Sam Abbinanti

New week, Jan 30th

2012-01-30T06:51:00.000-08:00

Tons to do this week.

Thank you everyone for checking out my blog.

Super Bowl week.

Much Dago love

Sam

ok, last one before the weekend,

2012-01-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

Ok, I have a few more spec' images I did for the Hostage

to sort of get my blood flowing.

Anyway I promise only a few more of these.

Its snowing here in Chicago....a lot

Sam

Brazilian 'the hostage" (More images)

2012-01-18T07:49:00.001-08:00

ok, I'm working as fast as I can so here's a few more images

from the new book I'm chained to.

Sam

The Hostage' -New project update.

2012-01-16T18:36:00.000-08:00

OK< I've been pimping this book for a few months now on my site so I thought I would

show some of the new images for the actual book as they were coming down the pike.

This is the end papers image for the Graphic novel I'm working on.

A big thank you to my designer friend

Dave Riske for the assists.

Sam

Warlock-Magus

2012-01-16T08:04:00.000-08:00

Ok, so some of the Marvel characters I love I dont expect

everyone to remember.

But I just saw the great statue Bowen did of Magus and I got inspired...

Thank you for letting me share.

xoxo

Sam

More sleepless nights...

2012-01-11T13:42:00.000-08:00

What is it about being able to work at night?

Man I wish I would just be bitten by a wolf already and get it over with.

been pulling all nighters...

New project is coming along great.

Art to show asap.

thank you again for letting me share.

Sam

The Defenders.

2012-01-09T08:20:00.000-08:00

Always loved this book!

Not the latest stuff mind you.

The Sal Buscema era was what set it off for me.

the combination of these guys was truly bad ass.

I have to do a larger full figures piece of them.

The Original cast only.

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Thor villains rule.

2012-01-03T09:13:00.000-08:00

John Buscema was a big reason I got into loving comics in the first place.

His run on Thor and Conan changed the way I looked at the medium.

Thank you for letting me share.

(the Destroyer)

Happy New year

Sam

Bruce Wayne..where have you gone.

2012-01-01T22:48:00.000-08:00

Spent the past 2 days with my family celebrating New Years

Watching three stooges marathons..etc

Bruce Wayne with a heavy purple palette on this piece.

Happy New year everyone.

Sam

Victor Fries...(Mr Freeze)

2011-12-30T15:54:00.001-08:00

Love this character and the origin by Paul Dini

Happy New year everyone.

Sam

More Batman Beyond

2011-12-30T00:15:00.000-08:00

OK, can you believe for X-mas I got the nine disk set of Batman Beyond?

Alright, its for my son but I still love what Paul Dini and Bruce Timm did with this series.

Cityscape this time around

Sam

Batman Beyond how we miss you.

2011-12-28T18:57:00.001-08:00

Always figured this show was Bruce Timm's take on Spider man not Batman

Either way I loved it and miss it.

My son started watching it and man I'm hooked again.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

More Daredevil..well you know

2011-12-28T10:19:00.000-08:00

I love the bad villains from the 70's and 80's so here's another one.

I got this request from a post on my facebook page...Madcap?

Thank you for the suggestion

Sam

Machine man -Barry Windsor Smith style

2011-12-27T14:31:00.000-08:00

Always a Kirby guy but I loved What Barry Windsor Smith did in his Machine Man mini -Series.

So here you go in my style sort of like in his style or inspired by it I should say.

Warmest regards

Sam

Dr Stange requests-Facebook

2011-12-26T12:28:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone, I've been getting some cool sketch requests on my facebook page

So here is an obvious one considering my style, Dormammu the main man in

the villain Department if you're a Dr Strange fan.

Thank you for letting me share.

Much love

Sam

OK, I watched Scrooge...

2011-12-23T21:57:00.000-08:00

Always thought the Ghost of Christmas past was a very cool character.

Had to take a swipe at him..

Merry Christmas everyone.

Pen and marker with the white out pen.

Sam

More Holiday magic (Darkness on pastel paper.)

2011-12-23T12:24:00.001-08:00

More Holiday time love..with the colored paper I'm fooling around with

at least when my kids spill something on it all soaks up.

A batman piece for my brother in law and another three face gang piece.

