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Is there a more renowned sword and sorcery artist than the great frank Frazetta? Here we take a look at one of the greatest collections of fantasy art of all time: The Fantastic Art Of Frank Frazetta Volume One. If we have any time left over we'll look at Frazetta's overall career and why his work has left such an indelible mark in popular culture.

We take a close look at the first volume of THE CIMMERIAN from Ablaze. Two faithful adaptions of Robert E. Howard's biggest barbarian: CONAN! It's great story and art in a fantastic package that deserves all the love it can get.

From 1991, adapted from an uncovered manuscript copywritten in 1980 from the pulp writer Robert E. Howard (1906- 1936) comes the interplanetary space opera ALMURIC. This graphic novel adaption by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad is not to be missed! What a great way to spend a Sunday Morning!

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In celebration of Eisner Week this episode we look over one of the earliest, and greatest Graphic Noels of all time: A Contract With GOD And Other Tenement Stories by Will Eisner. See why this book is so iconic and important to the art of Comics. Enjoy!

A recent convention excursion found this unlikely gem! A 3 part Robert E. Howard Conan adaption by P. Craig Russell. I thought we'd take a look! It's Barbarianism by one of the most beautiful sequential artists ever.

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Looking at the second half of the iconic graphic novel "A Contract With God" by Will Eisner. One of the greatest "slice of life" comic works of all time by one of the greatest sequential artists of all time.

The Shadow Kingdom
RANDY ZIMMERMAN - RUSS LEACH
ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINAL STORY BY ROBERT E. HOWARD

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In this episode, we review one of the greatest adventure strips of all time: MODESTY BLAISE, particularly the work of the recently departed ERIC BADIA ROMERO. Incredible work from a man who couldn't draw an ugly woman. A MUST-WATCH episode, especially if you are unfamiliar with Modesty Blaise or this incredible artist!

Continuing our examination of the 50's classic series TWO-FISTED TALES. Tune in as we look over some of the greatest comic artwork by Wally Wood John Severin, Jack Davis, Joe Kubert and many more! Historical comics never looked better!

This episode we finish up our look at Jack "The King" Kirby's Silver Star: The Graphite Edition and if we have time left over one of to other things Kirby as well. Classic Comics by one of the true Sequential Art Masters!

A close look and wandering discussion over Jack Kirby's rarely seen Captain Victory series from Pacific Comics. How can you lose by starting your Sunday with some prime Kirby greatness? This is what great comics are all about!

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This episode our cast takes a deep dive into a really rare collection of Jack Kirby's series SLVER STAR that collects all of the work at the lettered pencil stage as much as possible . A rare chance to see The King in raw form, untouched by inks and colors.

This episode we look at a set of MARS ATTACKS trading cards originally printed in the 50's. If you ever saw the movie then you KNOW how crazy these cards can be! WARNING: If seeing a little "Grindhouse" style violence and gore is NOT your thing, you MIGHT want to stay away. Not for the weak of heart! These cards caused quite a stir when they were first released. it's gonna be a FUN show!

Taking a small break from our Two-Fisted Tales run, this episode we'll be looking at a few oddball Kirby Comics, at least Kamandi #1 and Omac #1 and perhaps a few more if time allows. You know how we love to talk.

this week we will be looking at an artbook celebrating one of comics' greatest: ROMONA FRADON! If you're not familiar with her huge amount of work you really aught to be! It's Metamorpho, Aquaman, Brenda Starr and much, MUCH more! Tune in and enjoy as we look over nearly a lifetime's worth of work and FUN! Chat will be open, that file cabinet might be Plastic Man in disguise!

Looking at that classic EC series TWO-FISTED TALES featuring incredible sequential art by some of the greatest comic artists ever! Great discussion as well as some great surprises to be had this episode! Chat will be open! It's war and biplanes aplenty!

Finishing up our look and conversation over DC's experimental newspaper Wednesday Comics. It's great art in a unique format discussed by a great group of comic professionals. We'll try to keep the math talk to a minimum, but the chat will be LIVE and open and you now how we love to talk.

Continuing our look and conversation over the classic EC series Two-Fisted Tales. It's artists like John Severin, Jack Dais and Wally Wood at the height of their abilities. See how powerful sequential art can be. Chat will be open.

Continuing our look at one of the most overlooked and forgotten experiments DC ever did for the Direct Market, the comics newspaper WEDNESDAY CMICS! Top talent rendering some of DC's best I.P,'s in a unique format. Chat will be live. Prepare to be in awe!

Continuing our look at the classic series from EC Comics: Two-Fisted Tales! Great stories of historical military drama brought to you by some of the greatest sequential artists of all time! Chat will be live. Please keep your drool towels handy.

Fifteen years ago DC did a weekly newspaper for the Direct Market that featured their BEST talents doing their BEST work on a ide variety of I.P.s! Then, after only 12 issues, when they ad enough to fill a pretty coffee table book, DC foolishly killed the project. Come along with us as we take a look at this unique and perhaps groundbreaking product. Chat will be live and open. Crying towels may be needed.

Continuing our examination of the classic EC Comics series TWO-FISTED TALES. Great stories told by some of comics' greatest talents including Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis and Wally Wood among others. Get ready for action! Chat will be live, Drooling is permitted.

Ending 2023 with a classic collection of the Golden Age series: SPACEHAWK by Basil Wolverton! Looking at this art (reproduced in black and white) gives you a fantastic look at Wolverton's incredible inkwork! A glorious sight to behold! Chat will be LIVE and open.

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Hi, my name is Russ Leach and I am a professional Comic Artist.
My channel has Speed-draws, comic art and tips & tricks for producing comics!

I've loved comics my whole life but only found my way into drawing them as a career in 2010.

I would now consider myself a professional comic artist, as since 2015 I've picked up paying gigs from Marvel, BBC, PaniniUK, Hachette, Aces Weekly and Cartoon Network. Prior to that I produced two graphic novels for Markosia and have contributed to multiple Indy books, my closest association being to the fabulous Unstoppable Comics.

I am a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Karate and just like the martial art, comic strip art and illustration requires the basics to get you to a competent standard! But just like Karate when you hit that level, your first Black Belt, it's only then that you start to learn the real intricacies and start to merge your skills and individual talents with the art!

So please join me in the dojo, take part in the conversation and hopefully we'll enjoy the journey together :)

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