Title: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 28 August, 2008, 12:23:44 PM
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 28 August, 2008, 12:23:44 PM
Courtesy of Bolt-01 and Buttonman, this month's Art Compo challenges you to come up with the death of, or the final panel of the last ever episode of, your 2000AD character of choice.
Funny or serious, ironic or touching, a happy ending or a tragic one, the choice is yours. I certainly won't discourage anyone who wants to submit a page of strip rather than a single image, but, again, it's your decision.
This compo will run until Friday 27th of September, after which the voting will run for a week, with the winner announced Saturday 4th October.
Gentlemen (and ladies, obviously), start your pencils ...
Cheers!
Jim
Funny or serious, ironic or touching, a happy ending or a tragic one, the choice is yours. I certainly won't discourage anyone who wants to submit a page of strip rather than a single image, but, again, it's your decision.
This compo will run until Friday 27th of September, after which the voting will run for a week, with the winner announced Saturday 4th October.
Gentlemen (and ladies, obviously), start your pencils ...
Cheers!
Jim
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Buttonman on 28 August, 2008, 04:01:14 PM
Post by: Buttonman on 28 August, 2008, 04:01:14 PM
Nice set up there Jim, just hope the gory entraily ones outnumber the smoking a pipe on the porch ones!
In my typical generous style I'll set the ball rolling ensuring all that follow can't be as bad.
Remember this strip is set in the far future when Joe Pineapples has a new head and the laws that make stuff stick to the ground have been repealed. With no further ado here are the last three panels of Pineapples. Ever.
Unless Pat Mills objects in which case they aren't.
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/PINEENT.jpg)
In my typical generous style I'll set the ball rolling ensuring all that follow can't be as bad.
Remember this strip is set in the far future when Joe Pineapples has a new head and the laws that make stuff stick to the ground have been repealed. With no further ado here are the last three panels of Pineapples. Ever.
Unless Pat Mills objects in which case they aren't.
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/PINEENT.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Dandontdare on 28 August, 2008, 04:04:11 PM
Post by: Dandontdare on 28 August, 2008, 04:04:11 PM
My first ever submission (and the first thing I've drawn for about 20 years!). Be gentle with me!
(//http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/LobsterBisque001.jpg)
(//http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/LobsterBisque001.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 28 August, 2008, 05:48:25 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 28 August, 2008, 05:48:25 PM
Ha! I like that. Nice openers you guys!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 28 August, 2008, 08:20:35 PM
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 28 August, 2008, 08:20:35 PM
Blimey, you fuckers are quick off the mark ...!
Cheers
Jim
Cheers
Jim
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bongo Jack on 28 August, 2008, 09:42:52 PM
Post by: Bongo Jack on 28 August, 2008, 09:42:52 PM
(//http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm5/jacksphotobucketalbum/compo1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: satchmo on 28 August, 2008, 10:19:38 PM
Post by: satchmo on 28 August, 2008, 10:19:38 PM
(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2807175388_45a652a958.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 05:36:47 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 05:36:47 PM
Literally. Corker, satchmo. Corker, literally.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 06:21:57 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 06:21:57 PM
(//http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd95/smellkebab/deathsucks-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 06:32:17 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 06:32:17 PM
Death sucks the big one in choosing his potential perps.
(//http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd95/smellkebab/deathsucks-3.jpg)
(//http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd95/smellkebab/deathsucks-3.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: House of Usher on 29 August, 2008, 06:43:14 PM
Post by: House of Usher on 29 August, 2008, 06:43:14 PM
I like the feeling of movement conveyed in Bongo Jack's comic strip panels.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 07:06:38 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 29 August, 2008, 07:06:38 PM
Ho yeah. He's good. And fast too. Bike cannona are a testament to his skills.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Richmond Clements on 29 August, 2008, 08:11:15 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 29 August, 2008, 08:11:15 PM
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/rac11/Dante.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Peter Wolf on 29 August, 2008, 09:49:19 PM
Post by: Peter Wolf on 29 August, 2008, 09:49:19 PM
Quote from: "satchmo"(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2807175388_45a652a958.jpg?v=0)
I quite like the lack of movement in this one as well.
