Category: Original Art
In NFTs and comics, I detailed some of my conclusions about the direction of the comic industry based on DC Comics' Legal statement about the use of their licensed characters as non-fungible tokens. I do believe that the destructive technology of...
The Alex Ross Timeless covers are a treat of the Modern Age. This week the Silver Surfer (Ross cover) has achieved the number two rank for recent popular books. In Fantastic Four Antithesis #2, the Silver Surfer "leads the Fantastic Four in a mad...
In my last article, I described the Star Trekker Fitness Program. It's more about enjoying every episode of Star Trek in order than getting in shape. Besides describing my rigorous routine, I also focused on comics and art from the first Star Trek series...
Recently, many Silver Age keys such as Daredevil #1, Silver Surfer #4, and
When it comes to St. Paddy's Day, I'm conflicted. Sure my name is Patrick Timothy, I have Irish ancestry, and my small hometown had two parades: Christmas and St. Patrick's Day. And just to throw more green beer on the fire, my college gave students two days...
It's not exactly a New Year's resolution, more like a New Year's activity. I resolved to exercise on the elliptical every day while watching every episode of Star Trek in order. You understand the regimen. Personally, I'm not tabulating, but supposedly Gene Roddenberry and company produced 797...
Vincent Deighan, a.k.a. Frank Quitely, has quietly built an impressive portfolio. The Scottish artist caught my attention as a candidate for 21st Century Da Vinci. To be nominated, I'm looking for artists whose primary works originated since the year 2000. Generally, I like to see abundant credits...
Whether you love him or hate him...I just hope you have enough passion to read my blog! The passing of Rush Limbaugh equates to the loss of an American cultural icon. During 3-plus decades of radio success, he parodied liberal Democratic Presidents and mostly revered conservative Republican...
Some collectors say artist Frank Kozik single-handedly revived the “lost art of the concert poster.” Kozik started out designing black and white handbills for his friends' bands in Austin, TX during the mid-1980s. From those humble beginnings, Frank Kozik’s reputation grew exponentially to incredible heights. Producing...
Admittedly, I'm UNfamiliar with dozens, hundreds, thousands(?) of remarkable artists currently working in the comic book industry. I happened across Simone Bianchi as I perused auction listings for this Sunday at HA.com. Two original art pieces soon to be sold featured the X-Men and...