Sharpies are on sale so what the hell

Merry Christmas everyone

Sam

Hero for H i r e- LUke Cage "Sweet Christmas"

2011-12-22T16:19:00.000-08:00

When he still had hair and didn't look like just another black guy

in the Marvel Universe Luke Cage was the man.

Still my favorite Marvel character bar none.

btw-Hero for hire without Iron Fist

"Bullet proof"

Happy Holidays

Sal

Sketch of the day X-51

2011-12-21T12:56:00.001-08:00

X-51 has taken on a mess of different looks over the years.

I always think of Kirby when I draw him, even though most of his look is obviously

not what Kirby had in mind.

Happy Holidays

Sal

Sketch of the day-Cable

2011-12-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

This one I have to admit was in the 90's and a bit below my radar

But of course I remember Cable.

(and I love everything Marvel)

I remember Alex Ross telling me Magog in Kingdom come is based a bit on the

Cable design and character.

Happy Holidays

Sam

Brain-iac

2011-12-19T07:26:00.001-08:00

I always felt Superman had some cool villains going back to the Curt Swan days.

Be it many of them needed updating, but they were always still very cool.

Bruce Timm really kicked Brainiac in the a-- for the animated series

which I loved the design for.

This is sort of what I see for Brainiac.

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Online catalog of my gallery pieces..

2011-12-15T12:20:00.000-08:00

I know , I promised no more talk about the gallery...But the fine folks at Challengers created an online

Store and viewing platform for the show...

Happy Holidays everyone

xoxoxo

Sam

Sal Abbinanti Art For Sale

WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2011 17:56 W. DAL BUSH

Currently exhibting in the Rogues Gallery, Sal Abbinanti has a few dozen original color pieces up, each only $115. They range in size from 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" to 11" x 17", and range in content from Spider-Man to the Stunt Master. We've got pictures of all of them in our Photo Gallery, you should take a look.

More importantly, we'd be happy to send them out to folks who can't stop in to the gallery. If you're far away, preferably still in the United States, we'll ship out the piece of your choice for only $10 extra (domestic shipping, international will vary by country). Should you see a piece you want, just call (773-278-0155) or e-mail ( challengers@challengerscomics.com) with the following information from the Photo Gallery:

The NUMBER of the piece
The TITLE of the piece
The address to which you want the piece shipped

Once we've given you confirmation that the piece is available, we'll either take payment over the phone via credit card, or by PayPal via e-mail. Any questions, let us know. In the meantime, go look at Sal's art!

More Studio pix..Ok, last ones I promise.

2011-12-13T13:51:00.001-08:00

Pix from my opening night are complete (I promise)

However the exhibition goes on until the first week of Jan 9th 2012.

So feel free to drop by Challengers Rogue's Gallery at 1845 Western Ave ,Chicago Il

and check out the installation.

Happy Holidays

Sam

This kid named Anthony Leon in Fla.

2011-12-12T10:56:00.000-08:00

My nephew Anthony Leon just sent me some pix of his work..

and I have to say I'm blown away.

Tremendous artist and an even better kid, (Well he's a kid to me)

Way to go, Darkseid never looked cooler.

Color and composition on this piece kick ass.

xoxox

Sam

Rogue's gallery opening-Friday December 9th 2011

2011-12-11T21:12:00.000-08:00

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cannot thank those that came out to my Art opening this past friday night

at Challengers/Rogues gallery.

A tremendous time was had by all especially me, who was speechless for the first

time in his life.

(The show runs through january 9th)

Thank you again everyone for all the love and support!

Happy Holidays

Sam

Gallery preview-ok it's tonight

2011-12-09T12:29:00.000-08:00

Just got this preview pix of some of the pieces hung

at Challengers/Rogues gallery.

The show is tonight, more drunken pix tomorrow I promise.

Sam

Interview on the Morton report.

2011-12-08T17:58:00.000-08:00

Comics: Sal Abbinanti Previews His Rogue's Gallery Comic Art Show

The man behind Alex Ross Art and Comic Book Pros reveals his unique heroic visions.