"Are you going to be much longer in there ? "
Must have either died or fallen asleep.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Peter Wolf on 29 August, 2008, 11:37:09 PM
Post by: Peter Wolf on 29 August, 2008, 11:37:09 PM
MMmmmmm Pizza ! No Kebab unfortunatly.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Buttonman on 30 August, 2008, 08:25:51 PM
Post by: Buttonman on 30 August, 2008, 08:25:51 PM
Seeing as it's Saturday night and a bottle to the good let's have a look at Slaine's last moments. Remeber he's been swinging that axe as long as we all can remember and there's no reason to think that he'll ever stop...
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/sline4.jpg)
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/sline4.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Dandontdare on 30 August, 2008, 08:30:12 PM
Post by: Dandontdare on 30 August, 2008, 08:30:12 PM
- nice! - So eventually he DID think it too many!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: johnnystress on 30 August, 2008, 11:06:19 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 30 August, 2008, 11:06:19 PM
these are great!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Grant Goggans on 31 August, 2008, 03:38:32 AM
Post by: Grant Goggans on 31 August, 2008, 03:38:32 AM
The final panel of the last ever episode of... Book Nine of Halo Jones.
(//http://pics.livejournal.com/hipsterdad/pic/0023308s)
No need to thank me, Alan, just saving you the trouble.
(//http://pics.livejournal.com/hipsterdad/pic/0023308s)
No need to thank me, Alan, just saving you the trouble.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Toni Scandella on 31 August, 2008, 07:22:26 PM
Post by: Toni Scandella on 31 August, 2008, 07:22:26 PM
This seemed such a funny idea to me when I started it, but now I'm not so sure. I think I bit off a bit more than I could chew...
(//http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee328/T-Scandella/DeathofDeath.jpg)
(//http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee328/T-Scandella/DeathofDeath.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Buttonman on 31 August, 2008, 09:06:37 PM
Post by: Buttonman on 31 August, 2008, 09:06:37 PM
Some real crackers on show already - I suspect many have been crafted over time in the hope of just such a contest as this!
Here is the last of my traditional tee-hee trio.
it's the last moments of Canon Fodder as he's crushed, somewhat ironically, under the weight of all his fan mail that originated form just one single, murderous, boarder.
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/CANON-1.jpg)
Here is the last of my traditional tee-hee trio.
it's the last moments of Canon Fodder as he's crushed, somewhat ironically, under the weight of all his fan mail that originated form just one single, murderous, boarder.
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/CANON-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Monarch on 01 September, 2008, 12:22:10 PM
Post by: The Monarch on 01 September, 2008, 12:22:10 PM
ha, ha,ha1 
(so deserves a dreaded smilie)
(so deserves a dreaded smilie)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Monarch on 01 September, 2008, 12:42:48 PM
Post by: The Monarch on 01 September, 2008, 12:42:48 PM
and here is my entry....so thats how they finally bought it not by any number of moses clones or a huge firefight but by this guy....
(//http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa22/ystin/sindex.jpg)
(//http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa22/ystin/sindex.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: TordelBack on 01 September, 2008, 02:56:15 PM
Post by: TordelBack on 01 September, 2008, 02:56:15 PM
Buttonman FTW!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 02 September, 2008, 11:17:15 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 02 September, 2008, 11:17:15 AM
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/VCDownFinalWeb.jpg)
Not quite sure this works on its own. think I'll have to add a panel either side.
Not quite sure this works on its own. think I'll have to add a panel either side.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: WoD on 02 September, 2008, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: WoD on 02 September, 2008, 01:19:00 PM
No...it works, and it works damn well on its own.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Monarch on 02 September, 2008, 02:45:11 PM
Post by: The Monarch on 02 September, 2008, 02:45:11 PM
That vcs one is astionishing definatly my fave non buttonman entry thus far
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Dunk! on 02 September, 2008, 03:11:14 PM
Post by: Dunk! on 02 September, 2008, 03:11:14 PM
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Tulkas32/searcher_dredd01.jpg)
Only had a moment, but this is how i see it.
Only had a moment, but this is how i see it.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Buttonman on 02 September, 2008, 05:10:39 PM
Post by: Buttonman on 02 September, 2008, 05:10:39 PM
Ah bugger it, too many top notch entries to worry about dilluting my score! One more for luck...
