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2012 Con Schedule!
Here's a list of the comic conventions we'll be appearing at this year. |
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ISLAND DREAMS Sketch Cards!
Pictured here are all the original sketch cards we contributed to the ISLAND DREAMS card set. These cards are for charity, specifically to raise money for the Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. For more information about this set, please go to http://www.holylands.com/Island_Dreams.html |
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GHOST!
This 11x17 commission features Ghost, a character who was popular in the 1990s from Dark Horse Comics. Drawn on bristol board and inked with a brush, this was completed on 5/18/12. |
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THUNDER AGENTS #12 Cover Recreation!
Here's a classic cover we had the opportunity to recreate. Originally drawn by Wally Wood, this is THUNDER Agents #12 featuring Dynamo, Lightning, and No-Man. All the logos and text elements were drawn by hand, and this commission was completed on 5/17/12. |
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7 LOVELY LADIES Sketch Cards!
Here are a group of sketch cards featuring some lovely ladies including Catwoman, the Blue Bulleteer, a senorita, Jeanie from "I Dream of Jeanie," Paulie, and two cards of Dolly Parton. These 2.5x3.5 sketch cards were colored with our Dick Blick Studio markers and completed on 5/10/12. |
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IRON MAN 259 Cover Recreation!
This cover recreation is of IRON MAN #259 which was originally drawn by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. All the logos and text elements were drawn by hand, and by that we chose to simplify the "Armor Wars II" banner across the top so it would be easier to read. This commission was completed on 5/6/12. |
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OPTIMUS PRIME!
Here we were asked to draw the leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 5/1/12. |
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BATMAN 227 Cover Recreation!
BATMAN #227 is an iconic cover we were asked to recreate that was originally illustrated by the legendary Neal Adams. The real trick for us on this cover was trying to figure out how to do the gray, atmospheric Batman. We decided to use markers to capture that effect. As usual for us, we did all the text and logos by hand. This 11x17 cover recreation was completed on 4/29/12. |
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GREEN LANTERN vs. CAPTAIN COMET Sketch Cards
Here are two uncut sketch cards featuring Green Lantern squaring off against Captain Comet! These two cards measure 5x3.5 and were colored with our Dick Blick Studio markers. This commission was completed on 4/26/12. |
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GUNG-HO vs. CROC MASTER!
From the world of G.I.Joe, we were asked to draw Gung-Ho battling Croc Master and some of his big, nasty crocodiles! This11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and was completed on 4/23/12. |
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WOLVERINE!
This is a 9x12 Wolverine we drew for a fan to pick up at the 2012 Pittsburgh Comicon on 4/20/12. |
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SPIDER-MAN vs. THE COUGAR and THE RATTLER!
Spider-Man battles The Rattler and The Cougar in the old west town of Gammon's Gulch! This 11x17 commission was completed on 4/14/12. |
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HOWARD THE DUCK and MAN-THING!
This is a drawing we did in a sketchbook for our good buddy Bill Rose. He wanted Howard The Duck and Man-Thing in the same drawing, but left all the other details up to us. This image was taken with our digital camera. This sketchbook drawing was completed on 4/8/12. |
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FREEDOM FORCE vs. MR. ATOM!
The Freedom Force returns! This time, outside of their team headquarters, the Freedom Force is doing battle with Mr. Atom, the robot villain from Captain Marvel and DC Comics. The Freedom Force team consists of Isis, Hercules, Merlin, Sinbad, and the Super Samurai! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 4/3/12. |
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CYCLOPS!
This was a straight forward commission. We were asked to draw an 11x17 image of Cyclops. No problem! This commission was completed on 4/5/12. |
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26 DC COMICS Sketch Cards FOR SALE on EBAY
We're back doing DC COMICS sketch cards! These will be FOR SALE on EBAY from 4/04/12 to 4/11/12. Drawn on 2.5x3.5 bristol board with fade resistant markers. Here's the link to bid- http://www.ebay.com/sch/brianfraim/m.html?hash=item20c0d4a573&item=140674114931&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_trksid=p4340.l2562 |
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NEMESIS and MAGICMAN!
