Tuesday, December 17, 2013

SAMURAI JACK ISSUE THREE: BLACK AND WHITE PREVIEW


You can see a full color preview of Samurai Jack Issue Three over at Comics Alliance --or better yet, go buy the issue this week. Here's the B&W version of those same preview pages. 







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Monday, December 16, 2013

SAMURAI JACK ISSUE THREE DESIGN CONCEPTS

Issue 3's story resonated stronger with me than the previous issues, which lent itself to a clearer idea and visual direction I knew I wanted. Especially color pallet, demonstrated below in my rough color scripts. Our colorist, Josh Burcham took my initial ideas, added his own, then pushed it all to the next level.  






Pick up issue 3 this week!

Sunday, December 15, 2013

"ANATOMY OF A COVER: SAMRAI JACK ISSUE THREE"

I didn't have more than one rough concept sketch for issue 3's cover--because I knew I wanted it to look like one of my favorite comic and covers from growing up: Jim Starlin's DREADSTAR #20. When you read Samurai Jack #3, you'll understand .  


 (Rough)

(Final)

Pick up Issue 3 this week!