#CoolArt: 'God Of War' print by Matt Taylor through Mondo

'God Of War' by Matt Taylor, a new officially licensed print release through Mondo.

24" x 36" screen print in a numbered limited edition of 425 for $60.

On sale Tuesday April 30 at a random time from the Mondo website.

#CoolArt: 'A Matter Of Loaf And Death' print by Florey through Vice Press

'A Matter Of Loaf And Death' by Florey, an officially licensed 'Wallace & Gromit' print release through Vice Press in collaboration with Aardman Animations, part of an ongoing print series.

50cm x 70cm 7 colour screen print on 270gsm Mohawk Superfine paper in a numbered limited edition of 100 for £40.

On sale Wednesday May 1 at 6pm UK from the Vice Press website.

#CoolArt: 'Halloween' prints by Sara Deck through Grey Matter Art

'Halloween' by Sara Deck, a new officially licensed print release from Grey Matter Art.

24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $50, and a numbered Variant edition of 90 for $65.

On sale Thursday May 2 at 1pm ET on the Grey Matter Art website.

Regular Edition

Variant Edition

Book Review: 'Impossible Times: Book 1 - One Word Kill' by Mark Lawrence

A great start to a new trilogy of books by Mark Lawrence.

Right from the off, I was drawn into the story of fifteen year old Nick Hayes, the prodigy of a famed mathematician, and his D&D playing friends. It's January 1986, and Nick has just been diagnosed with Leukaemia. So not exactly the best of starts for the main protagonist of the book! But despite the devastating news, he still tries to live a typical teenage life; going to school, trying to avoid the school bully as well as a wannabe gangster psychopath, being awkward around girls, and meeting up with his friends over a game of Dungeons & Dragons. But not long after Mia joins the group's weekly D&D gaming night, a mysterious stranger seems to be stalking Nick.

The narrative is told in the first person through Nick, and he comes across as a very fleshed out and likeable character, as do the rest of his D&D friends, a great group of characters with a decent amount of development despite the book being not that long. I loved the banter between them too, you really got the impression that this group of friends, despite their diverse backgrounds, were really close. 

Being set in the past you'd expect a lot of nostalgic references to the era the story is set in, hence a lot of the Ready Player One / Stranger Things comparisons which did kind of hit you over the head a bit with them. Whilst there were quite a few references to 1980's London peppered throughout, and you certainly get the idea of it definitely being set in the 80's (the world building is also very well done), I didn't think it was too much for the story to get bogged down and get lost in them, and allowed the story to flow really well. 

Some of the use of the scientific and mathematical language came across very convincingly but was still easy enough to follow with getting too lost or confused. The explanations for some of the goings on made perfect sense and played against the usual tropes, which is always good to see. 

'One Word Kill' is a thrilling read about a group of friends who get drawn into a time travel adventure from an author whose work I've not been disappointed by yet. Recommended.

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#ArtOfTheDay: 'Tolsimir, Friend to Wolves' by Ryan Pancoast

'Tolsimir, Friend to Wolves' by Ryan Pancoast, card art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

#CoolArt: 'Arya of Winterfell' Original Inked Art by Mark Lone

'Arya of Winterfell' by Mark Lone.

Black & white original inked edition on thick comic bristol board for $150.

On sale now from Mark's website.

Book Review: 'The Haunting of Tram Car 015' by P Djèlí Clark

Cover art by Stephan Martiniere

'The Haunting of Tram Car 015' by P Djèlí Clark, is a stand alone story that is also set in the same alternative Egypt of his short story 'A Dead Djinn In Cairo', where the otherworldly and fantastical live and work amongst ordinary humans, with the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities keeping watch to deal with any issues between the factions.

Veteran Agent Hamed, and his enthusiastic new rookie partner Agent Onsi, have been assigned to investigate the possession of a tram car. What they think is a run of the mill exorcism becomes a lot more complicated when they discover what has taken roost in the tram car.

I really enjoyed the previous short story, which is also referenced to in this novella, and another visit to this alt-historical Cairo, where the magical and mundane mingle together, is a very welcome return. The world building is full of vivid detail and feels very much alive as the two agents travel around the city on their investigations. And as well as the main case storyline, there's a sub plot of the beginnings of a suffragette movement with the women of Cairo coming together to protest for the right to vote. With plenty going on, the narrative pulls you along at a steady pace, but never once does it feel too much or too dense. It also touches on a few interesting themes, introduces some charming and interesting side characters and expands upon this vibrant and diverse world. 

