Spawn

[BrikHed21]

Like I said before, if this is Hine at a low, then his high must be incredible.

Pickup Spawn: The New Flesh Collection trade it is amazingly good stuff by Hine.

[Greg Anderson]

Pickup Spawn: The New Flesh Collection trade it is amazingly good stuff by Hine.

Heck yeah. I've read those issues so many times. I was thinking yesterday (or was it the day before? whatev) but Hine never got around to the other Hellholes that were opening up. Dammit, I have creator changes!

[BrikHed21]

We are all going to miss David very very very much.... it is OK

[Ben Akers]

Pickup Spawn: The New Flesh Collection trade it is amazingly good stuff by Hine.

Ordered it today, along side a bunch of other back issues, so I should be good from #163 to 180. I'm looking forward to some good Spawn reading. (Wow, never thought I'd see myself type that)

[BrikHed21]

Ordered it today, along side a bunch of other back issues, so I should be good from #163 to 180. I'm looking forward to some good Spawn reading. (Wow, never thought I'd see myself type that)

That is exciting stuff. This is my all time favorite book (since I have been with it since day one) and right now my overall third favorite read.

Proof, The Walking Dead & Spawn - Image is at the top of their game right now.

[Ben Akers]

Image is at the top of their game right now.

Yep. I pretty much dropped most of the stuff from the Big Two to give most of my money to the Big I.

[BrikHed21]

Yep. I pretty much dropped most of the stuff from the Big Two to give most of my money to the Big I.

I hear a lot of that these days. People are tired of the Secret Final Invasion Crisis crap.

[Ben Akers]

I hear a lot of that these days. People are tired of the Secret Final Invasion Crisis crap.

Despite all of these massive crossovers, very little character development actually happens. The characters are pretty much the same as they were years and years ago, when I started reading comics.

[stingerman]

Despite all of these massive crossovers, very little character development actually happens. The characters are pretty much the same as they were years and years ago, when I started reading comics.

Yeah, think about SI - its on issue 4 but its still the first day of the invasion! :confused:

http://www.bringbackwendell.com/turtle011a.gif

[BrikHed21]

Yeah, think about SI - its on issue 4 but its still the first day of the invasion! :confused:

http://www.bringbackwendell.com/turtle011a.gif

I just cannot do them any more. I read Batman and they have the whole RIP thing going on but it is a self contained event. I can stomach that but these huge ones that in the end nothing changed. If something changed it will be reset in a year or so.

Wanda is going to die in the next issue of Spawn - she ain't coming back boys. I like that concept :evilsmile:

[Slackjaws_ate_my_brain]

Not meaning to de-rail the current discussion...BUT.....

A bit of backstory : i was a HUGE comic geek from about 89-96 or so, then fell out for awhile, and over the last 5 or 6 years, have been geeting back into comics (mostly older TPB's and graphic novels, not much in the way of new books). Anywho, at the time i was collecting rabidly, one of the books i loved was Spawn (as most people that collected at the time dug it, as well as a lot of the other Image material). I read every issue, as they came out, from 1-40 or so.

To point, when i started getting back into comics in general, I noticed that a lot of people are down on the Image books of the 90's. That said, i've been affriad to re-read them, simply for fear that they won't hold up. Well, the fear is gone, and I went routing through the long boxes in storage today and got out the first 20 issues of Spawn, and I'm gonna start re-reading them tomorrow.

I'm hoping that they still hold up, over 15 years later. We'll see. I'll post my review after i read'em. Hoping that they still rock my socks like they did back then

[BrikHed21]

Welcome back - I hope you find that you still love the stories. I find it funny that somebody would say anything negative about Image right now. I read about 15 books per month and 2 are DC 1 is Marvel and 1 is Dark Horse...the other 11 are Image.

Let us know what you think and if you are looking for more great Image titles let us know.

[Slackjaws_ate_my_brain]

I'm not sure what the general consensus is of Image books that are currently being released, I just noticed that most fanboys these days rag on the 1st gen Image books of the 90's (Spawn, WildC.A.T.S, Pitt, Youngblood, etc.) for being "all style and no substance".

The 2 exceptions generally are The Savage Dragon (people still give Larson a pile of credit, and deservedly so, for keeping the series going so long) and The Maxx (To be honest, I re-read the Maxx books I had (the first 25), end to end, about 2 years ago, and dug'em even more than i did as a kid. I'm going to have to track down the rest of the series one of these days).

At the TIME, Image was just SO far ahead of the curve artistically, that maybe it's tru the we, the readers, DIDN'T notice the shortcomings in the writing. I hope not though.

[BrikHed21]

Oh trust me I understand that sentiment. I have read Spawn since day one, issue 180 released 2 weeks ago, and most people are in disbelief that anyone would read the book.

If you look at most books from the 90's not just Image, they were all the same. XMen was no better than most of the Image books.

I don't know if the current mood from readers is different towards Image. I challenge people to find books better the Proof, The Walking Dead, or Invincible.

I hope you enjoy your Spawn read and hope you pickup the current stuff too.

[BrikHed21]

It is never too early to look ahead to the next issue especially you consider WANDA DIES. The preview clearly states that either Wanda dies or Spawn ends and we all know that Spawn is going to continue....


SPAWN
MONTHLY SERIES - ISSUE 181

http://www.spawn.com/comics/images/tab_comics_header_credits.gif
TITLE STORY David Hine
LETTERS Tom Orzechowski
COVER Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COLORS Andy Troy
INKSBrian Haberlin
PENCILSBrian Haberlin
http://www.spawn.com/comics/images/tab_comics_header_summary.gif
Spawn battles his inner demon. Is he a force for Good or Evil? If Evil wins, Wanda dies. If Good triumphs, this is the end of Spawn. We mean it!


http://www.spawn.com/comics/Spawn/monthly/images/spawn_comic_cover_181_cl.jpg

[Ben Akers]

I read the last couple of issues (#176-180) and found myself incredibly lost, so I went ahead and ordered the Armageddon Colection in addition the New Flesh trade. I do have to say, I found it all very interesting. There's a lot of depth in these comics....

[BrikHed21]

I read the last couple of issues (#176-180) and found myself incredibly lost, so I went ahead and ordered the Armageddon Colection in addition the New Flesh trade. I do have to say, I found it all very interesting. There's a lot of depth in these comics....

Yes, I am not sure Hine does the best job for the first time reader always but I consider it a lot like Grant Morrison's run on Batman. If you just picked up Batman for RIP you can catch on but if you were there since the start 25 issues ago you get so much more out of it.

Psyched to see you supporting so much Image right now. Good decision - their stuff is incredible right now.

[Ben Akers]

Psyched to see you supporting so much Image right now. Good decision - their stuff is incredible right now.

Cent for cent the comics that Image are putting out deliver much, much more than the Big Two. It may not be that way for everyone, but I can't say there's anything Marvel and DC are putting out that can compete.

I may have to drop some more titles from other companies now, just to be able to pick up a couple more Image titles.

[BrikHed21]

Cent for cent the comics that Image are putting out deliver much, much more than the Big Two. It may not be that way for everyone, but I can't say there's anything Marvel and DC are putting out that can compete.

I may have to drop some more titles from other companies now, just to be able to pick up a couple more Image titles.

I have the same problems right now - my pull list keeps getting bigger not smaller. :confused: Too many good books.

[Ben Akers]

Nevertheless, the pile is still smaller than it was when I was almost exclusive to Marvel and DC.

And I don't mind spending some money, especially since the quality is there.

[BrikHed21]

Nevertheless, the pile is still smaller than it was when I was almost exclusive to Marvel and DC.

And I don't mind spending some money, especially since the quality is there.

Yep - Proof, The Walking Dead, Spawn, Invincible, Dynamo 5, Gemini, Transhuman, Pax Romana, Red Mass for Mars, Firebreather, Bomb Queen, Noble Causes... I could go on and on with the greatness of Image.

[Ben Akers]

I could go on and on with the greatness of Image.

Same here. And I keep seeing rumors about bigger things yet to come. I'm gonna have to get a second job just to pay for all these new Image comics.

[BrikHed21]

I am the curious about the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT in San Diego this weekend about Image.

[BrikHed21]

The solicit for the new look SPAWN... McFarlane on covers

http://www.comicbookresources.com/images/solicits/imagecomics/200810/spawn185.jpg

SPAWN #185 - GEM OF THE MONTH
story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN
art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE
cover TODD McFARLANE
variant covers WHILCE PORTACIO, GREG CAPULLO
What new surprises can come out of a book that’s been around more than 180 issues? A LOT! Featuring a brand-new creative team and the return of two Image Comics founders - TODD McFARLANE and WHILCE PORTACIO! Get ready for an event as big as issue #1!
OCTOBER 29 - 32 PAGES - FC - $2.95

[Greg Anderson]

Hmm, I dunno, it looks a lil' weird. I do like the scratchy look, though. Reminds me a lil' of Ashley Wood's stuff.

[stingerman]

I am the curious about the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT in San Diego this weekend about Image.

Kirkman signed as Partner was announced, I think.

[stingerman]

Hmm, I dunno, it looks a lil' weird. I do like the scratchy look, though. Reminds me a lil' of Ashley Wood's stuff.

I think it looks pretty bad. It looks like someone tried to cut the pic out of a background with photoshop and did a bad job.

