NEW COKE?

I was talking with my non comics reading brother about the new DC relaunch, specifically the Superman stuff (of which I'm excited to see Grant Morrison's take on). His exact words: "That stuff all looks like New Coke". I dunno about DC but that's definitely what I'm selling here.

Drawn in 2007 and recolored/cleaned up today.



This was actually for a Superman try out that never came to be. That's probably for the best, given that at the time I would have screwed the pooch on it. I've no clue what to truly expect with all this DC re-launch stuff. All I know is that John Byrne's Man of Steel was big to me as a kid and (probably) introduced me to Mike Mignola's work.



I'm clearly more of a Batman kinda dude but Superman has definitely made an impact on me over the years. So here's hoping for the best.

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HOMAGE

Happy birthday, Jack Kirby.









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INTERVIEW PANTHER

I recently did an interview with my friend Seth Peagler of Heroes Aren't Hard to Find about writing Loose Ends and juggling creative pursuits.Click the Guinea Pig to read.

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And since this is an art blog, here is a Black Panther con sketch I did last Saturday in Baltimore--



Y'all stay safe and dry through this approaching hurricane. More soon...

LOOSE ENDS #2 in stores tomorrow

Some how LOOSE ENDS #2 was released in some parts of the country last week, but as of tomorrow it is officially in stores.



If you're still on the fence about the series, here are a few links to help you make the leap:

REVIEWS/PRESS

ISSUE 2 PREVIEW

In other news, I had a blast at Baltimore Comic Con. Thanks to everyone who I drank, ate and bullshitted with, to all the people who stopped by the table and to Marc Nathan and company for having us.

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HOME FRONT/ Baltimore 2012

Yet another panel from FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT #5. In stores today...



As you can see I tried some things with the color. I hope you guys enjoy it.

This weekend I will be in Baltimore for Baltimore Comic Con 2012. BCC is one of my favorite shows, full of good friends and good food, a very refreshing comics centric atmosphere. Rico Renzi and I should both have copies of LOOSE ENDS #1 on hand. So I hope you'll come by and say hello and give the comic a try.



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The Ghost of Geoffery Lewis

Below is a 2 page preview of Marvel's FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT #5 featuring the AMERICAN EAGLE short I did line and color art for. Written by Si Spurrier. In stores this Wednesday.





I've always wanted to put Geoffery Lewis in a comic. Dream fulfilled.

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Run A Way

A warm up I did from a still of Kanye West's Runaway video. Started as an observational drawing and ended up this. Sometimes these things have a mind of their own.

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Have a great weekend. More soon...

Desk shot 8/11/11

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WHAIR?

A warm up that I drew lookin' at a photo.




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Wistful, Bub. Wistful.

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Joshin'

Trying to get the hang of drawing a character...



I find it funny how often teenagers look indistinguishable from adults in mainstream comics. I guess that's no different than say any TV show up until about 1995.

Anyway, more soon...

-J La