Walt Simonson Spans DC History In "The Judas Coin"

[CBR News]

Writer and artist Walter Simonson discusses his upcoming time-spanning DC Comics original graphic novel "The Judas Coin," his foray into manga and other art styles, and more.


Full article here.

[ropeburn39]

The idea of this sounds really great, both art and story wise. Will pick it up.

[comicstvcomputer]

ditto can't wait

[verslibre]

Wow, a sample of a page from Druillet's Lone Sloane. I wonder how many readers will get their first glimpse of that great artist's work(s) by way of this article?

[bubble_chunks]

Nice.

Really would have like to see some samples of the artwork described however. It's a bit odd to have an article so focused on the different art styles Mr. Simonson used, and then not show any of his artwork in the article (other than the cover).

[Babylon23]

Anything new from Walt Simonson is always appreciated. This sounds like a really interesting project. Can't wait.

[blopblopblop]

This looks great, and the kind of classic hero-inspired stuff we've been sorely lacking with Didio's New Coke DC.
I'll be sure to pick this up.

[Johnny P. Sartre]

Loving the Phillipe Druillet influence on this page

[FanboyStranger]

Simonson is my favorite artist, and JC has been on my radar since I saw the Bat Lash preview page in his Modern Masters volume. One of the things that I love abput Walt's work is that he never rests on his laurels-- he's always pushing his storytelling in new and interesting directions. That Druillet homage only demonstrates that. I"ve seen Toppi, Pratt, Kreigstein, and many other greats in Walt's work, but he never ceases to make it his own. I can't wait until September!

[Johnny P. Sartre]

Which of his works has the Toppi influence?

EDIT: Speaking of Toppi, are you going to get this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193...ls_o02_s00_i01

[FanboyStranger]

Which of his works has the Toppi influence?

Above all, the Lawnmower Man adaptation for Marvel back in the '80s, but I think all of his work shows a strong Toppi influence. I mean, just look at those lines, especially when he's inking himself. (It's not always evident with glossy paper, though.)

[Johnny P. Sartre]

Looking at them right now, not only do I see a Toppi influence but it's mixed in with a Crepax and Sienkiewicz influence too! Goddamn!

I gotta check this comic out, never knew that Stephen King and Walt did something together.

[FanboyStranger]

Looking at them right now, not only do I see a Toppi influence but it's mixed in with a Crepax and Sienkiewicz influence too! Goddamn!

I gotta check this comic out, never knew that Stephen King and Walt did something together.

The funny thing is that it was supposed to be a tie-in to the movie, but it goes off in its direction. King has mentioned that he prefers Walt's adaptation to both his short story and the movie.

That's one of the cool thing about Walt's art-- he's always incorporating things he loves, yet it remains distictively "Simonsonian". I think that's why he's been such a great teacher, mentoring artists as diverse as Dean Haspiel, JP Leon, Tommy Lee Edwards, and Shawn Martinborough, all of whom have developed their own signature styles with nods to the greats.

[Johnny P. Sartre]

Most definitely, it's amazing to see how diverse get can get but as you said, retain his own style.

Definitely love all those artists expect for Tommy, don't know if I've ever checked anything out with him... Google here I come

[FanboyStranger]

Most definitely, it's amazing to see how diverse get can get but as you said, retain his own style.

Definitely love all those artists expect for Tommy, don't know if I've ever checked anything out with him... Google here I come

Check out The Question mini written by Rick Veitch. He raised his game to a new level with that series. In fact, I always disliked his art until that came out.