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Strange Tales #169 title splash - first appearance
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DescriptionWith a couple non-published Moon Knight posts last week I thought I’d keep it going on the non-published front with this HOT Hotz commission! Absolutely love it. What a way to check this ar-teest off the list, whew.As with any commission, I definitely wanted to pick the right character to match the artist. We all know Kyle kills it on darker characters and imagery, so I was gonna go that route. That’s one. Two, in looking at his other commissions, a character he can potentially elaborate on in terms of the imagery outside of the figure. Like a potential background highlighting the “essence” of the character. Last, a character that he hasn’t drawn much, if at all. I think, all else being equal, artists get a little more revved up for those. When making the request he confirmed he’d drawn Brother Voodoo before, but not much, and that he thought the character was "great". DONE! Commission subject chosen :) And yep…he straight killed it. All that I wanted and more. So much goodness packed into a 9x12 board, corner to corner. The figure itself is great, with the pose, the snakes…Kyle admitted he was channeling his very first appearance in the title page of Strange Tales #169 – see in the additional images. Basically Jericho’s original look here, but with the cape added, which Jericho got when he became the Sorcerer Supreme – Doctor Voodoo! And y’all know how Kyle draws capes, so yes, glad he made the add. At the top right Kyle said it’s Jericho’s astral form, and he added the touch of the skull on the face. You also could think of it as Jericho’s brother, Daniel, whose spirit he can summon and channel. Cool that it could be either/or :) And the bottom. Effigy, potion bottles, candles, symbols…he really went to town. And love the white haziness he added above the candles. Overall, some outstanding pure illustration throughout, with great detail and use of shadow. Definitely one of those commissions that I think warrants cover treatment! Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 4/12/2022
I'm no artist, but if I were, I think Brother Voodoo would be a blast to draw. I love this character and, to be honest, am quite surprised that he's not the subject of more commissions. I think he's a great visual character. This piece is just sick! Not sure if Kyle could have fit anything else in this image. Love all the black, love all the melting candles and the voodoo doll at the bottom. The figure and the costume are just spectacular, but all the other elements are equally mind blowing. One of my favorite posts on CAF so far this year. Big time congrats Kahlil.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/13/2022
E DLS wrote:
I'm no artist, but if I were, I think Brother Voodoo would be a blast to draw. I love this character and, to be honest, am quite surprised that he's not the subject of more commissions. I think he's a great visual character. This piece is just sick! Not sure if Kyle could have fit anything else in this image. Love all the black, love all the melting candles and the voodoo doll at the bottom. The figure and the costume are just spectacular, but all the other elements are equally mind blowing. One of my favorite posts on CAF so far this year. Big time congrats Kahlil.
I hear you, Eric. Very unique in terms of the look and the nature of the character, which definitely makes for a nice commission subject, particularly when in the right hands. Witness exhibit A :) Thanks, man, and all, for the comments! Always appreciated!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
Kyle's commissions are always awesome - amazing bang for yer buck every damn time! Wow, love the artistic voodoo that Kyle threw down on this piece of paper. Congrats KG -thanks for sharing!
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
So much on a single page. Killer piece.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
3 - Posted on 4/12/2022
Oh ho, baby! I once had an old friend named Jim who played a mean guitar. He passed away a long time ago, but when I look at this beauty, I can still hear that sweet guitar sing!
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to ya one of this days
Ha-ha-ha
I said, I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back one of these days
Oh, yeah
If I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I, I'll meet ya on the next one
And don't be late
Don't be late
'Cause I'm a Brother Voodoo child, Brother Voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a Brother Voodoo child
Hey-hey-hey
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
2 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Oh ho, baby! I once had an old friend named Jim who played a mean guitar. He passed away a long time ago, but when I look at this beauty, I can still hear that sweet guitar sing!
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to ya one of this days
Ha-ha-ha
I said, I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back one of these days
Oh, yeah
If I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I, I'll meet ya on the next one
And don't be late
Don't be late
'Cause I'm a Brother Voodoo child, Brother Voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a Brother Voodoo child
Hey-hey-hey
Nailed it!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Oh ho, baby! I once had an old friend named Jim who played a mean guitar. He passed away a long time ago, but when I look at this beauty, I can still hear that sweet guitar sing!