By Bill Baker, Columnist

December 7, 2011 2:05 PM 0

It would take a lot of folks who attend the major comic cons around the world but a moment to recognize today's guest. Most would remember him running into him while he was overseeing operations at the always-busy Alex Ross Art table at those shows, while even more might know him through his association with the Alex Ross Art site or its virtual sister, the original art sales outlet Comics Book Pros.

But what a lot of folks don’t know about Sal Abbinanti is that he is a remarkable artist in his own right. However, as the works showcased in this article—as well as those appearing in a major exhibit of Abbinanti’s art at the Rogue’s Gallery that is opening this Friday—will attest, he’s anything but your typical mainstream comics artist.

But, truth be told, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

You’ve got a fairly major event coming up, don’t you? Why don’t you tell us a little about the Rogue’s Gallery exhibit and what kind of work will be included in that show?

Rogue's gallery here in Chicago is a great spot that primarily highlights comic artists that are not necessarily part of the mainstream. It’s in a very artsy part of town—Buck Town—known for some tremendous cutting edge, grassroots galleries. I am incredibly honored to have been asked to have been asked by Patrick and Dal to display my craziness.

Well, how’d this all come about? And did you have to think the offer over, or was it a no-brainer kind of decision?

Patrick at the Rogues Gallery starting seeing some of the pieces I was posting on Facebook—I do a 'sketch a day' thing on my Facebook page—and asked if I'd ever consider a show. I jumped at it and said, "Of course!”

I know that you’re fairly prolific, generally, and have been doing a lot of very fine sketches this year. So, how difficult was it to choose the images to include in the show?

Not too hard, many of the pieces I do are experimental.

And thank you for the kind words, but quite a few pieces don't work out and that’s fine, they serve a purpose to help me improve and flesh out characters that Marvel and DC will never let me draw.

Do you have any pieces in the exhibit that you’re particularly happy with? Why? What about those works, or perhaps your experience of creating them, makes them special for you?

There are many special pieces in there.

For odd reasons, some were done at 4 a.m. when I was up with a sick kid, or when I'm having a rough time sorting out my life, etc. I always go back to the work. Those pieces up there really capture a moment in my life where the creative outlet was there to be my shrink.

Others, just me with a hard on for characters from my youth that I don’t think need to be drawn from over and over again with a tight, photorealistic company style.

Will you be doing a catalogue, virtual or otherwise, for the show?

Anytime anyone’s interested, they can go to my site and blog, and see everything I'm working on. All the pieces in or out of the show are up there.

How about events? I know the show’s opening soon, and you’ll be celebrating that. Is there anything else on the schedule at the moment?

That’s it until after the holiday season.

I'll be set up with my work at Emerald City Con in Seattle, and Anaheim for Wonder Con, and C2E2 in my home town Chicago (no one calls it Chi-town).

On a related front, you recently finished your first creator-owned series, Atomika, so I was hoping you could bring us all up to speed with any new plans you’ve devised on that front?

I've started working on my next creator-owned book. It’s something I started working way back when I was at USC.

I spent some time in Brazil in the '80s and it changed my life. I experienced the street children there and it broke my heart and sent me home a much more educated kid than the spoiled college American that got off the plane. The book will deal with the Umbanda religion and the street children.

And, yes, the second Atomika trade was solicited throughDiamond, but regretfully the orders were very low. That was my fault. I took too long to get it out.

The cost of printing trades is quite high, as well you know. I will have it this year, though, and throughout 2012 in Seattle and all the other shows. I promise!

Well, what about some of your other creations like Dagos on the Moon? Will we get to see any of those new properties anytime soon?

I can’t wait to do Dagos, and I have a few people asking forDagos. However, The Hostage, my book about the street children in Brazil, is near and dear to my heart and I really need to get that done before I do anything else. But Dagos on the Moon is coming soon for sure, I promise.

Besides who else could do it better than me?

Not one person that I know of, my friend.

Now, I know that you were once intent on working with DC or Marvel on a couple projects or series. Do you still harbor any hopes on that front, or are you happy publishing your work on your own?

I would love to do something for Marvel and DC. I've pitched over the years, but was hit with a dead fish. Not complaining, just realistic that I'm not what they’re looking for.

