Ken Aldred Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) On 3/14/2024 at 8:02 PM, KingOfRulers said: I'm not surprised as it is from the interior of the graphic novel. It's probably pretty unusual to find official prints released of interior comic art. Why not get the graphic novel? I haven't purchased it yet, so I can't give an opinion on the book as a whole. But I want to read it. It's on my radar. Ross' art in general on the book looks wonderful. I want to purchase the book in the near future. Nice. Without the usual painted style it's more energetic and engaging. Reminds me a little of Ordway or Ryan's take. Edited March 15 by Ken Aldred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2739 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Alex Ross made his own 1/6 action figures of the FF to use as photo and lighting references for the FF graphic novel. I think that's pretty neat. B2D327, SpineTic, Ken Aldred and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 3/15/2024 at 11:55 PM, Dave2739 said: Alex Ross made his own 1/6 action figures of the FF to use as photo and lighting references for the FF graphic novel. I think that's pretty neat. Quite an impressive skill set. I'm hopeless at working out how things look 3-dimensionally. That came out with my struggles with technical drawing at college. Dave2739 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Kirby is Kirby because he helped create these characters, not because he was the most skilled, although for certain stuff his style was perfect. Going by folks in the 60s Neal Adams and even Nick Cardy were probably "better" by today's standards. Ross does not have the universe of creations under his belt. The humble Watcher lurking and Rip 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgc015 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I bet even the extremely talented Alex Ross would say that Kirby is the king. Kirby is the inspiration for so many of Ross’s work. Dave2739 and The humble Watcher lurking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA773 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 3/13/2024 at 6:29 PM, D84 said: "No energy, no momentum" on Alex Ross? God! what is that pirate cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 3/17/2024 at 11:25 AM, BA773 said: God! what is that pirate cover? It looks almost like an Indiana Jones type but idk B2D327 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I get a Phantom Stranger feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 3/17/2024 at 11:25 AM, BA773 said: God! what is that pirate cover? Indiana Jones and the Sargasso Pirates #2 Dave2739, BA773 and ADAMANTIUM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse-Lee Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Bit of an aside, but this was from Ross's Facebook page, and I thought it was kind of cool: royaluglydudes, Ken Aldred, ADAMANTIUM and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) Despite Kirby's sometimes laughable style especially in later years when he worked long past his ability to draw, he happened at a pivotal time in comics and helped create so many things which will always put him near the top. Not to mention the overall nostalgia. Ross though is a vastly more talented illustrator/painter. For illustrator talent I don't think I would put Kirby in my top 50. Edited March 28 by Rip Chip Cataldo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
