Saturday, June 25, 2011

"Rh"

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Rh

Those of you who know me for a long time also know I am not new to deal with monkeys and primates (remember aNDy? :)).
So, sightly inspired by a monkey escaped from a medical research facility here in ATL (I know, right? ;) here's the actual news), I imagined the little fella showing up with something picked up along the way ;)

Ladies & Gentlemen, please meet "Rh" :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Rh created by & © 2011 Francesco Francavilla
Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Swamp Thing

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The Swamp Thing

hi guys,

I posted the following news on Pulp Sunday yesterday (with a different image/artwork to go with - go check it out!), but I thought to make the announcement on my sketch blog too for those of you who don't follow Pulp Sunday and showcase the above sketch/lobby card I just drew this afternoon :)

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This has been announced a week ago or so all over the web, but I wanted to officially announce it here on Pulp Sunday, so here we go :)

I am part of the new creative team, along with writer extraordinaire Scott Snyder and supertalented artist Yanick Paquette, behind the re-launch of DC's SWAMP THING in September. We are adopting the same formula used in Detective, with Yanick taking care of the main story and me alternating art chores with him on issues that will tie in with the main story.

All I can say is that I am VERY excited to be part of this. I love Scott's writing, that's no secret, and I love the Swamp Thing. I have been a huge fan of Bernie Wrightson since forever, so working on his creation is one of those dreams come true :)

So, come September, make sure to pick up a copy of the new Swamp Thing: Scott, Yanick, and I are cooking a special Cajun dish for y'all :)

Meanwhile I hope you guys enjoy the above little portrait of our beloved guy :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Monday, June 13, 2011

Barbara Gordon

A panel from DETECTIVE COMICS #879
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OK, I am going on records and officially dedicating Detective #879 to Barbara Gordon.
Can't wait for you guys to read these final 3-4 issue of our (Snyder, Jock, Baron, & me) run on Detective :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Sunday, June 12, 2011

DR WHO - A Good Man Goes To War

Dr WHO -  A Good Man Goes To War
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Here's the latest poster fresh from the oven, based off the new Dr Who episode aired on BBC AMerica.
Positive part: loved everything about it, from start to the final grand revelation :)
Negative part: no more DR WHO episodes on BBC America until late this Summer :(

Hope you guys enjoy the art regardless :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Clark Kent!

Clark Kent
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I tweeted the following last night, a bit after midnight:
"Between Commissioner Gordon & T'Challa's new look, I mastered the art of drawing eyeglasses: I would rock a Clark Kent book right now"

Well, many replied asking to see a Clark Kent, so I took a little break from the Detective page I was working on to do the above quick sketch :)
Hope you guys dig this night-time doodle :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Detective Comics #879 Exclusive Preview

DETECTIVE COMICS #879 BABS
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Hello Friends,

Yesterday I shared the process behind a panel from a page of Detective Comics #879.
Well, today I am sharing the whole finished page, so you have a hint of what to expect from #879 next month in stores :)
Hope you guys dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

BABS! (from Detective Comics #879)

DETECTIVE COMICS #879 BABS
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Hello Friends,

A little making of a panel from Detective 879 showcasing Babs in the Kord Tower. Hope you guys enjoy it and stay tuned for more sneak peeks as we approach the release of this issue in July :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Saturday, June 04, 2011

DR WHO - The Almost People

Dr WHO -  The Almost People
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After the Memorial break last week, BBC America was back with new Doctor Who episodes tonight, so here's today installment: "THE ALMOST PEOPLE" (gotta say the last 2 minutes really had me saying "wait, what??!?" ;))

Hope you guys enjoy it :)

Cheers,
Francesco