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Best of 2015: The Votes are in

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Meeley Man

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Too late to play? I'll add the Lowry to my CAF and put up a few covers from this year tomorrow.

 

It is too late to play. Once voting has started, there can be no more additions to the selections. Sorry. But hopefully you'll make it next year. :)

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Here are my submissions:

 

Lady Death: Between Heaven and Hell. I always wanted a piece by Steven Hughes and this one was an awesome cover. When I saw it, I knew I had to have it. Sexy and detailed. I am pleased to add this to my collection: http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8332

 

Transformers. Optimus Prime. Cover. 'Nuff said.

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8333

 

Star Wars: Driod. The epic battle between Obi Wan and Darth Vader. Early Marvel and Large art. I needed this in my life. Star Wars art is really hard to come by and demad is sure to go higher

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8330

 

PREACHER!!!!! Anyone have a page to sell? Jesse. Duke. 'Nuff said. Always happy to add a piece of this quality to my collection.

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8331

 

I was after this piece for years and years. Alwways inquiring but never getting a response. For some reason, this was the year I was finally able to add this to my collection and I couldn't be more thrilled. It definitely isn't the most valuable piece but it is one of my favorites and it has a lot of sentimental value. In the end, that is what means the most, I suppose..

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8336

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My Favorite Unpublished/Published: Other of 2015 are:

 

eewwnuk 1's Detective Comics 612 Full Book - Having a complete issue of OA is a pretty amazing. Particularly so when most collectors want just one example of an artist/title and they move on. So seeing more of this collecting style brings a smile to my cold cold heart.

 

Ricky Bobby's Marvel-Impel Marvel trading card series I - 1990- Wolverine variations + Storm - Jim Lee (Big Apple Con 2015) - Great art and great display

 

Rich C's CATWOMAN- MICHELLE PFEIFFER by OLIVIA De Bernardinis - OLIVIA ! I don't get jealous of many art posts, but this one . . . . . .

 

David Dingman's Poison Ivy & Harley Quinn by Eric Canete - Canete has a fantastic, unique style

 

Jared Simmon's Batman Masterpiece - Last but not least, this piece also gets OVER ALL BEST PIECE OF ART POSTED TO CAF IN THE YEAR 2015 from a talent we lost far too soon, Aype Beven.

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Brian Peck

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Too late to play? I'll add the Lowry to my CAF and put up a few covers from this year tomorrow.

 

It is too late to play. Once voting has started, there can be no more additions to the selections. Sorry. But hopefully you'll make it next year. :)

 

What a crock! I will hold Bill personally responsible for this.

 

 

You will have to go thru me first. Many know I am NOT short.

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Such a great mix of decades and styles in the submissions this year. Many times I was comparing apples to oranges while trying to get down to 5 picks... which is much more interesting than apples to apples and a great way to reexamine your own personal tastes.

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Meeley Man

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That link only works if you're you. :makepoint:

 

Hmmm.. strange, since it said it is to "See/Share your votes." Ah well, the long way it is....

 

Published/Unpublished: Covers

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8051

 

The Incredible Hulk 306 cover by Mike Mignola - John Espinoza: Have always loved Mignola's all too short run on the 80's Hulk, especially the covers, like this one.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8332

 

Lady Death: Between Heaven Hell #2 Cover - C F: A very memorable piece for me, as this mini-series was my very first foray into the Lady Death character. And you never forget your firsts.... especially when they are built like that. ;)

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8184

 

Marvel Super Hero Secret Wars 4 Cover - Joe Shaffer: With the exception of the Spidey in the black suit one, this is easily the most memorable cover to the first major mini-series tie-in event in comic history. How could you NOT pick it?

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7834

 

Superman #80 Cover by Dan Jurgens - Chris Swartz: Pretty much epitomizes and encapsulates the main theme of the "Reign of the Supermen" storyline. Jurgens at the top of his form.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8098

 

Barry Windsor-Smith Rune / Silver Surfer cover - Sean Wasielewski: You can never go wrong picking a BWS piece, IMO.