'The Haunting of Tram Car 015' is a short and fast paced read from an author that is fast becoming a must read with each new story. I hope it's not too long until we get to revisit this world again too. Recommended!

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#CoolArt: 'Game Of Thrones Ukiyo-e' prints by Sandra Tirado Mestre (Tirmes)

'Game Of Thrones Ukiyo-e' by Sandra Tirado Mestre (Tirmes)

Fine art prints on 300gr couché paper, in ink and signed on the back, in A5 (8.3 x 5.8") sized editions for €5 and A4 (11.7 x 8.3") sized editions for €7.

On sale now from her website.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Chandra, Fire Artisan' by Yongjae Choi

'Chandra, Fire Artisan' by Yongjae Choi, card art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

#CoolArt: 'Jorah' by Greg Ruth

'Jorah' by Greg Ruth.

Part of his 52 Weeks Project series, 'Songs Of Ice & Fire', original portraits of characters from the HBO series, 'Game Of Thrones'.

All pieces are one of a kind originals executed in graphite on 13" x 19" paper.

Follow the series on his website.

#CoolArt: 'Game Of Thrones - Beautiful Death: S8 E02' by Robert M Ball

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8 Episode 2 'A Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms' by Robert M Ball.

Part of the 'Beautiful Death' series of 'Game Of Thrones' episode posters.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Jisoo Kim

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Jisoo Kim.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Narset, Parter of Veils' by Magali Villeneuve

'Narset, Parter of Veils' by Magali Villeneuve, card art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

2019 Eisner Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2019 Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, given for creative achievement in American comic books, often referred to as the Comics Industry's equivalent of the Oscar Awards, have been announced.

The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, reflect the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from superheroes, to nursery rhymes and high school angst and pulp fiction.

The awards will be presented in a special ceremony during this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

The Nominees:

Best Short Story

• “Get Naked in Barcelona,” by Steven T. Seagle and Emei Olivia Burrell, in Get Naked (Image)
• “The Ghastlygun Tinies,” by Matt Cohen and Marc Palm, in MADmagazine #4 (DC)
• “Here I Am,” by Shaun Tan, in I Feel Machine (SelfMadeHero)
• “Life During Interesting Times,” by Mike Dawson (The Nib),
• “Supply Chains,” by Peter and Maria Hoey, in Coin-Op #7 (Coin-Op Books)
• “The Talk of the Saints,” by Tom King and Jason Fabok, in Swamp Thing Winter Special (DC)

Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)

• Beneath the Dead Oak Tree, by Emily Carroll (ShortBox)
• Black Hammer: Cthu-Louise, by Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox (Dark Horse)
• No Better Words, by Carolyn Nowak (Silver Sprocket)
• Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #310, by Chip Zdarsky (Marvel)
• The Terrible Elisabeth Dumn Against the Devils In Suits, by Arabson, translated by James Robinson (IHQ Studio/ Image)

Best Continuing Series

• Batman, by Tom King et al. (DC)
• Black Hammer: Age of Doom, by Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston, and Rich Tommaso (Dark Horse)
• Gasolina, by Sean Mackiewicz and Niko Walter (Skybound/Image)
• Giant Days, by John Allison, Max Sarin, and Julaa Madrigal (Boom Box)
• The Immortal Hulk, by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, and Ruy José (Marvel)
• Runaways, by Rainbow Rowell and Kris Anka (Marvel)

Best Limited Series

• Batman: White Knight, by Sean Murphy (DC)
• Eternity Girl, by Magdalene Visaggio and Sonny Liew (Vertigo/DC)
• Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, by Mark Russell, Mike Feehan, and Mark Morales (DC)
• Mister Miracle, by Tom King and Mitch Gerads (DC)
• X-Men: Grand Design: Second Genesis, by Ed Piskor (Marvel)

Best New Series

• Bitter Root, by David Walker, Chuck Brown, and Sanford Green (Image)
• Crowded, by Christopher Sebela, Ro Stein, and Ted Brandt (Image)
• Gideon Falls, by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino (Image)
• Isola, by Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl (Image)
• Man-Eaters, by Chelsea Cain and Kate Niemczyk (Image)
• Skyward, by Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett (Image)

Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8)