That being said, some artists I feel are meant to go it indie. I'm very happy and artistically rewarded with what I'm doing. It's a shame, though. The Luke Cage proposal I sent Marvel was better than anything they've done with the character in a long, long time. You can see it on my site in the gallery section.

I also know that you’ve more than enough to keep you busy just meeting the daily demands of the Alex Ross and online art sales business alone, which makes me wonder why you still choose to carve out a few precious hours to work on things like Atomika, and do all that sketching and design work.

In other words, what do you get from it all?

I got in this business to be an artist. I've worked as an artist before I started the online business with Alex. I love Alex Ross and what we've established together with Alex Ross Art and traveling to all the shows etc. But what stirs my soul is my work. Without it I would die inside.

I'm sure you feel the same way, Bill, about your writing. We don’t want to be artists, we have to.

Nietzsche said there are only two types of people, creative and non-creative, and those that are not creative don’t understand that our work is like our children.

I can totally relate to those sentiments, Sal. But given that, what do you hope that gallery patrons get from your work? How about your readers?

That my work is a product of my imagination, and that it is a very personal thing.

I know that my work isn’t for everyone and that’s cool. Because when it comes to anything artistic, it’s all up there to be talked about, good or bad. That’s what art is for. I also hope none of my cousins get too drunk at the opening.

Anything else to add before I let you get back to it?

Bill, I want to thank you for taking the time to let me talk about my exhibition and my work. It means a lot to me and I'm very grateful to you.

The pleasure’s mine, my friend. Hope that the opening and show go just spectacularly for you and the folks at Rogue’s Gallery.

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Ok, more shameless promotion on my pimp tour..

2011-12-07T14:06:00.000-08:00

Comics: Sal Abbinanti Previews His Rogue's Gallery Comic Art Show

www.themortonreport.com

Comics creator Sal Abbinanti discusses his first one-man art exhibit, which opens on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Chicago's Rogue's Gallery and features his own unique interpretations of classic comic book characters.

Comic Geek Speak:

www.comicgeekspeak.com

Discussion includes the Alex Ross exhibit at the Warhol museum, the Muppet Movie, what we've recently read, blah, blah, blah. What you really want to hear is Uncle Sal talk about his upcoming art exhibit in Chicago and the tangents we go on. (1:13:48)

Crazy week...trying to get everything in a pile

2011-12-02T13:22:00.001-08:00

Thank you everyone for all the support for all the

support and kind words about my upcoming gallery show

at Challengers.

Hope everyone is doing well

Much Love

Sam

Crazy week...trying to get everything in a pile

2011-12-02T13:18:00.000-08:00

Thank you everyone for all the support for all the

support and kind words about my upcoming gallery show

at Challengers.

Hope everyone is doing well

Much Love

Sam

Sam Abbinanti: Another shameless plug for my gallery opening.

2011-11-30T13:43:00.000-08:00

Sam Abbinanti: Another shameless plug for my gallery opening.: OK< I dropped off all the originals on monday and things are in the pipeline for December 9th thats next friday. Hope to see everyone ther...

Another shameless plug for my gallery opening.

2011-11-30T13:39:00.000-08:00

OK< I dropped off all the originals on monday

and things are in the pipeline for December 9th

thats next friday.

Hope to see everyone there.

(Yes there will be booze)

thank you again for letting me share

Sam

Still working with the colored paper.

2011-11-21T12:14:00.000-08:00

Drew A few Sentinals during the football game..ok the colored pastel paper I brought from Italy

helped a bit (with the white highlight marker)

Sam

the ever loving Thing

2011-11-20T20:18:00.000-08:00

Ben Grimm is a little pO'd in this one but hey, it's sunday night.

Sam

Ok, I've been away...sorry

2011-11-16T19:30:00.000-08:00

My deepest apologies for the delay in my updates.

Been trying to catch up on things.

Returning with your Friendly neighborhood Spider-man.

thank you for letting me share.

Warmest regards

Sam

Sam/Sal Abbinanti Art Exhibition...in Chicago

2011-11-11T11:00:00.000-08:00

Ok, sorry I have to pimp this baby for myself.

The fine folks at Challengers here in Chicago have asked me for 60-70 pieces

for an art exhibition in December.