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/CHRONOS.jpg)
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/CHRONOS.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bongo Jack on 02 September, 2008, 07:01:52 PM
Post by: Bongo Jack on 02 September, 2008, 07:01:52 PM
The Searchers FTW!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Toni Scandella on 02 September, 2008, 07:51:25 PM
Post by: Toni Scandella on 02 September, 2008, 07:51:25 PM
Quote from: "Buttonman"Ah bugger it, too many top notch entries to worry about dilluting my score! One more for luck...
(//http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/button71/CHRONOS.jpg)
That's the winner right there
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Peter Wolf on 03 September, 2008, 01:52:04 AM
Post by: Peter Wolf on 03 September, 2008, 01:52:04 AM
(//http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/peterwolf_album/Photo33.jpg)
(//http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/peterwolf_album/Photo34.jpg)
(//http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/peterwolf_album/Photo35.jpg)
(//http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/peterwolf_album/Photo34.jpg)
(//http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/peterwolf_album/Photo35.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 September, 2008, 06:47:44 AM
Post by: The Adventurer on 03 September, 2008, 06:47:44 AM
Quote from: "Bolt-01"(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/VCDownFinalWeb.jpg)Oh man. That is amazing.
Not quite sure this works on its own. think I'll have to add a panel either side.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 03 September, 2008, 11:29:03 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 03 September, 2008, 11:29:03 AM
Thanks guys. As soon as Button suggested the theme I had this pop into my head.
There is another one on the way next week as well...
There is another one on the way next week as well...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 03 September, 2008, 04:28:19 PM
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 03 September, 2008, 04:28:19 PM
Made this a while back, but I think it fits here.
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/DeathofaLegendSmall.jpg)
I'll have a think about some more...
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/DeathofaLegendSmall.jpg)
I'll have a think about some more...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 04 September, 2008, 11:26:07 AM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 04 September, 2008, 11:26:07 AM
BOLT That one shouldnt be allowed !
Its too good, AND its too sad ! I am most annoyed about the idea of killing off any of my heros... can't we call the helicopter heros ? get some cling film around the guts, get an IV line & some morphin, he'll be just fine if we can get him on the table in 20 !
Its too good, AND its too sad ! I am most annoyed about the idea of killing off any of my heros... can't we call the helicopter heros ? get some cling film around the guts, get an IV line & some morphin, he'll be just fine if we can get him on the table in 20 !
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: TordelBack on 04 September, 2008, 11:34:20 AM
Post by: TordelBack on 04 September, 2008, 11:34:20 AM
Suck it in, Bou! This is the VCs, not some namby pamby earthworm scout troop. You're hit, you're dead.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: johnnystress on 04 September, 2008, 02:20:34 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 04 September, 2008, 02:20:34 PM
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/johnnystress/Nemesis_Orwell.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: LARF on 05 September, 2008, 03:44:04 PM
Post by: LARF on 05 September, 2008, 03:44:04 PM
OK, this may cause some controversy but she is now in the Meg so hopefully you'll all agree that she's part of the stable now (limbs crossed) - and I've been a huge fan since the beginning. Hope you all like it.
(//http://www.eatsleepthink.com/T4NK7/tankoldgirl660px.jpg)
(//http://www.eatsleepthink.com/T4NK7/tankoldgirl660px.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: TordelBack on 05 September, 2008, 04:28:45 PM
Post by: TordelBack on 05 September, 2008, 04:28:45 PM
That sound you heard was my jaw hitting the floor.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Toni Scandella on 07 September, 2008, 09:18:58 AM
Post by: Toni Scandella on 07 September, 2008, 09:18:58 AM
My goodness - that Tank Girl is fucking fantastic.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Pete Wells on 08 September, 2008, 10:55:20 AM
Post by: Pete Wells on 08 September, 2008, 10:55:20 AM
This is my shoddy effort, totally devoid of any artistic merit. I wish I'd got the font right too. It depicts 'The Death of Judge Dredd' and I have to say, is terrifying...
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Wellsy/deathofdredd.jpg?t=1220867593)
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Wellsy/deathofdredd.jpg?t=1220867593)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 08 September, 2008, 12:31:16 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 08 September, 2008, 12:31:16 PM
No, don't spoil it Bolt, its very touching as it is.... sob
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Darren Stephens on 08 September, 2008, 06:43:25 PM
Post by: Darren Stephens on 08 September, 2008, 06:43:25 PM
Pete Wells....that'll be a sad, sad day indeed.....
