#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Lost Continent' by Frank Frazetta

'The Lost Continent' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the novel 'The Lost Continent' written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1963 by Ace Books.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Wheel Of Fortune' by Alba Ballesta González

'Wheel Of Fortune' by Alba Ballesta González.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Winterstar' by Michael Whelan

'Winterstar' by Michael Whelan.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Roja' by Karla Ortiz

'Roja' by Karla Ortiz.

Previously on view at Spoke Art's '15th Anniversary Art Show' in October 2025.

The Geeky Nerfherder 14th Anniversary & My 2025 Favourites

It's that time again! Today, December 29, is the birthday of this nerdy blog, beginning all the way back on this day in 2011 with the obligatory introductory blog post. Can't quite believe that I've been doing this geeky blog for 14 years!

 

From the beginning, the aim of the blog has always been to showcase inspiring, cool art and pop culture geekery, from alternative movie poster art, comic art, book and magazine cover art to the artworks on view from the latest new contemporary exhibitions, and the artists that create them.

 

I don't have as much time to work on the blog as I used to these days, life sometimes getting in the way and all that, but it's still a lot of fun to curate, even after all these years; finding the latest cool art, cover art, print releases and gallery shows, showcasing art from some of my favourite artists in my long running 'Artist Spotlight' series (still working my way through the artist alphabet and currently at the letter S), as well as starting each day with an #ArtOfTheDay post - something random from the Geeky Nerfherder image archives.

I'm still relatively active on the socials and they continue to gain new followers, even with the algorithms doing their best to limit any visibility and with the influx of AI slop (which I will NOT knowingly post on the blog or my socials), the number of followers is still in the thousands! WOW! It's always humbling and amazing to know that other people are also enjoying the artworks I'm posting and hopefully discovering new favourite artists along the way as well. But if you’re not already following, here are the links to my social profiles where I post to:

on Tumblr (GeekyNerfherder)

on Bluesky (@GeekyNerfherder)

on Instagram (@geekynerfherder)

on YouTube

on Goodreads

on Storygraph

Stores:
on Threadless (GeekyNerfherder)

on Teepublic

So that's another year almost in the books! There's still been more than enough good stuff to escape into a geeky and nerdy bubble with, despite everything 2025 has thrown up, and here are a few of my favourites from the past year below.

 

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Beautiful Life' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'Beautiful Life' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Cover art for the 'Beautiful Life' graphic novel, in collaboration with Cattaneo, published in 2004.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sooj Mitton

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Sooj Mitton.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Empress' by Alexandra Verhoven

'The Empress' by Alexandra Verhoven.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sonia Matas

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Sonia Matas.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'She Should Have Said No' by Timothy Pittides

'She Should Have Said No' by Timothy Pittides.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Silver Warrior' by Frank Frazetta

'Silver Warrior' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for 'The Silver Warriors', book 2 in the 'Eternal Champion' series written by Michael Moorcock, published in 1977.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Christmas Tree II' by Orphné Achéron

'Christmas Tree II' by Orphné Achéron

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Storyteller' by Sooj Mitton

'The Storyteller' by Sooj Mitton.

#CoolArt: 'Adaptogens' print by Josie Morway through Static Medium

'Adaptogens' by Josie Morway.

20" x 20" archival pigment print on cotton rag paper, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 20 for $120, numbers 1-5 are hand embellished for $150 each.

On sale now through Static Medium.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Starry Night' by Chie Yoshii

'Starry Night' by Chie Yoshii.

#CoolArt: 'Transformation' Original Art by Mary Ancilla Martinez through Every Day Original

'Transformation' by Mary Ancilla Martinez.

9" x 12" x 1.5" oil painting on cradled wood, in a 1/1 edition for $350

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'Fire' Original Art by Makenna Karp through Every Day Original

'Fire' by Makenna Karp.

8" by 10" oil painting on board, in a 9" x 11" frame, in a 1/1 edition for $500.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Stardom' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'Stardom' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

#CoolArt: 'Silver & Gold' Original Art by April Solomon through Every Day Original

'Silver & Gold' by April Solomon.

5" x 7" coloured pencil with gold and silver inks on black paper, in a 7" x 9" gold leaf gilded solid wood frame, in a 1/1 edition for $300.

