Thank You... Ron!

Adrian Bamforth · 01 November, 2011, 01:59:03 PM

Okay, withoug giving too much away, I plan to feature "the big 4" Dredd artists (as Ron put it) themselves. I havedecent reference for Esquerra, Bolland and Smith though I've only found 2 blurred photos of the seemingly camera-shy McMahon, and those very recent shots. If anyone has any decent images I can use, from signings or whatever, please let me know, Cheers!

The Legendary Shark · 09 November, 2011, 01:11:54 PM

Just got another fantastic contribution in. We need more, though! More, more, more!

And remember, you don't have to be a skilled artist or writer to join in. It's the thought that counts!

dracula1 · 09 November, 2011, 01:31:58 PM

Mines complete Mr. Shark

. I'll get it out to you a.s.a.p.

Cthulouis · 20 November, 2011, 11:26:23 PM

Mr Shark, you have mail.

The Legendary Shark · 20 November, 2011, 11:36:46 PM

Got it, thanks. Another smashing piece to add to a still small but growing collection!

Definitely Not Mister Pops · 23 November, 2011, 08:23:59 PM

@Shark: I'm in
@Everbody Else: Why aren't you? Eh? EH??

Definitely Not Mister Pops · 25 November, 2011, 02:43:27 AM

I really got in to this, and stayed up past my bedtime, but my contribution has been sent in

judda fett · 25 November, 2011, 11:51:45 AM

Just having a think and then Ill get something in for this too.

The Legendary Shark · 25 November, 2011, 01:19:45 PM

Quote from: pops1983 on 25 November, 2011, 02:43:27 AM
I really got in to this, and stayed up past my bedtime, but my contribution has been sent in

Hey Pops - nothing's arrived here yet. I hope I didn't give you the wrong email address the other day. Just in case, I'll put it up here again and also add another:

Primary Contact: thanksron@gmail.com
Secondary Contact: thanksron@sharkpool.co.uk

Adrian Bamforth · 25 November, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

I have 2 ideas - an thoughts which to go for?

1. A large crowd of Mega-City 1 citizens waiting to do their part in the carving of a Mount Rushmore style monument featuring the faces of Bolland, McMahon, Smith and Esquerra. Dredd turns to us: Back in line creep - it's payback time".

2. Dredd turns toward the artist, represented by a the artist's hand rested on the page. Dredd holds up his kneepad: "If Ron say's it's small kneepads, it's small kneepads!"

(1 I'm having trouble with as I can't seem to find a decent photo of McMahon from the 80s).

I'd be up for other ideas if there's any spare, especially if it featured his older characters.

ADE

The Legendary Shark · 25 November, 2011, 01:59:50 PM

They both sound good to me, Ade. If I had to choose though (which I don't - I'd use both

), I'd go for #2. (Maybe you could merge the two ideas and have Dredd overseeing a remodelling of the Statue of Judgement from a McMahonesque to a Smithesque style. Just a suggestion for you or anyone to use or not use!)

Definitely Not Mister Pops · 25 November, 2011, 06:34:13 PM

Ok, I've tried sending it again, I think the file was too big to fit in your inbox (said the Bishop to the Actress).

The Legendary Shark · 25 November, 2011, 06:55:30 PM

Got it, thanks

Definitely Not Mister Pops · 25 November, 2011, 10:08:48 PM

Do yoo want mee too inclood a wee messidge? Konstructifying sentantses is'nt my sterrong soot.(sorry been drinking cocktails)

But seriously.

I'm not great with words so if anyone else has a wee message for one of the loveliest men ever to draw pictures in 2000AD, send it to Shark

Adrian Bamforth · 29 November, 2011, 08:56:15 PM

I've sent my contribution in... though afterwards I had a pretty fun idea for an image, which can be used if anyone's not had inspiration yet, which is a cover of an imaginary 'merged' 2000ad AND Hotspur' ("Great news about your favourite comic inside, kids!"). Dredd is seen on the cover either pursuing, or maybe high-fiving, King Cobra or Nick Jolly. If anyone wants to run with that just let me know in case I decide to have a last-minute bash at it.