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Hoagy on 09 September, 2008, 04:45:17 AM
Post by: Hoagy on 09 September, 2008, 04:45:17 AM
(//http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd95/smellkebab/deathsuxcopy-2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: LARF on 09 September, 2008, 05:06:36 PM
Post by: LARF on 09 September, 2008, 05:06:36 PM
LOL
Like the sound effect Krom - 'Ffffffflup.'
Like the sound effect Krom - 'Ffffffflup.'
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Hoagy on 09 September, 2008, 05:48:57 PM
Post by: Hoagy on 09 September, 2008, 05:48:57 PM
Aye. It's a lamentation alright. :geek: 
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 September, 2008, 01:34:54 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 September, 2008, 01:34:54 PM
From the mind of Buttonman and the biro of Bolt-01
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/SavageFinal.jpg)
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/SavageFinal.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: LARF on 12 September, 2008, 01:51:35 PM
Post by: LARF on 12 September, 2008, 01:51:35 PM
Like it. It's the subtle touches, the fact he's driving a transit van - very workman-like.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: WoD on 12 September, 2008, 02:51:49 PM
Post by: WoD on 12 September, 2008, 02:51:49 PM
LARF's is great.
I hate you talented lot...
I hate you talented lot...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Richmond Clements on 12 September, 2008, 06:10:35 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 12 September, 2008, 06:10:35 PM
Quote from: "Bolt-01"From the mind of Buttonman and the biro of Bolt-01
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/SavageFinal.jpg)
Woo-hoo!
He kills the last Volg on my 46th birthday!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 September, 2008, 08:31:11 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 September, 2008, 08:31:11 PM
Ha! Consider that an early present then!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Old Tankie on 12 September, 2008, 10:11:22 PM
Post by: Old Tankie on 12 September, 2008, 10:11:22 PM
Wow! That's good!?
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Matt Timson on 13 September, 2008, 10:52:21 AM
Post by: Matt Timson on 13 September, 2008, 10:52:21 AM
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/johnnyeyebrows/annoyed2.jpg)
Bah! No time to play!
Bah! No time to play!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 12:36:40 PM
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 12:36:40 PM
(//http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/MekQuake.jpg)
tried resizing original image and the one in photobucket but this is as big as I can get it. Bollox.
tried resizing original image and the one in photobucket but this is as big as I can get it. Bollox.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 03:03:15 PM
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 03:03:15 PM
(//http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/MekQuake-1-1.jpg)
Yay! had to crop original image and resave.....of course. Sorry about previous miniature, somewhere inbetween the two is what I'm after I suspect.
Yay! had to crop original image and resave.....of course. Sorry about previous miniature, somewhere inbetween the two is what I'm after I suspect.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 05:03:30 PM
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 05:03:30 PM
(//http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/spugnut/Grenade-1.jpg)
That's more like it. Sizewise anyway.
That's more like it. Sizewise anyway.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 08:50:33 PM
Post by: Kerrin on 13 September, 2008, 08:50:33 PM
Shit, the first one of those Lobster Random ones resized itself several hours after I posted it, it was tiny. Bloody technology, does my head in.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 15 September, 2008, 10:49:52 AM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 15 September, 2008, 10:49:52 AM
don't panic ... Ive done a sketch... shall upload soon
some great entries !
some great entries !
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 15 September, 2008, 08:14:24 PM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 15 September, 2008, 08:14:24 PM
(//http://www.balnacra.com/comix/gene-copy1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mike Carroll on 16 September, 2008, 03:39:20 PM
Post by: Mike Carroll on 16 September, 2008, 03:39:20 PM
Here's my humble attempt... (I still can't draw the shoulder eagle properly, so I cheated and used the movie version!).
(//http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/lastprog.jpg)
(//http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/lastprog.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Darren Stephens on 16 September, 2008, 07:10:49 PM
Post by: Darren Stephens on 16 September, 2008, 07:10:49 PM
That last ones great. Last ever prog, sob! 
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: LARF on 16 September, 2008, 07:32:00 PM
Post by: LARF on 16 September, 2008, 07:32:00 PM
Sigh. I hope that never comes to pass Mike!
