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Issue 2
May 30, 2006 20:09:09 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 20:09:09 GMT -5
 by Tupper! Variant Cover by Ramon!  |
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May 30, 2006 20:33:30 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 20:33:30 GMT -5
DC2 Illustrated
Issue 2
Cover by Tupper
Interior art by: Brandon Herren, Scott Kruger, Ramon Villalobos, DrDread, Roy Flinchum, Jim Dufresne, ArtTeach, Chris Paugh, Kevin Hill, JrFan, Tupper, Borize, Masoud House, Susan Hillwig, Thumper, Littlezas, Welzu, Thormeister and Rob Harding
Compiled and Edited by David Charlton |
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Issue 2
May 30, 2006 20:45:34 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 20:45:34 GMT -5
Welcome back to DC2 Illustrated, our semi-regular anthology series where our magnificent art department takes center stage!
When we did the first issue of DC2I way back in November of 2005, we only had a handful of regular artists, but as our community has grown, so has our stable of talent. It is my very special honor and pleasure to showcase the work of not only our new members, but the consistently excellent work of our entire committed art department!
Herein, you will find some of the best of the original art created for the DC2, as well as some hitherto unseen pieces, such as alternate covers, unused interior art, and one or two surprises!
So, as I said six months ago: "There's something for everyone in DC2 Illustrated, so sit back, relax, and enjoy our feature presentation!"
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Issue 2
May 30, 2006 20:49:47 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 20:49:47 GMT -5
Let's start with this fantastic image by Tupper, which can only be named: World's Finest.  |
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May 30, 2006 20:52:51 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 20:52:51 GMT -5
Or what about this one...?  |
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May 30, 2006 20:55:08 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 20:55:08 GMT -5
And now ArtTeach complicates matters...  |
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May 30, 2006 21:00:53 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:00:53 GMT -5
Fortunately, Superman always has a back-up ready:  ArtTeach |
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May 30, 2006 21:07:13 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:07:13 GMT -5
Competition or "Just Friends"...?  ArtTeach |
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May 30, 2006 21:14:33 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:14:33 GMT -5
Unrequited affections?  ArtTeach |
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May 30, 2006 21:16:41 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:16:41 GMT -5
Yet another suitor!  ArtTeach |
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May 30, 2006 21:20:04 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:20:04 GMT -5
Not ann unused cover for Adventures of Superman, but a DC2 tribute done by the fantastic and ubiquitous ArtTeach  |
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Issue 2
May 30, 2006 21:23:45 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:23:45 GMT -5
Roy Flinchum was so inspired by Aquaman #6 (a story adapted by Brandon Herren from an original concept by Scott Kruger) that he drew this illustration from the issue. I believe it is titled: "S'man is pwned by AQ." Or something.  Goldk |
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May 30, 2006 21:28:23 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:28:23 GMT -5
King Orin, A.K.A Aquaman, doesn't have a lot of time for surface world escapades--- as ArtTeach ably shows us in this next pic!  |
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May 30, 2006 21:36:29 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:36:29 GMT -5
Looks like a job for... well, you know who!  Roy Flinchum |
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May 30, 2006 21:41:01 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:41:01 GMT -5
And yet another Superman piece by Roy--- who continues to set the standard for Superman imagery at the DC2 with a long, unbroken streak of covers on Adventures of Superman. This one is an early sketch from the artist's archives.  Goldk |
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May 30, 2006 21:48:22 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:48:22 GMT -5
And lest Roy be stereotyped as "just" a Superman artist, here are a couple of that other guy. This one is a discarded concept for a cover of Detective Comics #2 (Roy later went with something a little different).  This next pic is the pencil sketch for a Detective Comics cover, unfortuantely never used.  Ladies and gentleman, the versatile Roy Flinchum! |
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May 30, 2006 21:55:12 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:55:12 GMT -5
Next Roy turned his hand to another popular DC2 character, Green Arrow. This pic is an alternate cover for the recently posted All-Star Comics #3 (check it out now!), and turned out great! Note the word reflected in the falling glass.  |
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May 30, 2006 21:57:15 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 21:57:15 GMT -5
