 15th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett
First appearance: Daredevil #1, 1964
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, November 14, 2014

Marvel Now - Marvel Girl


The 14th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Jean Grey, aka Marvel Girl, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First Appearance: X-Men #1, 1963
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Resident Patient


Blessington
From the story “The Adventure of the Resident Patient” (1893)

The 24th 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, November 12, 2014

Marvel Now - Lady Sif


The 13th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Lady Sif (for comics) created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery #102, 1964
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Crooked Man


Nancy Barclay
From the story “The Adventure of the Crooked Man” (1893)

The 23rd 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, November 10, 2014

Marvel Now - Daredevil


This is a riff on a panel from an issue of Chris Samnee’s Daredevil…

The 12th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett
First appearance: Daredevil #1, 1964
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Naval Treaty


From the story “The Adventure of the Naval Treaty” (1893)

The 22nd 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, November 8, 2014

Marvel Now - Red Skull


The 11th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Johann Schmidt (previously George Maxon and then later Albert Malik), aka the Red Skull created by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby and France Herron
First appearance: Captain America Comics #1, 1941
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Friday, November 7, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Naval Treaty


From the story “The Adventure of the Naval Treaty” (1893)

The 21st 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, November 6, 2014

Marvel Now - Deadpool


The 10th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld
First Appearance: New Mutants #98, 1991
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Final Problem


From the story “The Final Problem” (1893)

The 20th 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, November 4, 2014

Marvel Now - Arnim Zola


The 9th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Arnin Zola created by Jack Kirby
First Appearance: Captain America #208, 1977
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Monday, November 3, 2014

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Crooked Man


Doctor John H. Watson

The 19th 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, November 2, 2014

Marvel Now - Superior Spider-Man


The 8th of 54 sketch cards done for the Marvel Now! trading card series by Upper Deck.

Spider-Man, once known as Peter Parker, here aka Otto Ocatvius, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
First appearance: Amazing Fantasy #15, 1962 Stan Lee
© Marvel Comics

Sketch card
December 2o13
j(ay)

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Trick r Treat - Sam


Sam, first from Season’s Greetings then from Trick ‘r Treat, created by Michael Dougherty in 1996
© Legendary Pictures

Sketch card
October 2o14
j(ay)

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Crooked Man


Henry Wood
From the story “The Adventure of the Crooked Man” (1893)

The 18th 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)