DR WHO - Closing Time

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Hey guys,

And here's "Closing Time", episode 12 of this season of Doctor Who, featuring the good ole Cybermen :)
Tomorrow I will be watching "live" the Season Finale and draw the last poster for this season right after :(
Hope you guys have been enjoying these as much as I did drawing them.

Cheers,
Francesco

DR WHO - The God Complex

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Hey guys,

still catching up on my DVRed Doctor Who episodes.
Here's a 15 minutes quick minimalist poster of "The God Complex". Really enjoyed this episode: had quite a few creepy moments, which is super-fine in my book. Hope you guys dig it :)
Next one will be up hopefully before the new episode will air this Sat.

Cheers,
Francesco

DR WHO - The Girl Who Waited

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Hey guys,

got back home last Sunday night and only today had time to watch the previous episodes of Doctor Who (which I had DVRed).

To start, here's my 15 minutes quick minimalist poster of "The Girl Who Waited". Hope you guys dig it :)

I am gonna watch "The God Complex" next, and the new one this evening on BBC America, so expect two more WHO posters between today and tomorrow :)

Cheers,
Francesco

My next book: CAPTAIN AMERICA & BUCKY!

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Hello Friends,

cross-posting this from my other blog, Pulp SUnday, becuase I am very excited about this book :)

I can finally share what I will be working on (among other things) in the next few months: CAPTAIN AMERICA & BUCKY! :)
I am so excited to have the opportunity to work on such an icon of the Superhero comics (thank you so much, MARVEL :)), and to work with such talented writers like Ed Brubaker and James Asmus, and I hope you guys will be along for the ride :)
I will be drawing a full arc starting with CAPTAIN AMERICA & BUCKY #625, out in December.
Above is my cover for the book and below is the solicits:

CAPTAIN AMERICA & BUCKY #625
Written by Ed Brubaker & James Asmus
Pencils & Cover by Francesco Francavilla

• The original Human Torch guest-stars as Captain America teams up with Bucky in the present day… for the first time?!
• Rising stars James Asmus and Francesco Francavilla join Eisner award winner Ed Brubaker for a rollicking adventure into the future of the star-spangled Avenger’s past!
• Brand new arc! Easy jumping on point!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

Stay tuned for more cool books announcements coming soon :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

DR WHO - Night Terrors

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Here's my 30 min poster to tonight's episode of Doctor Who, "Night Terrors".

Gotta say this episode was one of my favorite so far, so I gave the poster some extra love (and extra time ;)). Hope you guys dig it :)

Bit of bittersweet news now: I am not gonna be able to watch the new Doctor Who episodes the next 2 Saturdays, so I am gonna skip the weekly feature next Sat and the Sat after that, but the week of 19-24 I will be posting those two posters, plus the third one on Sat 24th, so you will get 3 posters in a week :)

Cheers,
Francesco

DR WHO - Let's Kill Hitler

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The Doctor is back! YAY!! :D

This episode was a hard one to illustrate, but I hope you guys dig my spoiler free, quick 20 min poster for tonight's show.

Looking forward to see what comes next :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Archie Meets KISS #2 Cover

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Hi everyone,

I can finally share one of the covers I am doing for the mini ARCHIE MEETS KISS for Archie Comics :)
Above is my variant cover for ARCHIE #628 (#2 of the KISS mini).
Hope you guys dig it and can't wait to show you all the remaining covers :)

Also don't forget to tune in Sat night for the new Dr Who poster art :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Black Panther MWF #521 & #522 Preview

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Hello guys,

Black Panther Man Without Fear #522 is out today and as usual I have put together a little extra preview for you guys (click on the image above for real size version of it).
#522 is part 2 of the FEAR ITSELF tie-in, featuring one of the meanest villains of all, the Hate Monger, and Black Panther's new nemesis, American Panther.
If you missed 521 (preview below) pick that up too : fans and critics are all agreeing this is one of the best Black Panther stories yet, and you really don't need to know much about the Fear Itself event either to thoroughly enjoy this.
The conclusion of this mini arc will be on shelves next month: I guarantee you it's a highly entertaining read so don't miss it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla.
All Characters ™ and © 2010 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.