This comp's sending a shiver down my spine.
btw Bou like the Kingdom pic, my favourite at the mo
This comp's sending a shiver down my spine.
btw Bou like the Kingdom pic, my favourite at the mo
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Woolly on 17 September, 2008, 05:49:51 PM
Post by: Woolly on 17 September, 2008, 05:49:51 PM
I wish i still had time to enter these comps, the work on display is nothing short of stunning!
Especially Bolt's VC's pic. Beautiful stuff.
Hats off to all
Especially Bolt's VC's pic. Beautiful stuff.
Hats off to all
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mini-Bolt on 17 September, 2008, 09:26:10 PM
Post by: Mini-Bolt on 17 September, 2008, 09:26:10 PM
blimey theres been some quality! i need to get my pik finished!!!! if that is the end of the prog Mr Carrol it will be a very good one!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 18 September, 2008, 04:19:03 AM
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 18 September, 2008, 04:19:03 AM
The most horrid death I could think of... Oy! Stan! Nooooooo!
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/UnderNewManagement.jpg)
'Nuff said. (Who is Nuff, anyway, and what did he say?)
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/UnderNewManagement.jpg)
'Nuff said. (Who is Nuff, anyway, and what did he say?)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: LARF on 22 September, 2008, 08:31:45 AM
Post by: LARF on 22 September, 2008, 08:31:45 AM
Shark!!! That is a hideous proposition!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Monarch on 22 September, 2008, 06:12:44 PM
Post by: The Monarch on 22 September, 2008, 06:12:44 PM
All stories written by mark millar!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 23 September, 2008, 04:13:34 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 23 September, 2008, 04:13:34 PM
NNNNNNNNOOOOOO!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 23 September, 2008, 04:25:20 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 23 September, 2008, 04:25:20 PM
(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2882630872_53d3dc7782.jpg?v=0)
late entry apologies to Mr Bolland!
late entry apologies to Mr Bolland!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 September, 2008, 07:23:47 AM
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 September, 2008, 07:23:47 AM
Profuse apologies to all involved... (especially Mr Staples).
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/Kiddie_Dredd.jpg)
I'm not sure whether I'm quite getting my head around this compo...
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/Kiddie_Dredd.jpg)
I'm not sure whether I'm quite getting my head around this compo...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 September, 2008, 10:12:52 AM
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 September, 2008, 10:12:52 AM
Shark, That would certainly be the end of my Dredd reading....
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mike Carroll on 24 September, 2008, 12:40:32 PM
Post by: Mike Carroll on 24 September, 2008, 12:40:32 PM
(//http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/dredd2-dvd.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 24 September, 2008, 12:43:46 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 24 September, 2008, 12:43:46 PM
Sweet Gene Vincent!
Mike, I happen to like Will Ferrell, but that unholy monstrosity has got to go!
Mike, I happen to like Will Ferrell, but that unholy monstrosity has got to go!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: LARF on 24 September, 2008, 01:56:53 PM
Post by: LARF on 24 September, 2008, 01:56:53 PM
OMG, can you imagine:
"I am the Law!"
"oooh, did you hear that?"
"I am the Law!"
"oooh, did you hear that?"
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 September, 2008, 02:34:15 PM
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 September, 2008, 02:34:15 PM
Well, at least it can't be as bad as the first one... can it? Oh Lordy.
Going to be hard to pick favourites this month, that's for darned tootin' sure.
Going to be hard to pick favourites this month, that's for darned tootin' sure.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 September, 2008, 02:47:32 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 September, 2008, 02:47:32 PM
He looks like Judfge Cal!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mike Carroll on 24 September, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Post by: Mike Carroll on 24 September, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Quote from: "Proudhuff"He looks like Judfge Cal!
Bloody hell, you're not wrong there! I didn't even spot that!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 September, 2008, 03:55:29 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 September, 2008, 03:55:29 PM
(//http://www.2000ad.org/covers/reprints/mediumres/COMPJD8.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Pete Wells on 24 September, 2008, 08:46:01 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 24 September, 2008, 08:46:01 PM
Legendary Shark, I LOVE your Staples-esque cBeebies cover, it's brilliant! Shouldn't it be Judge Dwedd though?
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 September, 2008, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 September, 2008, 09:14:00 PM
Yes, it probably should have been Dwedd, but I couldn't be bothered altering the logo
Here's another, anyway...