Opening night is open to the public and I hope to see everyone there (booze but no making out)

The exhibition runs through the second week of January 2012

I 'm happier than a puppy with two peters"

xoxoxox

Sam

Time	Friday, December 9 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Location	CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave 2R Chicago, Illinois

Created By	CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation

More Info	Sal is one of the most outspoken creators in comics today, and one of the most original artists as well. And this is a FIRST for a Rogues Gallery art show... it's a FULL COLOR show. For a while now Sal has been creating amazing full-page illustrations, 1 per day, and here's your chance to see 50 of 'em in one place. Patrick even bought a Falcon from him! AND... we think Sal's art will make such great Holiday gifts, that normal display rules don't apply--the day you pay for a piece is the day you take it home! So come discover an incredible talent living in your own backyard and help these fantastic examples of modern comic book art find Homes for the Holidays.

More Lucca 2011 pix

2011-11-07T10:59:00.001-08:00

Thank you-Lucca 2011

2011-11-07T10:53:00.000-08:00

Had another tremendous time this year at Lucca.

The crowds exceeded 120k and the hospitality of the Italian people made us feel

like family.

Thank you again to all those that stopped by the Alex Ross booth in Napoleone

piazza.(Also the wonderful support for Atomika)

What a time!

I have to say Italy is great but it's nice to be home.

thank you to everyone again

Sam

Lucca here I come..again..

2011-10-22T11:36:00.000-07:00

Been attending the Lucca comics art festival in Lucca, Italy for about 6-7 years now.

It is attended by over 100k people.

It is my favorite comic show in the world and look forward to seeing everyone.

I'll be heading the Alex Ross/Bill Sienkiewicz booth in Napoleone tent E-123

Doing sketches for all and handing out kisses and grappa.

Thank you for letting me share

Sam

Thank you NYCC-2011 tremendous show

2011-10-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

Lance and all the staff at Reed did a tremendous job with NYCC 2011

It was a NY style pig %$&K crowded, busy, tons of fans and a must do show.

The East coast SDCC in my opinion.

Wait until next year it's only going to get worse..in a good way.

Thanks to everyone that stopped by our Alex Ross art booth.

Sam

Gallery Event with Sal Abbinanti

2011-10-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

Mercury Comics Creator Sal Abbinanti will be featured in his own exhibition at The Rogues Gallery in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois from December 9, 2011 through January 9th 2012. Opening night festivities from 7-10 p.m. will include Sal signing copies of Atomika and attendees will receive an exclusive Rogues Gallery print. Artwork will be available for sale. This is an event not to be missed.

The Rogues Gallery is Chicago's first full-time Fine Comic Art gallery. Opened in December 2010 by Patrick Brower and W.Dal Bush, the owners of Challengers Comics + Conversation, The Rogues Gallery features rotating exhibits of original artwork by a range of international comics professionals. For those unable to see these exhibits live and in-person, we're happy to present photo galleries and video walk-throughs of past events and exhibitions. The intention of the gallery is to celebrate the beauty and excitement of original comic book art, and that shouldn't be kept to just one gallery in Chicago.

For more information check our rogues.challengerscomics.com

Warhol exhibition

2011-10-11T15:50:00.000-07:00

I want to thank everyone again that attended the Alex Ross

opening last week at the Andy Warhol museum.

The people of Pittsburgh are the best.

"Go Pitt"! ok, I caught a game while I was there.

(Had no idea Neil Diamond was so popular) you have to be a Pitt fan

to understand that one.

The Alex Ross exhibition will be at the Andy Warhol museum until the middle of Jan.

(Located on Sandusky street in downtown Pitt)

thank you again

SAm

The Hostage

2011-10-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

More from the new project I'm working on.

thank you for letting me share

Sam

New York Comicon-next week

2011-10-06T11:44:00.000-07:00

We'll see everyone next week at New York Comicon booth # 1454 right across from

the DC booth. (I'll be running the Alex Ross art booth)

Hope to see you there.

Sam

Thank You, Andy Warhol

2011-10-04T10:42:00.001-07:00

Warhol weekend in Pitt

2011-09-28T17:05:00.000-07:00

I will be at the Warhol museum in Pittsburgh this saturday night for the Alex Ross

Exhibition and signing by Alex.

Hope to see everyone there.