 

Published: Splash Pages, Pinups

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8112

 

Elektra : Assassin #6 end splash - Bill Sienkiewicz - Alex B: Bill's "magnum opus" series, IMO. And you have to love a gal who keeps her weapons clean.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8315

 

Classic X-Men 4 splash page - Robert Haines: I always loved the "one-upsmanship" games that Nightcrawler played with Wolvie. This image perfectly captures the friendly rivalry.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8263

 

Amazing Spider-Man #162 title splash - Dan Jerome: Having recently acquired an Andru/Esposito Spidey page of my own, I truly appreciate the power and tension on display in this splash. Fine craftsmanship from one of the greats!

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7978

 

Todd McFarlane - Spiderman 6 pg.12 - Mike K: I grew up on McFarlane's Spider-Man work. And this image shows you the frenetic power and hyper-detailed style that has made him a superstar in comics the world over.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8136

 

Jose Gonzalez - Vampirella #13, p. 1 (Warren) - Gene Park: The unbridled sexual appeal, as well as the dramatic tension of the scene, when added with the pure artistry of Jose Gonzalez, all adds up to a winner. In anyone's books.

 

Published: Interior Panel Pages

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8010

 

Mark Bagley: The Amazing Spider-man #400, page 37 - THIEFAR art: While the Clone saga is probably one of the most hated stories in Spider-Man lore, the one good thing that came of it was the touching and heart-wrenching death of May Parker. And it is sequences like this that made it the sole light in an otherwise fairly abysmal storyline.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8255

 

Dave Gibbons Watchmen Issue 9 pg. 23 - Migs D C: Great character page of Doctor Manhattan. And I love a classic nine-panel layout sequence. Classic storytelling.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8122

 

Iron Man #232 Page 3 (Barry Windsor-Smith, Bob Layton) - Daren Domina: Like I said, you can't go wrong picking a BWS piece. But more than that, it is from what is likely my favorite Iron Man story ever done and featuring my favor of all his armors (the Silver Centurion suit). Sheer artistic brilliance!

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8105

 

Iron Man #149, Page #27 - Love This Stuff: Have to love a page with Shellhead knocking around old Doom. And the classic "Doom-speak" is always a crowd pleaser.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8278

 

Hulk # 139 Pg. 19 by Herb Trimpe - Jim Warden: Trimpe will always be one of the all-time great Hulk artists and pages like this show you why. Great storytelling sensibility, that's loaded with drama and menace. Very effective in conveying the desperation of the Leader.

 

Published: Strip Art

 

[Note: I'm not really that well versed in strip art, so these are all based solely on the notability of the artists or the strip itself.]

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8310

 

Charles Schulz Peanuts Daily Strip Original Art dated 12-3-57 - Comicart B

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8298

 

Sky Masters - Kirby & Wood 7-9-1959 - Justin Belmont

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8095

 

Carol Day 133 by David Wright - Mark Howland

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8226

 

Frank Frazetta Johnny Comet Sunday - Gary Land

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8154

 

Star Wars Daily - RUSS MANNING 2-23-1980 - John Stuart

 

Published/Unpublished: Commissions

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8283

 

Goblin Queen Arthur Adams - Dean Abraham: It's got a sexy babe and monstrous creatures. The two things Art Adams has become synonymous with. What's not to love?

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7844

 

Galactus & Silver Surfer - THE COMICART2003: If you love the cosmic stuff, you have to love big daddy G. And when it's done by Ron Lim, you call it a smash out of the ballpark!

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8344

 

Kelley Jones draws Bane - John Espinoza: With the exception of Graham Nolan, I don't think anyone can do proper justice to Bane except Kelley Jones. Jones' covers during the Knightfall saga are part of what made that story standout in many a fan's mind. My own included.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8132

 

Darth Vader by Esad Ribic - Leonard Richman: Star Wars is ruling the roost currently, so it would only make sense that something of that universe would be among my picks. And when it's a bad azz shot of the baddest bad azz of Star Wars, well, you call it a "no-brainer."

