Michael Rankins UNITED STATES
Member Since September 2004
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Gallery Comments by Michael Rankins

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The Iron Fist claims the
The Iron Fist claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 7/21/2017

You should have told Perkins, "Of course I mind! Now you have to do a second one to make up for it!"

The Winter Soldier claims the
The Winter Soldier claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 7/21/2017

Bucky is mad, bad, and dangerous to know.

Werewolf By Night claims the Iron Throne, Comic Art
Werewolf By Night claims the Iron Throne
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commented posted on 7/21/2017

This Iron Throne is Jacked up!

Werewolf by Night No. 1 P. 27 by Mike Ploog, Comic Art
Werewolf by Night No. 1 P. 27 by Mike Ploog
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commented posted on 5/25/2017

I remember buying this book when it was new on the rack. What an incredible talent Mike Ploog is!

Riley Rossmo Batman , Comic Art
Riley Rossmo Batman
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commented posted on 4/27/2017

As gargoyles go, this is one of the gargoyliest.

Tony Parker Batman , Comic Art
Tony Parker Batman
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commented posted on 4/15/2017

In the immortal words of Keanu Reeves: Whoa.

Invaders #13 - Steve Pugh - One Minute Later (with Jim Cheung Logo), Comic Art
Invaders #13 - Steve Pugh - One Minute Later (with Jim Cheung Logo)
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commented posted on 3/13/2017

I love it when a plan -- or an OML -- comes together!

Gregory Titus Batman, Comic Art
Gregory Titus Batman
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commented posted on 3/7/2017

Interesting style, beautifully rendered.

Sal Velluto - Bob Almond - Marvel Two in One 85 Commission (Inked) - Thing & Spider-Woman Vs Atom Smasher, Comic Art
Sal Velluto - Bob Almond - Marvel Two in One 85 Commission (Inked) - Thing & Spider-Woman Vs Atom Smasher
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commented posted on 3/7/2017

To paraphrase an old standard: "What the world needs now is love, sweet love -- and more Sal and Bob." Terrific addition to the MTIO commission vault!

End of Days: Rebirth, Comic Art
End of Days: Rebirth
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commented posted on 2/20/2017

There's a reason why "Damon" begins with "Dam!" And this commission is it. :)

Harvey Heroes United!, Comic Art
Harvey Heroes United!
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commented posted on 1/4/2017

The only thing better than a Darryl Banks commission is three Darryl Banks commissions. Because Darryl Banks.

Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016), Comic Art
Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016)
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commented posted on 12/19/2016

All collectors Neal in the presence of the OML King! Truly an amazing get!

Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016), Comic Art
Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016)
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commented posted on 12/19/2016

All collectors Neal in the presence of the OML King! Truly an amazing get!

Journey into Mystery 114 - Rudy Ao - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Journey into Mystery 114 - Rudy Ao - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 12/16/2016

Rock and reel with Crusher Creel!

Lightning by Tom Grindberg, Comic Art
Lightning by Tom Grindberg
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commented posted on 12/13/2016

Thunderation! What a fantastic action image by Grindberg. Always great to see classic characters perfectly rendered!

The Insurrection (inked), Comic Art
The Insurrection (inked)
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commented posted on 12/4/2016

Everything's better with a little Almond Joy.

Amazing Spider-Man #3 - Brandon Peterson - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Amazing Spider-Man #3 - Brandon Peterson - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 10/29/2016

Brandon flat-out KILLED this! Incredible figure work and detail. Still no shame in the OML game!

Invaders #12 - Diego Bernard - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Invaders #12 - Diego Bernard - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 10/29/2016

Love Diego's work, and this OML provides no reason for that to change. Terrific stuff!

Amazing Spider-Man #61 - Marc Laming - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Amazing Spider-Man #61 - Marc Laming - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 10/29/2016

Nice! I like the faithfulness to the classic Ditkoesque style. Yet another OML winner of which I am emerald with envy!

Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl by Tom Derenick, Comic Art
Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl by Tom Derenick
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commented posted on 10/29/2016

OUCH! That yelp you just heard was the sound of my butt getting kicked by this splendiferously awesome commission! (Note to self: Why don't *you* have a Derenick? Self: Because I suck at life.)

Terry Dodson Batman, Comic Art
Terry Dodson Batman
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commented posted on 10/22/2016

Nice score! Dodson is high on my wish list too.

Tales of Suspense #17 - Kirby Veitch - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Tales of Suspense #17 - Kirby Veitch - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 10/4/2016

OML and Common Elements are like the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of commission collecting: two great tastes that taste great together. And what sensational art they combine to inspire! Thanks for the nod, and for sharing. :)

Doctor Strange Montage by Val Semeiks and Joe Rubenstein, Comic Art
Doctor Strange Montage by Val Semeiks and Joe Rubenstein
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commented posted on 9/15/2016

By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth, this is fantastic!

Sub-Mariner #72 - Graham Nolan and Joe Rubinstein - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Sub-Mariner #72 - Graham Nolan and Joe Rubinstein - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 9/13/2016

Classic! I always liked Namor in this costume. Stellar work by Nolan and Rubinstein!

Batman #362 - Ralvi Lingga Ariyan - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Batman #362 - Ralvi Lingga Ariyan - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 9/9/2016

Can I love this, even if I tongue-trip over the artist's name? Great work here!

