Tarantino Comics - Issue 17

Issues ago in Tarantino Comics #5, Mr. Blonde is proudly holding the ear of Marvin Nash. But in Tarantino Comics #17, we no longer see a sinister smile, but a tortured man who is beaten, gagged, and covered in blood:

Inspired from Reservoir Dogs, Chris Dibari drew this cover at the 2011 CGS Super Show. Danielle Soloud (who drew Issue #11) mentioned Chris would be great in my book and I'm glad I listened to her. He is an awesome artist and a great guy. While he was drawing, we had some fun conversations ranging from comics to movies.

Chris has a gritty art style that I enjoy very much. In this particular piece, his line work is sharply drawn and perfectly complimented by the dripping red blood. Also, Chris' blood splattered "Tarantino Comics" logo may be my favorite design thus far.

So if you see Chris at a comic convention, be sure to say hi. Also check out his work at Cadence Comic Art, where my favorite piece for sale is The Exorcist Pinup.

I hope you enjoyed this week's piece and be sure to come back next week for another issue of Tarantino Comics!

Tarantino Comics - Issue 16

Finally! I got some Jackie Brown Love! Issue #16 of Tarantino Comics was drawn by Julian Lytle at the 2011 CGS Super Show:


Julian is a fantastic pop artist and really shows his talent in this piece. He beautifully depicts Jackie Brown stashing money in her flight attendant jacket. The cover also co-features Ordell Robbie, reminding readers he is always watching his investments. And to top it all off, his tag-line on the cover is priceless: "Jolting Tales of Double Crosses and Murder!!! In the Tarantino Tradition!"

If you've ever listened to the Comic Geek Speak podcast, you'll recognize Julian as a regular caller from his clever rants and entertaining opinions. If you ever meet him at a show, be sure to stop by and talk with him. Not only is he a fan of comics, but he is a huge lover of pop culture. For example, while he was drawing Pam Grier, we had a great discussion of the dangerously attractive Santana (Naya Rivera) from Glee...

Be sure to check out Julian's work and his web-comic Ants at: http://www.julianlytle.com/

Tarantino Comics - Issue 15

The last two months have been filled with awesome comic conventions and I haven't reported on any of it! For now, I will at least present the latest issue of Tarantino Comics:


Tarantino Comics #15 was created in two parts. At the 2011 CGS Super Show, Miguel Jorge penciled and inked this awesome cover. Miguel saw my sketchbook at the 2010 Super Show and has been waiting to do a cover since then. Before Miguel started the commission, we discussed ideas he could illustrate. When I mentioned the possibility of the Reservoir Dogs crew walking from breakfast, Miguel said he had to do it. And I'm glad he did, as his likenesses of each character is spot on. As I look at the cover, I can hear Little Green Bag by The George Baker Selection in the background. Miguel is a super humble guy and is very talented. He is an artist based out of Portugal, so check out his art at: http://www.migueljorge.com/

The second portion of this cover was just completed last weekend at Heroes Con in North Carolina. At the show, you have tons of artists, including colorists, so I decided to give it a try and had this cover colored by Brian Reber. Overall, his color scheme was simple, but by keeping the characters black and white, their likenesses stand out even more. A lot more work goes into coloring than one may imagine. If you want to see more of Brian's work, visit: http://daikaiju.deviantart.com/

Stay tuned, as I should be back in a week for another issue of Tarantino Comics!