Thursday, November 02, 2017

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Rebels' by Robin Har

'Star Wars Rebels' by Robin Har, a new officially licensed print release from Bottleneck Gallery.

18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 125 for $50, and a numbered textless Variant edition of 50 for $60.

On sale Thursday November 2 at 12pm ET from the Bottleneck Gallery website.

Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#CoolArt: Limited Edition Prints At MondoCon 2017

New prints available exclusively from the Mondo Store during MondoCon, November 4-5 2017 in Austin, TX.
  • 'Frankenstein' by Drew Struzan. 18" x 24" screen print, in a limited edition of 150 for $100.
  • 'Bride Of Frankenstein' by Drew Struzan. 18" x 24" screen print, in a limited edition of 150 for $100.
  • 'Jaws 2' by Laurent Durieux. 24" x 36" screen print, in a limited edition of 425 for $65.
  • 'Justice League' by Lee Bermejo. 36" x 24" screen print, in a limited edition of 400 for $50.
  • 'Samurai Jack' by Methane Studios. 18" x 24" screen print, in a Regular edition of 225 for $45, and a Variant edition of 125 for $65.
  • 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' by Tom Whalen. 36"x 24" screen print, in a limited edition of 395 for $65.
  • 'Anyone Can Cook' by Nicole Gustafsson. 24" x 12" giclee print, in a limited edition of 185 for $65.
  • 'Only the Fearless Can Be Great' by Nicole Gustafsson. 24" x 12" giclee print, in a limited edition of 185 for $65.
  • 'Hot Fuzz' by Rich Kelly. 24" x 36" screen print, in a limited edition of 300 for $50.
  • 'Goodfellas' by Marc Aspinall. 24" x 36" screen print, in a limited edition of 225 for $50.
  • '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Matthew Woodson. 18" x 36" screen print in a limited edition of 325 for $60.
  • 'Spring Breakers' by Cameron Stewart. 24" x 36" screen print, in a limited edition of 225 for $50.

'Frankenstein' by Drew Struzan

#CoolArt: New Prints From Black Dragon Press Exclusively at MondoCon

New prints from Black Dragon Press available exclusively at their booth (Table 12) during MondoCon, November 4-5 2017 in Austin, TX.
  • 'Wings of Desire' by Jeffrey Alan Love. 18" x 24" screen print on 270gsm Superfine Softwhite Eggshell Archival paper, in a hand numbered limited edition of 60 for $55.
  • 'Viy' by Jessica Seamans. 18" x 24" screen print on 270gsm Cougar Natural paper, in a signed and hand numbered Titled Regular edition of 90 for $50, and an Art Variant edition of 70 (20 available at MondoCon) for $50.

'Wings of Desire' by Jeffrey Alan Love
'Viy' (Titled Regular Edition) by Jessica Seamans
'Viy' (Art Variant Edition) by Jessica Seamans

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Princess Leia' by Laz Marquez

'Princess Leia' by Laz Marquez


Wednesday, November 01, 2017

#CoolArt: 'O-Ren Ishii' by Craig Drake

The 'Kill Bill' inspired 'O-Ren Ishii' by Craig Drake, available Saturday November 4 exclusively during MondoCon in Austin, TX.


#CoolArt: 'The Orient Express Murder' by Matt Needle

'The Orient Express Murder' by Matt Needle.
  • A3 (297 x 420 mm) giclee print 300gsm Gesso print paper in a limited edition of 50 for £20. 
  • A2 (420 x 594 mm) digital print on Silk 230gsm paper in a limited edition of 50 for £33.


Graphic Novel Review: 'Steve Jackson's The Trolltooth Wars' by PJ Montgomery & Gavin Mitchell

Adapted from Steve Jackson's original novel, set in the world of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks that took the world by storm in the 1980's, 'The Trolltooth Wars' brings the world of Allansia back to life!

The graphic novel, beginning life as a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign, is written by PJ Montgomery, and is illustrated and lettered by Gavin Mitchell and has the endorsement of Steve Jackson, making this a fully approved Fighting Fantasy book.

