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DescriptionI haven't painted a Conan cover in almost 15 years. While the Savage Sword covers were a great time in my career, I did them while still in my early to mid twenties, still teaching myself how to paint. I've always wanted another crack at the big lug, so I was extremely excited when Tom Stewart asked me to paint the cover to his new book, "By This Axe I Rule!" 'Conan and the Battle for the Robert E. Howard Legacy' to be published by Hermes Press. 15"x21" on Bainbridge Board. BTW, for whatever reason my scanner is just not capturing this piece properly. I'll have a better scan up as soon as I get film of it shot.Social/Sharing |
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aric shapiro
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/13/2008
Every piece you do, EVERY SINGLE ONE, manages to take my breath away. Jusko has become synonymous with artistic perfection and deservedly so
Justin Wood
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/13/2008
Amazing If I had the money I would own it. Great Job. The colors are wonderful
Alkis V. 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/13/2008
Wow!!! ... Conan is one of the greatest characters in comics - ever!! Amazing job, Joe!!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 2/13/2008
Simply marvelous. This is as good as it gets. Thanks for posting.
Frank Cairo
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/13/2008
this just simply amazing! the skin tones are amazing and he just looks like he's going to kick someones ass. great job as always.
Jack MacBride
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/13/2008
Joe, when I think your art is the best it can be, you go and show us something better. Incredible stuff, as always. I don't know what you're tapping into to get such a clear vision of these fictional characters, but I wish I had the knack you have.
Ken Z
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/13/2008
No action needed! This is a look that would make a lesser man just drop his sword and run! Bring us more Conan by Crom !
Craig Hamilton
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/14/2008
Astounding as usual, Joe! The facial expression, the body language, the Hyborean design, and the gloomy rainy atmosphere are all sheer perfection. That left hand and the expert foreshortening of the left arm are testament to your mastery. You have given us more than a painting of Conan; truly a portrait of a flesh and blood man. I am in awe....
Michel Maillot
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/14/2008
I can feel and hear the rain and I am not going to look for trouble with that big guy !!! Awesome work, perfect rendition of Conan, even better than the Neal Adams print with Conan under the rain. Very savage work !!!
Damon Bader
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/14/2008
I will just have to say ditto to what everyone else has already said. My natural response was a profane word and a small sortve gurgle... this is awesome.
Brian Monroe
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/16/2008
your strongest conan to date. i have to echo craig's praise, and for the same reasons. tremendous work, you humble us all. you should email a scan of this to frank jr. i'm sure his dad would enjoy seeing this!!!
ATULA Siriwardane
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/16/2008
Wow Joe... Amzing... I was too late to be here... One of the best Conan... Give us more...
Mike Rice
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/17/2008
I'll be damned if it doesn't look like he wants to split your skull and eat it for breakfast. That's one helluva painting ...
I D
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/17/2008
Fantastic rendition of Conan! Joe, I absolutely love your choice of colors for this masterpiece.
JOE JUSKO
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/17/2008
WOW! I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm surprised and flattered by the amount of positive feedback on this piece! Thanks to everyone for the kind words of encouragement!!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/19/2008
Wow, maybe one of your best Conan pieces ever...and that is a pretty amazing body of work to be at the top of. Incredible.
Paul Blais
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/22/2008
That's why your the man Joe. Simply the best! Fantastic!
Vincent Zurzolo
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/25/2008
Wow JOE! Dark Horse should be beating down your door- incredible power and control over the anatomy- what grace and style!
J.D. Seeber
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/1/2008
Hi Joe, O.K. Holy Crap! Your cover work for "By This Axe I Rule" is one of the best Conan pieces I've ever seen! I'm comparing it to the likes of Boris and Whelan's "ELRIC" which are both sitting pretty at the top of my list of fav's! I'm going to pick up a copy of this when it comes out for the cover alone! J.D.Seeber
Terry Barnes
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/5/2008
Quite posibly the best Conan i have ever seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Randy House
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/5/2008
Joe, you knocked this way out of the park! One of the BEST Conan interpretations EVER!
Royd Burgoyne
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/8/2008
Whoa! Just catching up with new work at CAF when I checked this stunning Conan painting out! Awesome work Joe from the rain drops splashing, the musculature, the facial expression... I could go on and on... Wow!
Deryck Santiago
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/8/2008
Great! Your paintings always come alive for me. Conan looks like he is looking directly at the viewer. If he were alive, you wouldn't want to go near him right at this moment.
Wade Furlong
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/9/2008
Great piece Joe! Luv the composition of the stand alone figure. Solid. The painting nuance in the skin texture and lighting are great. Wonderful features and expression in his face as well. Cheers man.
Guido de Bue
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/11/2008
HI
Am i the only one who sees Sylvester Stallone in the face ?
Otherwise great piece but we expect nothing less
Greg Gross
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/12/2008
Only John Buscema's Conan can compare to this interpretation! Wow! Nice work Joe!
ATULA Siriwardane
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/5/2008
Its a joy to watch that your Conan at the top of the most views of the day for the second time,...Congrats Joe... I hope that you will get more and more Conan commissions....
Lou Haberman
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/9/2008
Intimidating and disturbing. I believe the artist has succeeded in moving his audience. Well done, Joe!
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/13/2008
WOW !!!! Over 25,000 people on here have looked at this, I didn't know we had that many members! Congratulations Joe on a stellar painting!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/19/2008
Jeez Jusko, you're like the McDonald's of CAF...Bilions and BIllions Amazed.
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/22/2008
This piece has had more views than the Pamela Anderson tape !!!!
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/27/2008
You only get better with age. I have to disagree with a previous post about Stallone ..... I see Gene Simmons .... lol. Fantastic rendition of Conan. Cheers! N.
Andrew Kolvek
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/30/2008
Wow, just wow! I've always been a fan of your work, I'd love to own a piece in the future. You just keep getting better. Bravo!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/9/2008
The mood of this piece is just incredible. Wonderful, wonderful work!
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/6/2009
MAN!!! YOUR PAINTING JUST SEEM TO COME OUT OF THE PAGE!! This CONAN makes me want to go re read all my old issues!
Douglas Gardner
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/7/2010
I hate to nitpick but what happened to REH's Conan having volcanic BLUE eyes?
Thomas FISH
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/24/2010
Joe I get a few offers a week for this gem I couldnt be happier with it I cant believe the # of views it has un believable!!!
Angela Pierce
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/6/2010
I would love to see this art produced as a Conan animated movie series with a "Heavy Metal" Flavor.
The Comic Coffin™
Member Since 2007
Posted on 7/24/2010
I guess I'm late to the party but damn if this isn't one of the best images of Conan I have ever seen.
Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/28/2010
I can't meet Conan's stare . . . he looks too darned frightening! Great painting, Joe!!
John C
Member Since 2014
Posted on 12/31/2024
Most viewed piece on CAF. Whoever knew nearly nude men with large bulging..: ok. I admit. 20% of views are mine.
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