Black & White Artwork for Redman Origin Unveiled!

By Bob Barnes
DFG ONLINE Staff Reporter

Well, it's true...the Spy Classics Annual is indeed coming together! So far we've seen some preliminary work on the Andrews/Graves cover, the completed coloured artwork for the Flea origin story, and now, we can catch a glimpse at the b&w artwork for the Redman origin story. "I'm told that Flora is already working on the colouring of this story," noted DFG production manager, Frank Daniels. Mr. Daniels added, "We're really hoping that the whole issue can be ready and in press for a summer release. The Captain Nepto origin is complete and ready for colouring as well." Inside sources at DFG say that the inclusion of the Redman origin is timely given the fact that a Redman ongoing series is reputedly in the works. "I can't give any details on the Redman series," noted Mr. Daniels, "the creative team has not been established nor has the direction of the book. Suffice to say that Redman is DFG's 'powerhouse' character, and as field leader of The Invincibles, he deserves his own title. I'll also tell you that we have been having some preliminary discussions about Spy Classics Annual #2 (the 2009 Summer Annual) and Dan and Darryl are very intent on making it an 'all-villain' origin issue!" There you have it fans, watch this site for details as they develop!

Spy Classic Annual #1 (Origin Issue) Coming Together!

"The Spy Classics Annual is coming together very nicely," says DFG President and Co-Publisher, Dan Graves. "I'm very pleased," he added, "That we will be able to include so many origin stories in the issue. Interest has risen since we released the teaser image online last week of the early-inking stage of the Graves/Andrews cover." The issue is slated to contain origin stories of DFG favourites such as The Spymaster, Captain Nepto, The Agent, Nova, Redman, The Bates/Holden team, The Warrior, and The Flea. A sneak-preview of The Flea origin story is posted here (story and art by Dan Graves).

Todd Abbot is DFG's Answer to Alex Ross

Unlike other comic book artists, Todd Abbot doesn't just draw, he collects images and draws from real life human models (thanks to DFG staffer Mark Andrews for the superhero pose), so the art almost feels like it should be hanging in a museum somewhere as opposed to in a comic book. Wouldn't a Ross/Abbot collaboration be great? Perhaps the two industry icons will meet at FANEXPO CANADA, this August 22-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre! There are discussions that DFG Comics might appear there - stay tuned!!

Spy Classics Sneak Peak [Very Early!!]

A very special DFG moment!!! Graves Pencils, Andrews Finishes

Spy Comics Presents ... The Invincibles #2 -- Now Online!

Spy Comics Present ... The Invincibles (Spy Comics, Volume 4, Number 2) is now online!

The entire issue can be viewed by clicking here.