#CoolArt: 'Son Of Superman' print by JH Williams III through Bottleneck Gallery

'Son Of Superman' by JH Williams III.

Officially licensed 16" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $40; and a 16" x 24" archival pigment on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 20 for $80, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity.

On sale Tuesday October 8 at 12pm through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Sandman' by JH Williams III

'The Sandman' by JH Williams III.

Cover art for 'The Sandman Overture' issue #6, published September 2015 by Vertigo / DC Comics.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Batwoman' by JH Williams III

Cover art by JH Williams III for 'Batwoman' #17, published February 2013 by DC Comics

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Batwoman' by JH Williams III

'Batwoman' by JH Williams III

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Batwoman' by JH Williams III

Cover art by JH Williams III for 'Detective Comics' issue #857, published September 2009 by DC Comics

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of JH Williams III

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 JH Williams III.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Batwoman' by JH Williams III

Cover art by JH Williams III for 'Batwoman' #0, published November 2010 by DC Comics

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Batwoman' #5 by JH Williams III

Cover art by JH Williams III for 'Batwoman' #5, published by DC Comics.

TV Spot Trailer For 'The Sandman: Overture'

The first new Sandman story in 17 years, 'The Sandman: Overture', written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated JH Williams III, is now available digitally or in print in comic shops worldwide.

Issue 1 in this new 6 part mini prequel series was released October 30 by Vertigo Comics.


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Cool Art: 'The Sandman: Overture' #1 Variant Cover by Dave McKean

Vertigo Comics has unveiled the variant cover by Dave McKean, the only artist to create covers for the original series' full 75-issue run, and the first page of interior art from Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman: Overture' by artist JH Williams III.

Neil Gaiman, JH Williams III, Dave McKean plus original 'Sandman' artist Sam Keith will all be at Comic-Con International in San Diego as part of Saturday's panel (3:15pm in Room 6DE) celebrating the 25th anniversary of the legendary comic.

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Variant Cover by Dave McKean

1st page interior art by JH Williams III

Cool Art: 'The Sandman: Overture' Cover Art by JH Williams III

Back in the days when I really got into comics, I was lucky enough to experience Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' comic series from DC Comics (later to be published under their mature titles imprint 'Vertigo', along with my other favourites at the time; 'John Constantine: Hellblazer' and 'Swamp Thing').

And now, as part of a batch of new titles for Vertigo, The Sandman returns on October 30 with a brand new 6 issue prequel tale of how Morpheus was able to be captured in the 1989 first issue of 'The Sandman'.

'The Sandman: Overture' series will be bi-monthly, with interior art and covers from JH Williams III plus new covers from the original series' cover artist Dave McKean. And starting from November, alternating special editions which will include the original scripts by Neil Gaiman, concept art from Williams, a look behind the scenes, extra artwork, sketches, commentary and even special new translucent speech bubbles (developed by Todd Klein) to showcase the art even further.

More details about the series will be revealed at this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013. Gaiman, Williams and McKean are special guests of the convention, during which Vertigo will host a 25th Anniversary all-star panel featuring Gaiman, Williams and artists Dave McKean and Sam Kieth.

In the meantime, check out the unlettered cover for the first issue below, plus an illustration of The Sandman, Morpheus himself, by JH Williams III.

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'The Sandman: Overture' #1 unlettered cover by JH Williams III

Morpheus by JH Williams III

Comic Book Cover Art: The Sandman

After showcasing artwork from some of my favourite artists and movies, I'm turning my attention to the cover art to some of my favourite comic books.

Featuring covers from favourites like The Sandman, Preacher, Swamp Thing and John Constantine: Hellblazer to current favourites, Fables, Saga, American Vampire and Chew, plus many more that grab my attention.

But I'll be starting with one of the series that got me into comic books in the first place back in the late 1980's / early 1990's; DC/Vertigo Comics' The Sandman, written by Neil Gaiman and the cover art mostly by Dave McKean.

Check out the art for the 75 issue series and specials after the jump. Click to embiggen.

Brand New Sandman Arriving In 2013

Excellent!

Neil Gaiman and JH Williams III are getting together to create a brand new Sandman story next year, which just happens to be the 25th anniversary! A good excuse to dig out my Sandman graphic novels and read them all over again!

Here's Neil Gaiman with the exclusive.


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Check out the new artwork too.

The press release:
Twenty-five years after one of the most celebrated graphic novels of all-time hit shelves, award winning and critically acclaimed author and screenwriter, Neil Gaiman, announces his return to THE SANDMAN. Gaiman made the surprise announcement, via video, at DC Entertainment’s Vertigo panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.  Karen Berger, Executive Editor of Vertigo, then revealed that Gaiman is paired with artist, JH Williams III (BATWOMAN) for the series, who appeared on stage to an already stunned and elated crowd. THE SANDMAN mini-series will be published by Vertigo in 2013.

One of the few graphic novels ever to be on the New York Times Best Seller list and lauded by critics the world over, THE SANDMAN is credited with changing the path of storytelling in the comic book industry. Gaiman will pick up his pen for the first time in more than 10 years since ending the series to continue a story that he feels still has yet to be told.

“When I finished writing THE SANDMAN, there was one tale still untold. The story of what had happened to Morpheus to allow him to be so easily captured in THE SANDMAN #1, and why he was returned from far away, exhausted beyond imagining, and dressed for war. It was a story that we discussed telling for Sandman’s 20th anniversary… but the time got away from us. And now, with Sandman’s 25th anniversary year coming up, I’m delighted, and nervous, that that story is finally going to be told,” said Gaiman.

“There’s nothing like a Neil Gaiman story,” said Berger, “and there’s nothing like having Neil back home on THE SANDMAN, his dark, soulful, literary epic that transformed comics and continues to captivate countless new readers year after year. Working with him again, and with JH Williams, the extraordinary and groundbreaking artist, is truly the stuff dreams are made of.”

DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio added, “As accomplished as Neil Gaiman is in other media—whether it be novels, film and even music—he still has an incredible passion and love for comics. It’s exciting to have him back. J.H. Williams will be the perfect complement to Neil’s writing. He has a history of creating art that pushes the boundaries of the medium.”

Each issue of THE SANDMAN mini-series will be published day-and-date digitally. The title will be announced at a later date.