Michael Rankins UNITED STATES
Member Since September 2004
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Heroes Redrawn: The Thing vs The D-List (page 2 of 2), Comic Art
Heroes Redrawn: The Thing vs The D-List (page 2 of 2)
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commented posted on 2/18/2025

Wotta revoltin' development!

Marvel Two In One with Ben Grimm and SABRA, Comic Art
Marvel Two In One with Ben Grimm and SABRA
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commented posted on 2/5/2025

Great minds think alike. :) https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=239320

And the comic art world can always benefit from more Darryl Banks and Ron Frenz, two tremendously underappreciated artists.

Olivia Newton-John as Kira from Xanadu by Cat Staggs, Comic Art
Olivia Newton-John as Kira from Xanadu by Cat Staggs
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commented posted on 11/4/2024

She'll bring all your dreams alive for you.

End of Days -- Inked, Comic Art
End of Days -- Inked
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commented posted on 12/31/2023

This is the thing, and all of the things. A piece truly to end all pieces! (Although I hope it won't.)

Isis : Geof Isherwood, Comic Art
Isis : Geof Isherwood
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commented posted on 12/23/2023
Ben Herman said:

Isherwood posted this one on Facebook, and I definitely found it to be very striking. Congrats on a great addition to your theme collection.

Thanks, Ben! I really enjoyed your blog post on Geof's Dr. Strange run.

"A Game of Thrones" : Tom Grummett
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commented posted on 2/6/2022
Damon Owens said:

The artwork by Grummett here is awesome, as usual!   I'm not a Game of Thrones viewer, so maybe that's why I'm not understanding the common element here.  Regardless, this is a killer piece!

Hey, Damon -- Game of Thrones has a main character named Cersei (spelled differently, but pronounced the same as our favorite Eternal/Avenger, Sersi) and a whole family of characters surnamed Stark. Hence, the CE here.

Magneto by Barry Kitson, Comic Art
Magneto by Barry Kitson
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commented posted on 11/19/2021

This one is Mag-neat-o! (Sorry. You knew that was coming.)

The Hell-Bound!! (inked), Comic Art
The Hell-Bound!! (inked)
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commented posted on 7/18/2021

I'm trying to type words, and I just can't come up with any that are superlative enough! This right here is what great comic art commissions are all about. Another triumph in the Owens tradition!

Dejah Thoris (Dynamite 2018) #3 cover : Mike McKone, Comic Art
Dejah Thoris (Dynamite 2018) #3 cover : Mike McKone
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commented posted on 6/3/2021
Dave W said:

Just love McKone's work - really like the creative license he took with Dejah's flowing hair. Congrats - great cover!

I think the hair was what caught my eye first. :) Thanks, Dave!

What if Red Sonja was a spy in 1965? by Dan Panosian, Comic Art
What if Red Sonja was a spy in 1965? by Dan Panosian
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commented posted on 5/10/2021

I totally dig this. Great concept!

Dr. Mid-Nite  by Ron Randall, Comic Art
Dr. Mid-Nite by Ron Randall
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commented posted on 5/7/2021

After Mid-Nite, we're gonna let it all hang out.

The Justice Society of America by Tom Derenick, Comic Art
The Justice Society of America by Tom Derenick
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commented posted on 12/30/2020

Hokey smoke, Bullwinkle!

The Thing claims the “Iron” Throne , Comic Art
The Thing claims the “Iron” Throne
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commented posted on 12/8/2020

Ben is one of the most difficult characters, I think, for artists to draw well. McGuinness does him as beautifully as anyone working today. Great addition!

Atlas Heroes Team-Up!, Comic Art
Atlas Heroes Team-Up!
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commented posted on 12/26/2019

If only the great Damon Owens had been in charge of these now-dead universes, they'd be alive today! Killer concept, and knockout pencils by McDonnell!

Doctor Octopus claims the
Doctor Octopus claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 10/11/2019

This Iron Throne looks pretty octavious to me.

Wildcat by Tom Derenick, Comic Art
Wildcat by Tom Derenick
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commented posted on 10/10/2018

Ted's never looked tougher. Excellent work by Tom!

Heroes Redrawn: YANG, Comic Art
Heroes Redrawn: YANG
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commented posted on 9/6/2018

As Eddie Murphy said in The Golden Child, "Nothing wrong with my Yang." Of course, he was referring to this excellent sequential artwork. (What did you *think* he was talking about?) Another triumphant return for a sadly overlooked hero!

