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JUST PAST MIDNIGHT..
Another in a series of sketchbook drawings based on panels found (and messed around with) in old 50′s-era Crime comic-books.. Again, these have been inspired by Charles Burns’ recent “LOVE NEST” book. Random noir-ish images without dialogue or sound balloons..
SUBWAY CREEP!!
Sketchbook composite of story panels found in an old 50′s-era Crime comic-book.. The original artist was Bill Draut. It was entitled “MASHER!”, about a sleazy creep that liked to proposition young women riding the subway. I’ve been inspired by Charles Burns’ “LOVE NEST” book. And he recontextualized parts of this same story, too..
JOE DUDLEY -- Courageous Candy Store Owner!
Sketchbook study of an old comic-book panel found in a “CRIME DOES NOT PAY” reprint volume.. The original artist was Dan Barry, I believe. I like the idea of doing a small ‘zine with isolated panels like this one. And I’m hoping to use this image in the future, for something along those lines..