Heroes Con 2012 Sketch Cards

As usual I had a great time at Heroes Con, my favorite convention of all time, but this year was my most successful yet! It's my fifth time in six years and it just keeps getting better and better. I swear they pump awesome into the convention hall air it's so wonderful. There were even people who wanted me, a colorist, to do sketches for them! I was more than happy to oblige and did lots of custom sketch card commissions too. This year "Mass Effect" characters were REALLY popular. All three games are my favorite ever (that is if I can find the time to finish the third one) so doing these was a personal treat.

I'm considering opening up commissions for sketch cards via this blog again. If you are interested leave a comment. The more interest the more likely I'll do so.

And here's the sketch card sheet from Heroes 2012 for collectors!

"Incorruptible" #30

Out of all of the books I've colored, I grew the most on 'Incorruptible'. Twenty-one issues in a row will do that. That's just more than 2/3rds the entire series. I really learned a lot during the series making this finale really hard on me. There was no other book I looked forward to as much as 'Incorruptible'. I've missed it this past month and know it'll be quite some time before I stop wondering when I'll get the next script. I hope I made everyone proud and brought an added dimension to the book with my color.

I'd like to thank the following for making my run on 'Incorruptible' such a fantastic experience: Shannon Watters for being so wonderful, professional, and personable an editor, Marcio Takara drew most of the issues I colored and each page was a pleasure I hope to experience again, Damian Couceiro came in near the end and I immediately loved each issue, and, of course, Mark Waid for writing a man so lost, like so many of us, it took something horrible to teach him how wrong he was and that knowing you're wrong is a very different thing from knowing how to be right.

Good bye, 'Incorruptible'.

Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

"Incorruptible" #29

My 20th issue in a row. 20th. That shocks even me. What is more shocking is that this is my favorite of all twenty. I think this issue turned out GORGEOUS! Really proud of this one. At stores now. There is only one issue left after this!

Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

"Incorruptible" #28

With the death of Armadale we continue counting down to the end as the radiation cloud from 'Irredeemable' comes to America and someone from Max's past returns in this issue in a big, big way. Damian Couceiro comes aboard as the line artist and really shines in the dirt and grit that is Coalville's story of a bad man gone good. This series continues to prove why MTV rated it one of the best ongoing series of 2011. Get your copy this week!

Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

"Incorruptible" #27

It was about the time I was coloring this issue that I was told Mark Waid had decided to end both "Incorruptible" and "Irredeemable". I took the news pretty badly since I love both titles and love working on both. However, this is what should happen. Mark should end it the way he wants. It's his. There is integrity in allowing it to come to a close the way the creator intended so I'm all for it. Still sad but all for it. The last issue of "Incorruptible" will be #30 so we start the countdown now. Three issues left.

Roll over for the original line art by Marcio Takara!

"Incorruptible" #26

The last chapter of the "Redemption" cross-over is out this week in "Incorruptible" 26. Let's just say it explains Max Damage 200% and makes his turn from evil not only completely convincing but utterly heartbreaking. If you've ever questioned Max's motives this will end that and give the entire series more weight as a whole. Waid shows why he's one of the best yet again.

Roll over for original line art by Marcio Takara!

"Incorruptible" #25

I've been a fan of "Incorruptible" since the first trade, even before I became the colorist, and always enjoyed it with one exception: I never completely bought Max's turn to good. Issue 25 ended that. Mark Waid explains Max's choice with new insight to his past and how it's tied to the Plutonian. It makes the entire series all the more powerful and poignant. If you've never read either "Irredeemable" or "Incorruptible" you need to jump on with the "Redemption" cross-over! It's a great read and a great place to come on board.

Roll over for original line art by Marcio Takara!

MTV Geek loves "Incorruptible"

MTV Geek ranks "Incorruptible" as number five on the Top Ten Comic Books of 2011! I've been coloring this series since 2010 so I hope that means they love my color too. It beat out the powerhouses "B.P.R.D." and "Uncanny X-Force", both of which I read and feel humbled to even be listed with, amongst others. I'm so happy I could go color another issue of "Incorruptible"... which I'm doing right now! WOO HOO!!!!

"Incorruptible" #24

The latest issue of "Incorruptible" comes out this week with #24 written by Mark Waid, line art by Marcio Takara, letters by Ed Dukeshire, edited by Shannon Watters, published through BOOM! Studios, and colored by me. Max's past is hunted down while he is confronted by two groups for control of Coalville. Who the hell is stupid enough to challenge the only man to beat The Plutonian? I believe this ends Volume Six and leads us directly into the cross-over with "Irredeemable". Get yourself a copy!

Roll over for original line art by Marcio Takara!

"Irredeemable" #31

Continuing even more updates as I fell way behind I got so busy. I pinch-colored a few pages for "Irredeemable" #31 that is out now. Not that big of a deal so was happy to help. It is always a challenge though to match up with the other colorist so it has continuity and doesn't become a "Samuel L. Jackson". (My students know what I mean.) Hopefully I did well. However, I'll be coloring fulltime for #32 and 33 during the big Irredeemable/Incorruptible cross-over! I am crazy excited! I'm coloring #32 right now. It's tense and disturbing and wish I could share with everyone. You'll just have to make "Irredeemable" one of your regular books to pick up. #31 is out now and after that THE SHIT HITS THE FAN!

Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

"Incorruptible" #23

I've been so swamped I'm over a week behind updating. "Incorruptible" #23 came out last week. It's a pretty sharp looking issue and begins the battle between The Plutonian and Max Damage! The following issues of "Incorruptible" and "Irredeemable" will be a big cross-over as Mark Waid explores the history behind the two and their ultimate clash. Plus, I get to color the entire event! So look for my work in the next two months on both titles. It's going to be a great ride.

Roll over for original line art by Marcio Takara!

"Incorruptible" #22 cover

Got to get my hands on another "Incorruptible" cover and it offered some challenges with lots of washes in the inks but also made me create some new brushes to try and compliment the washes. I hope it turned out alright! This issue should be on the stands now. Plutonian vs. Max! Wait until you read issue #23!


Roll over the larger versions for the original line art.

"Incorruptible" #22

Plutonian is back in Coalville and he's out for Max's blood. Do you really need more incentive than that?! This is the beginning of what we've all been waiting for for over two years! Written by Mark Waid, line art by Marcio Takara, and colors by me. Out this week!

Roll over to see the original line art. I'll be posting up cover B I colored for this issue soon too.