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Deathlok by Costas, Buckler & Beatty!

Artists: Rich Buckler (Penciller) , John Beatty (Inker) , Charles Costas (Layouts)

13 Comments - 2,243 Views - 5 Likes

Deathlok by Costas, Buckler & Beatty! Comic Art

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20+ Year Old Costas Pencils

Original Costas Layout and Buckler Tightened Pencils

Beatty Inking in Progress

Alternate Background

Final Inking Comparison to Pencils

Back Issue Magazine #49 Cover

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Artwork Details

Title:	Deathlok by Costas, Buckler & Beatty!
Artist:	Rich Buckler (Penciller)
Artist:	John Beatty (Inker)
Artist:	Charles Costas (Layouts)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,243
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	13
Added to Site:	7/24/2010
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Description

20+ years ago, when I had dreams of becoming a comic artist, I came up with a Deathlok pin-up design that was an homage to Mike Zeck & John Beatty's work on Captain America #286-288 which I loved. I never was able to bring the piece to life the way I hoped, so I filed the piece away. Fast forward 20 years and I find the piece again when cleaning out the attic. I had this longing to finally finish it. So, I enlisted the help of Rich Buckler (Deathlok's creator) and John Beatty to make that dream a reality. What a great hobby where dreams can come true!

Check out the step-by-step on John Beatty's blog at: http://johnbeattyart.com/?page_id=832&cpage=1#comment-636

A special follow-up on this... well, the folks at Back Issue Magazine liked the piece so much, they decided to feature it as the cover of Back Issue Magazine #49. Look for it to come out in June 2011!

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About the Owner

	Charles Costas
Joined:	November 2004
Last Login:	August 2025
Ebay Id:	comicsuwant
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 7/24/2010

Stories like this one reminds me why I love this hobby so much. Thank you for sharing, Charles.

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/25/2010

Well played, sir. Well played.

mark depolito
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/25/2010

It's nice to know that dreams really can come true! Congrats. It's a worthy piece. Kudos!

Ben Herman
Member Since 2003

Posted on 7/27/2010

Fantastic commission. It's great that you were able to get your idea for a Deathlok illustration penciled by the character's creator, and then inked by John Beatty, bringing together two decades of Deathlok artists.

Ken R
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/28/2010

What a GREAT story, and what a COOL piece! Milgrom pencils, Beatty Inks, and COSTAS layouts...who knew!

Ken R
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/28/2010

OOOPS! Buckler Pencils, sorry :)

Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

Posted on 11/5/2010

Spectacular!

Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/7/2011

Terrific design and a great finished piece.

jeremy slawsky
Member Since 2007

Posted on 7/31/2011

Congrats Chuck! This has hit the newsstands and looks amazing in color

Adam Ianbarry
Member Since 2010

Posted on 10/4/2015

Great story, great layout, and a great finished artwork! :-)

Dave W
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/30/2015

Outstanding!

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/7/2017

Awesome story!!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

Posted on 7/17/2020

So cool when the stars align in this hobby. Congrats!

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