(From “Gunmaster” number 1, 1964.)

I just got word that the HeroMachine Mech Edition project has been canceled. I didn’t have a ton of art in it, but what I have will transfer to HM3 where possible. Apologies to all, I am disappointed we won’t get to see it come to fruition.

Because, that’s why.

(From “Stars and Stripes” number 3.)

(From “Fatman” number 1, 1967.)

In my frenzy of blog-redesigning, I forgot my “Things I Like” post on Saturday. So without further ado, I would point you to Chris Samnee’s “Thor: The Mighty Avenger” design sketches for his upcoming run on that book. It’s got some great costume design tidbits from a really gifted artist, it’s well worth a look-see. I like the hoodie built in to the cape on this page, for example:

(Click to see the post the image is from on Chris’ site.)

Good stuff.

(From “Master Comics” number 52, 1944.)

(From “Bulletman” number 15, 1946.)

This rivals anything I have ever seen … The geekage goes to eleven …