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Joe Franklin · 11-16-2009, 12:43 PM

Many of us said how generic and Boring Eaton's Legacy art was, and he admits it himself. I give him mad props for it.

I am now a fan of the guy because of his admission to boring art. Now if only guys like Mark Bagley and Daniel Acuna would do the same?

CBR:What can you tell us about the style that you're using for "Doom War?" Does the story call for any new artistic or storytelling techniques?

Eaton:The best thing that's happened was my time on "X-Men Legacy," and recently, "Wolverine Origins." I love Mike Carey's work, and I learned a lot about telling stories from his scripts. Looking back, I think I let Mike down a little on the art. I think the art on that book was boring compared to some of the other X-Books. "Wolverine Origins" has given me a chance to sit in one place, try and focus on storytelling, and pick more exciting shots. That's something I'm working on. And "Origins" has made it easy. Daniel Way's another good story teller, and Logan's been the best fit for my pencils probably ever.

darknessatnoon · 11-16-2009, 12:44 PM

Thanks for another classy thread.

jester1436 · 11-16-2009, 12:45 PM

Daniel Acuna doesn't need to admit to anything of the sort.

Azure · 11-16-2009, 12:47 PM

What a nasty thread to make.

JohnSD · 11-16-2009, 12:48 PM

I really liked his art on Legacy. It was competent, clear and told the story well. If that counts as boring, then I'll take boring any day (especially if the Uncanny artists are some of the more "interesting" alternatives...)!

jarrod · 11-16-2009, 12:50 PM

I'm an Eaton fan, even if he is boring. His NEX was underrated.

Joe Franklin · 11-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azure

What a nasty thread to make.

Nasty?

I'm now a fan of the guys art because of his admission to drawing boring.

He just gained a life long fan.

More of the boring generic safe non stylized comic book artists should do the same. I would start buying their stuff if they did so.

just another user · 11-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Wow, I kinda liked the art on Legacy, but it looks like Joe Franklin was right after all.

Nyssane · 11-16-2009, 12:56 PM

Joe Franklin · 11-16-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just another user

Wow, I kinda liked the art on Legacy, but it looks like Joe Franklin was right after all.

Told you so.

I know boring comic book art when I see it. No style at all, just playing it safe.

He needs a lesson from Humberto Ramos, Chris Bachalo, and David Lafuente, on how to draw comic books with energy, and unsafe unique style.

pryde15 · 11-16-2009, 12:58 PM

I was hoping you had stopped posting... damn.

Seikun21 · 11-16-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pryde15

I was hoping you had stopped posting... damn.

It was nice while it lasted.

Joe Franklin · 11-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pryde15

I was hoping you had stopped posting... damn.

I got bored at work, sorry........

Prodigy55 · 11-16-2009, 01:04 PM

He was just being modest, jerk.

Optic Rage! · 11-16-2009, 01:07 PM

And here i thought Joe Franklin couldn't become anymore obnoxious.

11-16-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Joe Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,918	Scot Eaton admits it himself, his Legacy art was boring Many of us said how generic and Boring Eaton's Legacy art was, and he admits it himself. I give him mad props for it. I am now a fan of the guy because of his admission to boring art. Now if only guys like Mark Bagley and Daniel Acuna would do the same? CBR:What can you tell us about the style that you're using for "Doom War?" Does the story call for any new artistic or storytelling techniques? Eaton:The best thing that's happened was my time on "X-Men Legacy," and recently, "Wolverine Origins." I love Mike Carey's work, and I learned a lot about telling stories from his scripts. Looking back, I think I let Mike down a little on the art. I think the art on that book was boring compared to some of the other X-Books. "Wolverine Origins" has given me a chance to sit in one place, try and focus on storytelling, and pick more exciting shots. That's something I'm working on. And "Origins" has made it easy. Daniel Way's another good story teller, and Logan's been the best fit for my pencils probably ever.

11-16-2009, 12:45 PM	#3
jester1436 Flash Bang Sparkle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,334	Daniel Acuna doesn't need to admit to anything of the sort. __________________ If you're in bed with jester1436 I not only lose all respect for you as a poster, but also as a human being. ~~ Novaya Havoc* ~*~

11-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#5
JohnSD sleekit cow'rin beastie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 150	I really liked his art on Legacy. It was competent, clear and told the story well. If that counts as boring, then I'll take boring any day (especially if the Uncanny artists are some of the more "interesting" alternatives...)! __________________ Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. X-Factor, X-Men Legacy, Dark Avengers, Daredevil, Secret Warriors, Agents of Atlas, Incredible Hercules, Captain America

11-16-2009, 12:56 PM	#9
Nyssane Brilyant Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,456	__________________ "Look, can we talk about this later? I'm freezing my headlamps off up here. They don't call this the windy city for nothing!" -- Giganta, Doom Patrol #7 (2010)

11-16-2009, 12:58 PM	#11
pryde15 Reppin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 13,049	I was hoping you had stopped posting... damn. __________________ Teen Titans from the Beginning

11-16-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
darknessatnoon Zebra Daddy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Hindu Kush Posts: 26,766	Thanks for another classy thread.

11-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
Azure BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 5,011	What a nasty thread to make.

11-16-2009, 12:50 PM	#6
jarrod Too bad about lunch! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 16,938	I'm an Eaton fan, even if he is boring. His NEX was underrated.

11-16-2009, 12:54 PM	#8
just another user well balanced Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13,221	Wow, I kinda liked the art on Legacy, but it looks like Joe Franklin was right after all.

11-16-2009, 01:04 PM	#14
Prodigy55 right on Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,318	He was just being modest, jerk.

11-16-2009, 01:07 PM	#15
Optic Rage! True Love Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,086	And here i thought Joe Franklin couldn't become anymore obnoxious.

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