[Greg Anderson]

I think it looks pretty bad. It looks like someone tried to cut the pic out of a background with photoshop and did a bad job.

Heh, yeah, I can see that. At the same time I have a bit of a disgust feeling because I'm going to miss Haberline's art so damn much. :frown:

[Ben Akers]

I'm actually kind of digging it.

I've seen the man do better before, but it just seems to appeal to me right now.

[xarathos]

I'm actually kind of digging it.

I've seen the man do better before, but it just seems to appeal to me right now.


I'm a sucker for Todd stuff. I even have some of his earlier stuff like a couple of those old Infinity Inc. and the comic he was said to have done in three days
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #4. He'll always be my comic hero.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/preview2.php?image=solicits/imagecomics/200810/spawn185.jpg

Kind of looks like the Maxx.

[GRANT!]

Kirkman signed as Partner was announced, I think.

Yeah I don't know what can be bigger then that. Maybe an Image All Stars book?

[Slackjaws_ate_my_brain]

Quick update on my "Spawn re-read" :

Re-read the first 5 issues. Com pletely fell in love with them again. Todd's art was just spot-on and perfect for the feel of the books, and the slow build-up/set-up in the 1st 5 are great. Starting the 2nd 5...RIGHT NOW! lol.

I think I actually may enjoy them a bit more NOW then when i was a snot-nosed pre-teen/teeanger the first time around.

I know I'll caught flack for this, but, there's an obviously strong Miller influence in the writing in the first few issues and I, for one, think he actually beats Miller at his own game. Probably not a popular opinion, but that's how I feel about it. :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

Kirkman signed as Partner was announced, I think.

According to JimmyVee this is NOT the big news - he claims that was a planned announcement.

[BrikHed21]

Quick update on my "Spawn re-read" :

Re-read the first 5 issues. Com pletely fell in love with them again. Todd's art was just spot-on and perfect for the feel of the books, and the slow build-up/set-up in the 1st 5 are great. Starting the 2nd 5...RIGHT NOW! lol.

I think I actually may enjoy them a bit more NOW then when i was a snot-nosed pre-teen/teeanger the first time around.

I know I'll caught flack for this, but, there's an obviously strong Miller influence in the writing in the first few issues and I, for one, think he actually beats Miller at his own game. Probably not a popular opinion, but that's how I feel about it. :biggrin:

I am so happy to hear that you really are digging the older stuff. I hope that you are also able to catch up on all of the more recent story lines as well.

[BrikHed21]

I think it looks pretty bad. It looks like someone tried to cut the pic out of a background with photoshop and did a bad job.

I actually like the look - though I agree with the background comment. I would love to see the book go back towards the Ashley Wood look of Hellspawn. I am starting to get a little excited to see what is next. I just hope that they can hit the October release time (there are sill four issues to be released before then).

[stingerman]

According to JimmyVee this is NOT the big news - he claims that was a planned announcement.

Oh man, it must be something big! Exciting!

[stingerman]

I'm a sucker for Todd stuff. I even have some of his earlier stuff like a couple of those old Infinity Inc. and the comic he was said to have done in three days
Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #4. He'll always be my comic hero.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/preview2.php?image=solicits/imagecomics/200810/spawn185.jpg

Kind of looks like the Maxx.

I usually love everything McFarlane as well! Heck, my avatar is from the Quasar #14 cover done by Todd!

[BrikHed21]

I usually love everything McFarlane as well! Heck, my avatar is from the Quasar #14 cover done by Todd!

"Cool of What" - of whatever he is saying on that cover. Greg Capullo did a cover too I believe.

[stingerman]

"Cool of What" - of whatever he is saying on that cover. Greg Capullo did a cover too I believe.

LOL! It's "Cosmic or What?" Yeah, Capullo was on the art for issues 18-25, 27-29, 31-32, 35-38.

[BrikHed21]

LOL! It's "Cosmic or What?" Yeah, Capullo was on the art for issues 18-25, 27-29, 31-32, 35-38.

I fogot that he did so much Quasar. I collected issue #1 through like #30 or so, saw them the other day as I was digging through boxes and it brought a smile to my face like seeing an old friend.

[Ben Akers]

I'll never forget picking up the Batman: Year Two trade paperback as a little kid and being blown away by Todd McFarlane's art. His Batman cape was so big it was unrealistic, but it looked so very, very cool.

[BrikHed21]

I'll never forget picking up the Batman: Year Two trade paperback as a little kid and being blown away by Todd McFarlane's art. His Batman cape was so big it was unrealistic, but it looked so very, very cool.

It was grey Hulk for me - in the day today was so much the man. I like the new cover to #185

[Ben Akers]

Depending on the ratios of the variant covers to #185, I still think I'll be getting the Todd one. Unless the other two are must haves, then it may be all 3.

[BrikHed21]

Depending on the ratios of the variant covers to #185, I still think I'll be getting the Todd one. Unless the other two are must haves, then it may be all 3.

Hate to admit this but I will get all three without question.

[BrikHed21]

Below are some sketches for the Whilce Portacio (inked by McFarlane) and Todd McFarlane covers to Spawn #185 which starts the new ENDGAME story....

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.cover.185.whilce.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.cover.185.whilce.inks.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.cover.185.todd.inks.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.cover.185.todd.colors.lg.jpg

[BrikHed21]

The second teaser add for ENDGAME.... new players?

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/endgame.teaser.02a.lg.jpg

[BrikHed21]

Here are the pencils for the first 4 pages of the upcoming Spawn release in issue #185

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p1.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p2.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p3.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p4.pencils.lg.jpg

[BrikHed21]

This print was done exclusively for San Diego...

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/sdcc08.handout.pencils.lg.jpg

[Ben Akers]

Never been a big fan of Whilce, but this looks pretty good. At least so far. And if Todd is inking him....that could improve the situation.

[BrikHed21]

Never been a big fan of Whilce, but this looks pretty good. At least so far. And if Todd is inking him....that could improve the situation.

He is not inking them all - but this first cover is a start. If we can get Todd on a few covers per year that would be HUGE!

[WW Doctor]

He is not inking them all - but this first cover is a start. If we can get Todd on a few covers per year that would be HUGE!

I agree, any artwork by McFarlane would be a big bonus in my book.

[Ben Akers]

I guess I was jumping to a conclusion since the art on the issue is credited to Portacio and McFarlane and I didn't really think he was gonna do any interior art in the issue.

Nevertheless, it should be good.

[BrikHed21]

I'm just happy to see Todd do a cover to his own creation. I think 150 was the last one he did, 35 issues and more than 3 years ago.
If we could get 3 to 4 overs per year from him I would be very happy. Love Greg's covers but Todd needs to contribute more to the visuals of Spawn.

[Ben Akers]

While I was waiting to recieve my trade paperbacks of the new Spawn, I dug out my Spawn Collection Volume One and started rereading.

It is certainly not the same as I remember it. Good and interesting though.

[BrikHed21]

While I was waiting to recieve my trade paperbacks of the new Spawn, I dug out my Spawn Collection Volume One and started rereading.

It is certainly not the same as I remember it. Good and interesting though.

I was pleaantly surprised with the few issues I read last night. I actually wouldn't mind get back to the government spook aspect of the book. I like Hine's horror but I am ready to see the new world.

[Greg Anderson]

I was pleaantly surprised with the few issues I read last night. I actually wouldn't mind get back to the government spook aspect of the book. I like Hine's horror but I am ready to see the new world.

Meh. :mad:

[BrikHed21]

Meh. :mad:

Trying to make lemonade here. I followed this book for a lot of reasons over the years and if they can regain some of those early things I loved with Holgiun more seasoned off Godslayer then they might be able to do some good things. Will it be Hine? NO but I am trying to overcome that issue.

[Greg Anderson]

Well, if it ain't broke...

In all honesty, though, I really can't get excited at all for this change and upcoming event. Not one ounce of excitement or wonder of what's gonna happen.

[BrikHed21]

Well, if it ain't broke...

In all honesty, though, I really can't get excited at all for this change and upcoming event. Not one ounce of excitement or wonder of what's gonna happen.

I am a little shocked to hear that. There seems to be enough positive stuff coming out from a visual standpoint that has me very curious.

[Hybrid]

I've been under the radar for quite bit but did Image ever get around to releasing Godslayer #9?

[BrikHed21]

I've been under the radar for quite bit but did Image ever get around to releasing Godslayer #9?

The series stopped at 8 sadly.

[Ben Akers]

The series stopped at 8 sadly.

Are they doing a trade paperback of all the issues?

Is it worth it to track the whole series down?

Do I really need to buy any more comics right now?

[BrikHed21]

Are they doing a trade paperback of all the issues?

Is it worth it to track the whole series down?

Do I really need to buy any more comics right now?

Yes I believe on the trade.

I would just hold out on the singles for the trade.

No you need to add a couple of more.

[spidervenom]

just a quick question, is the first spawn collection collecting issues 1-13 worth buying.

[BrikHed21]

just a quick question, is the first spawn collection collecting issues 1-13 worth buying.

It is a good read and I would recommend it. However if you are new to the book it can be hard to jump on 179 issues behind the current issue. If you are new to Spawn then The Armaggedon Collection is a great jumping on point.

Either way you can't go wrong.

[Greg Anderson]

I say go for the Armageddon Collection.

[BrikHed21]

I say go for the Armageddon Collection.

