Category Archives: art

Sometimes, you just need a hug

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Orren

By Ingrid Aspöck

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Art in the SDCC Guide

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Orren

I think many moons ago, I mentioned that Michelle had submitted artwork to the San Diego Comic Con souvenir book. What I didn’t mention, however, is that her art was accepted! Here it is, in the book (click to embiggen): You can … Continue reading →

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Baby Magneto!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Orren

This CG-rendered image was created by CG artist Vitorugo. Fun stuff! Check out Cap’s shield and Thor’s hammer in the toy box behind him. Very well done.

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Thor (movie) concept art

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Orren

I’ve already waxed on about how much I enjoyed the Thor movie; for those who enjoy gorgeous sci-fi/fantasy concept art, over at Concept Art World Crag Shoji has posted images of some of his concept art from the movie Thor. … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Four from the Fantastic Michelle

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Orren

Every year, Comic-Con offers a souvenir book to all attendees with lots of information, art, articles, etc. They also run a contest for attendees to contribute their own articles and art, based on the themes they choose. One of the … Continue reading →

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Kirk and The Doctor vs. Dalex and Klingons

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Orren

This has to be one of the coolest images I’ve seen in a while. By Summerset on Deviant Art.

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Clockwork Robber Barons and Zeppelin Zombies

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Orren

Charlie Stross has already mentioned in his blog why Steampunk isn’t his favorite genre. However, in his inimitable way letting both fans and detractors have some fun with Steampunk tropes, in a blog entry yesterday, he is running a contest … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving image and rundown

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Orren

This is a real Thanksgiving cover from The Saturday Evening Post, November 1921: Nothing says Thanksgiving like a bloodthirsty, masked toddler holding a huge cleaver. And if you’re curious about the very first Thanksgiving held by about 50 Pilgrim and … Continue reading →

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Retro Star Wars Travel Posters!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Orren

Steve Thomas does a lot of retro and propaganda style posters. His travel posters cover planets, science fiction, and fantasy themes, and are a heaping plate of awesome, slathered in awesome sauce. He has a selection of eight Star Wars … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s Avengers…in 1500AD

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Orren

Black Panther author Francesco Francavilla in the Comic Twart blog as part of his Marvel “What If” covers week, drew a cover of The Avengers superhero team—in the year 1500!  In his own words: So I give you, for the first … Continue reading →

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