Stronguy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The better part of a decade ago I talk with Joe about doing a Space Girl commission for me. He was into it but told me it was going to be awhile. He was working on some stuff for the ERB family and Marvel was likely going to hit him up to do some cards (which turned out to the the newest Marvel Masterpieces set). He and I chatted back and forth over the years and each time he apologized for the wait, assuring me, "It will be well worth the wait." I had no doubt. Around the end of the summer he sent me a prelim and said he was starting. Knowing it was close, that's when time started to crawl by. He and I would chat on Facebook and he would give me updates... more like teasing me. Finally one afternoon I was walking through the woods hunting and he messaged me... "Done!" I don't know that I was ready for what I saw next. :o He and I had planned to meet up in Dallas when he came to the con in early February and I was going to get it from him in person. Alas, he messaged me saying Marvel had pulled up the due date on his corner box project and he wasn't going to be able to make it. He apologized and said he would ship her out ASAP. Friday he sent me the tracking number and she arrived today. I just sit here staring at it. The scans do not do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grendel72 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wow...just WOW !!! I would like to say it was well worth the wait but its been a decade . Still its obvious Mr Jusko really took the time and effort on this one. Sexy and Uber-Cool ! Wont get any better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wow...just WOW !!! I would like to say it was well worth the wait but its been a decade . Still its obvious Mr Jusko really took the time and effort on this one. Sexy and Uber-Cool ! Wont get any better It's only been just over 5 years... I rounded it up and called it "the better part of" a decade to mess with Joe. As he was pumping out Marvel Masterpieces it seemed his work was getting better and better and better. I had no problem at all waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Tremendous!!! The colors are great. Love it. Congrats on a great piece and an even better story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Peck Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The better part of a decade ago I talk with Joe about doing a Space Girl commission for me. He was into it but told me it was going to be awhile. He was working on some stuff for the ERB family and Marvel was likely going to hit him up to do some cards (which turned out to the the newest Marvel Masterpieces set). He and I chatted back and forth over the years and each time he apologized for the wait, assuring me, "It will be well worth the wait." I had no doubt. Around the end of the summer he sent me a prelim and said he was starting. Knowing it was close, that's when time started to crawl by. He and I would chat on Facebook and he would give me updates... more like teasing me. Finally one afternoon I was walking through the woods hunting and he messaged me... "Done!" I don't know that I was ready for what I saw next. :o He and I had planned to meet up in Dallas when he came to the con in early February and I was going to get it from him in person. Alas, he messaged me saying Marvel had pulled up the due date on his corner box project and he wasn't going to be able to make it. He apologized and said he would ship her out ASAP. Friday he sent me the tracking number and she arrived today. I just sit here staring at it. The scans do not do it justice. Sweet!! Joe had posted the pencil and prelims on his FB page back in august then posted the image in nov as part of a Sandy Stardust print. Didn't know who it was a commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtMall Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wow! Looks beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Congratulations! It's thoroughly him, with the faintest of nods to vintage E.C. Sci-fi. At least, that's how it struck me. It's beautiful, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelfan1 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 GREAT Painting. Reminds me of Lost in Space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman1138 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Joe is one of the greats when it comes to comic paintings, and this is epic! Stunning colors and the detail is amazing! How big is it? It looks like it would be really big, but you never know based off of a scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Sweet!! Joe had posted the pencil and prelims on his FB page back in august then posted the image in nov as part of a Sandy Stardust print. Didn't know who it was a commission. Thanks, Brian. Every time we talked about it he would get amped up. He said it was a nice break from doing all the superhero pieces. Once I saw the prelim I knew he was going to kill it. GREAT Painting. Reminds me of Lost in Space. The color scheme is perfect. Joe said he was going for a George Wilson, Gold Key vibe... totally nailed it. Joe is one of the greats when it comes to comic paintings, and this is epic! Stunning colors and the detail is amazing! How big is it? It looks like it would be really big, but you never know based off of a scan. It's 24 x 18. Now I need to decide on a frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 This is the story behind her, per Joe (which makes it just that much cooler)... "I originally created Sandy years ago in a much more risque incarnation. When Ron Embleton passed away and the "Oh, Wicked Wanda" strip in Penthouse was canceled, I developed her as a possible strip idea for the magazine. She was originally a planet hopping nympho who found herself in myriad ridiculous encounters. I never did get around to submitting it she's been relegated to the occasional con sketch, until now." And here's the progression... Prelim-Pencils-Color Test Progressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wow, its a beautiful piece. I actually LOVE the finished pencils almost as much as the painting! Had no idea he was so good at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud cloddie Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thx for posting all the prelims. It's great to see the amount of thought he put into the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnboxingTreasures Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sriz Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Jusko is the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordysnordy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Wow! His corner boxes also look great. I have loved his work since his Savage Sword of Conan days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsLegion Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 This is such a great piece- and I love seeing all the additional images showing the process- anyone get a bit of an I, Zombie actress vibe in the face? Not that it's a bad thing - just something I noticed. Will you be displaying this at any shows? I'd like to see it someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 GREAT Painting. Reminds me of Lost in Space. Not sure if you were aware, but jusko did some work for the Innovation lost in space series in I want to say the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