I missed the initial Kickstarter, but discovered their table at this year's Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival in Leeds. It was great to chat with both PJ and Gavin about the project. They both came across as fans of the original books which convinced me to pick up the graphic novel. Not that I needed much convincing, as I was a big fan of the gamebooks back-in-the-day!

In 'The Trolltooth Wars', a caravan raid sets off events that threatens an all out war between two powerful wizards, Balthus Dire and Zharradan Marr. Soon the kingdom of Salamonis comes under threat and a champion is needed to turn the war to Salamonis’ advantage and prevent the bloodshed. The warrior Chadda Darkmane is selected for the mission, and must travel across Allansia in search of allies, as unseen forces plot against him.

Not having read the original novel, only some of the original Fighting Fantasy gamebooks in my youth, the world within the graphic novel is still familiar to me after all these years, especially with meeting Balthus Dire, Zharradan Marr, Yaztromo and of course not forgetting, Zagor, the Warlock of Firetop Mountain, within the pages again.

It's a great read! It's a well paced, and engaging narrative that draws you into the story. Gavin's art from start to finish is gorgeous, fitting in very well with the story. It all feels very much like a Fighting Fantasy book! If you're a fan of the original gamebooks, look out for a few Easter eggs throughout too. I managed to pick out a few, but I'm sure I've missed loads more.

It's a very timely release, as Scholastic UK are relaunching the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks with reissues of some of their famous titles as well as a brand new title, 'The Port Of Peril' by co-founder Ian Livingstone. All coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the publication of the first title, 'The Warlock Of Firetop Mountain', first published back in 1982.

If you're a fan of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, or just a fan of fantasy worlds like Tolkien's Middle Earth or Blizzard's Azeroth from the World Of Warcraft, then I would definitely recommend picking this and adding to your collection.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Phoenix Resurrection: The Return Of Jean Grey' by Stanley Lau (Artgerm)

Variant cover art by Stanley Lau (Artgerm) for 'Phoenix Resurrection: The Return Of Jean Grey' #1, published December 2017 by Marvel Comics.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

#CoolArt: 'Suspiria' by Dan Mumford

'Suspiria' by Dan Mumford, a new print release through Dark City Gallery.

18" x 24" screen print in a signed and numbered Regular edition of 150 for £40 and a signed and numbered Variant edition of 75 for £65.


Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#CoolArt: 'Zarjaz!: An Art Tribute to 40 Years of 2000 AD' Prints From Vice Press (Part One)

Vice Press are releasing the first batch of remaining prints that they debuted at the 'Zarjaz!: An Art Tribute to 40 Years of 2000 AD' art exhibition, in collaboration with 2000 AD and Thought Bubble Festival
  • 'Judge Dredd & Judge Anderson' by Michael Cho. 30cm x 40cm screen print in a Regular edition for £25 and a Variant edition for £30.
  • 'Slaine' & 'Nemesis the Warlock' by Mick McMahon. 40cm x 50cm screen print in a limited edition for £30 each
  • 'Judge Dredd vs The Angel Gang' by John McCrea & Mike Spicer. 50cm x 40cm screen print in a limited edition for £30.
On sale Wednesday November 1 at 7am UK from the VicePress website.

'Judge Dredd' (Regular Edition) by Michael Cho

#CoolArt: 'Hell Is Other Robots' by Serban Cristescu

'Hell Is Other Robots' by Serban Cristescu, a new officially licensed print release through Dark Ink Art.

18" x 24" lithograph print in a numbered limited edition of 295 for $40.

Go here to buy.


#CoolArt: Alfred Hitchcock Prints by Matt Griffin Through Zavvi

Alfred Hitchcock prints by Matt Griffin, a new officially licensed TIMED print release through Zavvi.

16" x 20" giclée prints on 300gsm textured paper in numbered editions for £30 each.

On sale until Friday November 3 at 6pm UK.



#CoolArt: 'Homecoming' by JP Valderrama

'Homecoming' by JP Valderrama, inspired by John Carpenter's classic slasher movie, 'Halloween'.

18" x 24" giclee print in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 for $40.

Until Friday November 3, all purchases from his store will include a FREE Jason hockey goalie mini print.

Go here to buy.

