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Awesome Art Picks: Batgirl, Aquaman, Catwoman & More

The coolest art of the week that you won't see in comic books.

It was sort of a short week with Thanksgiving and all. That doesn't mean we won't look at this week's awesome comic book art that you won't see in actual comics. Comic artists often post sketches and commissions on their personal blogs and Tumblr pages. This gives them a chance to draw characters they might not normally get to when working on their actual books.

Aquaman #3 came out this week, and as with the first two issues, it was a great read. Check out Peter Nguyen's version of the Aqua-family posted on this Tumblr.

Todd Nauck posted some sketches on his page. Check out his Batgirl commission, X-23 and 'crazy Target sale Lady."

Speaking of sales, yesterday was Black Friday. Hope you survived. Paolo Rivera posted this Ash pic from 2004. Seems fitting for the craziest shopping day of the year.

Paolo told me he had more Mary Jane coming and he was true to his word. Check out his 'young' Mary Jane as well as a Daredevil sketch posted on Twitter.

Freddie Williams II posted a bunch of commissions from the recent Wizard World Austin but I forgot to add them last week. Oops! But that means we get to enjoy them all this week! Another reason to try to hit the conventions when they're near you.

Barry Allen also had a great issue this week. Here's a recent commission Joel Gomez's did of him.

Phil Noto posted a great Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson this week as well as a scene from Planes, Trains and Automobiles in honor of Thanksgiving.

Speaking of movies, it was this week back in 1976 that Rocky premiered. Here's Cliff Chiang's piece in honor of the movie.

Francesco Francavilla posted his take on Usagi Yojimbo over at Comic Twart as well as another Doctor Who pic in honor of his 48th birthday.

And here's an inkwash layout from Captain America and Bucky Francesco posted yesterday.

Here's some sketches Michael Walsh posted on his Tumblr. I think his take on Brother Voodoo, mohawk Storm and Kid Devil and Zachary Zatara deserves a 'hell yeah!'

Finally, Rafael Albuquerque posted his rendition Catwoman. He got his inspiration from the original Le Chat Noir.

That's it for this week. Hope you enjoyed them all. Be on the look out for the next installment.

CrimsonTempeston Nov. 26, 2011 at 12:07 a.m.
Freddie Williams' work is amazing to look at. Great comissions.
Shadoestaron Nov. 26, 2011 at 12:12 a.m.

Some really good ones!

Pokeysteveon Nov. 26, 2011 at 12:22 a.m.

These were the best in weeks! Love that Batgirl.

feebadgeron Nov. 26, 2011 at 1:21 a.m.

I can't believe i've never seen Freddie Williams work before. He's like a combination of Jim Lee, Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. WOW!

spiderturtleon Nov. 26, 2011 at 1:54 a.m.

God these are great.

spiderturtleon Nov. 26, 2011 at 1:54 a.m.

I mean, Stan Lee these are great...

kfhrfdu_89_76kon Nov. 26, 2011 at 3:12 a.m.

That Catwoman pic is...striking.

Jolt92 is online on Nov. 26, 2011 at 3:37 a.m.

@feebadger said:

I can't believe i've never seen Freddie Williams work before. He's like a combination of Jim Lee, Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. WOW!

Haha, I was about to post the exact same thing. He's amazing.

Baddamdogon Nov. 26, 2011 at 4:13 a.m.

Omg Catwoman is amazing, I love Albuquerque so figgin much!

Billy Batson is online on Nov. 26, 2011 at 4:31 a.m.

loved the Catwoman
BB

halfpastwheneveron Nov. 26, 2011 at 4:33 a.m.
I want that Catwoman pic for Christmas. Come on Santa don't let me down..!
longbowhunteron Nov. 26, 2011 at 4:39 a.m.
The Freddie Williams stuff is glorious! Why is his talent currently wasted on Capt. Atom?
FoxxFireArton Nov. 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

That Catwoman picture would make a good poster.

The_Tree is online on Nov. 26, 2011 at 5:01 a.m.

Really loved the Kid Devil & Zachary Zatara pic, it really makes me want to see them on the Teen Titans.

azza04on Nov. 26, 2011 at 5:06 a.m.

Awesomeness

jhazzroucheron Nov. 26, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

Storm and her mohawk look is awesome

Hectoron Nov. 26, 2011 at 5:55 a.m.

Really like the Catwoman poster!

krillingon Nov. 26, 2011 at 6:51 a.m.
Damn this Williams' arts looks amazing. Specially his Power Girl. 
And of course Albuquerque's Catwoman...
Wattupon Nov. 26, 2011 at 7:14 a.m.

Meow. 8 )

RedheadedAtrocituson Nov. 26, 2011 at 7:37 a.m.

Freddie Williams and Todd Nauck are AWESOME! Man, I want the Zero Hour Batgirl one especially...::hungers for it::

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