....of course Greg has a man crush on David Hine who wrote The Armaggedon Collection.

[Greg Anderson]

....of course Greg has a man crush on David Hine who wrote The Armaggedon Collection.

That's an understatement! :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

That's an understatement! :biggrin:

Huh....I guess you could take that as a compliment :)

I wouldn't have :(

Ha ha

[Ben Akers]

I just started reading the Armageddon Collection.....

Good reading so far. It makes me want to go back even further and get the remaing Spawn Collections to get the "full story", but I think some of them will have to wait. Until then, I'm really glad I picked up the series again.

[BrikHed21]

I just started reading the Armageddon Collection.....

Good reading so far. It makes me want to go back even further and get the remaing Spawn Collections to get the "full story", but I think some of them will have to wait. Until then, I'm really glad I picked up the series again.

You are doing it the right way. Armageddon forward to start and then going back to the start to fill in the blanks. 150 to now is so different than 1 to 100.

[Ben Akers]

I actually finished the Armageddon Collection trade paperback today. I did some other reading and then came back to it and literally couldn't put it down until I finished it. What an epic story....and then Hine broke him completely in #164. Powerful stuff. I am hooked I believe.

[Greg Anderson]

I actually finished the Armageddon Collection trade paperback today. I did some other reading and then came back to it and literally couldn't put it down until I finished it. What an epic story....and then Hine broke him completely in #164. Powerful stuff. I am hooked I believe.

Heh. That's our Hine-y. :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

Heh. That's our Hine-y. :biggrin:


Somehow you continue to make me speachless :redface:

[Greg Anderson]

Somehow you continue to make me speachless :redface:

I do aim to please. :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

I'm just glad you still stop by. I'm starting to think that BEN and I are the only Spawn fans left. You have been quiet (or hanging in the WarRoom) and STINGER has been hunting for Wendal to come back.

I don't feel the Spawn love from everyone.

[Greg Anderson]

I'm just glad you still stop by. I'm starting to think that BEN and I are the only Spawn fans left. You have been quiet (or hanging in the WarRoom) and STINGER has been hunting for Wendal to come back.

I don't feel the Spawn love from everyone.

My apologies. Lately work has been getting in my way of stuff like fun and been getting rather tired. If you've noticed, even in other forums I'm not talking as much. But I can't resist talking about Two-Face, tho. :redface:

Spawn love is still there. Still feel burnt out 'bout the news, though, I just try not to think about it.

[stingerman]

I'm just glad you still stop by. I'm starting to think that BEN and I are the only Spawn fans left. You have been quiet (or hanging in the WarRoom) and STINGER has been hunting for Wendal to come back.

I don't feel the Spawn love from everyone.

LOL! Its true. We just sent the Marvel offices a care package consisting of denim shirts, Bring Back Wendell t-shirts, original artwork and copies of the petition (which they hung up on the wall and signed-sort of LOL). Rosemann mentioned it in his My Cup O' Rosemann (filling in for Joe Q.). Also, I was working on the BringBackWendell project fanboy wiki page - http://www.projectfanboy.com/wikifans/index.php?title=BringBackWendell.com

Oh yes back to Spawn. I wonder how much of a story Hine still had left to tell? It would be interesting hearing his thoughts where he was going to take Spawn. Then Spawn:One More Day hit and that was adiosed. :evilangry:

[Greg Anderson]

LOL! Its true. We just sent the Marvel offices a care package consisting of denim shirts, Bring Back Wendell t-shirts, original artwork and copies of the petition (which they hung up on the wall and signed-sort of LOL). Rosemann mentioned it in his My Cup O' Rosemann (filling in for Joe Q.). Also, I was working on the BringBackWendell project fanboy wiki page - http://www.projectfanboy.com/wikifans/index.php?title=BringBackWendell.com

Oh yes back to Spawn. I wonder how much of a story Hine still had left to tell? It would be interesting hearing his thoughts where he was going to take Spawn. Then Spawn:One More Day hit and that was adiosed. :evilangry:

(Sighs) I really thing Hine had TONS of stuff planned, but whatever. Sadly we didn't get more stuff on Mambo Suzanne. Or Chris. Or Ninja Spawn. Or... :frown:

[stingerman]

(Sighs) I really thing Hine had TONS of stuff planned, but whatever. Sadly we didn't get more stuff on Mambo Suzanne. Or Chris. Or Ninja Spawn. Or... :frown:

Damn, is there anyone who didn't like Hine on Spawn? Maybe McFarlane should have put all the pr behind him and it would have sold more. :evilangry:

[Greg Anderson]

Damn, is there anyone who didn't like Hine on Spawn? Maybe McFarlane should have put all the pr behind him and it would have sold more. :evilangry:

There were some people not into his run. You see some of them post in the discussion threads in the spawn forums. While a majority were enjoying it, a few didn't. Which is how it is with basically every book.

I, myself, was actually a Hine fan before he came on board the book. When he was announced to write Spawn, I was so darn excited, it wasn't funny. I do remember people thinking, "Huh? Who's that?" Heh. And when it was announced he was leaving, I felt really sad and was thinking of dropping the book but it's really not fair if I do. I'm going to give the new team the same chance I'd give anyone else coming into the look, especially since even before Hine came into the series I was a Spawn fan... which is quite ironic, in a way...

[stingerman]

There were some people not into his run. You see some of them post in the discussion threads in the spawn forums. While a majority were enjoying it, a few didn't. Which is how it is with basically every book.

I, myself, was actually a Hine fan before he came on board the book. When he was announced to write Spawn, I was so darn excited, it wasn't funny. I do remember people thinking, "Huh? Who's that?" Heh. And when it was announced he was leaving, I felt really sad and was thinking of dropping the book but it's really not fair if I do. I'm going to give the new team the same chance I'd give anyone else coming into the look, especially since even before Hine came into the series I was a Spawn fan... which is quite ironic, in a way...

Oh yeah, I am definitely going to give it a shot. I guess, times change. I'll be real curious to see the sales numbers for the first few issues though.

[Greg Anderson]

Oh yeah, I am definitely going to give it a shot. I guess, times change. I'll be real curious to see the sales numbers for the first few issues though.

I'm sure they'll be rather high. Comic readers love buying "milestone" issues then dropping them the next. :tongue:

[Greg Anderson]

Are Punisher37 and ColdContagious still around? I haven't seen those fellas in quite a while.

[Dr. Ghost]

I know I stopped reading somewhere in the late 20s. Maybe issue #27?

I'll get back to it eventually, but I'm catching up on other stuff.

I hope it goes into something else soon, 'cause beating the shit out of mercenaries and hanging out with hobos in dumpsters is getting a bit repetitive. =p

[Greg Anderson]

I know I stopped reading somewhere in the late 20s. Maybe issue #27?

I'll get back to it eventually, but I'm catching up on other stuff.

I hope it goes into something else soon, 'cause beating the shit out of mercenaries and hanging out with hobos in dumpsters is getting a bit repetitive. =p

Heh, Spawn hasn't been in that territory for like... near 100 issues! :tongue: But damn, do I miss him talking to hobos. :frown:

[BrikHed21]

Are Punisher37 and ColdContagious still around? I haven't seen those fellas in quite a while.

I haven't seen either of them in a while either. I think the "Hine-factor" took some steam out of people when the announcement came. So many people were so excited about the direction the book was heading and now find themselves scratching their heads now waiting to see what is next.

I do love that I can call you and STINGER out though and go to bed and you guys can have a great conversation :redface:

[BrikHed21]

I know I stopped reading somewhere in the late 20s. Maybe issue #27?

I'll get back to it eventually, but I'm catching up on other stuff.

I hope it goes into something else soon, 'cause beating the shit out of mercenaries and hanging out with hobos in dumpsters is getting a bit repetitive. =p

That is funny. The best comparison I can make to the above is saying why would I go see The Dark Knight? I have seen Adam West do Batman on TV... things have changed a little.

http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/batman-c.jpg

[majamD]

So where is Spawn at now? I am just getting back in and read taht McFarlane is starting again with #185. When is that?

[BrikHed21]

So where is Spawn at now? I am just getting back in and read taht McFarlane is starting again with #185. When is that?

Spawn #185 is coming out in October and Todd McFarlane is involved again. He is not drawing or writing but coming up with storylines and layouts. There will be three covers (one by Greg Capullo, one by Whilce Portacio, and one by Todd McFarlane).

The event is being called SPAWN: ENDGAME

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/themes/endgame/images/header.jpg (http://endgame.spawn.com/)

[stingerman]

Spawn #185 is coming out in October and Todd McFarlane is involved again. He is not drawing or writing but coming up with storylines and layouts. There will be three covers (one by Greg Capullo, one by Whilce Portacio, and one by Todd McFarlane).

The event is being called SPAWN: ENDGAME

Three covers?! Sweet. And one by Capullo? I was wondering what he has been doing lately.

[BrikHed21]

Three covers?! Sweet. And one by Capullo? I was wondering what he has been doing lately.

I will be getting one of each - I don;t know the split, I do not think they are equal prints.

[Greg Anderson]

Awesome Spawn pic!

http://a205.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_a5174b015a2e7fc86d6edf61eb1dc084.jpg

[BrikHed21]

Pic from where?

[Greg Anderson]

I found it in the TMP myspace page. But I'm more than sure that this was an unused cover.

[Ben Akers]

It has a real Simon Bisley look to it.

