As promised, here is the process post for the preview to Deadpool 23.
Enjoy!
Best,
Mike
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Sunday, February 09, 2014
Friday, February 07, 2014
Deadpool 23 preview!
Hey,
There is a preview for Deadpool 24, where he goes head to head with an entire Helicarrier full of badguys.
Things get ugly. Fugly, in fact.
Enjoy!
mike
PS - Process post coming soon!...
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Tuesday, February 04, 2014
V.O.R. podcast interview Part 1
I had a great time talking with the guys at Voice of the Republic. Give the first part a listen!
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
Deadpool 22 & Action Comics 27 process post!
If you ventured into a comic shop today you may have noticed not one but TWO comics with my name on it. Deadpool #22 & Action Comics #27.
In keeping with the tradition of posting a pencil-to-ink comparison for my process junky brethren, here is a big, fat stack of pages from both Deadpool and Superman.
I also think they're a little restricting. If you compare the perspective here to the perspective on the Deadpool pages below (where I did NOT use the pre-printed grid) you'll see that those pages just feel more dynamic.
In the end I think the grids can be a good tool, but don't take the place of just knowing how to draw in linear perspective and certainly does not allow for the freedom of doing it from scratch.
Don't say I never gave you nothin'!
best,
Mike
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In keeping with the tradition of posting a pencil-to-ink comparison for my process junky brethren, here is a big, fat stack of pages from both Deadpool and Superman.
So,
if you look closely at the pencil pages for Superman you'll noticed I
tried out a pre-printed perspective grid for some of it. I heard of them
from various friends over the years, and dug a few up to try out. I
thought it would speed things up a bit, as I tend to spend a lot of time
layout out the perspective on my pages, but I found that it really
didn't save as much time as I would have liked.
I also think they're a little restricting. If you compare the perspective here to the perspective on the Deadpool pages below (where I did NOT use the pre-printed grid) you'll see that those pages just feel more dynamic.
In the end I think the grids can be a good tool, but don't take the place of just knowing how to draw in linear perspective and certainly does not allow for the freedom of doing it from scratch.
Don't say I never gave you nothin'!
best,
Mike
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Saturday, January 04, 2014
Deadpool 22 process post
As always, here is a pencil to ink comparison post of the current preview to Deadpool #22.
Enjoy!
Mike
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Friday, January 03, 2014
Deadpool is gettin' hitched!
Did you hear about this? Series writer Gerry Duggan talks about it here.
Check out that crazy cover. See Dr. Strange? Look to his left.... I'll wait.
... your eyes are not mistaken, that's me!
Crazy, right?
It's gonna be cool. Make sure you ask your comic store to order you one!
Oh, and here is a preview for Deadpool #22. Hope you dig it :-)
best,
Mike
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
Deadpool 21 pencils post
Hey!
Deadpool 21 is out, so I wanted to share some of the pencils from the issue.
Enjoy, my process-junky brethren!
Mike
Deadpool 21 is out, so I wanted to share some of the pencils from the issue.
Enjoy, my process-junky brethren!
Mike
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Deadpool 21 in stores NOW!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Deadpool 21 tomorrow, and new sketchcards tonight!
Hey everyone!
Ok, so tomorrow is the big day! The first issue of my second arc of Deadpool hits stands!
Check out a preview here & here.
You may recall how I was giving away a sketchcard every day till #21 shipped. I fell a little behind around the 26th of last month, but I'm catching up! I have 22 in total to do, and here are the first ten catch-up cards!
Winners to be announced on my Twitter feed later tonight.
I'll be giving the first ten cards away tonight, and the last 12 tomorrow.
Good luck!
Mike
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Ok, so tomorrow is the big day! The first issue of my second arc of Deadpool hits stands!
Check out a preview here & here.
You may recall how I was giving away a sketchcard every day till #21 shipped. I fell a little behind around the 26th of last month, but I'm catching up! I have 22 in total to do, and here are the first ten catch-up cards!
Winners to be announced on my Twitter feed later tonight.
I'll be giving the first ten cards away tonight, and the last 12 tomorrow.
Good luck!
Mike
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Thursday, December 05, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The Victories #8 available for pre-order!
