Judge Dredd for FCBD

Hey everyone,

Legendary British publisher 2000AD announced today that I'll be drawing a 6 page Judge Dredd story for their Free Comic Book Day outing. As a kid the good Judge's book was one of the first comics I owned, so this gig is a special thrill for me. One of the few "bucket list" characters I'd like to draw.

However, I'm taking the gig under some sad conditions. The job originally belonged to respected Batman artist Norm Breyfogle. Unfortunately Norm suffered a stroke which has affected his ability to draw. Strokes are always tragic, but especially so for an artist who depends on his work.

I'll be donating a portion of my earnings from this gig to a charity fund that hopes to raise enough money to cover some of his medical expenses. I tell you this so that you will consider donating to the fund too.

Despite the international reach of comics, we are a tight knit group. I'm sure many of you remember Norm's work fondly, or know someone who does. So please give what you can to a guy that could really use the help.

More info at Youcaring.com -  http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/legendary-batman-artist-norm-breyfogle-stroke-fund/281723

 Best,
Mike

Judge Dredd week on Comic Twart

It's Judge Dredd week on Comic Twart! Enjoy :-)


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New art for sale Nov. 27th, 09

Hey all!

I put that DREDD art up for sale in my store.

Best,
mike

Drawing for fun - DREDD! pt. V

FINISHED!

Previous post.

This piece will go up for sale later this week, unless it sells before then.

Best,
Mike

Drawing for fun - DREDD! pt. IV

Slow and steady...

Previous DREDD post.

Mike

Drawing for fun - DREDD! pt. III

This is coming along nicely, so I figured I'd share.




I fixed a drawing mistake and a costume element I missed, thankfully caught by eagle eyed PJ Holden (thanks, man!), and have begun inking it here and there when I have time. This week is all layout work, so I'm playing around with this when I need a break from that.

Now that I've started I see I should have used a more up to date gun, and maybe made that eagle shoulder pad/armor element bigger or more stylized...not sure. Definitely something to keep in mind for next time.

Previous DREDD posts: pt. I & pt. II

Best!
Mike

Drawing for Fun - DREDD part II

Finished the pencils on that DREDD piece. Hopefully I can find some time to ink it...but I kinda doubt it'll be soon. Too much work to get to first. :(

See the first post here.

Comments welcomed.

Mike

Drawing for fun - DREDD!

I couldn't sleep last night, and got up around 4am (don't ask) so I took the extra time to chill out and draw FOR FUN! Almost never happens anymore.

Here's one of three things I started. I'll share more over the weekend. I have this not-so-secret desire to draw a DREDD story for 2000 AD someday, and couldn't resist trying my hand at Mr. Iyamdalaw himself.

DREDD is easily the most fun I've had drawing a character in a while. All that chunky armor, the cool helmut, and that crazy face. The folks at 2000 AD have decided to allow DREDD to age in real time with the series (unlike Batman or Wolverine who never age, ever!) which I think is a great idea. It allows me to give DREDD a grizzled, Clint-like feel.

Also, apparently I have a blue period. Who knew?

Anyway, enjoy.

mike