Interesting textures.

[BrikHed21]

Greg Capullo is just the man - PERIOD.

[Ben Akers]

I guess with a few exceptions I've never really followed artists. I was always more of a writer's man myself.

When I read Spawn ages ago, GC was the penciller and it was good stuff.

[jackwtweeg]

Nice Capullo pic. Haven't seen that before.

(Also I made an account here)

[Dr. Ghost]

hey, i'm back.

even though all those early issues were a blur, i liked the one where he was fighting some big guy (i think it was someone from youngblood, whatever that is), but he can't use his power 'cause of his meter, so he goes and finds/jacks his arsenal from some base.

[BrikHed21]

hey, i'm back.

even though all those early issues were a blur, i liked the one where he was fighting some big guy (i think it was someone from youngblood, whatever that is), but he can't use his power 'cause of his meter, so he goes and finds/jacks his arsenal from some base.

the counter was a fun aspect and a good reason why he didn't just unleash the fury of hell on everyone. I wonder how the NEW Spawn will be. I am still digging Hine but the change have me CURIOUS.

[stingerman]

Greg Capullo is just the man - PERIOD.

Do you know if he inks his own stuff (now)?

[Greg Anderson]

Do you know if he inks his own stuff (now)?

I think the covers with just his signature are all his.

[BrikHed21]

Do you know if he inks his own stuff (now)?

I believe for his covers that he has done lately he does it all. I know a few of them we're digital painting which aren't as good as his brushes.

I can't figure him out. He is not the NAME of McFarlane or Lee but he has the same talent. Other than creating The Creech and working on Spawn he always stayed low key.

[Greg Anderson]

I believe for his covers that he has done lately he does it all. I know a few of them we're digital painting which aren't as good as his brushes.

I can't figure him out. He is not the NAME of McFarlane or Lee but he has the same talent. Other than creating The Creech and working on Spawn he always stayed low key.

Didn't Hine say he wanted or tried to get Capullo to do something? That'd be really awesome.

[BrikHed21]

I thought he tried to get him to do an issue of Spawn....which would have been amazing.

[Greg Anderson]

I thought he tried to get him to do an issue of Spawn....which would have been amazing.

If anything, it probably would have been an issue what focused on a different Hellspawn. Would have been awesome if it were Ninja Spawn, my favorite! Damn, I wish Dave came up with something for him. His cameo was cool. :cool:

[stingerman]

Newsarama has an interview with Todd up-

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080808-McFarlanebooks.html

[BrikHed21]

Newsarama has an interview with Todd up-

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080808-McFarlanebooks.html


Look at that I call you guys out the other day and now you are tracking down interviews... amazing work boyz.:cool:

[Greg Anderson]

...I mean, I'm not going to throw the baby out with the bathwater. People who have been around for 185 issues aren't going to say, "What the f___ is this?" For me, it's more of, the people who have gotten a little disenchanted over the 184 issues, what was I doing wrong? What did I do? The easiest answer is I took my eye off the ball. And shame on me. I don't have any excuses other than me. So I'm going, you know what? If you want a book that is what you think it could be, there's only one way to get that. You're going to have to get engaged, and now I'm engaged.

But of course, taking your eyes off the ball was what made Hine's run so great. :rolleyes: Whatever. Seems weird with all the good reviews the recent run has been, there hasn't been one mention of it in any of Todd's interviews. Sure it didn't sell too well, but how many readers have actually been entertained and all agreed it's the best the book has been?

[BrikHed21]

His eye was off the ball during most of Holguin's first run too and that did not make the book great. Hine could have been fabulous with out without Todd's input. I am eager to see what they have planned - but I am sad to see Hine leave. It is like the last day of school. You will miss your friends but summer vacations is worth looking forward to.

[Greg Anderson]

Found this lovely piece of art in comic art community. It's by a Svetlin Velinov.

http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/32/Spawn-vs-SamTwitch.jpg

[BrikHed21]

Found this lovely piece of art in comic art community. It's by a Svetlin Velinov.

http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/32/Spawn-vs-SamTwitch.jpg

That was a really sweet picture....

[BrikHed21]

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-81.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-41.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-22.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-12.jpg

[BrikHed21]

Spawn: Endgame Comic Book Art Contest (http://endgame.spawn.com/?p=190)


Posted by Endgame in Art (http://endgame.spawn.com/?cat=6) on August 08th, 2008
Draw Spawn - You Could Win Original Artwork by Whilce Portacio
To celebrate the new direction and creative team of Spawn #185, we’re launching an epic contest - and the stakes are high.
We want you to show us your vision of the Al Simmons Spawn character, in the media of your choice. We’ll narrow the entries down to the best, post them on our Spawn: Endgame Web site (endgame.spawn.com (http://endgame.spawn.com/)) and our myspace page (myspace.com/officialmcfarlane (http://www.myspace.com/officialmcfarlane/)), and let the public choose the winners.
http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/endgame_contest_photo_01_sm.jpg (http://www.spawn.com/news/images/endgame_contest_photo_01_dp.jpg) http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/endgame_contest_photo_02_sm.jpg (http://www.spawn.com/news/images/endgame_contest_photo_02_dp.jpg)
The first place winner will receive an original full-body drawing of Spawn by world-renown comic artist Whilce Portacio. Second prize is an original Whilce Portacio Spawn head sketch. Not prints. Not copies, the real deal. Needless to say, both of these pieces of one-of-a-kind original artwork by the new Spawn artist are as good as (maybe even better than) gold.

Here’s the nuts and bolts:

Entries must be received by midnight, EST, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.
Limit of 1 entry per person
Your entry must be your final piece; no updates or revisions will be accepted.
Email your entry to contest@endgame.spawn.com (contest@endgame.spawn.com?subject=SPAWN%20ENDGAME %20ENTRY%20CONTEST). Title your email SPAWN ENDGAME ENTRY CONTEST
Ideally, we’d like entries to be 1,200 x 1,800 pixels, at least 150 dpi. Minimum size specifications: 600 x 900 pixels, 150 dpi. Entries larger than 1,200 x 1,800 pixels will be disqualified.
With your email submission, include your full name, title of your entry and, if you’d like, a brief description of your creative thought process.
All submissions become the sole property of TMP, Inc. We’ll post the best of the best on endgame.spawn.com (http://endgame.spawn.com/) and myspace.com/officialmcfarlane (http://www.myspace.com/officialmcfarlane/) the first week of October. Voting will be open to the public for three weeks, and the winners announced at the end of October, coinciding with the release of Spawn #185: Endgame.

[Greg Anderson]

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-81.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-41.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-22.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/untitled-12.jpg

Those sketches are actually pretty kool, but what's with that hair?

[BrikHed21]

I don't know there are more sketches - I just posted a few of them. You can always check out more at endgame.spawn.com (now I have given away my trade secret)

[Greg Anderson]

I don't know there are more sketches - I just posted a few of them. You can always check out more at endgame.spawn.com (now I have given away my trade secret)

Heh, not too tempted to check the site, but I'll check it.

[Greg Anderson]

I like these pages.

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p1.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p2.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p3.pencils.lg.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/spawn.185.p4.pencils.lg.jpg

[BrikHed21]

I thought I posted those a week or 2 ago - they give me hope for tomorrow. It will not be the same, and not as good, but it might be better than we anticipate :tongue:

[Greg Anderson]

Brian Haberline and I at the NYCC this year.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/xeero0/20_19A.jpg

[jackwtweeg]

Looking spark there Greg

[Greg Anderson]

Mighty good thanks, Jack! :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

Looking spark there Greg

So are you really a banned individual?

[Greg Anderson]

New Spawn tomorrow!!!

[BrikHed21]

New Spawn tomorrow!!!

Spawn KILLS Wanda tomorrow!! That is what I think is the outcome based on the last issue.

Wanda is D-E-A-D

[stingerman]

If you guys want to check out some early Capullo pencils of when he worked on Quasar you can go here:

http://www.quantumzone.org/forum/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=479&p=1

[Greg Anderson]

Nice! You know, besides Spawn, Creech and some Cable covers, this is the first time I've seen his other stuff!

[BrikHed21]

If you guys want to check out some early Capullo pencils of when he worked on Quasar you can go here:

http://www.quantumzone.org/forum/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=479&p=1

He did a great job on the series. I think I have 1 to 36 or so and he had done a lot of work to that point. Back when he did the square with the GC in it...

"cosmic or what" - I finally got it right (and I know that was the McFarlane cover)

[jackwtweeg]

So are you really a banned individual?

O yea......................

[stingerman]

He did a great job on the series. I think I have 1 to 36 or so and he had done a lot of work to that point. Back when he did the square with the GC in it...

"cosmic or what" - I finally got it right (and I know that was the McFarlane cover)

http://www.bringbackwendell.com/gcsq.jpg

[Ben Akers]

I read the New Flesh collection and then moved onto Issues #170-176.

I am in awe of David Hine's writing ability. The series is really, really good. I'm stoked for #185, but I'm going to miss Hine's take on the character.

[Greg Anderson]

I read the New Flesh collection and then moved onto Issues #170-176.

I am in awe of David Hine's writing ability. The series is really, really good. I'm stoked for #185, but I'm going to miss Hine's take on the character.

