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Hello Legion World!

Many of you know that I am a big fan of MLLASH's very creative writing and fandango artwork. It seems like I've always done fan art for the various creations he and others have come up with, such as Matter Eater Lad: The Series, Trash Lass, Uncanny Excellents, etc.

Well, it is Lash's childhood creation, Starsearchers, which has inspired me to be more than just a sketch lad, and plunge into the world of sequential comic art.

The intention is for Lash to write the stories and for me to illustrate and letter them. We will start off by posting here at Legion World and at the CBR Artist & Writers Showcase message board. We will also look into other web comic venues.

Right now, I will post some of my sketches. Sometimes I give my spin on what the character could look like. Sometimes I go with what Lash designed. Soon, we will present a sneak preview of what to expect for the Starsearchers, then we will begin telling the tales.

I'm very excited to work on this project. I think it will be a LOT of fun. I'm lucky Lash is into it.

PLEASE provide feedback of all sorts! Lash has offered to answer any questions that come up.

Enjoy!

9 Lil Aliens

Obviously, my take on Lash's group shot.

Omarr and his wicked queen...

Their outfits are based on Aztek Gods with starfield fabrics, giving them, I think, a very Cockrum-esque look.

Here's an action unit... ready to go!
(Click on it to see large version.)

Here's one more character sketch. I asked Lash if it'd be okay if Vamp was a redhead who wore red. He said yes!

That's it for now. Stay tuned for the preview!

I love 'em all, Sketch.
Your stuff is always wonderful.

But,
is that big green guy with the tentacles who looks so angry my darlin' sweetie K'zle????!!!

Ohhhhh, K'zle!
boohoo

!

That *is* indeed K'zle, Shady. I think he looks awesome! We can thank Dean for suggesting he be featured in the upcoming short-story starring these guys:


Also featuring Krysalis, Seven and Johnny Comet. I fell in love with Dean's incredibly creative visuals for Krys and Seven, SO much better than anything I ever envisioned!

WOW, Dean-- first time I've seen your group shot of the young Starsearchers! BREATHTAKING to behold! I got a headrush looking at the image, that's how excited I am!!!!

This looks exciting. I'll read it!

I have a feeling K'zle will become a fan favorite! I suppose he was trying to look intimidating for the portraits, but most of the time I'm sure he'll have a sweeter face, more like the way Lash draws him.

I can't wait to finish the preview story and begin the actual series!

Thanks for the feedback on these sneak peek images!

(The group shot of the 9 Lil Aliens was a surprise for Lash. )

You are ever the sweet heart, Dean!
Draw darlin' K'zle any way you want. You're right, he's a teen on a team and they like looking fierce!

I love that you've used so many of my favorites of LASH's creations and I ALWAYS enjoy your wonderful productions.

Here's an image of SEVEN I did based solely on Dean's face-shot he sent me awhile back.

I took a lil break from using the computer/doing artwork, but I'll be back at it real soon!

I suppose this means I should get going on a script for issue 1, huh? I want to have stuff ready for you once you finish the CBR preview. I pretty much have the story outlined in my head, just gotta put it to 'paper'.

....Sketch and Lash go into a behind-the-scenes plotting session.....

LOTS to come!

I enlisted my 19 year old son's help with some costume design for the characters. He adds details that I don't think of.

He also had a BRILLIANT idea for space craft. Can't wait to show you guys!

..but it's not ready yet!

I am starting the # 1 script today! Can't wait to see your son's designs!!

SO much design work going on. Head spinning. Loving it.

Just wanted to check in to say that I actually am doing a lot of work on this, just sort of spread out amongst other things (like Christmas stuff).

I re-did Krysalis' costume. I wanted her to have more of a "spun from silk" look than a "spun from ice crystals" look. She will be in very shiny pale blue.

Rikk gets almost armor-like attire, but he has excellent gadgets/accessories that coordinate with his powers, such as anti-shock tensors, longitudal dampener, and of course, stablization shoe soles.

Since his skin (it's skin isn't it, Lash?) is sorta tan/brown, I like the idea of keeping him in earth tones. His various sensors and nodes will glow - we thought blue, but that's not 100% right now.

Pink goes nice with brown and might change things up to a little unexpected (I can see the kidding now, pink lights on such a macho looking guy!)

And I absolutely LOVE your new look for Krys,
very beautiful and very different.
Exciting, exciting!

Krys and Rikk look GREAT, Sketchy!! I love them both!!

Yeah, Rikk's skin is brownish/tanish.

AWESOME!!

Merry Christmas to all the Lees!!

Oh, yeah-- I've started the # 1 script. Mucho focus on the young aliens, and told from The Elder's point of view!