Much Love

Sam

More Daredevil villains....?

2011-09-21T07:49:00.000-07:00

The Stiltman was always a cult favorite, and

what would a Daredevil villain set be without him?

Very cool character, not sure what he does

except the gun but very cool none the less.

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

September 20th pieces.

2011-09-20T13:05:00.001-07:00

the Human Missle

2011-09-17T13:55:00.000-07:00

Ok, I was fooling around with my markers

Bulleteer, Human Missle, it all works.

thank you for letting me share

Sam

Fooling with the water colors...Loki

2011-09-15T18:33:00.001-07:00

Just a quick piece of Loki..

breaking out the watercolors this month.

Sam

The Vision...

2011-09-14T11:35:00.000-07:00

Big fan of the Avengers in the 70's

Buckler, Buscema , all of it.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Classic Daredevil

2011-09-13T16:58:00.000-07:00

Always loved this outfit.

Sam

September 12th -sorry for the delays.....

2011-09-12T12:26:00.000-07:00

My apologies for the delays...been up to my ears in work and

nonsense...hope to be here every day.

Thank you for letting me share

'Go Bears"

Sam

Thank You Fan Expo-Toronto-"CANADA"

2011-08-30T12:27:00.001-07:00

Great time in Toronto this weekend.

The people of Canada are always so wonderful.

Thank you very much again for your Exquisite Northern hospitality.

Sam

Fan Expo-Toronto this weekend

2011-08-23T10:39:00.000-07:00

Starting this thursday night through sunday

I will be in Artist alley spot # PO-34

at Toronto Fan Expo.

www.fanexpo.com

I will be doing sketches, commissions and pimping Atomika 1-12's

Stop on by for a laugh .

Love Canada, the people are fantastic, and love comics.

Sam

Diamond head

2011-08-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

It's Nova villain week.

Sam

Another forgotten Nova Villain

2011-08-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

Power pack...?

Ok, some were forgotten for a reason.

But I love old Marvel villains.

Sam

The Doctor is in..

2011-08-15T08:21:00.000-07:00

No villains personified Kirby better then Galactus and Dr Doom.

Truly the corner stones of Marvel Bad Ass.

(Not that I'm comparing myself to Kirby mind you)

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Another Bad Nova villain

2011-08-13T21:41:00.000-07:00

I loved Nova when I was in grade school, although he had some really bad villains...

Even Daredevil recycled some old ones from Spiderman.

But Nova...whew..they were bad.

I loved them just the same.

Ok, here's the Condor.

thank you for letting me share

Sam

OK, I couldn't resist...

2011-08-11T20:39:00.000-07:00

When I was 8 or 9 I traded all my issues of Thor to a neighbor for all his issues of Spider man.

I was pissed at first, then I discovered John Romita.

Sam

X-men baby

2011-08-11T15:14:00.000-07:00

Neal Adams was the real guy that got me excited about the X-men.

Those cool character re-designs before Byrne ,Cockrum or Jim Lee.

Sam

D E A D-Man

2011-08-09T16:32:00.000-07:00

Love the character, the piece didnt turn out as I planned..

I'll knock it out next time.

Sam

Ok, so indulge me....

2011-08-08T14:18:00.001-07:00

My 4 year old son has been nagging me to color with him so here goes

He say's it's a bear in the snow...

The other two pieces are a Vampire in a Chicago winter and Steve Rogers

Agent of Shield.

Ok, I promise no more kids art

Sorry I promised him.

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

My apologies for the delay...

2011-08-02T21:42:00.000-07:00

Really sorry I've been absent from the site.

Was in San Diego for the con and still trying to catch up.

whew... here are two new ones

The Avengers and and old Daredevil villain the Owl.

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Another old Daredevil villain -Stunt Master

2011-07-17T12:53:00.000-07:00

I always think of Gene Colan when I see Daredevil and

all the so, so villains Daredevil had but some how Gene made them cool.

Stunt master I think was an Evel Kneivel rip off but who cares

See everyone at SDCC next week I'll be in booth #2419

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Killed by the Mob....

2011-07-14T09:03:00.000-07:00

Daredevil's father Jack Murdoch the boxer.

He was killed for not throwing a fight.