Yeah, David's stuff are a lot of fun for me to read. I've re-read his stuff more than any other person's stuff. I really don't know why, but his stuff just stands out so much for me and always puts a smile to my face. I was a fan since his District X so imagine my excite when he was tapped for Spawn. :redface:

My thoughts for #181 (Contains some spoilers!!)

Very intense issue but it felt rather rushed. You can definitely see the H2 team trying to wrap up their run due to the change of pace recently compared to their first issues of their run. I also read through this rather quickly, but I still feel this issue said what it needed to say. The splash page with Spawn bursting through the house calling Wanda a whore was... wow! And all the Spawn shots were so damn monstrous and fantastic! Definitely a better issue than last although I feel the art last issue was superior.

And I guess we see the answer to who the female Spawn is! Damn, I fear what Dave'll do to her! :frown:

[jackwtweeg]

Congrats to Greggy for getting his letter in.

Ps. Wanda was nailing Terry. Terry is a champ

[BrikHed21]

Yeah, David's stuff are a lot of fun for me to read. I've re-read his stuff more than any other person's stuff. I really don't know why, but his stuff just stands out so much for me and always puts a smile to my face. I was a fan since his District X so imagine my excite when he was tapped for Spawn. :redface:

My thoughts for #181 (Contains some spoilers!!)

Very intense issue but it felt rather rushed. You can definitely see the H2 team trying to wrap up their run due to the change of pace recently compared to their first issues of their run. I also read through this rather quickly, but I still feel this issue said what it needed to say. The splash page with Spawn bursting through the house calling Wanda a whore was... wow! And all the Spawn shots were so damn monstrous and fantastic! Definitely a better issue than last although I feel the art last issue was superior.

And I guess we see the answer to who the female Spawn is! Damn, I fear what Dave'll do to her! :frown:

....and the heartbreaking part of this issue? Greg got in the letters page and I didn't. Greg Anderson you are nothing but a whore :)

I'm mixed on the issue. I think it will get better with another read but that doesn't look like Wanda. The set fell off and all of the black people are looking white. What is up?

[Greg Anderson]

Haha! Thanks, guys. I didn't feel like rubbing it in ya'll faces but I'll do it anyway! Ha! :tongue: :biggrin:

Knowing Dave, he doesn't like much happy endings, so I have a feeling Jack will be a happy reader at the end of the H2 run. :frown:

[BrikHed21]

Congrats to Greggy for getting his letter in.

Ps. Wanda was nailing Terry. Terry is a champ

You know we went through that period of giving Terry nicknames.... STUD was never one of them but my man can lay pipe with the best of them.

[stingerman]

Haha! Thanks, guys. I didn't feel like rubbing it in ya'll faces but I'll do it anyway! Ha! :tongue: :biggrin:

Knowing Dave, he doesn't like much happy endings, so I have a feeling Jack will be a happy reader at the end of the H2 run. :frown:

Im in issue 11! :tongue:

[Greg Anderson]

Im in issue 11! :tongue:

Haha! I've actually have quite a few issues I'm in. I believe I'm also in 117 or 118, I forget, and three of the recent ones counting this recent one. The other two were really one of those things were the team collected a bunch of questions from the forum and answered, which was a lot of fun.

Which issue was 11 again?

[stingerman]

Haha! I've actually have quite a few issues I'm in. I believe I'm also in 117 or 118, I forget, and three of the recent ones counting this recent one. The other two were really one of those things were the team collected a bunch of questions from the forum and answered, which was a lot of fun.

Which issue was 11 again?

Original cover price: $1.95
"Home!" Story by Frank Miller. Art by Todd McFarlane. Two factions of cyborgs are battling over turf. Their gang-war has spilled over into Spawn's alleys and he is not pleased. However, sometimes subtlety is a far more effective weapon than brute force, as these cybernetic killers are about learn. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn, Big Guy, and Rusty by Geof Darrow

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/spawn/11-1.jpg

[Greg Anderson]

Ohh, nice! That was the first Spawn issue I've ever read!

[BrikHed21]

Ohh, nice! That was the first Spawn issue I've ever read!

..and you didn't remember. You call yourself a fan? Darn you and your letters :evilsmile:

[BrikHed21]

As seen on the back of Spawn #181

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/endgame.teaser.04.lg.jpg

[Greg Anderson]

..and you didn't remember. You call yourself a fan? Darn you and your letters :evilsmile:

Haha! Stop hating! :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

Haha! Stop hating! :biggrin:

I am over it now - I realize that you have pictures on Haberlin and are blackmailing him to get your letters printed :evilsmile:

[Jim Thompson]

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/endgame.teaser.04.lg.jpgYou know, I haven't checked out Spawn lately. Anyone think this story might be a good time to start, or would I likely be lost?

[BrikHed21]

You know, I haven't checked out Spawn lately. Anyone think this story might be a good time to start, or would I likely be lost?

I would suggest you wait until October with Spawn issue #185 that starts the whole ENDGAME direction that Spawn is going. That is the time the new team of McFarlane/Holguin/Portacio take over the book.

Spawn has been amazing from #150 through current with David Hine writing the book and if you are looking for some great reading pick up Spawn: The Armaggedon Collection in trade.

[Jim Thompson]

I would suggest you wait until October with Spawn issue #185 that starts the whole ENDGAME direction that Spawn is going. That is the time the new team of McFarlane/Holguin/Portacio take over the book.

Spawn has been amazing from #150 through current with David Hine writing the book and if you are looking for some great reading pick up Spawn: The Armaggedon Collection in trade.Thanks, I'll give them a lash. I'm also seriously considering trying to find the whole run (or as much of it as has been published) in TPB.

[BrikHed21]

Thanks, I'll give them a lash. I'm also seriously considering trying to find the whole run (or as much of it as has been published) in TPB.

If you are looking to collect the back issues in trade then you can get the following, it is the way to go. Here's a list of trades for ones wanting to track them down, I believe you can find all of them on Amazon.com

* Spawn Volume 1 - contains issues 1 - 8, 11 - 12
* Spawn Volume 2 - contains issues 13 - 33
* Spawn Volume 3 - contains issues 34 - 54
* Spawn Volume 4 - contains issues 55 - 75
* Spawn Volume 5 - contains issues 76 - 96
* Spawn Volume 6 - contains issues 97 - 117

* Spawn: The Armageddon Collection Part 1 - contains issues 150 - 155
* Spawn: The Armageddon Collection Part 2 - contains issues 156 - 163
* Spawn: The Complete Armageddon Collection - contains issues 150 - 163
* Spawn: New Flesh Collection - contains issues 166 - 169
* Spawn: Neo Noir - contains issues 170 - 175

[Greg Anderson]

Any news when Neo Noir is releasing?

[BrikHed21]

Any news when Neo Noir is releasing?

I thought it was this month.... but it is TMP sooooooooo :rolleyes:

[Greg Anderson]

I thought it was this month.... but it is TMP sooooooooo :rolleyes:

LOL, of course. It's become such a thing that even Hine makes fun of the late releases of TMP. That's how you know he's been spending too much time at the spawn forums, heh.

[BrikHed21]

LOL, of course. It's become such a thing that even Hine makes fun of the late releases of TMP. That's how you know he's been spending too much time at the spawn forums, heh.

Ha no kidding. I might have a new place for you to do some posting in addition - will tell you more later. Have you been able to get on Image today?

[brotherfury]

I would suggest you wait until October with Spawn issue #185 that starts the whole ENDGAME direction that Spawn is going. That is the time the new team of McFarlane/Holguin/Portacio take over the book.

I haven't read spawn since about issue 20 or so LMAO... BUT seeing this combo come abord i am gonna pick it up... Portacio has long been one of my favs of this generation... quite a far cry from my all time fav (Art Adams)

[BrikHed21]

I haven't read spawn since about issue 20 or so LMAO... BUT seeing this combo come abord i am gonna pick it up... Portacio has long been one of my favs of this generation... quite a far cry from my all time fav (Art Adams)

I'm not holding a lot of faith in Whilce but I believe in Spawn. Brian Bendis, Ashley Wood, Ben Templesmith' Greg Capullo, and David Hine - TMP knows talent.

[brotherfury]

I'm not holding a lot of faith in Whilce but I believe in Spawn. Brian Bendis, Ashley Wood, Ben Templesmith' Greg Capullo, and David Hine - TMP knows talent.

I guess i'm holding out hope that he can "redeem" himself a little and keep to a schedual... the man is blessed with talent... similar to MAD... they just seem to need a little discipline.

[stingerman]

Brian Bendis, TMP knows talent.

:eek:



fillerfillerfillerfiller

[BrikHed21]

:eek:



fillerfillerfillerfiller

Ha ha ha - read his HELLSPAWN or SAM & TWITCH, incredible stuff. Bendis/Wood on Hellspawn was really as good as it has ever been.

[stingerman]

Ha ha ha - read his HELLSPAWN or SAM & TWITCH, incredible stuff. Bendis/Wood on Hellspawn was really as good as it has ever been.

I've never read Bendis Spawn, Ill have to check it out.

[Vintage Crime]

I'm not holding a lot of faith in Whilce but I believe in Spawn. Brian Bendis, Ashley Wood, Ben Templesmith' Greg Capullo, and David Hine - TMP knows talent.I'm hoping you unintentionally left Steve Niles' name off that list.
Bendis, Wood, Templesmith, Capullo, Hine, and Niles is an impressive talent list.

[Arrjay]

Waitaminute! Bendis did Spawn?

