AudioShocker

Initialize Project Basement. Systems go. Activate--

Iron Man by Shawn Atkins

Shawn asked me if I'd graciously give him the soapbox for a few minutes to talk about the artistic process behind this sketch:

ummmm... liquor's awesome.

Uh, thanks, Shawn... ANYWAY, I love how this sketch synthesizes two of Shawn's biggest influences -- Jack Kirby and Bruce Timm. From the krackles in Tony's glowing palm repulsor to the clunky-yet-energetic armor, from the hand in the foreground to the animated four fingers on his hand, this Iron Man screams awesome in my face.

Though, as an Iron Man fan who's read somewhere in the ballpark of 200 issues of his solo series, I DO NOT condone Shawn's reckless insistence that Tony should get sauced. However, considering the era of the armor he's wearing, this is before Stark admitted he was an alcoholic, so at least the sentiment is in continuity.

Be back next week for a very special installment, as the mighty Marcel Walker draws Shawn's original superhero creation, Thundergirl!