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to draw your attention to a book you should all be reading: Mike Oeming's "The Victories".
Mike is an close friend, and he recently asked me to illustrated a back up story. I was very busy with Deadpool and Action Comics, but when Mike asks I make time!
Here's the solicitation:
The Victories #8
Michael Avon Oeming (W/A/Cover), Mike Hawthorne (A), and Nick Filardi (C)
On sale Jan 1
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing
The Advisors succeed in combining Champion DNA to turn themselves into the powerful Posthumans in an effort to dominate the world. Heroes and villains may stand in their way, but nothing will stop the Posthumans from taking their “rightful” place ruling the planet until the return of the Visitors. Featuring an exclusive backup story illustrated by Mike Hawthrone (Deadpool).
• By Eisner Award winner Michael Avon Oeming (cocreator of Powers).
• #FindtheVictories
• Ancient alien history and superheroes collide!
AND, here's a sneak peek at a page from the back up story.
Mike inked my back up, Nick Filardi handled the colors, so the result is pretty fantastic!
Do yourself a favor and support this unique creator owned book. Ask your local comic shop to carry the book. Mike is throwing everything he's got into this series, and it deserves a long life!
Best,
Mike
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Friday, November 15, 2013
Women, comics, and my experiences.
Due to cartoonist Tess Fowler's accusations towards writer Brian Wood, there has been a big discussion lately about how women are treated in the comics industry. I admit, I don't feel totally qualified to chime in since A. I don't go to conventions, and don't interact with many comic folk in person, B. I'm not a women, and C. I don't really know either person (other than their work) involved here and I have no idea of what happened.
However, I wanted to share my personal experiences mainly because the issue is being painted as an industry wide problem. I'm sure the problem is big, but I think painting the entire industry with a broad brush is unfair.
Let me share some personal stats.
My very first editor ever was Dark Horses' esteemed Diana Schutz. She edited Sin City and Grendel, to name a few. Not only did she give me my first gig, but she kept the door open for me to return to Dark Horse over and over.
The very first editor to give me a shot at Vertigo was the legendary Karen Berger. She started Vertigo at DC. Let that sink in.
One of two editors on the most important book of my career, St. Michael's Promise (unreleased), was Sarah Litt. She became the only editor on it, after Jon Vankin had to leave Vertigo, and she quite literally got me through this book when I wanted to drop it and take up drinking.
The first editor who offered me a DC Universe gig was Joan Hilty. I had to pass on it due to scheduling reasons, but we remained in touch and she was instrumental at Vertigo's graphic novel line when I was working on St. Mike's.
There is also my first French comic series ever, Oms En Serie. It's release was a big deal in France, and my boss there is Elsa Sztulcman. She guided me everyday through my first foray into the intimidating French market and helped make it a success.
My first editor at Marvel? You guessed it, a woman! Mackenzie Cadenhead gave me my first shot at cashing those checks with the Spiderman logo on them, and I'm eternally grateful to her for it.
If you look that over you'll see that these women are the roots of my entire career in comics! It's hard to imagine my career being as awesome as it is now without the guidance of these women. They were and are my bosses, but also they often became good friends. They are all tough, smart, and at one point in my career or another, my champions.
This is no surprise to me. My mother raised me alone without even so much as one dime or a minute of help from my dead beat dad. She got me through poverty, homelessness, and taught me how to be a man.
I guess my point is that there are some real life heroes in the comic industry, who just so happen to be women. So portraying the industry as a wall of misogynists is not entirely accurate.
Now, people have called on men in comics to stick up for women when they see nastiness happening. I agree with that, and on one occasion I have. This was years ago, when I gave cons a shot for a year, and a fan was harassing a co-worker at a booth. When I stepped in this dude went ballistic, but luckily he eventually stormed off. Afterwards my friend told me that she gets guys hitting on her often at the booth, but she handles it... without them going postal.
I felt a little silly afterwards. I was all "Macho Man" ready to protect her, and she'd already been doing that on her own all day. It makes me think of a quote from Kurt Vonnegut where he discusses something he told his wife, "I told her one time, 'I worry about women." She said, "Don't. '"
In closing, to every woman out there who ever gave me a chance at my dream job.... THANK YOU! I know you haven't needed me to get where you are, but God knows I need YOU to get to where I am!