Somehow I missed that.

What issues?? Who drew it?

*Is excited!*

[BrikHed21]

I've never read Bendis Spawn, Ill have to check it out.

Check out the trade on Amazon called Hellspawn: The Ashley Wood Collection. It is amazingly different take on Spawn.

[Vintage Crime]

Hellspawn was great. I loved the Wood/Templesmith artwork.

[BrikHed21]

Waitaminute! Bendis did Spawn?

Somehow I missed that.

What issues?? Who drew it?

*Is excited!*

Hellspawn #1 to #11 or #12. Ashley Wood was on art. It was amazing.

[Vintage Crime]

Any guesses as to the new direction Spawn will take starting with issue 185? I believe someone has mentioned they think one of Al's brothers will take the Spawn suit. I think Portacio mentioned in an interview that he's interested in Hell's factions and exploring the universe of Spawn.

I enjoyed those issues in Hell when Nyx stole the Spawn symbiote. I also wish that they would continue with the Cogliostro thread after he turned on Al and started building the tower in Hell.

I'm also in the same camp as those that hate to see David Hine leave, but I think Spawn could be interesting if they delve further into the mythos of Hell. I'm also hoping they further this current thread with Wanda. I'm tired of Al pining over her. Its nice to see him angry with her for a change even if it isn't just.

[BrikHed21]

Any guesses as to the new direction Spawn will take starting with issue 185? I believe someone has mentioned they think one of Al's brothers will take the Spawn suit. I think Portacio mentioned in an interview that he's interested in Hell's factions and exploring the universe of Spawn.

I enjoyed those issues in Hell when Nyx stole the Spawn symbiote. I also wish that they would continue with the Cogliostro thread after he turned on Al and started building the tower in Hell.

I'm also in the same camp as those that hate to see David Hine leave, but I think Spawn could be interesting if they delve further into the mythos of Hell. I'm also hoping they further this current thread with Wanda. I'm tired of Al pining over her. Its nice to see him angry with her for a change even if it isn't just.

That is the BIG question - where will Spawn go in the future. I cannot imagine Todd giving up on Al Simmons being Spawn. I do think there will be some fractions of Hell in the mix. Al's younger brother Richie is in Hell and his mom is a world class nut-job Satan worshiper so I think they could play against Spawn.

One to two pages before this one there are some sketches that Portacio did for the upcoming issues. He is going back to Todd's look with regards to Spawn.

David Hine will be missed immensely. I have told him 1000 times that I will miss his work.

[Greg Anderson]

Since Hine's been getting a bigger fan-base due to his work on Spawn, I thought it'd be kool to get his new followers into his other awesome work! Over at his forum, we're running a monthly reading/discussion thread where each month we focus on a different book of Hine, this month being his first Marvel work, District X! So come on over and let's have a kool aid ol' time!

http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=42815

[BrikHed21]

Since Hine's been getting a bigger fan-base due to his work on Spawn, I thought it'd be kool to get his new followers into his other awesome work! Over at his forum, we're running a monthly reading/discussion thread where each month we focus on a different book of Hine, this month being his first Marvel work, District X! So come on over and let's have a kool aid ol' time!

http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=42815

You know I'm there, and Stinger will be too, but maybe we should have started with that sweet ass Two Face story.

You are the boss though.

[Greg Anderson]

You know I'm there, and Stinger will be too, but maybe we should have started with that sweet ass Two Face story.

You are the boss though.

Hmm, well, I was thinking about his collected series. But maybe the Two-Face one would have better one...

[BrikHed21]

Hmm, well, I was thinking about his collected series. But maybe the Two-Face one would have better one...

I am lazy - I have read it three times and could comment on it a lot quicker....:redface:

[Greg Anderson]

I am lazy - I have read it three times and could comment on it a lot quicker....:redface:

Hahaha! You're a great guy, lol. :biggrin: And that issue is surely damn good! Can't wait to see what else projects he has up his sleeves.

[stingerman]

You know I'm there, and Stinger will be too, but maybe we should have started with that sweet ass Two Face story.

You are the boss though.

Already there and posted!

[BrikHed21]

Already there and posted!

**shakes fist** in the direction of Stinger and screams "curse you Wendall"

[Vintage Crime]

That is the BIG question - where will Spawn go in the future. I cannot imagine Todd giving up on Al Simmons being Spawn. I do think there will be some fractions of Hell in the mix. Al's younger brother Richie is in Hell and his mom is a world class nut-job Satan worshiper so I think they could play against Spawn.

One to two pages before this one there are some sketches that Portacio did for the upcoming issues. He is going back to Todd's look with regards to Spawn.

David Hine will be missed immensely. I have told him 1000 times that I will miss his work.
It looks like the suit is asserting its own will against Al's wishes. I'm not sure if the suit will find a new host and Al will fight it or if the suit is being manipulated by Mammon. Mammon has been in the background quite a bit, but I'm sure he'll be making a major move before issue 185.

David Hine has progressed the story quite a bit in his tenure so I'm expecting there will be some kind of major plot progression before the new creative team begins. I'm hoping the old creative team leaves with a bang and things are shaken up before the switch.

[BrikHed21]

The sad thing is that Hine is only writing 182. The final 2 issues are being plotted by Hine but written by McFarlane....makes me sad.

[Ben Akers]

The sad thing is that Hine is only writing 182. The final 2 issues are being plotted by Hine but written by McFarlane....makes me sad.

I suppose it makes for an interesting result...

[BrikHed21]

I suppose it makes for an interesting result...

Not me - I want Hine as much as I can get him.

[Ben Akers]

I'm just interested to see a Hine plot with a MacFarlane script is.

I'm gonna miss Hine too.

[Greg Anderson]

Not me - I want Hine as much as I can get him.

Co-signed!

[BrikHed21]

Unfortunately McFarlane was created with co-writing the last issue, name on the cover and everything. I want Hine to go out with a blaze of glory and write his stories, not toned down Todd stories.

[BrikHed21]

Co-signed!

...of course being President of the David Hine Book of the Month Club doesn't make you impartial.

[jackwtweeg]

The closer #185 gets the more I dread it. I hope it doesnt suck.

[BrikHed21]

The closer #185 gets the more I dread it. I hope it doesnt suck.

A man of few words - but when Jack speaks we listen :tongue:

[Greg Anderson]

Anyone seen the new Violator sketches?

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/violator1-copy.jpg

http://endgame.spawn.com/wp-content/uploads/violator-copy.jpg

[bushboy]

Can't wait for 185. I honestly don't even care about the issues from now till then. I haven't been enjoying the current team as much as everyone else.

[Greg Anderson]

Can't wait for 185. I honestly don't even care about the issues from now till then. I haven't been enjoying the current team as much as everyone else.

Any specific reason why you dislike the current run?

[bushboy]

Any specific reason why you dislike the current run?

I'm not really into the whole horror mood/theme. Just not my cup of tea. But my tastes tend to shift every now and then, so it's not like I hate the current stuff.

[Greg Anderson]

I'm not really into the whole horror mood/theme. Just not my cup of tea. But my tastes tend to shift every now and then, so it's not like I hate the current stuff.

Oh ok, understandable. For me, I prefer the horror mood/theme given that it's probably my favorite genre as a whole. I do like that a lot of people have their own specific tastes.

[BrikHed21]

Duplicate post

[TROUBLEZ]

Damn, just when I was sold on Spawn (just bought an issue with Voodoo part 1 of 1), and now I hear that the writer is leaving. Is the artist atleast staying?

Nevermidnd, I read that Portacio is taking over. Where is the previous artist going?

And that Spawn Endgame ad is pretty cool. Is it in the comic pages, or just an online ad. That's so much better than the crappy looking Final Crisis ads in DC comics.

[BrikHed21]

Damn, just when I was sold on Spawn (just bought an issue with Voodoo part 1 of 1), and now I hear that the writer is leaving. Is the artist atleast staying?

Nevermidnd, I read that Portacio is taking over. Where is the previous artist going?

And that Spawn Endgame ad is pretty cool. Is it in the comic pages, or just an online ad. That's so much better than the crappy looking Final Crisis ads in DC comics.

Haberlin is going to do his own thing. He owns a studio that does inks and/or colors for a lot of major books already.

[Greg Anderson]

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0808/19/spawn186.jpg

SPAWN #186

Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane.

Last issue, everything changed! The world of Spawn was rocked by the most stunning moment in the series' sixteen year history. And now, the mystery deepens... Sides are chosen and secrets are revealed...

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Nov. 26

[bushboy]

:eek: Never been a fan of Portacio, until now! It's..so...beautiful!

[stingerman]

Hmmm, again, to me its nothing special.

[BrikHed21]

The colors are very different with more greens and oranges.

[Ben Akers]

I read #181.

It wasn't nearly as good as most of the other David Hine issues.

[BrikHed21]

I read #181.

It wasn't nearly as good as most of the other David Hine issues.

If you notice the cover McFarlane co-wrote. That explains a lot.

[Greg Anderson]

If you notice the cover McFarlane co-wrote. That explains a lot.

Yeah, didn't Dave say something like he wrote the plot, etc, while Todd wrote the full script?

[BrikHed21]

Yeah, didn't Dave say something like he wrote the plot, etc, while Todd wrote the full script?

Actually that is 183 and 184. For issues 181 and 182 it is Hine writing and McFarlane editing.

