It's been a while since I've posted anything here, but Gene, Ian and I are all still busily plugging away at the
POPX miniseries... there just hasn't been all that much new to show or talk about lately.
So, I thought it was time to post another image that greatly inspires us on
POPX – the cover of King (Features) Comics'
Flash Gordon #3, drawn by the legendary
Al Williamson.
Although Williamson never drew the
Flash Gordon newspaper strip, he's probably the artist most associated with the character other than creator
Alex Raymond, based solely on the handful of
Flash comic book stories that he's drawn over the years. Williamson always considered himself something of a disciple of Raymond, and it's clearly evident in his romantic approach to figure drawing and his lush, fluid brushwork.
Throughout his long career, Williamson always showed a clear predilection towards heroic adventure, be it in the Western, Jungle or Science Fantasy genres. When it came to sci-fi, space opera and "sword & planet" stories, he had no peer – and his long run on the
Star Wars newspaper strip was ample proof of his expertise.
Here's another page from the first issue, showcasing Gene's marvelous ability to draw lovely women and Ian's skill with the hues.