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7886

 

Dejah Thoris - unpublished commission - Mark Yanko: A sense of danger, a dramatic presence, a bit of nudity, and a hell of a lot of a sensual vibe. That can all be found in this great image, of one of the biggest sci-fi goddesses.

 

Unpublished: Convention Sketches

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8148

 

The Original 5 - Batman Villains Jam - eewwnuk 1: Gotta love a great jam piece of some of Batman's best rogues. Lots of big name talent, all taking it to the nth degree.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7906

 

Black Cat by Frank Cho - Octavio D: The only thing sharper than Frank Cho's humor in this piece, is the curves he put on Black Cat. And that's why we love Frank Cho!

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8257

 

Bill Sienkiwicz Elektra - Migs D C: Great contrast of bright colors against some very bold blacks. Really makes the image pop.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8231

 

Red Sonja by Ernie Chan - Milos K: A great sketch by the late and great Ernie Chan, of one of the characters that helped make his work so memorable. Even now.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7935

 

Selina Kyle by Tim Sale - Vincent VP: It's all mood and atmosphere in this one. And I love the hands just edging into the shot at the very bottom. Tim Sale is the modern day master of moody effects.

 

Unpublished/Published: Other

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8117

 

Jean Grey prelim by Bolton - Miki Annamanthadoo: Even in mere prelim form, John Bolton's recognizable style shine through. Some guys finished pencils don't have this much polish.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7943

 

Alfredo Alcala - Savage Sword of Conan (unpublished Title Page) - Michael Diaz: I just absolutely love the lush and vibrant inks on this one. From the hair, to the cloaks and robes, to the shadows on the walls and door, it has a great feeling of depth and texture to it.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8141

 

Stephen Fabian - Ursula Andress from the Movie, "She" - Roger K: Love the film. Love Ursula Andress. What more needs to be said?

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8217

 

Nintendo Power #60 cover - Super Metroid - Dan M: This one is a hit of pure nostalgia for me. I remember the many hours I played Metroid and this image just takes me back to the simpler and care free times.

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7851

 

Warren Vampirella #19/Door Poster recreation - Brian Peck: I'm not one who's big on recreations (I'm also not very fond of film remakes, either), but when you have Jose Gonzalez tributing what is arguably his best Vampirella image, even I have to make an exception for it!

 

And there you have them. Once again, congrats to those who were able to get my votes. :)

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Brian Peck

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Another great year for many, always hard to pick from such a variety of pieces. I vote for the pieces I would love to have in my collection. Here are my choices with a few that didn't make the cut.

 

 

Published/Unpublished: Covers

The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens - Felix Lu's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8228

One of the best Rocketeer pieces by Stevens.

 

New Teen Titans 23 George Perez Cover by George Perez - Joe Shaffer's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8071

Fantastic Starfire cover by her co-creator, great combination of Perez and Giordano. Why do people forget to give credit to the inkers? But I will lover look that mistake for a cover like this

 

The Futurians #1 by Dave Cockrum - Ted Latner's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7967

Very little Futurians art shows up by Dave. Nice early example.

 

New Mutants #1 Cover by Bob McLeod - Gene Park's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7888

Ah memories, the first big X-Men spinoff book. I really enjoyed the early run, cool cover.

 

Beware the Creeper #2 Cover by Steve Ditko - Comicart B's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8218

Classic Ditkp design, love all the faces with the Creeper in the center.

 

 

Runners up:

Batman #438 & Portfolio Cover by George Perez - Jonathan H's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8022

Love the composition.

 

Tarzan the Untamed by Mark Schultz - N. V.'s Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7863

Nice example of Mark’s inks.

 

 

 

 

 

Published: Splash Pages, Pinups

Werewolf By Night splash by Mike Ploog - Drake Tungsten's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8325

Great example by Ploog, the girl, the monster, the macabre. You won’t find a better example from this series.