• Johnny Boo and the Ice Cream Computer, by James Kochalka (Top Shelf/IDW)
• Petals, by Gustavo Borges (KaBOOM!)
• Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths, by Graham Annable (First Second)
• This Is a Taco! By Andrew Cangelose and Josh Shipley (CubHouse/Lion Forge)
• Tiger vs Nightmare, by Emily Tetri (First Second)

Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12)

• Aquicorn Cove, by Katie O'Neill (Oni)
• Be Prepared, by Vera Brosgol (First Second)
• The Cardboard Kingdom, by Chad Sell (Knopf/Random House Children’s Books)
• Crush, by Svetlana Chmakova (JY/Yen Press)
• The Divided Earth, by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second)

Best Publication for Teens (ages 13-17)

• All Summer Long, by Hope Larson (Farrar Straus Giroux)
• Gumballs, by Erin Nations (Top Shelf/IDW)
• Middlewest, by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona (Image)
• Norroway, Book 1: The Black Bull of Norroway, by Cat Seaton and Kit Seaton (Image)
• The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang (First Second)
• Watersnakes, by Tony Sandoval, translated by Lucas Marangon (Magnetic/Lion Forge)

Best Humour Publication

• Get Naked, by Steven T. Seagle et al. (Image)
• Giant Days, by John Allison, Max Sarin, and Julia Madrigal (BOOM! Box)
• MAD magazine, edited by Bill Morrison (DC)
• A Perfect Failure: Fanta Bukowski 3, by Noah Van Sciver (Fantagraphics)
• Woman World, by Aminder Dhaliwal (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Web Comic

• The Contradictions, by Sophie Yanow, www.thecontradictions.com
• Lavender Jack, by Dan Schkade (WEBTOON), https://www.webtoons.com/en/thriller/lavender-jack/list?title_no=1410&page=1
• Let's Play, by Mongie (WEBTOON), https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/letsplay/list?title_no=1218&page=1
• Lore Olympus, by Rachel Smythe, (WEBTOON), https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/lore-olympus/list?title_no=1320&page=1
• Tiger, Tiger, by Petra Erika Nordlund, (Hiveworks) http://www.tigertigercomic.com/

Best Digital Comic

• Aztec Empire, by Paul Guinan, Anina Bennett, and David Hahn, www.bigredhair.com/books/Aztec-empire/
• The Führer and the Tramp, by Sean McArdle, Jon Judy, and Dexter Wee, http://thefuhrerandthetramp.com/
• The Journey, by Pablo Leon (Rewire), https://rewire.news/article/2018/01/08/rewire-exclusive-comic-journey/
• The Stone King, by Kel McDonald and Tyler Crook (comiXology Originals) https://cmxl.gy/Stone-King
• Umami, by Ken Niimura (Panel Syndicate), http://panelsyndicate.com/comics/umami

Best Anthology

• Femme Magnifique: 50 Magnificent Women Who Changed the World, edited by Shelly Bond (Black Crown/IDW)
• Puerto Rico Strong, edited by Marco Lopez, Desiree Rodriguez, Hazel Newlevant, Derek Ruiz, and Neil Schwartz (Lion Forge)
• Twisted Romance, edited by Alex de Campi (Image)
• Where We Live: A Benefit for the Survivors in Las Vegas, edited by Will Dennis, curated by JH Williams III and Wendy Wright-Williams (Image)

Best Reality-Based Work

• All the Answers: A Graphic Memoir, by Michael Kupperman (Gallery 13)
• All the Sad Songs, by Summer Pierre (Retrofit/Big Planet)
• Is This Guy For Real? The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman, by Box Brown (First Second)
• Monk! by Youssef Daoudi (First Second)
• One Dirty Tree, by Noah Van Sciver (Uncivilized Books)

Best Graphic Album—New

• Bad Girls, by Alex de Campi and Victor Santos (Gallery 13)
• Come Again, by Nate Powell (Top Shelf/IDW)
• Green Lantern: Earth One Vol. 1, by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman (DC)
• Homunculus, by Joe Sparrow (ShortBox)
• My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Image)
• Sabrina, by Nick Drnaso (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Graphic Album—Reprint

• Berlin, by Jason Lutes (Drawn & Quarterly)
• Girl Town, by Carolyn Nowak (Top Shelf/IDW)
• Upgrade Soul, by Ezra Claytan Daniels (Lion Forge)
• The Vision hardcover, by Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Michael Walsh (Marvel)
• Young Frances, by Hartley Lin (AdHouse Books)

