Beyond The FRINGE Digital Comic from DC Comics Digital

Here's the cover I penciled for BEYOND THE FRINGE from DC Entertainment. It's a new digital comic book written by FRINGE star Joshua Jackson. For more information on this exciting new project, please go to http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/09/21/new-%E2%80%98fringe%E2%80%99-digital-comic-series-debuts/
The new season of FRINGE starts this Friday on Fox.

Now It Can Be Shown: X-MEN ICONS: EMMA FROST #3 Artwork

Page 2 from book 3 of the unpublished X-MEN ICONS: EMMA FROST. I worked on this back around 2002 with writer Sean McKeever. Inks here are by Rick Ketcham.
The book was canceled while I was at work on issue 3 due to the decision by Marvel to do an Emma Frost ongoing series.

Now It Can Be Shown: X-MEN ICONS: EMMA FROST #2 Artwork

Page 15 from book two of the unpublished X-MEN ICONS: EMMA FROST. I worked on this back around 2002 with writer Sean McKeever. Inks here are by Rick Ketcham.
The book was canceled while I was at work on issue 3 due to the decision by Marvel to do an Emma Frost ongoing series. Stay tuned, I'll be posting more work from this series soon.

Now It Can Be Shown: X-MEN ICONS: EMMA FROST #1 Artwork

Splash page from the unpublished X-MEN ICONS: EMMA FROST, book 1. I worked on this back around 2002 with writer Sean McKeever. Inks here are by Rick Ketcham.
The book was canceled while I was at work on issue 3 due to the decision by Marvel to do an Emma Frost ongoing series. Stay tuned, I'll be posting more work from this series soon.

The Hero Code On Kickstarter!

My friend, writer Jamie Gambell is mid-way through his Kickstarter campaign to finance his comic book project, THE HERO CODE. I'm proud to say that I'm the regular cover artist on the book, and you can see the pencils to the first cover if you scroll down just a bit. I've seen the work from the first issue, and it's just terrific. The art is really cool, and the story is really fun.
If you'd like to read a small interview that I did with Jamie about my work on the series, please stop by this link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/556628777/the-hero-code-1/posts/95552.
While you're there, if you'd like, please pledge a little something to help Jamie reach his goal. It's a great project, and I really believe in it. Thank you in advance for giving it a look.

New Facebook Page!

Please drop by and check out my new Facebook page, THE ART OF DREW EDWARD JOHNSON. It's at:http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Art-of-Drew-Edward-Johnson/197329253642335
There are galleries of Pin-Ups and Commissioned work, Cover Artwork, and Sequential Pages to peruse, and I've added some new works only available to see on my Facebook page.
Hope to see you there!

My First Watercolor painting...Hoo boy.

So I got a new water color kit and decided to try it out on an old drawing. It was a nice diversion for the evening, but I really can't speak to the quality of the final painting...Practice will only improve my painting, I guess.

THE HERO CODE #1 Cover Pencils

My pencils for the first issue cover of writer Jamie Gambell's new comic book, THE HERO CODE.
The characters are The Black Wraith, Myth, and Optiman. Please do check 'em out at Jamie's website, www.herocode.net for more info on the book. It promises to be a great read from an outstanding writer.
I had a lot of fun drawing this one from artist Dan Smith's conceptual designs for The Black Wraith and Optiman. I designed Myth myself:)
Big thanks to Jamie for the opportunity to work on this with him. Be on the lookout for the cover to THE HERO CODE issue two in the next few weeks.
This cover is drawn in pencil on 11x17 bristol board with a 4H graphite lead while I was watching the movie, INCEPTION over and over:)

Found Artwork---Literally!

Stumbled upon a box of old artwork last night while rummaging through my closet for something else. There's more coming soon, but for now, here's a pencil sketch of the Kendra Saunders Hawkgirl, and a Catwoman pin-up inked by Ray Snyder--Both from 2002.

The Process 3: IRREDEEMABLE #24 Cover Solicitation

Here's how the final cover for Mark Waid's IRREDEEMABLE #24 came out, as well as all the solicitation information from Boom! Studios---This was an exclusive look from Robot 6 and Comic Book Resources. I hope it's okay that I showed it here!