[Greg Anderson]

Guess Todd is really trying to make the transition between this run to the next a bit more... fluid?

[BrikHed21]

Guess Todd is really trying to make the transition between this run to the next a bit more... fluid?

Nah - I think he is just trying to screw with us.

[Greg Anderson]

Nah - I think he is just trying to screw with us.

Heh, he does have that rep of screwing others. Bout time I was one of 'em. :redface:

[BrikHed21]

Heh, he does have that rep of screwing others. Bout time I was one of 'em. :redface:

Let's face it Todd has it out for us, we are legends.

[Greg Anderson]

Let's face it Todd has it out for us, we are legends.

Heh, we might as well be. I'm still shocked of our status. :biggrin:

[Ben Akers]

Yeah, I noticed that he scripted/co-wrote it (whatever).

I still had higher hopes for it based just on David Hine's involvement. Nevertheless, it still beats the issues I was reading ten years and over 100 issues ago.

[BrikHed21]

I will take a deep breath and hope for the best - McFarlane did come up with some good stuff at one point maybe he can do it again.

[david Hine]

Actually that is 183 and 184. For issues 181 and 182 it is Hine writing and McFarlane editing.

To clarify: 183 and 184 is my plot, then Greg lays out the pages, Brian Haberlin finishes, I write a final script, then Todd re-writes.

Issues 180 - 182 were my full script, art by Brian then amended script by Todd.

[BrikHed21]

To clarify: 183 and 184 is my plot, then Greg lays out the pages, Brian Haberlin finishes, I write a final script, then Todd re-writes.

Issues 180 - 182 were my full script, art by Brian then amended script by Todd.

Thanks for the clarification - now how am I supposed to start evil rumors and start a revolt if we keep getting credible sources (like the writer of Spawn) coming in here and straightening me out all of the time? :evilsmile:

Looking forward to the end of the run - then we will catch up in November and you can share some of your thoughts for concepts and plots that did not pan out :wink:

[Greg Anderson]

A new Whilce sketch.

http://board.spawn.com/images/board/Clown_Tease.jpg

[BrikHed21]

Coming over to the dark side? Did you are Hine stopped in yesterday? Love that guy.

[Greg Anderson]

Coming over to the dark side? Did you are Hine stopped in yesterday? Love that guy.

I'll admit that this picture I like. Probably the first. But still not excited. And yeah, Hine is more man than the man himself!

And everyone reading this, pick up Strange Embrace which came out today! :biggrin: :tongue:

[BrikHed21]

I'll admit that this picture I like. Probably the first. But still not excited. And yeah, Hine is more man than the man himself!

And everyone reading this, pick up Strange Embrace which came out today! :biggrin: :tongue:

Spawn is going to be good --> I have a feeling

[Greg Anderson]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/77/430936-Deadpool_costumes_super.jpg

[wchua24]

i miss him...on the big screen. well he is one of my favorite..:evilsmile:

[BrikHed21]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/77/430936-Deadpool_costumes_super.jpg

Wardrobe malfunction gets a whole new meaning here....:eek:

[BrikHed21]

Spawn is out today!!

...yes I know that this thread exists to entertain myself but I like reminding myself about good books when they are released :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

SPOILERS INCLUDED FOR #182

This was another great issue and to honest nothing less would be acceptable from Hine. I liked how this story referenced a lot of past issues to show you are tying a lot of the story together, but you have done that throughout your entire run. I think a lot of people saw Morana being the daughter of Al and Wanda but I also think each and everyone of those people is still shocked to see it come true. My only dislike is that to make this viable you have to break out with a "nobody remembers this" moment. I wish there would have been a way to tie things together better than that.

If Morana is their daughter is she not human? Is it just her blood line that makes her be this crazed monster? Also why do Nyx look different as She-Spawn this time versus the first time around? Each time Al has reconnected with the symbiot he has looked the same. Just a question.

That art continues to be above average but not great. There are some pages that just make me say "WOW" and others that make me think they were rushed to be done. It is up and down but I have felt that through most of Haberlin's run (and if I had to be the artist and the editor I might be rushing at times too).

All in all this was another great issue and I will be sad to see the H2OH (Hine | Haberlin OH **** THEY ARE AMAZING) team say good bye. I hope we get to see you guys down the road (I have said Curse of the Spawn a million times) in the world of Spawn.

[BrikHed21]

Below are a few of the pages that show Greg Capulo's layout and Brian Haberlin's final product. This is pretty cool stuff :biggrin:

http://www.digitalarttutorials.com/files/ContactSheet-001.jpg

[Greg Anderson]

Aww man! Can you say one of the best issues ever!? Holy crud!

I really don't have words. I'm just in total excitement. Wow! Also, I love Nyx's new look! I don't know which I prefer between this and the old one, but this I do like. Also, that page where Mammon tells his page story till the birth of Wanda was wonderfully amazingly fantastically beautiful!

[BrikHed21]

Aww man! Can you say one of the best issues ever!? Holy crud!

I really don't have words. I'm just in total excitement. Wow! Also, I love Nyx's new look! I don't know which I prefer between this and the old one, but this I do like. Also, that page where Mammon tells his page story till the birth of Wanda was wonderfully amazingly fantastically beautiful!

It was a great page - but I love that last page the most. Daddy's little girl,

[Greg Anderson]

It was a great page - but I love that last page the most. Daddy's little girl,

Surprisingly, there was nipple shadow action.

[BrikHed21]

Give it some time - she is a freak. If you read the teaser ad on the back cover it looks like she might be around a while.

[Greg Anderson]

Hmm, you think it's her who made be the new Spawn they're talking about? Hmm, it could be definitely. But I also wonder if we'll get some needed development about Marc and Richie. I mean, c'mon. At least have the HnH team tie that up! But man, if they're not doing a great job with this issue. Sheesh, it blew the last two so outta the water. :eek:

[BrikHed21]

Hmm, you think it's her who made be the new Spawn they're talking about? Hmm, it could be definitely. But I also wonder if we'll get some needed development about Marc and Richie. I mean, c'mon. At least have the HnH team tie that up! But man, if they're not doing a great job with this issue. Sheesh, it blew the last two so outta the water. :eek:

I'm almost positive that Hine said Richie was a loose end that would not be tied up.

[Greg Anderson]

I'm almost positive that Hine said Richie was a loose end that would not be tied up.

It still saddens me. :frown:

I hope after the run ends, Dave'll tell us some of his plans for the book.

[BrikHed21]

That would be SUPER cool - but I doubt he will, it would be distracting to the new team. Hine is a class act and would never steal the spotlight.

This story has been propelled so far forward thanks to H2OH it is unreal.

[Greg Anderson]

That would be SUPER cool - but I doubt he will, it would be distracting to the new team. Hine is a class act and would never steal the spotlight.

This story has been propelled so far forward thanks to H2OH it is unreal.

After this issue, heck yeah! The one and only and last thing I remember being so great of a revelation in Holguin's run was the Cog betrayal. There wasn't been anything much else till Hine came in. Damn.

Also, Brik! Come to the Hine forum to discuss the new issue! :biggrin:

[bushboy]

Y'all crack me up. I guess I'll pick this one up Saturday.

[BrikHed21]

Y'all crack me up. I guess I'll pick this one up Saturday.

THANKS - we are here to entertain :tongue:

[stingerman]

David Hine article on CBR-

David Hine: Becoming Braver & Bolder

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17968

[david Hine]

That would be SUPER cool - but I doubt he will, it would be distracting to the new team. Hine is a class act and would never steal the spotlight.

:evilsmile: Okay, so here's what would have happened...

Well, no, you're right, it wouldn't be appropriate. There are a lot of things that won't be tied up before we leave the book but I'm sure Brian Holguin will get around to dealing with some of them. And for the rest, if you ever bump into me at a Con, ask me then.

[BrikHed21]

:evilsmile: Okay, so here's what would have happened...

Well, no, you're right, it wouldn't be appropriate. There are a lot of things that won't be tied up before we leave the book but I'm sure Brian Holguin will get around to dealing with some of them. And for the rest, if you ever bump into me at a Con, ask me then.

You got it - over a few beers you will tell us that Spawn was going to become a a pimp for Hell. :rolleyes:

[flashdisk]

You got it - over a few beers you will tell us that Spawn was going to become a a pimp for Hell. :rolleyes:

If David does tell you, be sure to share it with the rest of us. :D

We need more things to talk about, I think the water in the water cooler is drying up. :)

[bushboy]

Got my latest issue. "WTF!" That is all.

[stingerman]

:evilsmile: Okay, so here's what would have happened...

Well, no, you're right, it wouldn't be appropriate. There are a lot of things that won't be tied up before we leave the book but I'm sure Brian Holguin will get around to dealing with some of them. And for the rest, if you ever bump into me at a Con, ask me then.

I bet it was some good sh!t, man.

[BrikHed21]

I bet it was some good sh!t, man.

Man you have no idea....he was going to start bringing back Spawns of the past to fight it out for the right to make Morana their Queen. Spawn: Morana's Gauntlet was going to be a year long event, like Armageddon, for the right to marry Morana and give birth to the new ruler of Hell. Spawn: Hell's Son was going to be the next event and showed how Al, Mammon, and the new Child fight for the right to rule Hell. The final event book was Spawn: Heaven's Fire was going to involve the angels coming back and plotting to overthrow Hell and destroy evil once and for all.

