Boba, Leia, and Vader

Ok! So I am a pretty huge Star Wars Fanatic in case the Alias 77Vader did not clue you in . My wife would probably say this is an understatement but lets just say I am Excited about the new Film coming out and all of the great books and art over the years.

With that being said I Started this new foray into sketch covers completely by accident. I posted recently a Mike Zeck Commission that was my First Sketch cover. That is a technicality because I purchased a Star Wars #1 already completed by Don Ho and no it is not that Don Ho (for those who are old enough).

I was on my way out of the Amazing Arizona Con 2015 when I forgot to pick up my free print for buying the tickets on Groupon. While gathering the print the young woman asked if I wanted to buy one of the exclusives they had for sale. All books were $10. There were about 5-6 sketch covers and one happened to be the Star Wars Boba Fett. I asked for the copy, paid my $10 and (luckily for her) since it was too high up on the board to reach she had to call for help.

Well the gentleman who came by to pull it down when he realized she had sold me something that was not for sale. He let me know that he could not sell it to me since the Artists provided these as examples. At this I told him Technically they already sold it to me but as a nice guy I would be happy to pay a fair price. He ran off to see if this could be an option. After a Few moments of running around he let me know I could have it for $50 and that this was a bargain according to the dealer. Well, obviously, I snapped it up! The poor girl kept apologizing and even gave me a blank sketch cover for my troubles.

Well fast forward to the Phoenix con 2015. I decided that with my Zeck success I would look into commissioning another book or two. Originally Art Adams was supposed to do a Leia sketch for me but he ran out of time. It was unfortunate but Jae Lee was happy to do a quick head sketch for me. It was such a pleasure to see Jae work with brush and ink. I hope to see him around again in the future. What a Pro!

Mt last Sketch from the Phoenix con was done by Arizona's own Tony Parker. Tony was a great guy to chit chat with and the Vader was classic. I am sure he will be back at the 2016 con here in Phoenix.

Until next time! Please feel free to share some of your sketch covers. I love to see Original art too!

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