Jaguars by Mitch Foust, Comic Art
Jaguars by Mitch Foust
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commented posted on 7/22/2018

Mitch does beautiful work, and here's more proof. Lovely addition to your collection!

Sanjulian Vampirella , Comic Art
Sanjulian Vampirella
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commented posted on 7/12/2018

Sanjulian never disappoints. Truly gorgeous.

Speed Comics #44 (Harvey 1947) - Captain Freedom - LAST ISSUE of TITLE - Palais or Avison?, Comic Art
Speed Comics #44 (Harvey 1947) - Captain Freedom - LAST ISSUE of TITLE - Palais or Avison?
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commented posted on 5/11/2018

I can’t help much with the artist ID, but that is one smashing cover.

Marvel Double Feature #15 - Chris Samnee - , Comic Art
Marvel Double Feature #15 - Chris Samnee -
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commented posted on 5/5/2018

Yet another OML triumph! Samnee brings it on this one. Awesome stuff!

Tales to Astonish #13 - Sean Forney & Bob Almond, Comic Art
Tales to Astonish #13 - Sean Forney & Bob Almond
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commented posted on 3/19/2018

Sean and Bob are Groot.

Bob Hall - Marvel Two in One 99 Commission (Inked) - Thing & ROM Vs Firefall, Comic Art
Bob Hall - Marvel Two in One 99 Commission (Inked) - Thing & ROM Vs Firefall
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commented posted on 3/19/2018

Bob Hall decked this one! (Um... I'll just slink out the back door now.)

The Thing by Paul Smith, Comic Art
The Thing by Paul Smith
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commented posted on 2/12/2018

That's a good Thing right there.

Red Sonja by Wellington Diaz, Comic Art
Red Sonja by Wellington Diaz
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commented posted on 2/9/2018

Nice indeed! (And the fancy-schmancy new comments interface is pretty slick, too.)

He-Man Rides Again, Comic Art
He-Man Rides Again
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commented posted on 2/1/2018

Nice piece! Scott always does terrific work, and his accompanying notes are almost worth the price of admission by themselves.

Shanna the She-Devil claims the
Shanna the She-Devil claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 2/1/2018

Wait, there's an Iron Throne in this? I must have missed it because I got... um... distracted. ;)

The Scarlet Witch claims the
The Scarlet Witch claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 2/1/2018

Wanda belongs on the throne, for sure. What a lovely creation by Lan Medina!

Silver Surfer #1 - Sheldon Goh & Joe Rubinstein - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Silver Surfer #1 - Sheldon Goh & Joe Rubinstein - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 1/9/2018

It takes courage to follow a legend like Moebius, but Sheldon and Joe prove themselves up to the task. Another OML triumph!

Iron Man #40 - George Tuska & Mark Morales - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Iron Man #40 - George Tuska & Mark Morales - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 1/9/2018

Tuska was an underrated talent, and this piece demonstrates that talent perfectly. Fantastic gift!

The Justice Society by Mitch Ballard, Comic Art
The Justice Society by Mitch Ballard
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commented posted on 12/21/2017

I can't really type right now, because my head just exploded all over my keyboard.

Heroes of The Ultraverse by Brendon and Brian Fraim, Comic Art
Heroes of The Ultraverse by Brendon and Brian Fraim
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commented posted on 12/21/2017

The Fraim Bros and old-school heroes go together like peanut butter and jelly, and this piece is one mighty tasty sandwich!

Nick Fury - Agent of SHIELD #1 - Rick Leonardi - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Nick Fury - Agent of SHIELD #1 - Rick Leonardi - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 12/21/2017

Steranko's cover is one of my all-time favorites. A well-conceived and well-executed OML spin on a legendary image!

Nick Fury - Agent of SHIELD #2 - Bob Wiacek - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Nick Fury - Agent of SHIELD #2 - Bob Wiacek - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 12/21/2017

Always loved those Agent of SHIELD covers -- and the OML version of this one is stupendous!

Ms. Marvel #9 - Alisson Rodrigues - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Ms. Marvel #9 - Alisson Rodrigues - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 12/8/2017

Nobody loves Carol more than I do, and I love, love, love this OML! Great cover, great characters, great execution!