IRREDEEMABLE #24
Written By: Mark Waid
Drawn By: Peter Krause
Cover A: Drew Johnson
Cover B: Scott Clark
Ships in: April

With the Plutonian off world fighting for his life in an alien prison camp, the Paradigm is left with the worldwide clean-up. But what happens when, in the Plutonian’s absence, the planet’s most dangerous villains come out from underground? The remaining members of the Paradigm engage in a desperate battle for control of the planet, without the aid of the world’s greatest protector.Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated series continues!

The Process 2: IRREDEEMABLE #24 Cover Colors

Here's Kathryn Layno's excellent color work over my pencils for the cover to Mark Waid's IRREDEEMABLE #24. I'm really pleased with how it came out. Kathryn brought some great stuff to this piece, especially the lighting!
Check out some more of Kathryn's awesome illustration and color work at: http://katsh.deviantart.com/
You'll be glad you did!

The Process: IRREDEEMABLE #24 Cover Pencils

Here are my pencils for the cover to Mark Waid's IRREDEEMABLE #24. It's coming out in April from Boom! Studios. I had a great time working on this one---I don't get to do creature work that often, and it was hella fun. Thanks to Matt Gagnon for the opportunity to work on this!

X-23 at auction on Ebay now!

I've just posted this drawing on eBay, starting at only $10. Please do stop by and give it a look! Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160516166858

Supergirl sketch is sold

The eBay auction for the Supergirl sketch has ended. I'll be putting another sketch up for auction later today. Stay tuned for the announcement!

Now on eBay

The SUPERGIRL drawing shown in the last entry is now available for sale on eBay, listing no. 160514776130. It starts at only $10, so please do stop on by and give it a look.

Some last drawings from Long Beach CC '10

Here are a couple of last drawings from LBCC 2010. DC's SUPERGIRL and BATWOMAN. Both are 10x14 and drawn in pencil.

The Process 3: Kathryn's Colors

Here are Kathryn Layno's stunning colors over my pencils and Ray Snyder's inks. I'm really proud of the collaborative efforts that created this final Phantom Lady 3 pin-up.

The Process 2: Ray's Inks

Here are Ray Snyder's lush inks on the Phantom Lady 3 pin up I drew---It's a few entries back if anyone wants to check out the pencils.
Ray inked this up when I was in Macon a few weeks ago. He just picked it up, and worked his magic on it. Ray's the man:)

SAMURAI cover colors

Here is the final version of the cover I recently drew for SAMURAI: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL---See the last post for details---With truly excellent color art by Kathryn Layno. Check out more of Kathryn's work at her deviant art gallery at http://katsh.deviantart.com/. She's got some really cool work going on there!

Samurai: The Graphic Novel Cover pencils

Here is a cover I pencilled recently for the upcoming graphic novel, SAMURAI, from Hyperwerks.
SAMURAI combines cutting edge comic book artwork and storytelling and the iconic idea of the Samurai. Artists from around the globe have contributed artwork to this one-of-a-kind comic book experience. From the far future where android Samurai battle for their humanity to Samurai ghosts that long for revenge. SAMURAI: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL explores the endless possibilities of the Samurai ideal and myth.
SAMURAI: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL features work by KARL ALSTTAETTER (Q-UNIT, BLOODSTRIKE, DIETY, and MTV GEEK'S new comic, ME2), GERIMI BURLEIGH (EYE OF THE GODS, ALIEN RACERS), JAMIE GAMBELL (OMNITARIUM, the upcoming comic, HERO CODE), DONNA LETTRESE, DAN SMITH (VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE, IN NOMINE, GURPS) , JESSE TOVES (TROUBLE, GUTS & NOIR), WAYNE YOUNG and LANDISH.
The official release date is 12/31/10, with convention debut at the Arizona Comic Con 1/8/11. There will be three issues of SAMURAI, in 64 full color pages for $15.
For more information, please visit www.samuraigraphicnovel.blogspot.com.