From the 1960s and ACG Comics comes two of their supernatural heroes- Nemesis and Magicman! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and was completed on 3/26/12. |
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SANDMAN, KAMANDI, and GUARDIAN Sketch Cards!
These three sketch cards feature three of Jack Kirby's characters he created while working at DC Comics during the 1970s. It's Kamandi, Sandman , and The Guardian which were all colored using our archival Dick Blick Studio Markers. Each card measures 2.5x3.5 and they were completed on 3/10/12. |
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FREEDOM FORCE vs. RAMA TUT!
From a short lived Saturday Morning cartoon show, it's the Freedom Force battling the Marvel villain Rama Tut! The Freedom Force team consists of Isis, Hercules, Merlin, Sinbad, and the Super Samurai! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 3/20/12. |
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YANKEE GIRL and MISS MASQUE!
From AC Comics' FEMFORCE, it's Miss Masque and Yankee Girl and they are ready for action! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 3/8/12. |
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WONDER WOMAN!
A 9x12 commission featuring the Amazon Princess, Wonder Woman! Completed on 3/4/12. |
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IRON MAN!
A 9x12 commission featuring the Armored Avenger, Iron Man! Completed on 3/3/12. |
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DARTH VADER!
A 9x12 commission featuring the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader! Completed on 3/2/12. |
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SPIDER-MAN vs. MR. FEAR!
Spider-Man battles the evil Mr. Fear and his sinister henchmen! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 2/24/12. |
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WARRIOR WOMAN!
With this commission we were asked to draw a warrior woman who has many similar characteristics to Red Sonja, but is not Red Sonja. This is what we came up with. This 9x12 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 2/22/12. |
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SPIDER-MAN vs. MEPHISTO'S DEMONS!
In this 11x17 commission, we were asked to draw Spider-Man battling the demon Satannish and the tentacled monster Shuma Gorath as the evil Mephisto looks on in sinister amusement! This commission was completed on 2/17/12. |
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THE TROPHY ROOM!
For this commission, we were asked to draw the trophy room, and all the cool stuff contained therein, of the Freedom Brigade and The Sentinels! We tried to capture the feel of those pin-ups that were done in the Silver Age with The Batcave and The Fortress of Solitude. This 11x17 illustration was drawn on bristol board and completed on 2/12/12. |
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LEGION of SUPER-HEROES Sketch Cards!
We were commissioned to draw these 9 sketch cards featuring members of the Legion of Super-Heroes! We've got Element Lad, Brainiac 5,Invisible Kid, Chemical King, Timber Wolf, Ferro Lad, Matter Eater Lad, Shrinking Violet, Lightning Lass, Karate Kid, and Chameleon Boy. These are all 3.5x2.5 cards colored with Dick Blick Artist's Studio Markers, and were completed on 1/23/12. |
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SUPERGIRL and MARY MARVEL 11x14!
This 11x14 illustration features Supergirl and Mary Marvel, no doubt getting ready to bash some heads! The original art will be auctioned on eBay starting 1/24/12 and ending 1/31/12. |
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BIG BARDA and BEAUTIFUL DREAMER 11x14!
This 11x14 illustration features Big Barda and Beautiful Dreamer loose on dread Apokolips! The original art will be auctioned on eBay starting 1/24/12 and ending 1/31/12. |
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THE LEGION OF SUBSTITUTE HEROES!
From the Legion of Super-Heroes comes this commission featuring some members of the Legion of Substitute Heroes! Featured here are Stone Boy, Flame Lad, Superboy, Polar Boy, the Chlorophyll Kid, and Night Girl holding them all up. The layout and actions of the characters were all suggested by the fan who commissioned this piece. This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 1/19/12. |
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29 DC COMICS Sketch Cards!
These are the latest group of DC Comics character sketch cards that we sold on eBay. |
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MARVEL Sketch Cards!