 

Vampirella #13, p. 1 (Warren, 1971) by Jose Gonzalez - Gene Park's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8136

Jose Gonzalez most remembered splash, featuring most of the cast from the Warren series. Very envious of Gene.

 

1st Thorne Red Sonja by Frank Thorne - Dan Jerome's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8260

Great composition and inks. No one F#$*s with Red Sonja

 

Brave and Bold 34 splash by Joe Kubert - Gary Land's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8223

Love Joe’ Kubert’s Hawkman!!!!!

 

Vault of Horror, issue 37, page 1 by Johnny Craig - Ronan Killack's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8208

Great Drusilla!!!

 

 

Runners Up:

Marvel Super Special 8 Battlestar Galactica inside front cover Cyclons pinup by Dave Cockrum - Michael Browning's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7994

Never was a big fan of the series or comics but Dave did a great job on this cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published: Interior Panel Pages

Silver Surfer, issue 14, page 3 (Mar 1970) by Buscema, John - Ronan Killack's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8211

Top panel is one of my favorite from the series, its burned into my brain. Great sequence on the whole page.

 

Metamorpho 1 page 5 by Ramona Fradon - Aaron N. 's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8227

Ramona created a great character when she came up with Metamorpho. Cool to see an early example.

 

Crime SuspenStories #17, Fired end-pg by Al Williamson / Frank Frazetta - Paul Handler's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8079

Al and Frank make a great combo. The inks, the woman. Another woman you don’t want to mess with.

 

Avengers # 68 Pg. 18 by Sal Buscema - Jim Warden's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8279

Love how Sal drew Ultron in the first panel. He was really coming into his own in this issue.

 

Red Sonja (issue 9, page6) by Frank Thorne - Michael Diaz's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7938

Red Sonja is like NO MAN you have ever met. She is a match for any one. Boy am I glad of that. Classic Thorne.

 

 

Runners Up:

X-Men #10 page by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone - Jeremy Radisich's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8280

Like the last page with Jean.

 

Rocketeer, volume 2, chapter 2, page 7 by Stevens, Dave - Ronan Killack's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8212

Great composition, nice action.

 

Amazing Spiderman 82 Page 2 by John Romita - Ankur J's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7963

Hmm MJ and Gwen in the same page, great example.

 

 

 

 

Published: Strip Art

Secret Agent X9 - Daily strip from 05/30/1934 by Alex Raymond - Tony B.'s Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8319

Nice inks and blue-pencil give its some texture

 

Peanuts Daily Strip Original Art dated 12-3-57 by Charles Schulz - Comicart B's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8310

Nice gag.

 

Johnny Comet Sunday by Frank Frazetta - Gary Land's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8226

Trixie is a great femme fatale. Love how she jumps off the page.

 

 

 

 

Published/Unpublished: Commissions

Justice Society by Tom Grummett - michael dunne's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8190

Hmm Classic JSA!!!!!

 

Aurora (with respect to Dave Stevens) by Steve Rude - Michael Diaz's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7912

Great lighting, love the style. This needs to be inked!!!!!

 

Dejah Thoris - unpublished commission by Jay Anacleto - Mark Yanko's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7886

Just lovely!!!!

 

Ghost Rider commission by Bob Budiansky - Michael Browning's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8001

I enjoyed Bob’s run on the original series. Nice composition

 

Rocketeer & Betty by Adam Hughes - Felix Lu's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8233

Well worth the wait. One of Adam’s best work in a long time.

 

 

Runners Up:

Maleficent by Michael Dooney - Alex Johnson's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8092

Not familiar with the artist will have to keep an eye out for his work

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpublished: Convention Sketches

Red Sonja by Ernie Chan - Milos K's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8231

From Ernie’s Prime period, nice colors.

 

Selina Kyle by Tim Sale - Vincent VP's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7935

Love the atmosphere of the piece. Simple yet striking.

