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DV8 15 PAGE 5 BY TOM RANEY AND RANDY ELLIOTT

Artists: Tom Raney (Penciller) , Randy Elliott (Inker)

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Title:	DV8 15 PAGE 5 BY TOM RANEY AND RANDY ELLIOTT
Artist:	Tom Raney (Penciller)
Artist:	Randy Elliott (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	53
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	12/31/2025
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Description

This is a page that passed me over several times over the years, from my first bulk purchase at the Artist�s Choice when it didn�t make the final cut, to some listings here and there on ebay, to finally land it at auction last year.

DV8 was a big deal to me back when due to Warren Ellis� angry and fun writing (I was an Ellis nut by then already). Basically, an evil version of Gen13 that never reached its older sister popularity despite offering some qualitative entertainment.

Part of which was the young and already quite apt Tom Raney who had a short run on the title following Ramos� departure.

After their aircraft being blown up by the villain Treshold, the DV8 members are falling in water.

The angle/verticality at which Freestyle enters the water in the the first panel and her facial expression really enhance the violence of the impact.

The second panel sees her super surprised (to the point of letting some precious air out of her mouth) as some scally fingers approach her�

�to discover Evo, the DV8 resident animal shapeshifter, in water dragon/iguana mode coming to her rescue. It�s this splashy image that made me hesitate and in the end purchase this page. I love his water reptilian form as well as the details indicating they are underwater like her wavering hair or his floating 90s pouches.

They then come up for air in the next two panels before Evo dives back to rescue his other teammates. I also really like how Evo�s tail is turning down to indicate he is diving back into rescue action�

�leaving Freestyle being romantically touched that Evo came to rescue her first.

A fun early page from an obviously young artist who already showed he had what it takes to become a great storyteller and artist.

I should also mention how great Elliott�s inks suited Raney and how strong an inker he was. How he spotted his black and white, the slickness of it all�

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Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 12/31/2025

Really nice art by Raney! I love that splashy bottom panel in particular!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 12/31/2025

I've enjoyed most everything I've seen by Raney and this is no exception. Really great looking, complimentary inks by Bart Sears' regular inker, Randy Elliott, too.

Wishing you and your entire family a wonderful New Year's Eve and best wishes for continued good health is 2026, Fred!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 12/31/2025

The sequence of those first 3 panels is great and I really like those inks from Elliott over Raney! I can see why that image of Evo pulling Freestyle out of the water is what kept you thinking about it and coming back to it over the years. Congrats on finally making it yours! Have a wonderful last few hours of New Year's Eve and Happy New Year in 2026 to you and the family!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/1/2026

I actually like this art for DV8 as opposed to Ramos' original version was the thin and quirky style which lent more to Impulse than these more serious stories. This more resembled the Gen13 look with some curvy girly pin up shots.

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 1/6/2026

Wow - yeah, that water lizard form of Evo ("he is not man - he is Evo!") is super duper cool, and you're not jopking about those slick, sharp inks. I really love the waves in panel 4, and the different textures used to denote the churning ocean surface. The fine hatching / netting on the costume (along with the detailing of the metal buttons, etc.) is just really, really sharp. Fun page, F M, and I'm glad you finally relented and took it in. It is worthy! :) Hope you had a great new year's celebration, pal, and all the best to you and the fam in 2026!

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