David had 3 freaking years planned out. The Spawn Legacy Trilogy sounds so freaking amazing. Al's mom and brother were going to arrange for the whole Gauntlet while his Grandfather was going to try and end the Curse once and for all bringing the forces of Heaven together.

Unreal David Hine - you had an incredible vision of where to take this book. Thanks for sharing. ;)

[stingerman]

Man you have no idea....he was going to start bringing back Spawns of the past to fight it out for the right to make Morana their Queen. Spawn: Morana's Gauntlet was going to be a year long event, like Armageddon, for the right to marry Morana and give birth to the new ruler of Hell. Spawn: Hell's Son was going to be the next event and showed how Al, Mammon, and the new Child fight for the right to rule Hell. The final event book was Spawn: Heaven's Fire was going to involve the angels coming back and plotting to overthrow Hell and destroy evil once and for all.

David had 3 freaking years planned out. The Spawn Legacy Trilogy sounds so freaking amazing. Al's mom and brother were going to arrange for the whole Gauntlet while his Grandfather was going to try and end the Curse once and for all bringing the forces of Heaven together.

Unreal David Hine - you had an incredible vision of where to take this book. Thanks for sharing. ;)

Now what are we going to get? Super-Spawn or She-Spawn??! :mad:

[BrikHed21]

Now what are we going to get? Super-Spawn or She-Spawn??! :mad:

We get She-Quasar Spawn, I know how you like that.......

[stingerman]

We get She-Quasar Spawn, I know how you like that.......

already done - Phyla. :mad:

[bushboy]

Man you have no idea....he was going to start bringing back Spawns of the past to fight it out for the right to make Morana their Queen. Spawn: Morana's Gauntlet was going to be a year long event, like Armageddon, for the right to marry Morana and give birth to the new ruler of Hell. Spawn: Hell's Son was going to be the next event and showed how Al, Mammon, and the new Child fight for the right to rule Hell. The final event book was Spawn: Heaven's Fire was going to involve the angels coming back and plotting to overthrow Hell and destroy evil once and for all.

David had 3 freaking years planned out. The Spawn Legacy Trilogy sounds so freaking amazing. Al's mom and brother were going to arrange for the whole Gauntlet while his Grandfather was going to try and end the Curse once and for all bringing the forces of Heaven together.

Unreal David Hine - you had an incredible vision of where to take this book. Thanks for sharing. ;)

:mad: Stop trying to make me hate Spawn!

[BrikHed21]

:mad: Stop trying to make me hate Spawn!

Good things are on the horizon - I have to keep telling myself that :redface:

[flashdisk]

Man you have no idea....he was going to start bringing back Spawns of the past to fight it out for the right to make Morana their Queen. Spawn: Morana's Gauntlet was going to be a year long event, like Armageddon, for the right to marry Morana and give birth to the new ruler of Hell. Spawn: Hell's Son was going to be the next event and showed how Al, Mammon, and the new Child fight for the right to rule Hell. The final event book was Spawn: Heaven's Fire was going to involve the angels coming back and plotting to overthrow Hell and destroy evil once and for all.

David had 3 freaking years planned out. The Spawn Legacy Trilogy sounds so freaking amazing. Al's mom and brother were going to arrange for the whole Gauntlet while his Grandfather was going to try and end the Curse once and for all bringing the forces of Heaven together.

Unreal David Hine - you had an incredible vision of where to take this book. Thanks for sharing. ;)
:eek:

The utter shock is incredible. Well we'll just have to keep moving forward. :D

Its was good while it lasted any way.

[david Hine]

Man you have no idea....he was going to start bringing back Spawns of the past to fight it out for the right to make Morana their Queen. Spawn: Morana's Gauntlet was going to be a year long event, like Armageddon, for the right to marry Morana and give birth to the new ruler of Hell. Spawn: Hell's Son was going to be the next event and showed how Al, Mammon, and the new Child fight for the right to rule Hell. The final event book was Spawn: Heaven's Fire was going to involve the angels coming back and plotting to overthrow Hell and destroy evil once and for all.

David had 3 freaking years planned out. The Spawn Legacy Trilogy sounds so freaking amazing. Al's mom and brother were going to arrange for the whole Gauntlet while his Grandfather was going to try and end the Curse once and for all bringing the forces of Heaven together.

Unreal David Hine - you had an incredible vision of where to take this book. Thanks for sharing. ;)
:eek: Oh Man! That's incredible. Either you're psychic or you've been going through my trash :biggrin:

[BrikHed21]

:eek: Oh Man! That's incredible. Either you're psychic or you've been going through my trash :biggrin:

HA - you do realize the people are going to believe the things I say - I am a respected source of information like that. You might want to go ahead and play along now that I started the rumor :evilsmile:

[flashdisk]

Hello People…
Posted by Whilce Portacio in Uncategorized on September 05th, 2008

I will begin posting and answering comments again starting monday the 8th…all last week my computer has been off for repairs…I’ve been informed that it will arrive back here to me monday. Right now I’m posting this on my wife’s machine…and now she has to get back to work, so see you all again monday…Whilce…

http://endgame.spawn.com/?p=249

Hopefully Whilce's computer is now fixed. I wonder what went wrong. But as seen here he's accepting questions. So better pile up the questions. :D

[flashdisk]

:eek: Oh Man! That's incredible. Either you're psychic or you've been going through my trash :biggrin:

:D So David any chance you really do share with us what you were planning. :biggrin:

[flashdisk]

:D So David any chance you really do share with us what you were planning. :biggrin:

On second thought, maybe you shouldn't. One day you might get a second chance to write about Spawn. A third chance, ten chances.

Brian Holguin is a good writer and might improve along the way, but one day he'll probably want to hand over the torch to someone. And one day you might end up having that torch agin. So, hopefully if and when that day comes you get to use those ideas. Don't let us spoil your plans.

Good luck with the next issue.



Does any one know what week of September the next issue is coming out?

[stingerman]

http://endgame.spawn.com/?p=249

Hopefully Whilce's computer is now fixed. I wonder what went wrong. But as seen here he's accepting questions. So better pile up the questions. :D

There. I posted my question and I let those suckers "have it." Needed to get that off my chest. I hope this lives up to the hype.
-Matt

[flashdisk]

Got an interesting info on my question here.

He really is technical with the art. It'll be interesting how it translates to the comic. It sounds great. :


this is what I think needs to happen more in the industry…open conversations between us “behind the camera” and you guys “out in the field”.

Well, we’ve got alot to cover…

Most of the new characters we are developing are support human characters. I can’t be specific right now but you are right that we take our experiences and understandings from observation to biuld characters. One character is a girl I knew that was obsessed with various things over the years. Trading one obsession for another and the odd thing was each new obsession seemed to be contrary to the prior one, total opposites. This character will help our main character learn about himself and gain confidence from her. Another character is based upon a guy I new who was many things. When I met him he was a simple almost geeky guy then months later when I met him again he was a rich and successful guy, then again later he was a totally different guy. This character will figure out alot of things we are setting up.

Our favorite new character once you hear his job description you’ll laugh and say of course, why haven’t we seen this guy before. Todd and Brian figured this guy out and desribed him as a weazle of a guy like Dustin Hoffman’character in “Midnight Cowboy” just trying to make a living in a superhero world.

Of the existing characters like Violator it was simply a case of who is he now and where do we want to take him and then okay how do we first get him into a situation where he goes in this new direction. Kinda like because we know this guy inside out we can set up things in his path that we know will make him go in the direction that we want. That’s actually alot of the fun…

The new art direction is a simple more realistic style. Less hatching and more just form lines and proper shadows. We are overall trying to direct the eye of the reader to the focus of the panel. We are using the usual tools of positive-negative space, directional black shapes, and contract between ares of heavy detail and texture and areas of minimum detail. We are doing it in a more forceful way. My actyal art style is still totally recognizable as mine but is a more refine version and therefore more graphic and iconic.

We are also experimenting with a new digital inking style that does not have a goal of making pencils appear to be inke but more of a style that takes scanned pencils and tries to make it look lke charcoal drawings. The reasoning for it is for me to be able to pencil in an area of shadow and/or black and then to digitally go in and add variations of grey and black to those black shadow areas and like in real life add form and shape into those typically flat black areas. This excites me as an artist because in a very simple way without myself drawing any differently I can get more form and shape out of the same drawing. Only bummer is I have to be extremely careful of getting my pages dirty with stray line and smudges…

Because of that it is dictating to Todd and I a simpler coloring style. A style that pays strict attention to the impact or non impact of saturated colors. Our primarly palleatte will be dull earth tones so using areas of saturated color in key areas will draw figures out. We are also playing with real scene coding. Like in most movies now where all scenes with the villian are red tinted and all the scenes with the hero is blue tinted. This helps out alot with storytelling and mood.

Whats also interesting is that because we are doing almost all of it digitally we can up to the momment of shipping to printer we can look and say hey the pacing works better if we move this panel here or there. Or what if we lengthen the panel horizontally we can really get the effect the plot calls for, etc. Even tho’ Todd and I are both working on the layouts we are also dogitally editing pages layout and storytelling digitally all the time. I kind of look at it as I am the director and shoo it the way my head things at the moment of shooting but then later on in the editing room I can rearrange things depending on what all the stuff looks like together on the page…its a real fun kinetic environment…something real different̷