Ashley Wood's homage to Sergio Toppi

Art by Ashley Wood.

In 2005 renowned artist ASHLEY WOOD contributed to the homage gallery included in Sergio Toppi: Nero su bianco con eccezioni (Black Velvet Editrice), an Italian book written and edited by Fabrizio Lo Bianco which examined the career and works of SERGIO TOPPI, the acclaimed Master of Comics Art and Illustration.

In that occasion Wood drew an illustration featuring Il Collezionista (The Collector), the famous character created by Toppi.

The illustration has been posted on this blog with the author's permission.

Franco Brambilla's homage to The King

Art by Franco Brambilla

In 2004 acclaimed Italian sci-fi illustrator FRANCO BRAMBILLA contributed to the book Jack Kirby: Tributo al Re, a now sold-out anthology celebrating the genius of Jack Kirby in the 10th anniversary of his departure.

In that occasion Brambilla realized a great back-cover illustration, in his classic 3D style, featuring... Silver Surfer, The Human Torch and The Thing!

The illustration has been posted on this blog with the author's permission.

For more info about the artist visit his site: here.

Ladrönn draws Black Bolt

Art by Ladrönn.

In 2004 Ladrönn contributed to Jack Kirby: Tributo al Re, an Italian tribute book which celebrated the genius of Jack Kirby in the 10th anniversary of his departure. I contributed with a short text and also involved some friends in the homage gallery.

In that occasion Ladrönn drew a great portrait of Black Bolt, the powerful and silent ruler of the Inhumans.

Many thanks to Ladrönn for his generous support to the book. Enjoy! :)

James Jean's homage to Sergio Toppi

Art by James Jean.

In 2005 renowned artist JAMES JEAN contributed to the homage gallery included in Sergio Toppi: Nero su bianco con eccezioni, an Italian book written and edited by Fabrizio Lo Bianco.
The volume, published by Black Velvet Editrice, examined the career and works of SERGIO TOPPI, the acclaimed Master of Comics Art and Illustration, recently passed away.

In that occasion James Jean drew an intense portrait of Toppi's character Il Collezionista (The Collector).

The illustration has been posted on this blog with the author's permission.

Gary Spencer Millidge draws Kirby & F4

In 2004 Gary Spencer Millidge contributed - with other Italian and International artists - to the Italian book Jack Kirby: Tributo al Re, conceived and supervised by Italian journalist and comics writer Marco Rizzo.
The sold-out anthology celebrated the genius of Jack Kirby in the 10th anniversary of his departure with short essays, appreciation texts, illustrations, short comics and much more. I contributed with a short text and also involved some International friends in the homage gallery.

In that occasion Gary Spencer Millidge drew a great illustration celebrating both Kirby and one of his most popular creations, The Fantastic Four.

Many thanks to Gary for his generous support to the book and... for his permission to post here his great illustration in colour for the first time. Enjoy! :)

Farel Dalrymple pays homage to Sergio Toppi

In 2005 Farel Dalrymple contributed - with some other Italian and International artists - to the gallery of homage illustrations contained in Sergio Toppi: Nero su bianco con eccezioni, a book written and edited by Fabrizio Lo Bianco, published in Italy by Black Velvet. The volume explored in depth the career and works of SERGIO TOPPI, the worldwide acclaimed Master of Comics Art and Illustration.

In that occasion Dalrymple drew a great portrait of Toppi's character Il Collezionista (The Collector).

Many thanks to Mr. Dalrymple for his generous support to the book and... for his permission to show here his gorgeous illustration. Enjoy! :)