tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post2089228139041580235..comments2024-03-21T06:36:04.196-05:00Comments on The Idol-Head of Diabolu, a Martian Manhunter blog: 2010 Zook Convention Piece by Ethan Van SciverDiabolu Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-50375312975809660292010-03-29T16:18:27.118-05:002010-03-29T16:18:27.118-05:00I never got around to asking anyone to specificall...I never got around to asking anyone to specifically draw Mr. V. As noted, it takes a special artist to make Faceless work. One guy just didn't choose him out of a large selection, another I passed on when there was confusion about his quote, and a third would have been good, but wasn't doing sketches that day.<br /><br />EVS drew Despero for another guy, but I never got a good look. I didn't bring any Despero reference, because I was specifically looking to have sketches done of characters you <i>cannot</i> find art for. Since there are 18 pieces of Despero art at Comic Art Fans, 5 at Comic Art Community, and more on the net, he was disqualified.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-76498861865489458422010-03-29T15:25:25.269-05:002010-03-29T15:25:25.269-05:00Nobody wanted to draw a fat guy wearing a panty-ho...Nobody wanted to draw a fat guy wearing a panty-hose mask? Sorry you didn't get your Mr. V sketch, but there's really not much that can be done with the guy visually.<br /><br />But Despero is probably fun to draw.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-11339400288885853882010-03-29T00:03:31.393-05:002010-03-29T00:03:31.393-05:002 of 3 in my possession.2 of 3 in my possession.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-847844411075259562010-03-28T23:41:01.436-05:002010-03-28T23:41:01.436-05:00Hmm. Either Hugo or Blanx, then. Or longshot...t...Hmm. Either Hugo or Blanx, then. Or longshot...the Human Flame.LissBirdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059648604602469375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-70147551555755391222010-03-28T22:58:40.536-05:002010-03-28T22:58:40.536-05:00Adam Strange FTW.
Cold, I'm afraid. No Mr. V ...Adam Strange FTW.<br /><br />Cold, I'm afraid. No Mr. V this time. Everyone I thought could do him passed, either specifically or on sketching entirely.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-2401614937924647572010-03-28T22:54:02.124-05:002010-03-28T22:54:02.124-05:00I've got a ceramic monkey that used to hold a ...I've got a ceramic monkey that used to hold a fruit bowl and wears a similar coat. Maybe Zook discovered haute couture?Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-35026618416189446722010-03-28T22:52:46.751-05:002010-03-28T22:52:46.751-05:00Zook from Batman/Superman was a little too much on...Zook from Batman/Superman was a little too much on the bizarre side for my tastes, IMHO.<br /><br />As long as you're happy that's all that counts! I think it's kinda cute that he has itty bitty whiskers.<br /><br />"That had to be exciting."<br />Not gonna lie, though, if I was going to get a sketch from EVS I'd probably ask for a GL one. Wait, no, I stand corrected. I'd ask for Adam Strange, just to see what he could do with him, considering he's got all that experience drawing heroes in space.<br /><br />"Oh-- and let the guessing begin on Tuesday's art post."<br /><br />Mr. V?LissBirdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059648604602469375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-21771003302544321332010-03-28T22:37:11.569-05:002010-03-28T22:37:11.569-05:00Why was Zook wearing a coat? The little guy(?) can...Why was Zook wearing a coat? The little guy(?) can generate heat, so he doesn't need clothes for warmth. Did he finally eat that apple from the Tree of Knowledge and realize he's naked?Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-27705893550380355732010-03-28T22:25:30.784-05:002010-03-28T22:25:30.784-05:00Oh-- and let the guessing begin on Tuesday's a...Oh-- and let the guessing begin on Tuesday's art post. I'm running Black Adam #6 tomorrow...Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-26442498480027207432010-03-28T22:24:13.238-05:002010-03-28T22:24:13.238-05:00Tom, I wrote up the first several issues of that S...Tom, I wrote up the first several issues of that S/Bat story, but never posted them, and my word docs are still M.I.A. as renamed files after my drive crashed. I really do want to find them and my unpublished Fox/Sekowsky synopsizes as soon as I can. For the record, Clark's Zook was lean and wore a long coat.<br /><br />Liss, a friend of mine took some video while I was away when EVS was explaining his logic. I haven't seen it yet, but according to my friend: His editors wanted a "realistic" Zook, which he thought was ridiculous, since Zook was obviously a cartoon character. As a compromise, EVS intended to make Zook an animal, hence the feline features, whereas others (myself included) see him as an orange infant alien. Who the heck knows? I just like the drawing. EVS is probably right though, based on the recurring "pet" designation in the comics.<br /><br />"Was this "poke fun at the Martian Manhunter fan" time? Or just polite joshing?"<br /><br />More like "You wasted EVS' time and your money on that stupid thing?" Meanwhile, I saw EVS drawing a full figure flying Green Lantern and a Sinestro headshot. That had to be exciting. Looked great, though.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-64537871770970284882010-03-28T22:07:10.900-05:002010-03-28T22:07:10.900-05:00I didn't read the Superman/Batman comic with Z...I didn't read the Superman/Batman comic with Zook, so this is my first look at a modern, more realistically drawn Zook. I definitely want to see more. This is great! At $40, it's a bargain.<br /><br />Do you intend to eventually do a write-up of Zook's appearance in Superman/Batman (or have you done it already)? I'd like to see what Matthew Clark's Zook looks like.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-38233646208669395452010-03-28T21:59:51.396-05:002010-03-28T21:59:51.396-05:00I was right!
The way EVS drew him, he kinda sorta...I was right!<br /><br />The way EVS drew him, he kinda sorta looks like he came from a Dr. Seuss story. Maybe that's the "other dimension" where he really came from.<br /><br />"and upon my arrival one made sport of me by asking slightly sarcastic questions." Hmm. Was this "poke fun at the Martian Manhunter fan" time? Or just polite joshing? I'd like to see the video evidence.<br /><br />I'm glad you finally got your Zook sketch and that it didn't cost you an arm and a leg.<br /><br />It's a lot better than me pronouncing it "Schriver" and then realizing only a month ago there's no "R" in there...LissBirdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059648604602469375noreply@blogger.com