Thus the motivation for his son to prowl Hell's kitchen.

Trying some obscure characters

Always loved John Romita JR's take on the character.

Thank you for letting me share

Sam

SDCC prep is killing me...

2011-07-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay in posting.

SDCC prep is killing me.

We will be at booth 2419 right across from Marvel.

Hope to see everyone there.

todays sketch-the Beast.

Sam

the Red Skull

2011-07-06T11:33:00.000-07:00

I've always been a huge Cap fan.

Here's my first stab at the Red Skull.

Sam

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T20:01:00.000-07:00

Eddy Newell's tremendous work first introduced me to this character

(Black Lightning)

If you're not familiar with Eddy's work please google him or look him up on facebook.

I promise you, you wont be disappointed, Eddy is a monster talent.

Happy fourth everyone

Sam

Random Art for the middle of June.

2011-06-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

B L A D E

2011-06-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

the 1970's have a special place in my heart when it comes to comics

or anything for that matter.

Following suit Blade 1970's Marvel horror magazine version.

SAM

Shark

2011-06-09T11:26:00.000-07:00

Random character I used in an old book.

Marker on strathmore.

Sam

The Inhumans...more Kirby

2011-06-07T09:01:00.000-07:00

A little rushed but more Kirbyness

The Inhumans have always been one of the greatest creations to

come out of Marvel (IMO)

thank you for letting me share

Sam

The Mole man

2011-06-06T11:25:00.000-07:00

Anything to conjure up Jack Kirby.

The original FF villain, the Mole Man

Anything better than old comic books?

thank you for letting me share

Sam

Weekend art....

2011-06-05T11:16:00.000-07:00

Love sitting in the sun getting at a few things.

Random pix,

Sam

The Red Ghost?

2011-06-04T04:59:00.000-07:00

Old, very old Fantastic four villain.

Figured it would give me a chance to incorporate a few apes...

Sam

Memorial day ---glub..glub..under Water....

2011-05-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

Been raining here in Chicago all weekend..

And I mean raining..lots of it with no sun..

Oh well, Summer is here I guess..

Sam

Dr Bruce Banner

2011-05-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

Always loved the original Kirby take on the Hulk.

More Frankenstein than muscle bound freak.

New stuff is great but Kirby, Trimpe stuff man I miss you.

Also loved what John Romita Jr did with the Hulk.

Sam

A T T U M A

2011-05-25T06:36:00.000-07:00

Ok, its not the best, I was fooling around with the markers last night while watching the Bulls lose...

Sam

Cap baby

2011-05-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry I just love this guy.

Always makes me think of Kirby.

Sam

Weekend smattering of images

2011-05-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

May 17th and Spring is on the fence....

2011-05-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

Spring keeps working in and out but man am I in love with warm weather.

Sketch of the day?

Just some work I'm amping out the door.

thank you for letting me share.

Sam

May and man its Hot in Chicago...

2011-05-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

All of a sudden you get this pre-summer sweat fest in Chicago

in the spring (what spring?).

Just in time for construction, which is always a staple in Chicago in time

for summer.

After all why sit in traffic if you're not going to sweat.

Did I mention that I love the summer?

Love the heat baby!

I like it third world country hot.

thank you for letting me share

Sam

Tuesday-May 10th 2011

2011-05-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

It's spring in Chicago and one fine day outside.

But I need to stay hunkered down and get some work done.

Well , part of the day anyway...

Sam

The Destroyer

2011-05-07T19:51:00.000-07:00

Been my favorite villain since the sixties when I first stumbled on old

Kirby issues of Thor, then of course I was in for good when John Buscema started on the book.

To see the Destroyer in a film as an adult is really very very strange.

Thank you Mr Kirby and Mr Buscema, Thank you so much.

Sam

Brainiac pieces

2011-05-03T14:01:00.000-07:00

Just fooling around with Brainiac, Superman Villain from the newer designs.

Had a few ideas but what the hey.

Finally getting some spring here in Chicago but my son has

been vomiting like the broad from the Excorcist.

Stomach flu from his day care.....

Thank yo for letting me share.

Sam

Omac- Up with my 3 yr old son vomiting.

2011-05-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

I was up last night very late because my son was vomiting.