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SDCC & TR!CKSTER 2011 FF Full Schedule

Hey guys,

following is my entire schedule for this year SDCC (or CCI) and TR!CKSTER shows. Hope to see you guys there in SD: looks like it's gonna be GOOD time :)

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Entire Show - I will have fine art prints for sale at the Trickster store (directly across from the convention center at the SAN DIEGO WINE AND CULINARY CENTER)

Entire Show - HIGH FIVE SELECT POUR AND FINE ART COMBO - available at the Trickster store/event space.
THE HIGH FIVE is the specialty “limited edition” beverage of choice for this event: each night, (from Tuesday, July 19-Saturday, July 23) from 8:00 PM until 1:00 AM, we’ll be pouring a unique and highly praised beverage into a custom screen printed TR!CKSTER HIGH FIVE glass and handing it to you, along with a very limited edition original art print.

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Thursday, July 21

10-11am SIGNING at Marvel Booth #2329 - bring your Black Panther books or Man Without Fear posters by and get them signed!

2-3 pm SIGNING at DC Booth #1915 - bring your Detective Comics issues by to get them signed. Or how about issues of last year's Garrison miniseries from Wildstorm by Francesco and Jeff Mariotte? He'll sign that too!

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Friday, July 22
12-1 pm SIGNING at DC Booth #1915

Trickster Symposium 3:30 – 5:30 pm
SAN DIEGO WINE AND CULINARY CENTER :: 200 HARBOR DRIVE, SUITE 120
Directly across the street from the convention center. Wine will be served!!!
Also, I'll have prints on sale at the Trickster store during the entire show.

Get tickets and information for all Trickster Symposia and events at http://trickstertrickster.com/events/symposia/

SYMPOSIUM 4:
Friday, 7/22/11, 3:30PM to 5:30 PM
THE ART WORKSHOP
Featuring artists JILL THOMPSON, JIM MAHFOOD, FABIO MOON, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS and more TBA
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181760
Whether you work in single panel illustration, poster design, web design, or sequential storytelling, you more than likely juggle the concept of developing a “style” versus creating immortal visual art that communicates readily with an audience. Technique, theory, method, and madness will all be on display in an intimate workshop environment. Explore paint application and aesthetic, discuss ink and inking implements, and watch as original art is produced on the spot in a variety of styles and media.

PERFECT FOR: artists and aspiring artists in all fields; anyone looking to explore new media and technique/method

Friday night - TR!CKSTER and THE CRITERION COLLECTION present: A TRIBUTE TO THE FILMS OF AKIRA KUROSAWA

Location: SAN DIEGO WINE AND CULINARY CENTER :: 200 HARBOR DRIVE, SUITE 120 (Directly across the street from the convention center.)

TR!CKSTER and The Criterion Collection have joined forces to curate a one-night-only celebration of the works of legendary director Akira Kurosawa. This intimate show, curated by Criterion designer Eric Skillman, will feature original pieces by artists from the worlds of comics, animation, and illustration, including: Mike Allred, Scott C., Josh Cochran, Francesco Francavilla, Robert Goodin, Victor Kerlow, Ted Mathot, Scott Morse, Sho Murase, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Presing, Jim Rugg, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Connor Willumsen. Though the gallery show will be free to enter and enjoy for the general public, all proceeds from sales of these works will be donated to the Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund.

This is a special engagement gallery event, existing for one night only: Friday, July 22, 2011.

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Saturday, July 23

10-11am SIGNING at Marvel Booth #2329
2-3 pm SIGNING at DC Booth #1915

DC Panel – The Dark & The Edge: 12:45 – 1:45, Room 6DE

Moderator: John Cunningham EDITOR: Pat McCallum
From the shadowy corners of the new DC Universe comes a startling array of new series featuring some of comics’ top creators! Join DC Editor Pat McCallum and get acquainted with new DC titles from “The Dark” and “The Edge,” including Swamp Thing, written by Scott Snyder, Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. and Animal Man, written by Jeff Lemire, Deathstroke, written by Kyle Higgins, Demon Knights and Stormwatch, written by Paul Cornell, I, Vampire written by Josh Fialkov, Suicide Squad written by Adam Glass, Swamp Thing, drawn by Francesco Francavilla, All Star Western by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Moritat, and more! Room 6DE

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Detective Comics #881 Layouts

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Hello Friends,

Here's an exclusive look at some of my layouts for Detective Comics #881, this year long arc grand finale by Scott Snyder, Jock, David Baron, and me, next month in stores :)
Hope you guys dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Happy 4th of July!