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to ya one of this days
Ha-ha-ha
I said, I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back one of these days
Oh, yeah
If I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I, I'll meet ya on the next one
And don't be late
Don't be late
'Cause I'm a Brother Voodoo child, Brother Voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a Brother Voodoo child
Hey-hey-hey
Oh, yeah! I remember that guy, Ruben! He was actually an accomplished cook, too, and was known for whipping up a mean pot of Voodoo Chile!
Breathtaking piece here, K. Brother Voodoo is one of my favorite character designs ever, and when they then added the Cloak of Levitation to the mix (during his FAR too short tenure as Earht's Sorcerer Supreme)...? Even BETTER. Love the fact that Mr. Hotz folded that in here. Love how "big and bold" this is in that 70's "everything flying off the page at you" style, but the snakes in particular are wicked awesome. They'd be right at home on a Molly Hatchet record or something. Incredible inking on this fantasic piece. Epic add, K! ('Epicurean', even, in the case of the chili! :) ). Great score - congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Oh ho, baby! I once had an old friend named Jim who played a mean guitar. He passed away a long time ago, but when I look at this beauty, I can still hear that sweet guitar sing!
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to ya one of this days
Ha-ha-ha
I said, I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back one of these days
Oh, yeah
If I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I, I'll meet ya on the next one
And don't be late
Don't be late
'Cause I'm a Brother Voodoo child, Brother Voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a Brother Voodoo child
Hey-hey-hey
The meanest of mean guitars! Apt lyrics, man, APT :) Thanks, Ruben!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Jason Hussa wrote:
Oh, yeah! I remember that guy, Ruben! He was actually an accomplished cook, too, and was known for whipping up a mean pot of Voodoo Chile!
Breathtaking piece here, K. Brother Voodoo is one of my favorite character designs ever, and when they then added the Cloak of Levitation to the mix (during his FAR too short tenure as Earht's Sorcerer Supreme)...? Even BETTER. Love the fact that Mr. Hotz folded that in here. Love how "big and bold" this is in that 70's "everything flying off the page at you" style, but the snakes in particular are wicked awesome. They'd be right at home on a Molly Hatchet record or something. Incredible inking on this fantasic piece. Epic add, K! ('Epicurean', even, in the case of the chili! :) ). Great score - congrats!
Thanks, Jason! We're kindreds in terms of loving his design, and I KNOW you dig the cloak add - all too short but was fun seeing in Bendis's Avengers run. One of your fave arcs, I know :) Now that you mention it, I agree there is an in-your-face '70s vibe, but with Hotz's contemporary stylized spin! Best of both worlds!
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
Oh man, I just recently read the Brother Voodoo Marvel Masterworks, so he is fresh on my mind and Kyle did an amazing job here! Love how creepy it is!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
Superb crafted piece, especially for a commission in his classic Kelley-Jones-mixed-with-Wrightson-style ! Striking piece of this highly useless character (in my humble opinion), must be a creepy hammer in person :)
André .
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
A lot of love went into this piece, with no detail spared anywhere. Great commission!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
This is an awesome piece, K! The visuals are extraordinary!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 4/12/2022
Huge Admirer of Hotz. Just a super talented artist. Great subject matter for him here. Love everything about this one. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
5 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Voooood
Doooooo
When the art's in the crib ma
Post it like it's Hotz
Draw it like it's Hotz
Ink it like it's Hotz
When the mystic arts get at you
Potions like it's Hotz
Conjour like it's Hotz
Candles like it's Hotz
And if a Brother brings the attitude
Poses 'cuz it's Hotz
Darkness 'cuz it's Hotz
Mystic 'cuz it's Hotz
I got the cobras on my arm and the winning's forgone
And I roll the best spells 'cause I got it going on
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/13/2022
Marcus Wai wrote:
Voooood
Doooooo
When the art's in the crib ma
Post it like it's Hotz
Draw it like it's Hotz
Ink it like it's Hotz
When the mystic arts get at you
Potions like it's Hotz
Conjour like it's Hotz
Candles like it's Hotz
And if a Brother brings the attitude
Poses 'cuz it's Hotz
Darkness 'cuz it's Hotz
Mystic 'cuz it's Hotz
I got the cobras on my arm and the winning's forgone
And I roll the best spells 'cause I got it going on
Lol! I appreciate that link on the very end of your comment/lyrics, Marcus, but TRUST, it was not needed :) Loving the Jericho spin on a Snoop classic, man. Thank ya!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Energetic and spooky Brother Voodoo commission from Hotz, I don't see much from this character but happy to see this representation.