Best Adaptation From Another Medium

• Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation, adapted by Ari Folman and David Polonsky (Pantheon)
• “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, in Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection, adapted by Junji Ito, translated by Jocelyne Allen (VIZ Media)
• Out in the Open by Jesús Carraso, adapted by Javi Rey, translated by Lawrence Schimel (SelfMadeHero)
• Speak: The Graphic Novel, by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll (Farrar Straus Giroux)
• To Build a Fire: Based on Jack London's Classic Story, by Chabouté (Gallery 13)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips (at least 20 years old)

• Pogo, vol. 5: Out of This World At Home, by Walt Kelly, edited by Mark Evanier and Eric Reynolds (Fantagraphics)
• Sky Masters of the Space Force: The Complete Sunday Strips in Color (1959–1960), by Jack Kirby, Wally Wood et al., edited by Ferran Delgado (Amigo Comics)
• Star Wars: Classic Newspaper Strips, vol. 3, by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson, edited by Dean Mullaney (Library of American Comics/IDW)
• The Temple of Silence: Forgotten Words and Worlds of Herbert Crowley, by Justin Duerr (Beehive Books
• Thimble Theatre and the Pre-Popeye Comics of EC Segar, edited by Peter Maresca (Sunday Press)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books (at least 20 Years Old)

• Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition, edited by Paul Levitz (DC)
• Bill Sienkiewicz’s Mutants and Moon Knights… And Assassins... Artifact Edition, edited by Scott Dunbier (IDW)
• Dirty Plotte: The Complete Julie Doucet (Drawn & Quarterly)
• Madman Quarter Century Shindig, by Mike Allred, edited by Chris Ryall (IDW)
• Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise Gallery Edition, edited by Bob Chapman, Joseph Melchior, and Terry Moore (Abstract Studio/Graphitti Designs)
• Will Eisner’s A Contract with God: Curator’s Collection, edited by John Lind (Kitchen Sink/Dark Horse)

Best US Edition of International Material

• About Betty’s Boob, by Vero Cazot and Julie Rocheleau, translated by Edward Gauvin (Archaia/BOOM!)
• Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World, by Pénélope Bagieu, translated by Montana Kane (First Second)
• Herakles Book 1, by Edouard Cour, translated by Jeremy Melloul (Magnetic/Lion Forge)
• Niourk, by Stefan Wul and Olivier Vatine, translated by Brandon Kander and Diana Schutz (Dark Horse)
• A Sea of Love, by Wilfrid Lupano and Grégory Panaccione (Magnetic/Lion Forge)

Best US Edition of International Material—Asia

• Abara: Complete Deluxe Edition, by Tsutomu Nihei, translated by Sheldon Drzka (VIZ Media)
• Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, by Inio Asano, translated by John Werry (VIZ Media)
• Laid-Back Camp, by Afro, translated by Amber Tamosaitis (Yen Press)
• My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder, by Nie Jun, translated by Edward Gauvin (Graphic Universe/Lerner)
• Tokyo Tarareba Girls, by Akiko Higashimura (Kodansha)

Best Writer

• Alex de Campi, Bad Girls (Gallery 13); Twisted Romance (Image)
• Tom King, Batman, Mister Miracle, Heroes in Crisis, Swamp Thing Winter Special (DC)
• Jeff Lemire, Black Hammer: Age of Doom, Doctor Star & the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows, Quantum Age (Dark Horse); Descender, Gideon Falls, Royal City(Image)
• Mark Russell, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Green Lantern/Huckleberry Hound, Lex Luthor/Porky Pig (DC); Lone Ranger(Dynamite)
• Kelly Thompson, Nancy Drew (Dynamite); Hawkeye, Jessica Jones, Mr. & Mrs. X, Rogue & Gambit, Uncanny X-Men, West Coast Avengers (Marvel)
• Chip Zdarsky, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man, Marvel Two-in-One(Marvel)

Best Writer / Artist

• Sophie Campbell, Wet Moon (Oni)
• Nick Drnaso, Sabrina (Drawn & Quarterly)
• David Lapham, Lodger (Black Crown/IDW); Stray Bullets (Image)
• Nate Powell, Come Again (Top Shelf/IDW)
• Tony Sandoval, Watersnakes (Magnetic/Lion Forge)
• Jen Wang, The Prince and the Dressmaker (First Second)