'Homecoming' by JP Valderrama

#CoolArt: Halloween Themed Prints From Bottleneck Gallery

Halloween themed prints from Bottleneck Gallery.
  • 'A Nightmare on Elm Street by Sam Connelly. 18" x 24" screen print in a numbered limited edition of 125 for $40.
  • 'The Shining' by JS Rossbach. 24" x 36" screen print in a numbered limited edition of 150 for $50.
  • 'Treehouse of Horror IV' by Tom Whalen. 18" x 24" screen print, with Glow-In-The-Dark inks, in a numbered Regular edition of 275 for $50 (Acme Archives will be releasing the Variant Edition).
  • 'Batman: The Long Halloween' by John Guydo. 18" x 24" screen print in a numbered Regular edition of 90 for $40, and a Variant edition of 45 for $50.
On sale Tuesday October 31 at 12pm ET from the Bottleneck Gallery website.

'A Nightmare On Elm Street' by Sam Wolfe Connelly

#CoolArt: 'Halloween III: Season Of The Witch' by Dave Perillo

'Halloween III: Season Of The Witch' by Dave Perillo, a new collaborative print release from Bottleneck Gallery and Vice Press.

18" x 24" screen print in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $40/£30.

On sale Tuesday October 31 at 12pm EST / 4pm UK from the Bottleneck Gallery website and from the Vice Press website.


#CoolArt: 'Halloween' Prints by Gary Pullin through Mondo

'Halloween' inspired prints by Gary Pullin, a new print release through Mondo.
  • 'Halloween'. 18"x 24" screen print, in a Regular edition of 250 for $45, and a Variant edition of 125 for $65.
  • 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch'. 24" x 18" screen print, in a limited edition of 250 for $45.
On sale at a random time Tuesday October 31 on the Mondo website. Follow them on Twitter @MondoNews for the on sale announcement.

'Halloween' (Regular Edition)
'Halloween' (Variant Edition)
'Halloween III: Season Of The Witch'

#CoolArt: Horror Prints From Mad Duck Posters

New officially licensed horror prints from Mad Duck Posters.
  • 'The Last Man On Earth' by Tom Mandrake. 24" x 36" screen print in a Regular edition of 200 for $55, a Silver Metallic Variant edition of 100 for $65, and a Sepia Wood Panel Variant edition of 25 for $200.
  • 'Awake' by Jérémy Pailler. 18" x 24" screen print, with metallic ink, in a Regular edition of 75 for $40, a Blood Red Variant edition of 35 for $50.
  • 'Monster Squad' by Xul1349. 18" x 24" screen print, in a Regular edition of 100 for $40, and a Foil Variant edition of 55 for $65.
For one day only, on Halloween Day use code 'MadHalloween' to take 10% off all posters in their large Horror collection, which can also be applied to these new releases!

On sale Tuesday October 31 at 11am ET from the Mad Duck Posters website.

'The Last Man On Earth' (Regular Edition) by Tom Mandrake

#CoolArt: 'Memories Of Derry' by Timothy Pittides

'Memories Of Derry' by Timothy Pittides, a new print release from Bottleneck Gallery.

16" x 20" 6 colour screen print, on Packing Chip Kraft-tone paper in a limited edition of 125 for $35.

On sale Tuesday October 31 at 12pm ET from the Bottleneck Gallery website.


#ArtOfTheDay: 'Halloween' by Graham Humphreys

'Halloween' by Graham Humphreys.

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Monday, October 30, 2017

#CoolArt: 'Universal Monsters' 7 Print Set by Marq Spusta From Dark Hall Mansion

'Universal Monsters' by Marq Spusta, a officially licensed 7 print set from Dark Hall Mansion, each print featuring one of the monsters from the classic Universal horror movies; Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein, The Bride Of Frankenstein, The Creature From The Black Lagoon, The Invisible Man and The Wolfman.

12" x 12" screen prints, on select metallic paper with metallic highlights, in signed and hand numbered matched sets, in a Silver Screen Variant of 350 for $350 on metallic silver paper stock, and a Deep Red Variant of 50 for $575 on metallic red paper stock.

Go here to buy.

Silver Screen Variant Editions