Greg Capullo takes a break from Batman in March and guest artists Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope take over issue #18. Earlier this year we had the chance to see Becky Cloonan (American Virgin, DEMO) take over art duties with issue #12, and the change up was refreshing. I’ve really enjoyed Greg Capullo’s run on [...]

Monocyte Black Label is one of the most beautifully executed deluxe editions I’ve come across. The book is lovingly produced with a cloth cover and high grade paper-stock in an oversized format. It feels more like a lavashily rendered coffee table book than a comic compilation. What really makes this edition pop for me, is the pick [...]

“Marbles by Ellen Forney is a beautiful, heart wrenching, positive, affirmation of life.” Ellen Forney’s graphic memoir seems to have burrowed under my skin, and it continues to live with me each day, coloring my conversations, and subtly hijacking my thoughts. We aren’t talking about an obsessive fascination here, but more of an eye opening, [...]

The cover of the month is a wholly arbitrary choice. I don’t follow the artist or pick a cover by my need to read the book. I choose based on gut reaction. I look for a cover that pops; if it gives me the “tell me more” reaction, it’s put on the short list. From [...]

I hate it when an actor starts a band and decides he can sing and write music. Typically this transition is painful. I do admit to sort of enjoying Kevin Bacon’s rock duo The Bacon Brothers, but for the most part, listening to Kevin Costner yodel a country music melody is nearly unbearable. I am [...]

We all have seen his art and haven’t even realized it. If  you are in the film industry or the art world you have heard his name and know his talent. “Drew: The Man Behind The Poster” is a feature-length documentary film highlighting the career of poster artist Drew Struzan, whose most popular works include the Indiana Jones, Back [...]

Recently while wandering around facebook and checking out the many pages of original artwork stored on numerous artist profiles, I decided that it would be cool to interview some of these artists and present some of their artwork for your perusal. Our first artist interview is with a very talented young man from Indonesia by [...]

Every comic convention has an Artist Alley. The alley is a small section of floor space reserved for the people that make comics amazing. Along the rows of tables in the alley you can meet all sorts of incredible people. Some of the artists have been working in comics forever while others are up and [...]

Hero Spy: When did you realize that you wanted to be an artist? Nick Percival: Ever since I could hold a pencil, I’ve always been drawing stuff. I always loved monsters and creatures as a kid and knew that whatever I ended up doing, it would have to involve creating new characters and worlds. I [...]

Isaac of Hero Spy: What is your first professional experience in the art world? Julio Cesar: First, let me say that I am honored that your site has chosen to spotlight my work. I hope I can answer these questions in a way that may give some insight to young artists or fans alike. As [...]