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Happy 4th of July, everyone!
Here are some fireworks, courtesy of ole Captain America :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

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"Rh"

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Those of you who know me for a long time also know I am not new to deal with monkeys and primates (remember aNDy? :)).
So, sightly inspired by a monkey escaped from a medical research facility here in ATL (I know, right? ;) here's the actual news), I imagined the little fella showing up with something picked up along the way ;)

Ladies & Gentlemen, please meet "Rh" :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Rh created by & © 2011 Francesco Francavilla
Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

The Swamp Thing

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hi guys,

I posted the following news on Pulp Sunday yesterday (with a different image/artwork to go with - go check it out!), but I thought to make the announcement on my sketch blog too for those of you who don't follow Pulp Sunday and showcase the above sketch/lobby card I just drew this afternoon :)

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This has been announced a week ago or so all over the web, but I wanted to officially announce it here on Pulp Sunday, so here we go :)

I am part of the new creative team, along with writer extraordinaire Scott Snyder and supertalented artist Yanick Paquette, behind the re-launch of DC's SWAMP THING in September. We are adopting the same formula used in Detective, with Yanick taking care of the main story and me alternating art chores with him on issues that will tie in with the main story.

All I can say is that I am VERY excited to be part of this. I love Scott's writing, that's no secret, and I love the Swamp Thing. I have been a huge fan of Bernie Wrightson since forever, so working on his creation is one of those dreams come true :)

So, come September, make sure to pick up a copy of the new Swamp Thing: Scott, Yanick, and I are cooking a special Cajun dish for y'all :)

Meanwhile I hope you guys enjoy the above little portrait of our beloved guy :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Barbara Gordon

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OK, I am going on records and officially dedicating Detective #879 to Barbara Gordon.
Can't wait for you guys to read these final 3-4 issue of our (Snyder, Jock, Baron, & me) run on Detective :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

DR WHO - A Good Man Goes To War

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Here's the latest poster fresh from the oven, based off the new Dr Who episode aired on BBC AMerica.
Positive part: loved everything about it, from start to the final grand revelation :)
Negative part: no more DR WHO episodes on BBC America until late this Summer :(

Hope you guys enjoy the art regardless :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Clark Kent!

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I tweeted the following last night, a bit after midnight:
"Between Commissioner Gordon & T'Challa's new look, I mastered the art of drawing eyeglasses: I would rock a Clark Kent book right now"

Well, many replied asking to see a Clark Kent, so I took a little break from the Detective page I was working on to do the above quick sketch :)
Hope you guys dig this night-time doodle :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Detective Comics #879 Exclusive Preview

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Hello Friends,

Yesterday I shared the process behind a panel from a page of Detective Comics #879.
Well, today I am sharing the whole finished page, so you have a hint of what to expect from #879 next month in stores :)
Hope you guys dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

BABS! (from Detective Comics #879)

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Hello Friends,

A little making of a panel from Detective 879 showcasing Babs in the Kord Tower. Hope you guys enjoy it and stay tuned for more sneak peeks as we approach the release of this issue in July :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

DR WHO - The Almost People

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After the Memorial break last week, BBC America was back with new Doctor Who episodes tonight, so here's today installment: "THE ALMOST PEOPLE" (gotta say the last 2 minutes really had me saying "wait, what??!?" ;))

Hope you guys enjoy it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

DR WHO - The Rebel Flesh

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Just saw the new episode of Doctor Who on BBC America and I absolutely loved it except... for the fact that is a two part story and the second part will be aired in 2 weeks (can't wait that long, BBC!!!)

Here's my spoiler free mini poster (which apparently scares my wife a bit ;)) for this episode: a whole 10 minutes start to finish.
Hope you guys dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco