This is the official blog of Marty Devine's "Back To The Drawing Board" comic strip appearing in Comics Now! magazine.
This blog will feature assorted drawings, sketches, and scripts relating to the artwork appearing in the comic strip.
There will also be bonus posts and other surprises, so check back often.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Back to the Drawing Board from Issue #3

Here it is, the full strip from the just released issue #3 of COMICS NOW! I tried to capture the goofy Golden Age era of Superman with this strip.



If you look closely, you'll see a young Siegel and Shuster enjoying the festivities. My favorite part of the strip is the guy at the lower left.
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Now playing: Comic Geek Speak_Episode 508 - Super Show 2008.mp3
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Monday, April 14, 2008

Teaser Image From Comics Now! Magazine #3

A little taste of the strip from issue #3 of Comics Now! I tried to do a Golden Age Supes in this one, since the big blue guy turns 70 this year.


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Listening to:
Minutemen - Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Rough Sketch for the Strip in Comics Now #2

In anticipation of the release of issue #2 of Comics Now! magazine tomorrow, I'm posting a scan of the initial sketch I did for the strip. I actually did the sketch for issue #1, but the gag was changed just before publication. Being the economical (read lazy) guy I am, I used the gag for issue #2. The cartoon was originally done with the expectation of a standard three-panel strip. I fleshed it out for the full-page format. I'll post the finished strip tomorrow.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Teaser Image From Comics Now! Magazine #2, Part 4



Here's the final teaser image for the strip appearing in issue #2 of Comics Now!
The magazine will be hitting the stands on Wednesday, March 19th. I'll post the complete strip sometime afterward.

Friday, February 29, 2008

Comics Now Issue #2

According to David Hedgecock at APE Entertainment, Issue #2 has been printed and delivered to the folks at Diamond. Diamond is expected to distribute the magazines the second or third week of March. I'm still working on my strip for issue #3. I'll post some roughs shortly, Stay Tuned!