On sale Sunday December 21 at 12.30pm ET through Every Day Original.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Song Nan Li

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Song Nan Li.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Snow Moon' by Ed Org

'Snow Moon' by Ed Org.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Soey Milk

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Soey Milk.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Page of Wands' by Nataša Ilinčić

'Tarot of the Witch's Garden: Page Of Wands' by Nataša Ilinčić.

#CoolArt: 'Wisp' Original Art by Amber Feng through Every Day Original

'Wisp' by Amber Feng.

5.5" x 7" gouache and coloured pencil on 6" x 7.5" hot press paper, in a 1/1 edition for $185.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'The Transformers: The Movie' prints through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Transformers: The Movie'.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" 3D Lenticular print 1mm PET, in a limited edition of 150 for $100, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; a 3D Lenticular PLEX print on 4mm polystyrene, in a limited edition of 50 for $200, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and an archival pigment print on 2mm thick aluminum panel, in a limited edition of 50 for $175, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Friday December 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

3D Lenticular Editions

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Dancer From Atlantis' by Frank Frazetta

'The Dancer From Atlantis' by Frank Frazetta.

Frank's rework of his original cover art for the novel 'The Dancer From Atlantis', written by Poul Anderson, published in 1971 by Nelson Doubleday.

'Alien: Romulus' Steelbook - Vice Press Exclusive Poster Edition

'Alien: Romulus' Steelbook - Vice Press exclusive poster edition, with art by Matt Ferguson.

24" x 36" print in a signed edition, with 4K bluray steelbook, in a limited edition of 250 for £39.99

On sale Friday December 19 at 8am UK through Vice Press.

Print

#CoolArt: 'The Faery’s Tale' Original Art by Sam Hogg through Every Day Original

'The Faery’s Tale' by Sam Hogg.

5" x 7" watercolour and gouache on hot press watercolour paper, with very subtle shimmer paint used on the faery’s wings and the lichen on the log, in a 1/1 original edition for $350.

On sale now through Every Day Original. 

#CoolArt: 'Fancy Cat' Original Art by Madalyn McLeod through Every Day Original

'Fancy Cat' by Madalyn McLeod.

4" x 6" mixed media (ink and watercolour), matted to 5" x 7", original 1/1 artwork for $250.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'The Matrix' print by Ben Harman through Bottleneck Gallery

'Down The Rabbit Hole' by Ben Harman.

Officially licensed 36" x 12" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 50 for $50; a 3D lenticular print, on 1.6mm PET with Flip Effect, in a limited edition of 50 for $100, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Thursday December 18 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Superman' print by Greg Ruth through Bottleneck Gallery

'Superman' by Greg Ruth.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $60; and an archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 15 for $125, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Thursday December 18 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Krampus' by Yuriko Shirou

'Krampus' by Yuriko Shirou.

Currently on view at the 'Little Big X' art exhibition at Haven Gallery

#CoolArt: 'Frankenstein' print by Bernie Wrightson through Nakatomi INc

'Lost In Darkness And Distance' by Bernie Wrightson, from the illustrated edition of 'Frankenstein' written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, published in 1983.

16" x 20" giclee print on archival acid free 100% cotton rag natural watercolour paper with archival inks, in a numbered and embossed in a limited edition of 300 for $75.

For a limited time, you can purchase this print, and and add a second Bernie Wrightson print of equal or lesser value for 50% off. You must add both prints to your cart in order for the discount to appear. Sale ends on December 24 2025.

The artist’s share of the proceeds from this sale will go to Bernie's widow, Liz Wrightson.

On sale now through Nakatomi Inc.

#CoolArt: 'Fallout: Season 2' print by Utomaru through Mutant

'Fallout: Season 2' by Utomaru.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 205 for $60.

On sale now through Mutant.

#CoolArt: 'Little Shop Of Horrors' print by MonkeyMouth through Bottleneck Gallery

'Audrey' by MonkeyMouth.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 50 for $45; and a 3D lenticular print on 1mm PET with Flip Effect, in a limited edition of 50 for $85, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Wednesday December 17 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Goonies' prints by PhaseRunner through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Goonies: B Flat' by PhaseRunner.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50; and as archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 30 for $125, with numbered digital COA, issued by Verisart.

Also available in a 3 print set as 16" x 24" 3D lenticular prints on 1mm PET with Flip Effect, in a limited edition of 50 for $230, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Wednesday December 17 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'B Flat' (Regular & Acrylic Panel edition)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Fortune Teller' by Janice Sung

'The Fortune Teller' by Janice Sung.

