Layouts and finishes

My first issue of Trinity (#3) came out yesterday and I thought it'd be neat to post some of the breakdowns I did and the finishes that Jerry Ordway did. Kind of a peek behind the scenes so you can see how differently things can be done in comics.

First the rough pencils from me...


And then the fantabulous finishes by Jerry.


Comics used to be done a lot more like this, and it was really fun to do. I've been working on newer issues that are fully pencilled, however, and I'll post those when they come out to compare and contrast.

Because I'm an Idiot...

I forgot to mention my signing tomorrow Wed. 17th at Challengers Comics + Conversation at 1845 N. WESTERN AVE. 2R here in Chicago at 5pm.
Patrick's store is awesome and you should go there whether I'm there or not!

Review time

Kinda interesting that these reviews are for the same book...

First one from Ryan at Newsarama:

"Mike Norton is, hands down, the star of this title. Over the course of the past year, he has gone from “Hey, that Mike Norton guys is pretty good” to “Hey, I am not going to miss anything that Mike Norton draws” and this issue is a prime example of why. His large panels are filled with great, iconic designs and incredibly consistency. It’s fluid, expressive, and features incredibly strong storytelling. Wayne Faucher inks tightly over Norton, emphasizing how strong the designs are, while putting focus on the line work above all else. No matter what goes on with the writing, Norton’s on such a roll that if every issue looks this good, I’m sticking with this title for the long haul... "

And then the sobering slap of reality from In the Line of Fire Reviews...

"Part of the problem is the art. Cliff Chiang was capable of real pathos amidst a polished, cartoony, cel-shaded look. He had a flair that was simultaneously retro and fresh.

Mike Norton does not. He’s fine, but he only gets as far as cartoony, making the moments of pathos ring false, with no impact at all. We’re being served a diluted product from the initial launch."

September offerings

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #12
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Mike Norton & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Side-by-side with the League of Assassins, Team Arrow finds where Connor Hawke's been taken - but are they too late to save him?
On sale September 10 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US