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You want more new Blue Beetle? We've got more new Blue Beetle. After seeing the vigorous response for the debut of the new Blue Beetle costume, series artist Cully Hamner graciously dipped into his notebook when we asked him for more, and pulled out two model sheets for the new character. Though Hamner was loathe to give away too many details about the costume's design when we spoke with him yesterday, the notes on the sheets offer a little insight into what was going on in Hamner's head when he was putting pencil to paper to design the new hero's look.
Recapping, Hamner told us yesterday: "I can't really go into it without giving away some things that you should learn by reading the book. I'll say that what I did get was an overview of the characters and stories for the first six issues, and that was more useful than anything. I was sent some attempts by a couple of other guys at a design, but DC told me up front they there was nothing they liked. So, I looked at all the material I had, and put it aside for a while. I came into the studio one day, and decided to just jump into it. The first drawing I sent them, they approved. There was a tweak here and there, but what you're gonna see in the book is essentially what I sent them that first time. I don't think it was anything like what they had in mind at first, but luckily for me, they went for it.
" All comic book character design should start from the point of what I just said, who is this person, what's this person about, what can this person do, what's this person's goal as a character? Also, a visual motif is important here, 'cause there's gotta be some blue in there, and there's gotta be some "bug" in there. But the main thing for me was trying to come up with an iconic silhouette. To me, all great comics characters have that, so that was a goal. It's up to you guys reading this to tell me whether or not I've succeeded...
Looks interesting. I'll buy the first few issues at least (unless, of course, the art sucks ass).
I'm thinking the same. I'm intruigued enough by the art and my love for the last Blue Beetle to give this book at least some chance.
Interesting look that only makes me wonder what the "Bug Pack" is capable of doing. Geiffen is plotting with it being a whole new fresh look at the Beetle "Legacy", so I have faith.
I'll give it a try. Giffen has good credit with me...
While I'm all for a new Beetle, the design of that suit dates itself almost immediately. I'm not impressed...
it looks kind of similar to his armor on Kingdom Come
Yeah, you're right!
It has those pincers! damnit! close enough in my book!
Also, is he going to become like Tony Stark with the armor?
One can only hope...
Am I glad I dont read comics anymore!
Yeah. It kind of sucks. The character looks like a piece of shit plastic Toys R Us "Stealth Spiderman" or some such rubbish.
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Wednesday said:
Looks interesting. I'll buy the first few issues at least (unless, of course, the art sucks ass).
Cully Hammers a decent artist, if I remember correctly his style leans slightly more to the cartoonish side than most mainstream books, but only slightly
Only reason I sold Batman: Tenses was 'cause the bad guy skinned his pappy alive and wore the flesh. That creeped me out a little.
Wow. When I first saw that picture, I wondered what Abe Sapien from Hellboy was doing in this thread. Then I realized that it was Blue Beetle in disguise. Not sure if I like the outfit, but hopefully the story will make up for it.
Kinda reminds me of
It reminds you of comiccovers.com?
That's deep, man.
Almost Dalian in its surrealism...
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Danny said:
It reminds you of comiccovers.com?
That's deep, man.
Well I am seeing a pic,even if you aint!
A pic of the comiccovers.com logo? Yes, so are we all.
I see a pic of FIREBRAND #7.
Clean your cache and reload this page. All I gets is a logo. Even if I copy and paste the address in your post to my address bar, it takes me to an image of the logo.
To me it looks like a big sign that says "STOP THIEF".
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thedoctor said:
Clean your cache and reload this page.
I'm not the one who cant see the picture.........so no!
Alright guys. I've brought a lunch in a baggy and I'm going to stare at Nowhereman's post until I see the freaking sailboat.
Maybe only the pure of heart can see it. I stared at my friend's cleavage this morning so I can only see a comiccovers.com.
If I squint hard I can see a dinosaur.
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Killconey said:
Alright guys. I've brought a lunch in a baggy and I'm going to stare at Nowhereman's post until I see the freaking sailboat.
you are soooo gay for kevin Smith movies my noog friend...
Curiouser and curiouser...
Jimminy Jillickers, Radioactive Man!
I like the new look of the Beetle. Given that Giffen is one of the minds behind this, I'll give it a look.
I'd prefer it if his costume was based on the Silver Age comiccovers.com logo.