Ariel Serenades Eric, Comic Art
Ariel Serenades Eric
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commented posted on 9/9/2016

Tons of fun and personality, and beautifully executed.

Dan Jurgens Batman, Comic Art
Dan Jurgens Batman
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commented posted on 8/31/2016

That gargoyle appears to be thinking, "Eh, Batman. Whatevs."

George Perez Batman, Comic Art
George Perez Batman
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commented posted on 8/31/2016

Does it count as a BoG if it's really a TFoGwBU (Two-Face on Gargoyle with Batman Underneath)?

Tone Rodriguez Batman, Comic Art
Tone Rodriguez Batman
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commented posted on 8/22/2016

That's some good Tone right there.

Tone Rodriguez Batman, Comic Art
Tone Rodriguez Batman
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commented posted on 8/22/2016

That's some good Tone right there.

Hawkeye claims the
Hawkeye claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 8/9/2016

Allan always does phenomenal work, and this is no exception.

Daredevil claims the
Daredevil claims the "Iron" Throne
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commented posted on 8/9/2016

A fun one! Love the level of detail.

Daredevil #15 - Lee Garbett - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Daredevil #15 - Lee Garbett - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 8/9/2016

"All right, how long can I lie here before I can nail Ox with a total surprise kick? Ten seconds... thirty... fifty-eight... fifty-nine... okay, NOW!"

Mark Schultz - Hannah stalking, Comic Art
Mark Schultz - Hannah stalking
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commented posted on 8/2/2016

That is phenomenal indeed!

Dick Ayers - Bob McLeod - Strange Tales 124 Commission - Thing & Human Torch vs. Paste Pot Pete (Inked), Comic Art
Dick Ayers - Bob McLeod - Strange Tales 124 Commission - Thing & Human Torch vs. Paste Pot Pete (Inked)
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commented posted on 8/1/2016

Welcome back, MTIO Guy. You make even Paste-Pot Pete worth resurrecting. :)

Philip Tan/Jeff De Los Santos - Batman And The Shadow Surrounded In Chinatown (inked), Comic Art
Philip Tan/Jeff De Los Santos - Batman And The Shadow Surrounded In Chinatown (inked)
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commented posted on 7/26/2016

This is the kind of piece that makes me glad I'm not an inker, but also glad that some really talented people are. What a terrific image!

Batman #428 - Geof Isherwood & Bob Almond - One Minute Later, Comic Art
Batman #428 - Geof Isherwood & Bob Almond - One Minute Later
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commented posted on 7/19/2016

Isherwood and Almond go together like pepperoni and pizza. A powerful addition to the OML legend!

Colleen Doran Batman, Comic Art
Colleen Doran Batman
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commented posted on 7/19/2016

Sweet! Love Colleen's work, and on this especially.

Daredevil #170 and #171 - Klaus Janson - Two ONE MINUTE LATERS, Comic Art
Daredevil #170 and #171 - Klaus Janson - Two ONE MINUTE LATERS
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commented posted on 7/16/2016

Certainly there aren't many artists who know DD better than Klaus Janson. I'm probably leaning toward the backgrounded version, but both are fantastic!

Rom Spacknight #12 - Kevin Sharpe and John Wycough - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Rom Spacknight #12 - Kevin Sharpe and John Wycough - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 7/16/2016

Another Jack of Hearts fan here. Great to see him make an appearance, especially one as expertly rendered as this is!

Captain America #248 - Pat Quinn - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Captain America #248 - Pat Quinn - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 7/16/2016

Beautifully thought out -- another superlative OML winner!

The Cat #4 - Vanesa R. Del Rey - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
The Cat #4 - Vanesa R. Del Rey - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 7/16/2016

Interesting style. Highly dramatic! And very cool to see one of my more obscure favorite series spotlighted in an OML.

The Cat #4 - Vanesa R. Del Rey - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
The Cat #4 - Vanesa R. Del Rey - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 7/16/2016

Interesting style. Highly dramatic! And very cool to see one of my more obscure favorite series spotlighted in an OML.

Amazing Spider-Man #43 - David Williams - ONE MINUTE LATER, Comic Art
Amazing Spider-Man #43 - David Williams - ONE MINUTE LATER
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commented posted on 7/12/2016

David's work always brings a grin to my face. This example demonstrates why. Terrific (and terrifically funny) OML!

Grim Ghost and the Destructor, Comic Art
Grim Ghost and the Destructor
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commented posted on 7/10/2016

How fitting that the legendary Damon Owens showcases these Atlas heroes, because he's carrying the rest of us commission collectors on his sturdy shoulders! Another terrific callback to great characters from the past!

The Brotherhood:  The Intelligentsia, Comic Art
The Brotherhood: The Intelligentsia
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commented posted on 7/5/2016

Brainpower meets firepower! What an assemblage of potent personalities -- what villainy could stand against them? Fantastic new tangent for The Brotherhood, skillfully rendered by the pencil of Steve Erwin!

When Conan met Sonja by Frank Brunner, Comic Art
When Conan met Sonja by Frank Brunner
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commented posted on 6/27/2016

Ain't many commissions funner than those drawn by Brunner.

Rachel Rising - Rachel Beck Birthday Wishes by Terry Moore, Comic Art
Rachel Rising - Rachel Beck Birthday Wishes by Terry Moore
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commented posted on 6/15/2016

I've been craving a Terry Moore piece for years. Congratulations!