Yesterday I mentioned that David Petersen (of the fantastic Mouse Guard books) had mentioned something about a 1940's Captain America idea. He's been saying for weeks now that I should be doing something with Jonny Quest or a WWII Cap, and it's really been on my mind. While I think Chris Samnee's got Jonny Quest pretty much sewn up, the idea of doing a Cap story certainly has been growing on me. I've never been a huge Cap fan, but for whatever reason I've been drawing him more and more in the last year, and really come to an appreciation for the character. What you see above started as a quick sketch of the old Captain America costume, just for kicks. I apologize for the awful gimmick of dropping in a photo background, but there's only so much time in the day for these things.And for what it's worth, I shouldn't be allowed anywhere near this thing as long as Mitch Breitweiser is still working.
4 of these things are not like the others:
I know you think it's a gimmick, but I thought the photo was a great touch! It's very Carmen Sandiego!
:)
Love you.
You should try to find a copy of the Bloodstone Hunt. Its set in the modern age, but it's more of a pulp adventure. Cap has to travel the world finding pieces a powerful gem before an evil Baron and his henchmen. Shows that Cap is more than an soldier or a super hero, he's a pulp hero. ;)
You really should get back to drawing Jonny Quest. It sounds right up your alley.
Nice drawing.
Evan,
While I enjoy Chris's work and I think his take on Johnny is great, I really think you are better suited.
And after looking at your blog more I think that there are LOTS of projects you would be a great fit on: Shazam, anything pulp, FF, you name it!
Do you have any original Evan 'Doc' Shaner ideas for properties or stories? What you would do as your homage/love story to the pulp/noir or 40s superhero genre? I want to know 'cause I want to read it!
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