 

Gamora by Adi Granov - Erik Sveinson's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=7853

Love the different textures in the wash

 

Magdalena by Barry Kitson - Dean Abraham's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8286

Nice inking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpublished/Published: Other

DEMON WITH A GLASS HAND cover prelim by Marshall Rogers - Terry Doyle's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8171

My all time favorite Outer Limits. Nice composition.

 

All-New X-Men 25 page 5 (Alternate) by Bruce Timm - Jon Hess's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8301

CAn’t go wrong with 7 Jean Grey. Nuff’ Said.

 

Ursula Andress from the Movie, "She" by Stephen Fabian - Roger K.'s Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8141

Fabian really matured Ursula. WOW!!!!

 

Silver Surfer #13 Recreation by John Buscema - Benno Rothschild's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8178

Another great Silver Surfer by the Master Big John.

 

CATWOMAN- MICHELLE PFEIFFER by OLIVIA De Bernardinis - Rich C's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8160

Olivia was firing on all cylinders when she did the series of painting of Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. Great example.

 

 

Runners Up:

"O'Ryann's Odyssey" portfolio plate by Jim Steranko - Drake Tungsten's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8320

Not familiar with the character or portfolio but this is really striking. Great use of light and shadow.

 

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Too late to play? I'll add the Lowry to my CAF and put up a few covers from this year tomorrow.

 

It is too late to play. Once voting has started, there can be no more additions to the selections. Sorry. But hopefully you'll make it next year. :)

 

What a crock! I will hold Bill personally responsible for this.

 

 

You will have to go thru me first. Many know I am NOT short.

 

I kid, I kid!

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My votes for this year:

 

Published/Unpublished: Covers

 

Batman #438 & Portfolio Cover by George Perez --I just love the composition. A superb cover.

Original Sin - Thor & Loki: The Tenth Realm #5 cover painting by Simone Bianchi (2014) --Colorful and ominous cover.

Green Arrow #15 (New 52) Cover - Aaron Lopresti --A very good and fresh composition.

The Invincible Iron Man #1 Variant Cover by Adi Granov --A superb example of Adi Granov's work.

Don Rosa / Son of the Sun --Magnificient, as usual with Don Rosa

Published: Splash Pages, Pinups

 

Iron Man Thor FCBD Page 1 Romita Jr & Janson --JRJR style, as I love it.

Todd McFarlane - Spiderman 6 pg.12 --McSpidey swinging from a building! What else is needed?

Batgirl 1 Title Splash (2011) --Classic composition, but it works!

DORFLER page 39 --I didn't know the artist work, but I like the style.

Yuko Shimizu Little Nemo in Slumberland --Impressive work. Just beautiful.

 

Published: Interior Panel Pages

 

Dave Gibbons Watchmen Issue 9 pg. 23 --I'm a simple man: I see Watchmen, I like. An excellent Dr. Manhattan page.

Stevens, Dave - Rocketeer, volume 2, chapter 2, page 7 (July 1989) --Great shots of Rocketter in action.

Captain America: White issue #3 page 8 - Tim Sale --One of the best Tim Sale pages I have ever seen.

Joe Quesada Daredevil Issue 9 page 18 from the Kevin Smith Run, Palmiotti Inks --It might be my single favorite page for this year.

Tim Sale / Batman: The Long Halloween --Great Tim Sale page from one of my favorite Batman storylines.

 

Published: Strip Art

 

Charles Schulz Peanuts Daily Strip Original Art dated 12-3-57 --Peanuts is always a treat.

W. KELLY: POGO SUNDAY (07/31/60) --A fun strip.

Terry and Pirates featuring the Dragonlady by Milton Caniff --Milton Caniff has a very efficient style.

Alex Raymond / Flash Gordon and the Fiery Desert of Mongo --An impressive first panel. My favorite strip for this year.

Archie 03/25/1979 --Nice looking and fun.

 

Published/Unpublished: Commissions

 

Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones) by Adam Hughes --A very nice and bright painting.

TMNT - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Chris Stevens --I love this painting and the style of the turtles.