Best Penciller / Inker

• Matías Bergara, Coda (Boom)
• Mitch Gerads, Mister Miracle (DC)
• Karl Kerschl, Isola (Image)
• Sonny Liew, Eternity Girl (Vertigo/DC)
• Sean Phillips, Kill or Be Killed, My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies (Image)
• Yanick Paquette, Wonder Woman Earth One, Vol. 2 (DC)

Best Painter / Multimedia Artist (interior art)

• Lee Bermejo, Batman: Damned (DC)
• Carita Lupatelli, Izuna Book 2 (Humanoids)
• Dustin Nguyen, Descender (Image)
• Gregory Panaccione, A Sea of Love (Magnetic/Lion Forge)
• Tony Sandoval, Watersnakes (Magnetic/Lion Forge)

Best Cover Artist

• Jen Bartel, Blackbird (Image); Submerged (Vault)
• Nick Derington, Mister Miracle (DC)
• Karl Kerschl, Isola (Image)
• Joshua Middleton, Batgirl and Aquaman variants (DC)
• Julian Tedesco, Hawkeye, Life of Captain Marvel (Marvel)

Best Colouring

• Jordie Bellaire, Batgirl, Batman (DC); The Divided Earth (First Second); Days of Hate, Dead Hand, Head Lopper, Redlands (Image); Shuri, Doctor Strange(Marvel)
• Tamra Bonvillain, Alien 3 (Dark Horse); Batman, Doom Patrol (DC); Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Multiple Man (Marvel)
• Nathan Fairbairn, Batman, Batgirl, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman Earth One, Vol. 2 (DC); Die!Die!Die! (Image)
• Matt Hollingsworth, Batman: White Knight (DC); Seven to Eternity, Wytches(Image)
• Matt Wilson, Black Cloud, Paper Girls, The Wicked + The Divine (Image); The Mighty Thor, Runaways (Marvel)

Best Lettering

• David Aja, Seeds (Berger Books/Dark Horse)
• Jim Campbell, Breathless, Calexit, Gravetrancers, Snap Flash Hustle, Survival Fetish, The Wilds (Black Mask); Abbott, Alice: Dream to Dream, Black Badge, Clueless, Coda, Fence, Firefly, Giant Days, Grass Kings, Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass, Low Road West, Sparrowhawk (Boom); Angelic (Image); Wasted Space (Vault)
• Alex de Campi, Bad Girls (Gallery 13); Twisted Romance (Image)
• Jared Fletcher, Batman: Damned (DC); The Gravediggers Union, Moonshine, Paper Girls, Southern Bastards (Image)
• Todd Klein, Black Hammer: Age of Doom, Neil Gaiman’s A Study in Emerald (Dark Horse); Batman: White Night (DC); Eternity Girl, Books of Magic (Vertigo/DC); The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest (Top Shelf/IDW)

Best Comics-Related Periodical / Journalism

• Back Issue, edited by Michael Eury (TwoMorrows)
• The Columbus Scribbler, edited by Brian Canini, Jack Wallace, Steve Steiner, and Derek Baxter
• Comicosity, edited by Aaron Long and Matt Santori
• LAAB Magazine #0: Dark Matter, edited by Ronald Wimberley and Josh O’Neill (Beehive Books)
• PanelxPanel magazine, edited by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Best Comics-Related Book

• Comic Book Implosion: An Oral History of DC Comics Circa 1978, by Keith Dallas and John Wells (TwoMorrows)
• Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists, by Martha H. Kennedy (University Press of Mississippi)
• The League of Regrettable Sidekicks, by Jon Morris (Quirk Books)
• Mike Grell: Life Is Drawing Without an Eraser, by Dewey Cassell with Jeff Messer (TwoMorrows)
• Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography - Beyond the Fantasy, by Florent Gorges, translated by Laure Dupont and Annie Gullion (Dark Horse)

