104: Super-Tusi Three by Scott Chantler

 

Superman by Scott Chantler

 Tusi #104

Artist: Scott Chantler
Subject: Superman
Date: November 22, 2010
Location: Toronto ComiCon, Metro Toronto Convention Centre North, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s): Them there Londoners seem to love Supes

Blacksad 03: John Blacksad by Jamal Igle

 

John Blacksad by Jamal Igle

Artist: Jamal Igle
Subject: John Blacksad
Date: November 22, 2010
Location: Toronto ComiCon, MTCC North Building, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s):  For me, at least, the most impressive part was watching Jamal draw this sketch of John Blacksad without any type of physical reference material.

Death And Delirium 006 – Death by Marc Hempel

Death Holding A White Rose by Marc Hempel

The Death and Delirium Collection

Artist:   Marc Hempel
Subject: Death  
Date: June 3, 2010
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Note(s): A chance to get on Marc’s commission list in the early spring leads to this amazing piece.

Death And Delirium 005 – Death by Mahmud Asrar

 

Death (Sandman, The Endless) by Mahmud Asrar

The Death and Delirium Collection

Artist:   Mahmud Asrar
Subject: Death  
Date: April 17, 2010
Location: C2E2, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Note(s): Absolutely gorgeous!

Not Batusi: SCARLET by Alex Maleev

SCARLET by Alex Maleev

Artist:   Alex Maleev
Subject: Scarlet
Date: August 29, 2010
Location: Fan Expo Canada, MTCC North Building, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s): Alex is one of my favourite artists.  He is is also one of my favouite people in comics.  I was blown away by this piece.  The scan does not do it justice.

I accidentally scanned it in black & white and WOW! 

Death And Delirium 004 – The Endless on Abbey Road

 

The Endless on Abbey Road - Destruction, Delirium, Death and Dream

The Death and Delirium Collection

Artist:   Tom Fowler
Subject: Sandman’s The Endless – Destruction, Delirium, Death and Dream with Mervyn Pumpkinhead 
Date: March 3, 2010
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Note(s): After Tom went above and beyond in his first commission piece I just had to get a second one.  Took me awhile to come up with a suitable subject for him but it all fell into place once I saw this Destruction piece. 

Death, Delirium and the iconic Abbey Road image were my only instructions.  And as always, Tom doesn’t disappoint with adding his little humourous touches (check out Mervyn) that I wasn’t expecting.

086: Princess Leia-tusi by Tom Hodges

Princess Leia by Tom Hodges

‘Tusi #: 086

Artist:  Tom Hodges 
Subject: Princess Leia Organa (Star Wars)
Date: March 27, 2010
Location: WW Toronto, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s): Wow, been a long time since I posted an update. 

Here’s one from Tom Hodges whose work I became familiar with primarily  due to his appearances on the Comic Geeks Speak podcasts.  I’m actually not a Star Wars fan but I did have a little crush on Leia back in the day.

Not Batusi – Daniel’s Birthday Present: Spider-Man

Spider-Man by Agnes Garbowska

Artist: Agnes Garbowska
Subject: Spider-Man
Date: April 21, 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s): Commissioned last year as a gift for Brian and Sarah’s son, Daniel. Happy Birthday, Daniel!

078: Carnage-tusi by Kelly Tindall

 

Carnage by Kelly Tindall

‘Tusi #: 078

Artist:  Kelly Tindall
Subject: Carnage (Amazing Spider-Man)
Date: February 28, 2010
Location: Winter Toronto Comicon, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s): Been wanting to get a Tindall contribution for a little while now but either missed his sketching times (TCAF) or just not being able to get away from my duties to enjoy myself (Fan Expo).  Of course when I finally get the opportunity I get busy at the con  and have no time to chat with him.  And I come of looking aloof or, worse, an ungrateful asshat.  So my apologies to Kelly.  I really do appreciate the Carnage piece.  And I especially dig the “hand coming out of the border” bit.

082 – Fiona-tusi by Julie Faulkner

Fiona by Tess Fowler

‘Tusi #: 082

Artist:  Julie Faulkner
Subject: Fiona (from Promises, Promises)
Date: March 27, 2010
Location: WW Toronto, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Note(s): This just might be my favourite DTB yet.  The smile infectious, no?