Rumor is, we'll be hearing from this guy soon at the DC2!  Roy Flinchum |
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May 30, 2006 22:00:57 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 22:00:57 GMT -5
Switching gears now, Princess Koriand'r wants to know: "Alright, who voted for Babs...!?!"  Aesantos |
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May 30, 2006 22:04:59 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 22:04:59 GMT -5
Perhaps this guy did...?  JrFan  Thormeister Whether you're a Babs Supoorter or a Kory Fan, the votes are in--- Everyone Loves Nightwing (of course, that could have something to do with the masterfully written ongoing Nightwing solo title written by Ellen Fleischer)! |
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May 30, 2006 22:15:53 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 22:15:53 GMT -5
This next pic was the original, introspective, concept for Nightwing #1. The artist eventually went with a very different concept, but this image stands as an eloquent statement on the protagonist's state of mind  Ramon Villalobos |
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May 30, 2006 22:21:33 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 22:21:33 GMT -5
Our esteemed Assitant Art Director, Ramon Vilallobos, rivals Roy Flinchum for his unbroken run of covers on Teen Titans. Here is Ramon's take on some of those characters.    |
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May 30, 2006 22:28:22 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 22:28:22 GMT -5
Ramon was also the cover artist for the fantastic new ongoing series, Doom Patrol, and the following is a pencil sketch not exactly in continuity, but too good to not show off!  |
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May 30, 2006 22:49:43 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 22:49:43 GMT -5
Onto another team book, the breakout hit New Outsiders (currently helmed by brilliant Brian Burchette). This first pic came, unsolicted (and as an introduction), from ArtTeach, based on a scene from Issue 0.  This was soon followed by this tribute cover, also by the astonishing ArtTeach...  ...and these two great pin-ups, the second featuring Huntress' new fan-chosen costume!  |
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May 30, 2006 23:05:59 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 23:05:59 GMT -5
This is a great segue into the Monthly Art Challenge which has become a staple of the DC2--- a chance for not just the staff, but all members to show their stuff. This particualr challenge was significant as it allowed the coumminity to choose the new look for the New Outsider's Huntress. And the winner was, by popular acclaim...  From Art Director Killerseamonkey But we had some incredible designs come in, and it was a tight race to the end! Lots of extrapolation and some downright new directions. Here are the runners'-up:  Ramon Villalobos  DrDread  JrFan  Roy Flinchum  Scott Kruger |
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May 30, 2006 23:18:34 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 23:18:34 GMT -5
Another Monthly Art Challenge (and my personal favorite) was the Amalgam Challenge, which produced the following crazy creations (which, hopefully, need no introduction):  Killerseamonkey |
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May 30, 2006 23:41:00 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 23:41:00 GMT -5
The Monthly Art Challenge proved to be a breeding ground for creativity, and some wild "What Ifs" Like the following! A fearsome reimagining of the throwaway Batvillain, Crazy Quilt  Ramon Villalobos A grown-up Genious Jones  Ramon Villalobos A Baron Blitzkreig for the 21st Century  Jim Dufresne A brand new Superman villain (soon to appear in a DC2 title), Red Sun!  Killerseamonkey An original character called Eclipse!  Killerseamonkey The horrific Headcount, the Headhunter (I had a nightmare about this guy)!  DrDread I swear I will use this team in a future issue of the Teen Titans!  Killerseamonkey The book we all secretly want to read.  Killerseamonkey Lastly, the entries for our wildly popular December Art Challenge to determine the Holiday Banner for the site:  Lantern Lad  Killerseamonkey  Thumper Love the Monthly Art Challenge! |
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May 30, 2006 23:58:26 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 30, 2006 23:58:26 GMT -5
I like to call this part, Doodles from the Notepad of a Killer Sea Monkey... The Anti-Justice League!  Thanatos, Aquaman's evil twin!  The character that can only be called: Namrepus! (Think about it)  Bizarro, in a contemplative moment.  And a little something for Susan Hillwig...  |
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May 31, 2006 0:02:02 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 31, 2006 0:02:02 GMT -5
Alright, Soose, one more fer yuh...  Ramon Villalobos |
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May 31, 2006 0:11:05 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 31, 2006 0:11:05 GMT -5
Here's a special preview of a project coming soon, to coincide with Halloween 2006.    All pics by Chris Paugh, from his forthcoming Batman arc: "Gotham: Land of the Dead" |
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