Currently on view at the 'Little Big X' art exhibition at Haven Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'True Romance' prints by Laurent Durieux through Mad Duck Posters

'True Romance' by Laurent Durieux.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 325 for $100; a numbered Variant edition of 225 for $125; and a Neon Sunset Getaway Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 155 for $155.

On sale Wednesday December 17 at 12pm ET through Mad Duck Posters.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Beauty And The Beast' prints by Matt Ryan Tobin through Bottleneck Gallery

'Beauty And The Beast' by Matt Ryan Tobin.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $65; an archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a numbered limited edition of 15 for $125, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and a numbered French Variant edition of 50 for $75.

On sale Tuesday December 16 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular & Acrylic Panel Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Muppet Show' print by Morgan Girvin through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Muppet Show' by Morgan Girvin.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $60; an archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 25 for $125, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and a numbered Gold Foil Variant edition of 75 for $70.

On sale Tuesday December 16 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular & Acrylic Panel Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Cascade' by Kelley Sutphin

'Cascade' by Kelley Sutphin.

Currently on view at the 'Waking Wonder' art exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' print by Erik Ly

'Final Expedition' by Erik Ly.

Available as a limited edition print until December 16 2025.

On sale now through Erik's web store.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Major Grubert' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'Major Grubert' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Slawomir Maniak

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Slawomir Maniak.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'You Shall Have Homes' by NC Wyeth

'You Shall Have Homes' by NC Wyeth

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Skottie Young

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Skottie Young.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Joan Of Arc' by Frank Godwin

'Joan Of Arc' by Frank Godwin.

Interior illustration from 'The Book Of Courage' written by Hermann Hagedorn, published in 1933.

Winners of The 2025 Game Awards Announced

Winners of The 2025 Game Awards have been announced.

Founded in 2014 by Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards recognizes and upholds creative and technical excellence in the global video game industry.

The winners were announced at a ceremony on December 11 2025.

Game of the Year

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Best Game Direction

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)
  

Best Narrative

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Best Art Direction

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Best Score and Music

• Lorien Testard, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Best Audio Design

• Battlefield 6 (Battlefield Studios / EA)

Best Performance

• Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Innovation in Accessibility

• Doom: The Dark Ages (id Software / Bethesda Softworks)

The Game Awards' Games for Impact

• South Of Midnight (Compulsion Games / Xbox Game Studios)

Best Ongoing Game

• No Man Sky (Hello Games)

Best Community Support

• Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

Best Independent Game

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)
  

Best Debut Indie Game

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Best Mobile Game

• Umamsume: Pretty Derby (Cygames Inc)

Best VR/AR Game

• The Midnight Walk (MoonHood / Fast Travel Games)

Best Action Game

• Hades II (Supergiant Games)

Best Action/Adventure Game

• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)

Best RPG

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive / Kepler Interactive)

Best Fighting Game

• Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves (SNK Corporation)

Best Family Game

• Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)

Best Sim/Strategy Game

• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Square Enix)

Best Sports / Racing Game

• Mario Kart World (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)

Best Multiplayer Game

• ARC Raiders (Embark Studios)

Best Adaptation

• The Last Of Us: Season 2 (HBO / Playstation Productions)

Most Anticipated Game

• Grand Theft Auto 6 (Rockstar Games)

Content Creator Of The Year

• Moistkr1tikal

Best eSports Game

• Counter-Strike 2 (Valve)

Best eSports Athlete

• Chovy - Jeong Ji-Hoon (League Of Legends)

Best eSports Team

• Team Vitality (Counter-Strike 2)

Player's Voice

• Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games)

#CoolArt: 'Akira' prints by Kris Miklos through Apollo Gallery

'Neo-Tokyo' by Kris Miklos.

Officially licensed 24" x 12" lithograph print, in a numbered Regular 'Anime' edition of 95 for £24.99; and a numbered Variant 'Manga' edition of 75 for £24.99.

On sale Friday December 12 at 5pm UK through Apollo Gallery.

Regular 'Anime' Edition

#CoolArt: 'Wolverine' print by Pablo Villalobos through Apollo Gallery

'Wolverine' by Pablo Villalobos.

Officially licensed 16" x 24" fine art print, in a numbered limited edition of 200, embossed with Sideshow Seal of Authenticity, for £63.50.

On sale Friday December 12 at 5pm UK through Apollo Gallery.