Deadpool claims the "Iron" Throne by Chris Stevens --I envy collectors who have a theme for their commission collection. I never managed to find one for myself. I love Joshua's "Iron Thone " theme, and this is my favorite commission of his so far. Also my favorite commission and one of my favorites pieces all categories considered for this year "Best of". You win the internet for today.

Tim Sale Captain America commission --Magnificent commission. By now, you probably realised I love Tim Sale work.

Black Cat by Olivier Coipel --There is no such thing as "too much Olivier Coipel on Caf". Love his style.

Unpublished: Convention Sketches

 

The Original 5 - Batman Villains Jam --Great collection of villains by various artists. Love the piece.

Lapis Lazuli Defeated by Rose Quartz (Steven Universe) --I don't know the comics, but i love the style.

Doug Wheatley - Darth Maul --Simple, efficient, beautiful.

Gamora by Adi Granov --I like Adi Granov style. A nice sketch!

Steve McNiven Battle Scarred Wolverine Con Sketch --An excellent piece. I love Wolverine's look.

 

Unpublished/Published: Other

 

Marvel-Impel Marvel trading card series I - 1990- Wolverine variations + Storm - Jim Lee --Nice collection of Jim Lee drawings.

Jedi Master Yoda - Tyler Jacobson --Not sure it's in the right category, but the painting looks so nice I couldn't imagine not voting for it.

World's Finest Online DC Emoji Art --I like the friendly look of Batman and Superman.

Bruce Timm - All-New X-Men 25 page 5 (Alternate) --Superhero girls drawn by Bruce Timm. Always a sure bet.

Unfinished, unpublished Cover to the Bone Tribute Edition --A nice Bone cover.

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eewwnuk

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Just placed most of my votes. Do you need to vote for each category in order to make them count?

 

Found the published / unpublished commission section to be particularly strong.

 

I also concur with Not so Nice that the Aype Beven Batman piece was the best piece of artwork posted in CAF for 2015. It should have been in the commission section, but I guess its such a masterpiece that it deserved its own limelight.

 

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So many great pieces...the Splash/Pin-Up section was the most heavily contested for me, where I had a dozen candidates that could have easily made the cut. I ended up restricting my votes to 1 piece per owner's gallery to help spread the love around, but, even so, there were many pieces that narrowly missed out:

 

My votes:

 

Covers:

Jonathan H. - George Perez Batman 438

Gary Land - Bill Elder Cracked 10

Dan M - Sergio Aragones Groo 21

Jeremy Radisch - Jack Kirby Marvel Chillers 7

Joe Shaffer - Bill Sienkiewicz Ultimate Marvel Team-Up 6

 

Splashes/Pin-Ups:

Lee Benaka - George Perez FF 178

Robert Haines - John Bolton Classic X-Men 4

Dan Jerome - Ross Andru ASM 162

Ronan Killack - Johnny Craig Vault of Horror

Ron Sonenthal - Gene Colan/Bill Everett Captain America 137

 

Panel Pages:

Sam06 - Jack Kirby X-Men 11

Alex B - Frank Miller DD 168

Daren Domina - John Buscema Avengers 79

Andrew Hanna - Sean Phillips Fatale 3

Malvin V - Joe Quesada Daredevil 9

 

Strip Art:

Comicart B - Charles Schulz Peanuts

Ted Latner - Scott Adams Dilbert

Mark Levy - Harry Bliss (Springsteen Born to Run)

Jeff Singh - Hal Foster Prince Valiant

N.V. - Alex Raymond Flash Gordon

 

Commissions:

Miki A - Brainiac & Supergirl

Len Callo - Giorgio Comolo Silver Surfer

Migs D - Jae Lee Death

Felix Lu - James Harren DKR

Benno R - Tim Sale Captain America

 

Sketches:

1, eewwnuk - Original 5 Batman Villains (Adams, Breyfogle, Williams)