Sub-Mariner #50 - Glenn Brown & Joe Rubinstein - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Sub-Mariner #50 - Glenn Brown & Joe Rubinstein - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 12/8/2017

There's absolutely nothing sub-amazing about this OML!

Captain America #101 - Marco Santucci - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Captain America #101 - Marco Santucci - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 12/4/2017

Cap's about to lay a Sleeper punch on somebody's Skull! Love the dynamic energy of this OML masterpiece.

Batman #24 - David Finch & Danny Miki - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Batman #24 - David Finch & Danny Miki - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 11/13/2017

Holy codpiece, Batman!

Iron Man #30 - Mark Dos Santos - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Iron Man #30 - Mark Dos Santos - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 11/11/2017

Ha! The villain has failed to realize that Tony can't stab himself with a knife because -- wait for it -- he's wearing armor! Villains are so stupid. :D Another terrific OML creation -- love the scenario, the twist, and the fantastic art by Dos Santos!

Kamandi #1 - Keith GIffen - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Kamandi #1 - Keith GIffen - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 11/6/2017

Hi. Larious. Perhaps the most unexpected OML outcome ever in the history of the series.

Captain America #30 - One Minute Later - Mirko Kolak, Comic Art
Captain America #30 - One Minute Later - Mirko Kolak
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commented posted on 11/6/2017

No villain ever deserved to get his butt kicked (heh) more than Batroc ze Leapair.

Black Panther and the Crew #5, page 13, Comic Art
Black Panther and the Crew #5, page 13
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commented posted on 10/4/2017

Oh, pshaw. Damon conveniently and humbly leaves out of the narrative all of the many kindnesses, favors, and good turns he's done for me over the years. If we were playing quid pro quo, I would still be several quid short. The truth is, there's no quantifying how stoked I got when I saw this piece come available, knowing how much Damon would enjoy it. Imagining his grinning face when he opened the package? Priceless.

Juggernaut vs. Project Superpowers (inked), Comic Art
Juggernaut vs. Project Superpowers (inked)
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commented posted on 10/3/2017

If one were to seek a single word that encapsulates the awesomeness of this artwork, that word would be "Juggernaut"! A potent end to a monumental tour!

Alan Kupperberg - Bob Sharen - Marvel Two in One 45 Commission (Color) - Thing & Captain Marvel Vs Boss Barker & Torgo, Comic Art
Alan Kupperberg - Bob Sharen - Marvel Two in One 45 Commission (Color) - Thing & Captain Marvel Vs Boss Barker & Torgo
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commented posted on 9/19/2017

Alan Kupperberg is among a number of artists I sincerely regret not commissioning when I had the opportunity. I'm glad that you didn't make that same mistake. An MTIO classic, this one!

Daredevil #82 - Jan Duursema - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Daredevil #82 - Jan Duursema - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 9/18/2017

I really love the fine details in this OML -- the creases in DD's costume, and all the perfectly delineated individual leaves. Yet another example of why OML stands above the rest in the themed commission field!

X-Men #101 - J.G. Jones - One Minute Later - Published in Marvel Art of JG Jones p.5 (Essential Sequential 2024), Comic Art
X-Men #101 - J.G. Jones - One Minute Later - Published in Marvel Art of JG Jones p.5 (Essential Sequential 2024)
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commented posted on 8/28/2017

Seriously... JG Jones? Once again, the OML Gallery tempts other theme collectors to throw in the towel. Absolutely amazing work of art!

Tales of Suspense #66 - Gary Frank - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Tales of Suspense #66 - Gary Frank - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 8/14/2017

In a word, timely. No pun intended. :)

Avengers #110 - Robert Atkins - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Avengers #110 - Robert Atkins - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 8/14/2017

Masterful blend of action and characters. I've always enjoyed Robert's work, and this awesome OML is no exception!

Wonder Woman : Michael Sta. Maria / Bob Almond, Comic Art
Wonder Woman : Michael Sta. Maria / Bob Almond
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commented posted on 8/3/2017
Inkwell Awards said:
Gah! Gorgeous work! Congrats, Michael;-) Bob Almond

Probably needs ink. :D

Super Sons by Tom Derenick, Comic Art
Super Sons by Tom Derenick
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commented posted on 7/24/2017

Tom Derenick rocks! Fun subject, skillfully executed.