Captain Cold

Been doing lots of experiments in coloring lately. Everything from different layer setups to trying variations of palettes I normally don't gravitate towards. By and large, I'm considering them all failures but they've been good learning experiences. So I tried another experiment in the opposite direction and am pretty happy with both the workflow AND results. Looking forward to applying this to some Ramón Pérez, Nick Dragotta, Ryan Stegman, and Jorge Molina pages to further expand my portfolio!

Dick Grayson as Batman

Can't believe it's been two years since I drew this but I'm still pretty happy with it. Considering the hours I've been putting in since January I needed just one to do something for myself so I finally colored it. It's what I envisioned Dick Grayson would look like as Batman back when he was taking over the cowl. Superficially he's still scary but the details really contrast the darkness Bruce Wayne embodied. Also tried some different methods of making selections for soft cuts without using the lasso to speed things up. Thought it turned out pretty well.

"Planet of the Apes" #13 covers

Colored a couple more covers for BOOM! Studios on "Planet of the Apes" #13. Check them out!

Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

Roll over for original line art by Marc Laming!

"Irredeemable" #36

Only one more issue left of Mark Waid's masterpiece of psychology applied to the superhero genre. I'm currently coloring #37 and it's a little bittersweet.

For this issue I was actually mentioned by CBR with a glowing review! "The coloring from Nolan Woodard continues to astound as he switches between pages of character to pages of brilliant science and dastardly deeds." said reviewer Ryan Lindsay of CBR here. Talk about humbling. I've got to make sure #37 at the very least reaches this level. No pressure. No. None. Oh boy.

Anyway, here's a preview (which is late since I've been so incredibly busy) for 'Irredeemable' #36. Roll over for original line art by Diego Barreto!

"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!

"Planet of the Apes" #12 covers

Originally I had colored three covers but it seems they scrapped the third. The cover A, by Carlos Magno, might be my favorite cover for POTA ever! Love it! The first version was cold since almost all of the covers have been hot hot hot and I wanted to try something different. I was asked to change it so I just swapped some masks around in my files and came up with the final version. Either way, I really love it and hope you do too.




Roll over for the original line art by Carlos Magno! The original version is the blue cover and the final version the red.



Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

"Irredeemable" #35

For the first time ever I was at the comic shop and overheard a conversation about a book I work on. There was a customer asking about this very issue's release date and the employee informed him #34 had just come out. The customer talked about "Irredeemable" and how much they enjoy the title. It made me feel great knowing I at least had a little to do with that as the colorist. So for that mystery customer this week his wishes come true and "Irredeemable" #35 comes out! Dammit, I'm going to miss coloring this title. Only two more issues left.

Roll over for original line art by Diego Barreto!

"Planet of the Apes" #11 covers

Here's even more covers for "Planet of the Apes". I was honored to color all three covers for issue #11!





Roll over for the original line art by Carlos Magno!


Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!


Roll over for original line art!

"Planet of the Apes" #10 covers

I've been neglectful of posting up covers I've colored. Here are two for "Planet of the Apes" #10. The second one was the C cover so went sans title graphic which is why you don't see the final printed version immediately below.



Roll over for the original line art by Declan Shalvey!


Roll over for original line art by Damian Couceiro!

"Irredeemable" #34

Quibit, who might be my favorite character in 'Irredeemable', shows us what his plan is with Plutonian. Yup. Crazy. He best know what he's doing. It's out this week, written by the amazing Mark Waid, line art by Diego Barreto and Damian Couceiro, and colors by yours truly.

Roll over for original line art by Diego Barreto!

Fake Cover for "Irredeemable"

One of the classes I'm teaching this quarter is a graduate level course on digital design and processes for comics. Their first job was to create a cover for a comic or comic anthology whether an original book or otherwise. It's primarily so I can gauge each student's skill level and start them out learning how to use Photoshop. I found myself with time in class while students worked and didn't need my guidance so created this fake cover for "Irredeemable", one of the titles I color monthly. This took about six hours all together. It's been far too long since I've drawn rather than just colored so this was primarily an exercise in brushing off a thick layer of rust. Overall, pretty happy with it even if it's not the most original of concepts.

"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!

"Irredeemable" #33

I couldn't find a preview for "Irredeemable" #33 on CBR or elsewhere so this might be the only one online! There's six pages instead of the normal four or five since these pages do recap previous events it doesn't give anything away. It's out this week and further dives into Plutonian's background and where he got the idea to become a superhero and the specific type of training it took. You think you know what I mean but you sooo don't. Again, it's almost enough to make you feel sorry for him. Almost. So get a copy as the "Redemption" cross-over continues!

EDIT: CBR just posted up their preview but only five pages. Enjoy the sixth one here!

Roll over for original line art by Diego Barreto!