Best Scholarly/Academic Work

• Between Pen and Pixel: Comics, Materiality, and the Book of the Future, by Aaron Kashtan (Ohio State University Press)
• Breaking the Frames: Populism and Prestige in Comics Studies, by Marc Singer (University of Texas Press)
• The Goat-Getters: Jack Johnson, the Fight of the Century, and How a Bunch of Raucous Cartoonists Reinvented Comics, by Eddie Campbell (Library of American Comics/IDW/Ohio State University Press)
• Incorrigibles and Innocents, by Lara Saguisag (Rutgers Univeristy Press)
• Sweet Little C*nt: The Graphic Work of Julie Doucet, by Anne Elizabeth Moore (Uncivilized Books)

Best Publication Design

• A Sea of Love, designed by Wilfrid Lupano, Grégory Panaccione, and Mike Kennedy (Magnetic/Lion Forge)
• The Stan Lee Story Collector’s Edition, designed by Josh Baker (Taschen)
• The Temple of Silence: Forgotten Worlds of Herbert Crowley, designed by Paul Kepple and Max Vandenberg (Beehive Books)
• Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise Gallery Edition, designed by Josh Beatman/Brainchild Studios/NYC, (Abstract Studio/Graphitti Designs)
• Will Eisner’s A Contract with God: Curator’s Collection, designed by John Lind (Kitchen Sink/Dark Horse)

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Jim Tierney

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Jim Tierney.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Single Combat' by Livia Prima

'Single Combat' by Livia Prima, card art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

#CoolArt: New Prints & Print Sale for Alien Day from Dark Ink Art

Officially licensed 'Alien' inspired prints from Dark Ink Art.

• 'Trapped' by JJ Lendl. 12" x 16" giclee print on 13" x 19" paper in a limited edition of 250 for $40

• 'Too Late To Scream' by Steve Thomas. 24" x 12" giclee print in a Regular edition of 95 for $59, and a Variant edition of 50 for $69

Dark Ink Art are also having an Alien Day Sale with 26% off on Alien & Predator prints until 12am midnight PT April 26 2019.

On sale now from the Dark Ink Art website.

'Trapped' by JJ Lendl

'Too Late To Scream' (Regular Edition) by Steve Thomas

'Too Late To Scream' (Variant Edition) by Steve Thomas

#CoolArt: 'Taking Shade' print & 'Latent Content' Solo Art Exhibition by Casey Weldon through Thinkspace Projects

'Taking Shade' by Casey Weldon, part of 'Latent Content', a solo exhibition of new paintings by Casey Weldon on view in the main room at Thinkspace Projects.

18" x 18" fine art print on 290gsm paper, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 40 for $70.

The print will be available exclusively at the opening reception of the exhibition on Saturday April 27 from 6-9 pm at ThinkSpace Gallery, 6009 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, and then available online Wedensday May 1 at 10am PT from the Thinkspace Projects website.

The exhibition will be on display until May 18 2019.

#CoolArt: 'Alien' prints by Tom Walker through Bottleneck Gallery

'Alien' by Tom Walker, a new officially licensed print release from Bottleneck Gallery, in collaboration with Acme Archives.

24" x 36" screen print in a numbered Regular edition of 300 for $50, and a numbered Variant edition of 126 for $60.

On sale Friday April 26 at 12pm ET from the Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

Variant Edition

#CoolArt: 'Vampirella' print by Joyce Chin through Dynamite Comics

'Vampirella' by Joyce Chin, originally the variant cover art for 'Vampirella' issue #20 published by Harris Comics in May 2003, a print release through Dynamite Comics.

11" x 17" lithograph print in a limited signed edition for $49.99, and a limited unsigned edition for $29.99.

Proceeds from the print sale will go towards Joyce's GoFundMe to help pay for her medical bills after suffering a subarachnoid haemorrhage (stroke), exacerbated by a fractured ankle from the resulting fall.

Funds raised in excess of Joyce's needs will go towards the Hero Initiative, the noted not-for-profit organization set up to assist comic creators with health, medical and quality-of-life assistance.

On sale now from the Dynamite website: signed edition / unsigned edition.

#CoolArt: 'Pixies at Sacramento' AP Edition prints by Richey Beckett

'Pixies at Sacramento' by Richey Beckett.

18" x 24" 5 colour screen print, with metallic gold ink on French Brown Speckletone stock paper, in a signed, numbered and embossed AP edition of 45, and a Foil Variant edition of 26.

On sale Friday April 26 at 6pm UK from Richey's website.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Commence The Endgame' by Noah Bradley

'Commence The Endgame' by Noah Bradley, card art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

#CoolArt: 'Thor' AP Edition print by Becky Cloonan through Flat File

'Thor' by Becky Cloonan, a print release through Flat File.