F M
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Hotz has always been good but he's been on fire for several years now. This one is fantastic.
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Hotz clearly firing on all eight cylinders here. WOW!
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
And this pickup is so good, I had to post twice. Kyle Hotz absolutely crushed it with this one. Congrats on this awesome pickup!
Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
So much detail and stark contrast on this, tie that together with the storytelling in this - total knockout!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Yep, he killed it dead. Brother Voodoo approves. Wow, this is stunning. He used lots of great tricks, too. Is that smudged white-out for the candle haze? Super clever. And that composition is perfect. Man, he goes on the list. This commission is fantastic, Kahlil. Congrats!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Ridiculous. I have nothing else to say. Just...ridiculous...ly AWESOME.
Joe Gonzalez
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Absolutely awesome commish! I'm feeling Buscema & Nebres vibes from the piece. Superb!
Nathan Hanley
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
This is just awesome. I've tried twice now to get on Kyle's list, his work is just so impressive, but each time I've been just a few minutes too late - maybe the third time will be the charm when he opens up again. Great choice of character for him!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/13/2022
Nathan Hanley wrote:
This is just awesome. I've tried twice now to get on Kyle's list, his work is just so impressive, but each time I've been just a few minutes too late - maybe the third time will be the charm when he opens up again. Great choice of character for him!
Agh! Thanks, Nathan, and sorry you've missed out a couple times. Stay diligent - you never know! "Third time's a charm" is an expression that exists for a reason I assume :) Easier said than done, I know - can't keep your eyes peeled on Instagram ALL the time! Crossing my fingers for you, man!
Matt Todd
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
WOW!!! This is fantastic. A perfect pairing of Artist and Character. Great addition my friend.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
Very very hauntingly cool!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/14/2022
Oh my stars and planets, yes, Kyle Hotz straight up killed this one. It is pure awesomeness from top to bottom (especially the bottom, where he did such wonderful things with the candlelight and the plethora of rune symbols). Those snakes are so cool too. Everything is perfect on this one. Wow wow wow !!!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/14/2022
What a brilliant marriage of artist and subject! This piece is so evocative and moody. Just stunning. Congratulations!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/15/2022
Amazing quality cover comission of this fierce character! I love it! I love the Brother Vodoo appearances on Tomb of Dracula. Hotz captured and darked the essence of him. Huge congrats!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/15/2022
Hotz may be the best horror comic book artist working today. And if Marvel were smart, they should make an MCU horror movie starring Brother Voodoo.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/15/2022
Michael McIsaac wrote:
Hotz may be the best horror comic book artist working today. And if Marvel were smart, they should make an MCU horror movie starring Brother Voodoo.
We may see him in the next Doc Strange flick - there's some speculation. I mean, if there was an in to get him on screen, that's it, I'd think. There was a a deleted scene from the first Doc Strange flick, with his brother Daniel, referred to as "Master Drumm". So we'll see! Thanks for the add, Michael!
Canada Jones
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/16/2022
This is a Fantastic commission!!! Excellent choice going with Brother Voodoo!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/17/2022
Stunning commission! Wonderful composition and especially impresive inks on this, congrats!.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/17/2022
Perfect combination of artist and character here! Brother Voodoo never looked so dark and menacing! The EC horror style candles, the fanged snakes, the magically swirling cape, .... Perfect!
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/18/2022
Incredible! I could elaborate but this one really speaks for itself. Congrats!
EDOUARD N
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/18/2022
Absolutely brilliant ! All the other comments are a real tribute to this piece
Frank Lanza
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/18/2022
It's insane just how great Kyle is and how consistently great he's been over the years. I'm a long-time fan since his Evil Ernie days and this last round of commissions are simply mind blowing. Huge congrats on this one, you chose a perfect character for him to go nuts with.
Steve Day Vich
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/30/2022
Let me know when you want to trade collections.
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/19/2022
this is just jaw dropping amazing. Kyle illustrates nightmare fuel on a tier that is near 2nd to none but there is a hypnotizing factor with this piece that carries my eye in a circular pattern, never giving up. this is truly beautiful. congrats
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