Illustration roundup

Image Think's illustrated summery of Nick Denton's SXSW interview.




A better look at Kilian Eng's Dune poster for Mondo.




Catwoman by Erica Henderson.

*Buy Mondo posters at eBay.

The other DC Chess Collection contest (with a very, very cool prize)

So, as you've hopefully seen, I'm giving away the DC Chess Collection - - you can win a subscription by designing a movie poster based on your favorite DC Comics characters.

I'm also one of the judges on another contest related to the DC Chess Collection, which features a truly incredible prize:

Have you got what it takes to create an Iconic Cover?

DC Comics have always been synonymous with creating some of the most compelling and engaging stories in the world. As well as the team of talented writers behind each issue, there’s an equally talented team of artists that bring the stories to life.

To celebrate the launch of the DC Chess Collection, DC Comics and Eaglemoss are offering fans a chance to share their passion for DC Comics’ rich heritage with their newest competition; Iconic Covers - Your Take.

Armed with whatever creative medium you have at your disposal; digital, video, photography, modelling or anywhere in-between, we want you to re-create your favourite DC Comics Cover of all time in your own inimitable way. Travel through the history of DC and re-create iconic moments that have helped to spur the imaginations of comic book fans for generations.

The entries will be submitted before an expert panel of judges that include DC artists such as Jamie Grant, the biggest comic blogs in the world and many more TBA. They’ll use their vast expertise to help select the final shortlist that will go to the public vote where ultimately one victor will come out on top.

The Prize
To celebrate this terrific competition we have a once-in-a-lifetime prize to accompany it – a custom made figurine made to your exact specification by master sculptor Toby White.

Over the years Toby has worked on numerous DC figurine collections and knows exactly how to capture imaginations and turn them into something truly bespoke. Whether you want to re-imagine yourself as a superhero, create a custom sculpt of your favourite character, or do something totally unique, Toby can make it happen. This truly is a money-can’t-buy prize!

To find out more about the competition and to submit your own entries head to Facebook.

Arkham Asylum Batman and Joker custom action figures (and more)

A tiny sampling of the custom action figures on display at Matt Cauley's site (he's also a talented illustrator and professional toy designer):

Arkham Asylum:




The Dark Knight Returns











And here's a few more gems:









Again, this is a small sampling. There are many, many more outstanding custom action figures on display at Matt's site.

*Win the DC Chess Collection.

Reminder: Win the DC Chess Collection

If you missed the announcement, you can win the DC Chess Collection by designing a movie poster featuring DC Comics characters. Here's a glimpse of the first submission.

Illustration roundup

T-shirt design by Blair Sayer up for vote at Threadless.




Tor unveiled the first in a series of short stories based on paintings by John Jude Palencar. Today's story is "New World Blues," by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.




Toy Story by Charles Santoso.




Empire of the Binary Sun poster by Rob Wood on sale here.




Helena Wayne/Robin by Kevin Maguire.

*Buy Robin toys at eBay.

Illustration roundup

Submission by Ron Guyatt for the Star Wars Day Toronto 2012 poster contest. You can vote for it at the link, and Ron has other posters on sale here.




T-shirt design by Victor Calahan up for vote at Threadless.




One of Dustin Harbin's recent $10 commissions.




Suspicious by Frank Stockton for Ebony Magazine.




Batgirl by Erika Taguchi-Newton, who has art on sale here.

*Buy Batgirl toys at eBay.

Illustration roundup

I'm going to announce specifics of a new art contest with a great grand prize on Monday, maybe the best prize I've ever given away. Start thinking now of a movie poster featuring your favorite DC Comics characters.


Prometheus poster by Chris Thornley. Check out that brilliant pupil.




Doktor A turned his Rupture design into iPad and laptop cases.




Catwoman by vitaminBee. Via these sites.




OMAC by Mitz.






Sketch cards by Layron DeJarnette for the upcoming Avengers Assembled card set.

*Buy sketch cards at eBay.

Illustration roundup

Richard Davies's submission for the (now closed) Sci-Fi London poster competition.



Batgirl by Justin Coffee.



Evil Batman by Alexander Stepanchikov.



Rejected flash drive design by Andrea Koster.



Villain.



Mourning iMac and iPhone by Derek Toye.

*Buy Batgirl toys at eBay.

Illustration roundup

Brendan Tobin and Nick Perks - - two of the drawings submitted for an After Watchmen-themed jam.





Planetary, Watchmen, Peanuts, and the X-Men by Cynthia Rodgers.




Cover of Serge Birault's new art book.




The Old Ones Return by Dave Palumbo.




One of several recently-posted illustrations by Gerard DuBois.

*Buy Peanuts toys at eBay.