#ArtOfTheDay: 'Wonder Woman' by JG Jones

'Wonder Woman' by JG Jones.

Cover art for 'Wonder Woman' issue #200, published January 2004 by DC Comics.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . JG Jones

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 JG Jones.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Gotham City Sirens' by JG Jones

Variant cover art by JG Jones for 'Gotham City Sirens' issue #1, published June 2009 by DC Comics

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Firefly' by JG Jones

Variant cover art by JG Jones for 'Firefly' issue #1, published November 2018 by BOOM! Studios

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Vixen' by JG Jones

Variant cover art by JG Jones for 'Justice League Of America' #4, published January 2007 by DC Comics.

Book Review: 'The Legends Of Luke Skywalker' by Ken Liu & JG Jones

'The Legends Of Luke Skywalker' by Ken Liu is a collection of 6 short stories as told by the deckhands of a long haul freighter, the Wayward Current, to pass the time as they travel on their way to Canto Bight.

Each member of the crew shares a tale about Luke Skywalker, some twisting what we already know in Star Wars lore, some sounding plausible, while others sounding just plain ridiculous!

My favourites are 'Fishing In The Deluge' about the people of Lew'el and their faith in the Tide (a similar power to the Force), and 'Big Inside' where Luke and a young biology student find themselves trapped inside a giant Exogorth (a space slug as seen in 'The Empire Strikes Back'). These stories feel the most authentic, and most likely out of all the tall tales in this anthology, which is probably why they're the ones I enjoyed the most.

I also enjoyed the interludes between the tales. It set up the framework and setting of the Wayward Current freighter really well, essentially giving you another story that weaves in and out throughout the book. The illustrations by JG Jones in between each of the stories are really good too, and sets the tone of what's to come.

The story about a flea that lived on Salacious Crumb in Jabba's Palace, was the weakest out of the lot for me though. Entertaining enough, just a bit too ridiculous and felt out of place.

Overall, it's an interesting addition to the new Star Wars books, with a few tidbits that hint at the Luke to become in 'The Last Jedi'. An entertaining read, but not necessarily an essential one.

Cover art for 'John Carter: Warlord Of Mars' #1 from Dynamite Comics

Cover art for 'John Carter: Warlord Of Mars' #1, shipping in November from Dynamite Comics.

by Emanuela Lupacchino

Comic Book Art: Swamp Thing (Vol 5)

Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with the long running DC Comics' series Swamp Thing.

This is the current Swamp Thing series that was relaunched again as part of DC Comics' 'The New 52' revamp in 2011, and is written by Scott Snyder with art by Yanick Paquette and Francesco Francavilla.

Check out the whole series cover art so far plus the mini series 'Brightest Day Aftermath - The Search For Swamp Thing' after the jump, click to embiggen.

Movie Poster Art: Serenity (2005)

Continuing my look at movie posters and fan art with Joss Whedon's feature-length Firefly movie, 'Serenity'.

More posters, comic book covers and fan art after the jump. Click to embiggen.