We're back doing Marvel sketch cards! These will be FOR SALE on EBAY from 1/02/12 to 1/09/12. Drawn on 2.5x3.5 bristol board with fade resistant markers. Here's the link to bid- http://www.ebay.com/sch/brianfraim/m.html?hash=item20c0d4a573&item=140674114931&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_trksid=p4340.l2562 |
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DETECTIVE COMICS 38 Cover Recreation
Here we have a cover recreation of DETECTIVE COMICS #38 that features the classic first appearance of Robin and was originally drawn by Batman's creator Bob Kane. This recreation is 11x17 and all the logo and text elements were drawn by hand. It was completed on 11/24/11. |
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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES Sketch Cards!
Here we have 9 sketch cards we just completed featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes. We've got Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Princess Projectra, Star Boy, Supergirl, Phantom Girl, and all three of Triplicate Girl. Each card is 2.5x3.5 and colored with Dick Blick Studio artist markers. The cards were completed 11/15/11. |
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GREEN LANTERN vs. THE JUGGERNAUT!
This piece is being donated to the Lehigh Valley Comic Con which we will be attending on December 3, 2011. This 11x17 Green Lantern vs. Juggernaut illustration will be raffled off as one of the door prizes at the show. For more info, please go to- http://www.lehighvalleycomiccon.com/home |
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LEGION of SUPER-HEROES!
Here we have another team of lesser known members of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The fan who commissioned this piece plans on having it colored by a third party. This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush and completed on 11/9/11. |
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TIGRA vs. VERMIN!
With this commission, we were asked to show the Avenger Tigra hunting the sewers in search of Vermin. However, it looks like she is about to become the prey! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board, and completed on 11/2/11. |
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WEIRD SCIENCE #9 Cover Recreation!
This recreation was a doozy! Originally drawn by the legendary Wally Wood, this is a recreation of the cover to WEIRD SCIENCE #9. As with all of our cover recreations, the logos and text elements were drawn by hand. This is 11x17 commission was completed on 6/2/11. |
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SPIDER-MAN vs. THE SHADOW MEN!
Can Spider-Man stop the mysterious power of the deadly Shadow Men? This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush and completed on 10/10/11. |
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SPIDER-MAN vs. SILVER SABLE!
Spider-Man battles the Silver Sable atop a speeding limosine, as The Rose takes aim! This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush and completed on 9/30/11. |
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THE SENTINELS #1 Cover!
Do you remember this cover to THE SENTINELS #1 published by Standard Comics? Of course you don't because this is an original cover featuring Golden Age comic book characters that are now in the public domain. Battling the evil Cyborilla, it's Hydroman, Man o' Metal, Magno, TNT Todd, and Nelvana of the Northern Lights. The Sentinels logo is original and was provided for us by the fan who requested this. This cover is 11x17 and all the logo and text elements were drawn by hand. It was completed on 9/25/11. |
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EC COMICS Homage!
This is an homage to the legendary EC Comics which features Tales From The Crypt. There are several iconic images from the EC run that you will recognize that were originally drawn by the stable of great EC artists like Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Will Elder, among others. The layout for this piece is based on the backdrop of a Tales From The Crypt pinball game. And the female character in the lower right is Jocelyn from our VAMPIRE, PA series. This 17x11 commission was completed on 9/24/11. |
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GREEN LANTERN vs. THE JUGGERNAUT!
Here's a commission in line with the theme we've been working with for a couple years - DC Hero vs. MARVEL Villain. So we have GREEN LANTERN vs. THE JUGGERNAUT! Who would win? This 11 x 17 illustration was drawn on bristol board and completed on 9/11/11. |
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SUPERMAN vs. THE DESTROYER!
Here's another in the DC vs. MARVEL theme. It's SUPERMAN vs. THE DESTROYER from Thor. Who would win? This 11x17 commission was inked with a brush on bristol board and completed on 9/10/11. |
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G.I. JOE ACTION FIGURE TEAM!