Turned on the news and found out the Bad ass Navy Seals killed

that piece of s--- Bin Laden.

Great work guys, God bless the Men and Women of the US military.

Sketch of the day- OMAC.

Sam

End of the month...

2011-04-28T13:01:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay, my daughter has been keeping me up all

night and sleep is at a premium.

Sketches? just a few random pieces.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Sam

I spent a month there one night...."

2011-04-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

Long, long weekend here in Chicago.

Bad weather and not much to do except work and play with the kids.

Sketch for today-Conan.

He was probably the biggest influence on me early in my drawing days.

Anything John Buscema touched I bought, he was the master.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Captain AmeriKa

2011-04-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

I had an idea for a Soviet Captain AmeriKa when I was in the middle of

my book Atomika www.mercurycomics.com

Here is one of the pre-lim drawings.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Kinda rushed this one.....

2011-04-14T07:41:00.000-07:00

Wanted to nail a nice Moebius piece for the site but

got caught up with work.

I promise another full body piece of this guy very soon.

In the mean time here's a face study of a great old Spidey villain.

Also a rough Study from another project I'm working on.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

BANE

2011-04-13T12:05:00.001-07:00

Never been a big fan of the character, but I've been accused of not

including Enough DC characters to my posts.

So I promise more, DC characters

Today it's a bad Batman villain (Bane)

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Have to show you this one!

2011-04-11T15:31:00.000-07:00

My Dear friend Buzz (Aldrin Aw) Sent me this cover recreation today. (Brother Voodoo #1)

Needless to say I'm speechless.

Buzz has been in the biz for a while and has the (IMO) best brush skills in the biz.

Incredible artist and Friend.

Thank you Buzz I'll cherish this baby for a long long time.

Much Dago love

Sam

April 9th, sorry for the delay.

2011-04-09T17:53:00.000-07:00

My apologies for the delay.

I was out of town for Wondercon (thank you San Francisco)

Sketch for today an oldie but a goodie, Old Iron man villain 'The Melter'

I was introduced to Iron man in the 70's through George Tuska and of course Gene Colan.

Thank you for letting me share

Medium here is Copic and Sharpie markers.

Sam

Ferro lad-gone but not forgotten

2011-03-31T09:35:00.000-07:00

I use to love Adventure comics with the Legion of the Super heroes (especially Ferro lad)

I read it through out the 70's(when they got their title)

Dave Cockrum took over and re-designed all their outfits giving All the women a tremendous look

(well who are we kidding very hot outfits)

everyone looked like they were teamed up with

a partner and getting laid.

That was just not happening anywhere else in comics.

But I digress.

We miss you Dave

Not to mention what Dave did to the X-men.

Sam

Wondercon this weekend-Come stop by!

2011-03-30T16:41:00.000-07:00

I'll be at the Alex Ross Art booth #209

I'll be sketching and have copies of Atomika.

Look forward to seeing everyone.

Sam

The Creeper-Another DC funkt gig

2011-03-30T08:55:00.000-07:00

Back in the 2001 I pitched a Ragman proposal and a Creeper

project to one of the Genius former Editors at Vertigo.

Anyway they gave the gig to some French guy that

now sells storm windows...and the project was cancelled

three issues in.

So I was at C2E2 and someone asked me if I would

do a Creeper piece for them.

Love the characters just not editors that suck at their job.

My point here..? draw and don't let rejection stop

you from getting things done.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Black Water-Wreck Diver project?

2011-03-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

Been fooling around with the idea of a Deep sea diver project since I was a kid.

Was my first GI Joe and man was it cool to drop in the tub.

Thinking about a short book perhaps, print up 100 or so.

Thank you for letting me share.

Sam

Almost April bay..Opening day this week.

2011-03-28T12:16:00.000-07:00

Firelord was always one of my favorite Galactus Heralds

(well the Destroyer rules) More marker work here.

Love those copics.

Sam

March 24th-still snowing in Chicago

2011-03-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for Wondercon next week in San Francisco

April 1-3 , we'll be at booth #209

Great town, people, food, art you name it.

Love to chat up comics and art.

Please stop by and give me some grief

Todays piece- the Incredible Hulk

Thank you for letting me share

Sam