1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

The way she has her tail formed, I almost expect to see the Riddler pop out at any moment. There was a time in the 80's when Adams was my favourite artist. But since he was no longer really drawing for Marvel or DC, I could only satiate my hunger by buying back issues of his work which I really couldn't afford. Instead, I discovered his line of Continuity Comics and began buying all of those titles, simply because all the artists had to ape his style. I was so desperate to see Adams art in new comics that I was willing to accept any and all clones. But then I got older and realized that while it's cool that you can emulate a legend's style, it's far better if after some time you develop your own. This is a fun sketch though, as I like the playfulness and really enjoy seeing the very long eared cowl!

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

I believe you were not alone in your approach.

I would say that many of the "Adams influenced" artists were strong artist in their own right though.

That being said, you must have suffered a bit if you tried to read the Conitnuity titles (for the dialogues alone à la "I smithe thee in the name of justice, you scoundrel!" ).

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

This is great! I like the mood of the piece.

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

Yes, Adams is a perfectionist and has very strong opinions on people's drawing abilities, so first and foremost you had to already have a very strong foundation. The ability to ape his style was secondary to that.

Oh and yes, the irony is that my favourite artist at the time was simultaneously the worst scripter to ever work in comics. I mean, you didn't even need to try reading the stories. The small amount of dialogue on a cover alone was enough to make you bury your head in your hands and shake it side to side.

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

Great sketch!! Congrats!!

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

Great pin up!  It has all the earmarks of that era and straddles the realism and symbolism that great illustrations of the times had.  Portfolio reviews were more brutal as there were people around the block trying to break into the hot market back then, so there might have been a less stressful route for an artistic career.

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

S.Clarke was working with Grell around this time on the Starslayer Director's Cut, so good call on the cape pattern similarity. 

Really nice piece!

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

Too bad he didn't work on it past the first issue as I really liked the combo ;)

1 - Posted on 11/22/2021

Super cool piece, thanks for sharing it had not seen much of his art

1 - Posted on 11/23/2021

Agreed on Hawbaker, just love his work on Nomad - my understanding is that he couldn't keep up with the deadlines. Definitely wish he had more out there, stuff of his is hard to track down these days. Very cool piece.

1 - Posted on 11/29/2021

Well, at least they didn't add a bunch of pouches! I actually had not heard of this artist before, but I really like that composition. Sexy but fierce, too. And I dig how Batman is dark and Catwoman is light, matching their personality but not their drive. This is a nicely done commission. Congrats!