Here we have an unusual commission request. It's 1970s action figures! G.I. Joe, the Amazing Atomic Man and Bulletman: The Human Bullet have captured The Intruder! If you were a kid in the 70s, that previous sentence makes perfect sense! This 9x12 commission was completed on 9/4/11. |
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JILL TRENT: SCIENCE SLEUTH Cover Reinterpretation!
Do you remember JILL TRENT: SCIENCE SLEUTH? Here's a fictional cover starring the golden age character who is now in the public domain. The basis for the cover layout was a silver age Batman, number 160. This is a 11 x 17 commission and was finished on 9/4/11. |
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STAR WARS RPG Characters 1!
Here are two Star Wars characters from the Star Wars Role-Playing Game. This commission came from a repeat customer, and great guy, at the Baltimore Comic-Con. |
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STAR WARS RPG Characters 2!
Another commission from the same fellow from the Baltimore Comic-Con. Two More characters from that Star Wars Role-Playing Game, only these guys are the villains! |
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MALLORY and CASSIDEY!
Here we have a werewolf who hates that the full moon brings on the change, and his girlfriend who loves the fact that he wolfs out. This is another commission from the Baltimore Comic-Con. |
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GREEN LANTERN and DEX-STARR Sketch Cards!
Here we have two sketch cards still connected, GREEN LANTERN and DEX-STARR, the Red Lantern of Earth. We're finding that doing two or three sketch cards that connect together to form one image is pretty popular. We'll have to try that again, the possibilities are endless! |
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Michael Turner's FATHOM!
Here she is, Fathom from Michael Turner's Aspen Comics. What else is there to say? |
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STARFIRE & DONNA TROY!
This STARFIRE & DONNA TROY 11x14 inch illustration is on bristol board and was drawn in pencil and inked with a brush. This piece is in excellent condition and will be mailed to you securely packaged with cardboard to keep it from getting damaged with delivery confirmation and insurance. This piece will be up for auction on eBay on 8/16/11 to 8/23/11! |
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POWER GIRL, SUPERGIRL, & WONDER WOMAN!
Here we were asked to draw this fans three favorite DC Comics super gals; Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and front and center Power Girl. The fan wanted the three characters in there classic incarnations before the big DC revamp in September. This 9x12 commission was completed on 8/11/11. |
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WOLVERINE in Color!
This is an example of one of our color commissions. It's rare that we draw any of the Marvel mutants, but we think we really nailed Wolverine in this piece. This 11x14 illustration was inked with a brush and colored with Dick Blick Studio markers. It was completed on 8/14/11. |
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BLACXKHAWK 97 Cover Recreation!
Here we have a cover recreation of BLACKHAWK #97, which was originally drawn by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. This cover recreation is 11x17, inked with a brush on bristol board, and all the text elements we drawn by hand. This commission was completed on 8/4/11. |
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JSA Sketch Card Group!
These seven sketch cards feature past, present, and Earth 2 members of the Justice Society of America. These cards are 2.5x3.5 and were colored with our archival Dick Blick Studio markers. They were completed on 8/7/11. |
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ELASTI-GIRL vs. GIGANTA!
This is a fun idea. Take the two tallest women in the DC Universe and have them slug it out! The result is this 9x12 commission of Elasti-Girl vs. Giganta! This commission was completed on 7/16/11. |
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DEATH of the Endless!
Here we have a 9x12 commission of Death from Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN. We were asked to have her sitting on a tombstone in the rain. We forgot to include the rain, but the fan who requested this loved it as is. This commission was completed on 7/15/11. |
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MYSTERY IN SPACE 75 Cover Reinterpretation!
Here is a cover reinterpretation of MYSTERY IN SPACE #75 published by DC Comics. On this recreation, Adam Strange and Kanjar Ro have been replaced with Captain Marvel and the Space Phantom, respectively. The original cover was drawn by the spectacular team of Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. This cover reinterpretation was inked witha brush on 11x17 bristol board, and all the logos and lettering was drawn by hand. This was completed on 7/14/11. |
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