Keep up the good work.
Best,
Mike
PS - If you want actual advice on the topic, look no further than G. Willow Wilson. She was at Vertigo with her series AIR when I was there on the The Un-men. She's much smarter than I can hope to be, so go read her post on the subject!
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However, I wanted to share my personal experiences mainly because the issue is being painted as an industry wide problem. I'm sure the problem is big, but I think painting the entire industry with a broad brush is unfair.
Let me share some personal stats.
My very first editor ever was Dark Horses' esteemed Diana Schutz. She edited Sin City and Grendel, to name a few. Not only did she give me my first gig, but she kept the door open for me to return to Dark Horse over and over.
The very first editor to give me a shot at Vertigo was the legendary Karen Berger. She started Vertigo at DC. Let that sink in.
One of two editors on the most important book of my career, St. Michael's Promise (unreleased), was Sarah Litt. She became the only editor on it, after Jon Vankin had to leave Vertigo, and she quite literally got me through this book when I wanted to drop it and take up drinking.
The first editor who offered me a DC Universe gig was Joan Hilty. I had to pass on it due to scheduling reasons, but we remained in touch and she was instrumental at Vertigo's graphic novel line when I was working on St. Mike's.
There is also my first French comic series ever, Oms En Serie. It's release was a big deal in France, and my boss there is Elsa Sztulcman. She guided me everyday through my first foray into the intimidating French market and helped make it a success.
My first editor at Marvel? You guessed it, a woman! Mackenzie Cadenhead gave me my first shot at cashing those checks with the Spiderman logo on them, and I'm eternally grateful to her for it.
If you look that over you'll see that these women are the roots of my entire career in comics! It's hard to imagine my career being as awesome as it is now without the guidance of these women. They were and are my bosses, but also they often became good friends. They are all tough, smart, and at one point in my career or another, my champions.
This is no surprise to me. My mother raised me alone without even so much as one dime or a minute of help from my dead beat dad. She got me through poverty, homelessness, and taught me how to be a man.
I guess my point is that there are some real life heroes in the comic industry, who just so happen to be women. So portraying the industry as a wall of misogynists is not entirely accurate.
Now, people have called on men in comics to stick up for women when they see nastiness happening. I agree with that, and on one occasion I have. This was years ago, when I gave cons a shot for a year, and a fan was harassing a co-worker at a booth. When I stepped in this dude went ballistic, but luckily he eventually stormed off. Afterwards my friend told me that she gets guys hitting on her often at the booth, but she handles it... without them going postal.
I felt a little silly afterwards. I was all "Macho Man" ready to protect her, and she'd already been doing that on her own all day. It makes me think of a quote from Kurt Vonnegut where he discusses something he told his wife, "I told her one time, 'I worry about women." She said, "Don't. '"
In closing, to every woman out there who ever gave me a chance at my dream job.... THANK YOU! I know you haven't needed me to get where you are, but God knows I need YOU to get to where I am!
Keep up the good work.
Best,
Mike
PS - If you want actual advice on the topic, look no further than G. Willow Wilson. She was at Vertigo with her series AIR when I was there on the The Un-men. She's much smarter than I can hope to be, so go read her post on the subject!
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Deadpool 21 preview!
Monday, November 04, 2013
66 Days of Deadpooly goodness!
As you may have heard, it's soon time for my next arc on Deadpool to begin (which, you know, you should tell your local comic shop to pre-order for you). The Holiday season is also fast approaching. So, I thought I'd combine the two and make some magic happen!
Deadpool #22 ships January 8th, which is 66 days from now. I'm going to give out a sketch card a day till the day Deadpool 22 ships!
I'll be picking fans and followers from Twitter and this blog. I will also be dropping them in random places for people to find. Whatever strikes my fancy for that day.
So, sit back and enjoy!
Best,
Mike
PS - This is purely for fun, for me and all of you. I don't want anything from anyone. Please don't e-mail me asking how to better your chances of winning. Really, it's more than likely just make me grumpy and want to lessen your chances. THANKS!
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