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Michael Penn
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In re JB's copy/print question, I would be not a whit less pleased with that kind of recreation or reimagining.
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David Suiter
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JB - I like that idea. I would love to see that done on a cover recreation to see how it compares to the ones you letter yourself. I hope this means we will be seeing a cover recreation soon where this could be tried.
Edited by David Suiter on 22 May 2008 at 1:21pm
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Joe Hollon
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"So, I've been thinking -- what if I scanned the cover at hi-res,
stripped out everything that wasn't the copy (blurbs, title, balloons, etc), and
printed that onto the blank stock I then draw the new art on?"
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Personally, I would rather know you did it by hand even if it isn't perfect ("sucks" as you put it....). If I requested the cover copy I want your lettering. I have a couple such commissions from other artists (Hembeck and Trimpe) and I enjoy looking at their lettering and all the little "imperfections".
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Aric Shapiro
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Ditto what Joe H said
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Vinny Valenti
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I kinda like the way it is...though I guess as a compromise instead of printing directly on the stock, maybe it can be lightboxed?
(edited by the department of redundancy department)
Edited by Vinny Valenti on 22 May 2008 at 1:29pm
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Andrew Hess
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I too would prefer the hand-lettering over any sort of pre-printed lettering.
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Michael Connell
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This has to be my favorite commission to date! 
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Bruce Buchanan
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Suppose I could go back to 1976, and tell myself that when Archie Goodwin offers me UNCANNY X-MEN, I should say "No, thanks."
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Well, I'm glad you can't do that, JB! No matter what has happened since then, your work on Uncanny is too good to lose.
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Paul Greer
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Wow! I'm completely blown away. Thank you, John. I think the piece is incredible and yes you are a good guy. I've had the idea for this commission for a few years and have been waiting to bite the bullet and get it done. I'm finally glad the wait is over. It is even cooler than I imagined it would be. I really like the change in position for Magneto and the more aggressive fighting stances for the characters. It is a perfect homage. It is true to the original cover, yet it still has the added John Byrne flavor that makes it different.
In regards to your question about lettering, I like your writing directly on the piece. Incorporating your signature in the comics code logo is genius. I am very excited about seeing this in person. Did I say wow yet?
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John Bodin
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Joe Hollon wrote:
| normally I would think six figures is too many for an 11x17 but this worked out great |
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Great, now Rich Johnston will be reporting in LITG that John Byrne is earning six figures for 11x17 commissions, making him the highest-paid comic artist in history!
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Matt Hawes
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JB wrote:
...So, I've been thinking -- what if I scanned the cover at hi-res,
stripped out everything that wasn't the copy (blurbs, title, balloons, etc), and
printed that onto the blank stock I then draw the new art on?... |
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It wouldn't personally bother me if I were to commission such a picture. I think it would be good to give the commissioner the option of having it one way or the other, though.
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Joel Tesch
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VERY cool! Great idea Paul. It will look even better in person when you get it.
Another observation re: the 9 figures vs. 6. While some may think "those little figures in the corner box COUNT?"...remember, this is a reduced scan we're seeing on our screens. At 11 x 17, those corner box figures are a pretty decent size!
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