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Awesome Art Picks: Catwoman, Galactus, Psylocke and More

The coolest comic book art you won't see in comics.

Each week it is our pleasure to hunt down and present to you the coolest comic art on the internet. This is stuff by comic book creators but you won't see these pieces in actual comics. Artists often draw for fun or do commissions and post them on their blogs or Twitter accounts. Because they are too good to be missed, we do our best to find all the great sketches and present them to you.

Phil Noto is an artist that makes drawing look easy. Whenever he post sketches on his Tumblr, they're always amazing. Check out his sketch of Betsy and Logan.

Looks like Phil's been watching the Sherlock Holmes show on BBC. Check out his Sherlock and Watson.

Talk about making drawing look easy, Todd Nauck cranked out a lot of art this week. On his Twitter account, he asked for suggestions of characters to draw. In a short period of time, he drew these. Check out his renditions of Machine Man, Superboy, Booster Gold, Firebreather, Impulse, Boom Boom, Colossus, Hal Jordan, Spider-Woman, Mr. Freeze and Kim Possible.

Tom Raney has been busy this week also. He posted some sketches on his Twitter page. Check out his Scarlett, Phoenix, Steampunk Captain America, the Shadow, Galactus and Luke Cage.

What about Peter Nguyen? It's obvious one of his favorite characters to draw is Catwoman. Any time he does is good for all of us. Here's the latest he posted on his Tumblr.

Chris Samnee hasn't been able to update his Tumblr too much recently due to his actual drawing commitments but it looks like he's back and not holding back. Here's his versions of Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel, the Phantom, another version of the Shadow and Supergirl.

It's always great to see Michael Walsh update his Tumblr. We definitely need to see more from him. Here's his versions of Beta Ray Bill and Ghost Rider.

The live action Akira movie might be facing delays again but check out Nathan Fairbairn's take on Shotaro Kaneda.

Dan McDaid gave us a nice take on Iron Man posted on his blog. It's an interesting design and always great to see an artist give a slightly different interpretation.

That's it for this week. Let us know what you thought of these and be sure to look for the next installment of Awesome Art Picks.

RedheadedAtrocituson Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:06 a.m.

Must...have...The Shadow...by Tom Raney...and Chris Samnee...

TheWitchingHouron Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:07 a.m.

Some really great pieces here. But Phil Noto comes out on top as always. Chris Samnee has a beautiful sketch of the Phantom. I'd pay good money for that.

pikahyperon Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:13 a.m.

Steampunk Cap, The Phantom and both Shadows are awesome :D

Nova`Prime`on Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:20 a.m.

Both Shadow pics, Galactus, and SP Cap please.

moywar700on Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:29 a.m.

this is great

DoomDoomDoomon Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:32 a.m.

Love the Thanos and Ghost Rider by Walsh.

HolySerpenton Jan. 14, 2012 at 12:51 a.m.
Most of them alright
BatClaw89on Jan. 14, 2012 at 1:26 a.m.
No Batman? well Catwoman was all right
ArkhamInmateon Jan. 14, 2012 at 2:04 a.m.

Catwoman is great!!

And all Tom Raney pics are awesome, Steam Punk Cap that's just hilarious!!

Grimon Jan. 14, 2012 at 2:11 a.m.

SUPERBOY! IMPULSE! PHANTOM!

color me satisfied. :)

Sharkeyon Jan. 14, 2012 at 2:28 a.m.
I love that Sherlock piece, I would certainly hang that on my wall if I could! :)
jcbarton Jan. 14, 2012 at 3:59 a.m.

Phil Noto draws a perfect Betsy. I'd love to see him illustrate a Wolverine & Psylocke series.

clemjon Jan. 14, 2012 at 4:22 a.m.
that's artwork
RedR0binon Jan. 14, 2012 at 5:28 a.m.

Love the steam punk captain and the beta ray bill! how does catwoman's belt stay on? :D

krillingon Jan. 14, 2012 at 5:31 a.m.

awesome Shadow pics

tonison Jan. 14, 2012 at 5:35 a.m.

pure gems this week :)

totally dig the Captain & Mary Marvel

Night Thrasheron Jan. 14, 2012 at 6:03 a.m.

Tom Raney might be comics most underrated artist.

Gordo789on Jan. 14, 2012 at 6:11 a.m.

Wow Tom Raney's stuff is amazing.

longbowhunteron Jan. 14, 2012 at 6:11 a.m.

Never thought much of Tom Raney, but this is STUNNING! Stop ruining his work with color. Woohoo Machine Man!!!

Renchampon Jan. 14, 2012 at 6:31 a.m.

That Michael Walsh stuff was awesome. And Phil Noto has stopped impressing me. Not because he sucks, but because he's always busting out classy and quality stuff.

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