Ray Cuthbert - Donald Schank Carole Landis Cave Girl

Alan Hamilton - Arthur Adams Savage Land Rogue

Justin Leigh Leiter - Arthur Adams Man-Thing

Vincent VP - Tim Sale Selina Kyle

 

Other:

Phillip Anderson - Gray Morrow Komodo the Last Dragon

Tim F - Rowena Morrill Bear and Friends

Roger K - Stephen Fabian Ursula Andress as She

Brian Peck - Jose Gonzalez Vampirella #19/Wall Poster Recreation

Jared Simmons - Aype Beven Batman Masterpiece

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Doc Joe

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New Teen Titans 23 George Perez Cover by George Perez - Joe Shaffer's Lowry

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8071

Fantastic Starfire cover by her co-creator, great combination of Perez and Giordano. Why do people forget to give credit to the inkers? But I will lover look that mistake for a cover like this

 

 

Not a case of forgetting, just trying to enter things in quickly and move on with a busy family.

 

Would be great if you could just click on your entry already in CAF and add it to the Lowry without having to find the image etc and do all that.

 

Maybe there is a way but I just missed it. (maybe Move to another gallery does it??)

 

here is the CAf page with all appropriate credits ! :acclaim:Spoon Inker

 

 

 

And thank you for the vote !!! :applause:

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My picks:

 

Published/Unpublished Covers

 

CREEPER # 2 cover

IRON MAN # 8 cover

TWO-FISTED TALES # 35 cover

CRACKED # 10 cover

THE ROCKETEER cover

 

Published Splash Pages, Pin-ups

 

ASM # 117 splash

WEAPON X chapter 8 splash

VAULT OF HORROR # 37 splash

FLASH GORDON magazine ad

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY # 66 splash

 

Published Interior Panel Pages

 

X-MEN # 10 page

DAREDEVIL # 9 page 7

ASM # 22 page 12

ASM # 25 page 12

ASM # 27 page 13

 

Published Strip Art

 

JOHNNY COMET Sunday

FLASH GORDON Sunday

SKY MASTERS daily

CAROL DAY daily

PRINCE VALIANT Sunday

 

Published/Unpublished Commissions

 

DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY painting

DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (the one by Harren)

NICK FURY

AURORA

SERENADE

 

Unpublished Convention Sketches

 

CAROL LANDIS, CAVE GIRL

THE ORIGINAL 5

SELINA KYLE

CORTO MALTESE

ANT-MAN CLAIMS THE IRON THRONE

 

Unpublished/Published Other

 

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN splash

MEMORIES painting

JEDI MASTER YODA painting

THE WELCOMING painting

URSULA ANDRESS/SHE

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These are the ones that tickled my fancy for the first couple categories, I will add the rest later:

 

COVERS

comicart b Beware the Creeper 2 ditko cover

 

Glen B Iron Man 8 cover Tuska

 

Gene Park V for Vendetta 8 cover Lloyd

 

Doc Joe MSH #4 - and he's not happy..

 

R Haines Grendel 7 cover 1986

 

 

SPLASHES

 

Paul Handler kirby rawhide kid title page

 

Dan Jerome Contest of Champions DPS

 

Gary Land Brave and Bold 34 hawkman splash by Kubert

 

Drake Tungsten Ploog Werewolf splash

 

Paul Handler Brave and Bold 13 splash

 

 

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These are the ones that tickled my fancy for the first couple categories, I will add the rest later:

 

COVERS

comicart b Beware the Creeper 2 ditko cover

 

Glen B Iron Man 8 cover Tuska

 

Gene Park V for Vendetta 8 cover Lloyd

 

Doc Joe MSH #4 - and he's not happy..

 

R Haines Grendel 7 cover 1986

 

 

SPLASHES

 

Paul Handler kirby rawhide kid title page

 

Dan Jerome Contest of Champions DPS

 

Gary Land Brave and Bold 34 hawkman splash by Kubert

 

Drake Tungsten Ploog Werewolf splash

 

Paul Handler Brave and Bold 13 splash

 

 

I second these votes

 

If that is allowed

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