18" x 24 screen print in an AP edition for $50.

On sale now from the Flat File website.

#CoolArt: 'The Company Of Wolves' print by Malleus through Dark City Gallery

'The Company Of Wolves' by Malleus, a new print release through Dark City Gallery, in partnership with Under The Floorboards.

19½″ x 27½” screen print in a signed and numbered limited edition of 120 for £40.

On sale now from the Dark City Gallery website.

Print will also be available at HorrorConUK in Sheffield May 11-12 2019 & Leicester Horror Con in Leicester June 22 2019 at the Under The Floorboards stall.

#CoolArt: 'Windswept' by Naomi VanDoren for Every Day Original

'Windswept' by Naomi VanDoren for Every Day Original.

7" x 9" Watercolour and archival inkjet on Arches watercolor paper, matted and framed original artwork for $345.

On sale Thursday April 25 at 12.30pm ET from the Every Day Original website.

#CoolArt: 'Ripley' print by Olivia De Berardinis from Sideshow Collectibles

'Ripley' by Olivia De Berardinis, a new officially licensed print release from Sideshow Collectibles.

17" x 22½" giclee print on 100% archival heavyweight 300gsm rag art paper, with embossed seals of authenticity in a signed and numbered Framed limited edition of 300 for $425.

On sale for pre-order Friday April 26 between 9am-12pm PT from the Sideshow Collectibles website.

Any remaining copies will be available for Pre-Order in an unframed edition for $200 on Monday April 29 between 12pm-3pm PT.

#CoolArt: Disney / Pixar prints by Mark Chilcott through Eyeland Prints

Disney / Pixar prints by Mark Chilcott, a new officially licensed print collection curated by Bottleneck Gallery, and available through Eyeland Prints.

14" x 24" giclee prints in numbered limited editions of 200 for £35 each.

On sale Thursday April 25 at 5pm UK from the Eyeland Prints website.

#CoolArt: 'Alien' prints by Karl Fitzgerald from Grey Matter Art

'Alien' by Karl Fitzgerald, a new officially licensed print release from Grey Matter Art, in partnership with Acme Archives and Dark Ink.

24" x 36" screen print, in a signed and numbered Regular edition of 125 for $45, and a numbered Variant edition of 100 for $55.

On sale Friday April 26 at 1pm ET on the Grey Matter Art website.

Regular Edition

Variant Edition

'Avengers: Endgame' Exclusive Limited Collector's Edition from Zavvi

'Avengers: Endgame' exclusive limited collector's edition from £59.99 from Zavvi.

Collector's Edition includes:

• Region Free bluray (available in 3D & 4K UHD editions with standard 2D bluray)
• Avengers : Endgame SteelBook (with title on spine).
• Brand new light up slipcase featuring explosive character artwork.
• Pull out gift box with character art featuring the new team suits printed on the lid.
• 5 x Collector's metallic effect art cards highlighting the tough stance the Avengers must take in order to avenge the fallen.
• 4 x metal printed pin badges featuring stylised character profiles.
• Limited to only 1500 units worldwide

Available for pre-order now from the Zavvi website.

Bluray Steelbook

Giftbox

Light up slipcase

Art Cards

Pin badges

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Teferi, Time Raveler' by Chris Rallis

'Teferi, Time Raveler' by Chris Rallis, card art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

#NewComicBookDay: My Comics Pull List This Week

My comics Pull List this week

• 'Ascender' #1 (Image Comics)
• 'The Sandman Universe: Books Of Magic' #7 (DC / Vertigo Comics)
• 'The Wicked + The Divine' #43 (Image Comics)
• 'Coda' #11 (Boom! Studios)
• 'Sharkey The Bounty Hunter' #3 (Netflix / Image Comics)
• 'Star Wars: Doctor Aphra' #31 (Marvel Comics)
• 'Star Wars: Vader - Dark Visions' #3 (Marvel Comics)
• 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' #1 (Marvel Comics)

'Ascender' #1 (Image Comics)
Cover art by Dustin Nguyen

#CoolArt: New 'World Of Warcraft' Video Game Art Prints From Cook & Becker

Cook & Becker, in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, have released a new officially licensed 'World Of Warcraft' print collection.

Each limited edition giclee print is hand-numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Go here to buy.

The Lich King by Wei Wang