(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2885996060_d5b9e16fd7_o.jpg)
This compo has got me thinking darkly thoughtlets.
Here's another, anyway...
(//http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2885996060_d5b9e16fd7_o.jpg)
This compo has got me thinking darkly thoughtlets.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: TordelBack on 24 September, 2008, 09:49:14 PM
Post by: TordelBack on 24 September, 2008, 09:49:14 PM
Ouch.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Kerrin on 24 September, 2008, 09:52:34 PM
Post by: Kerrin on 24 September, 2008, 09:52:34 PM
Mr Carroll, your brain is full of wrong.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mike Carroll on 25 September, 2008, 03:53:16 AM
Post by: Mike Carroll on 25 September, 2008, 03:53:16 AM
Uh oh...
(//http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/desperatedredd.jpg)
(//http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/desperatedredd.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Kerrin on 25 September, 2008, 07:02:16 AM
Post by: Kerrin on 25 September, 2008, 07:02:16 AM
By the bearded balls of Beelzebub, it gets worse.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 25 September, 2008, 01:54:06 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 25 September, 2008, 01:54:06 PM
Stop, please. I wish i'd not agreed to this one now....
Mike, that last one is so scary...
Mike, that last one is so scary...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 25 September, 2008, 04:46:09 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 25 September, 2008, 04:46:09 PM
Yay! Desperate Dan! From Texas-city no doubt.
(Actually I was more of a Beano fan myself. I started getting the Dandy when it combined with the Nutty though.)
(Actually I was more of a Beano fan myself. I started getting the Dandy when it combined with the Nutty though.)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Dandontdare on 25 September, 2008, 08:46:18 PM
Post by: Dandontdare on 25 September, 2008, 08:46:18 PM
Actually, the cover of the current Meg could be Judge Dan - He is the LAW in Cactus-City One!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 27 September, 2008, 03:00:59 AM
Post by: Mardroid on 27 September, 2008, 03:00:59 AM
I've been busy working on my first entry into these competitions. Hopefully I've got a bit more time (the deadline was given as Friday 27 September... although actually 27 is a Saturday... today.) I've done most of the sketching, and I'll probably ink over it (The outlines anyway, I'm only using a pilot drawing pen, no India ink and paint brushes!.) and photo it later.
I haven't done much drawing, (although I did quite a lot as a kid. I wasn't much at figure drawing even then though.) and after a promising start, it's rather rubbish. (Action and perspective is really hard isn't it? Not to mention preventing eyes looking all starey like. I'm hoping it'll look better after the inking.) I probably should have practiced before diving in, but I was impatient to get underway.
Hopefully it'll be clear enough to get the joke anyway.
I haven't done much drawing, (although I did quite a lot as a kid. I wasn't much at figure drawing even then though.) and after a promising start, it's rather rubbish. (Action and perspective is really hard isn't it? Not to mention preventing eyes looking all starey like. I'm hoping it'll look better after the inking.) I probably should have practiced before diving in, but I was impatient to get underway.
Hopefully it'll be clear enough to get the joke anyway.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: SuperSurfer on 27 September, 2008, 03:37:07 AM
Post by: SuperSurfer on 27 September, 2008, 03:37:07 AM
Hi folks. I haven't posted for a while due to being super busy. And I'm going to pay for the time spent on this but just had to give it a go. These images always start of with a very quick doodle on a scrap of paper and then I end up spending tons more time on the colouring and graphics. Oh, well, its great fun doing them.
(//http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x141/mycenaean/dredd-vs-death.jpg)
(//http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x141/mycenaean/dredd-vs-death.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: TordelBack on 27 September, 2008, 07:57:37 AM
Post by: TordelBack on 27 September, 2008, 07:57:37 AM
Oh man, the tweaking of Dredd's appearance/uniform are the stuff of genius!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 27 September, 2008, 01:04:15 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 27 September, 2008, 01:04:15 PM
Triple barrel lawgiver? Nice one.
I'd better get back to mine soon before I run out of time...
I'd better get back to mine soon before I run out of time...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 27 September, 2008, 02:42:12 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 27 September, 2008, 02:42:12 PM
MiniBolt has just finished the inks on his, but It is on overlay paper so will need a careful scan. PLEASE KEEP THE COMP OPEN TILL END OF SUNDAY. Give us chance to get it online.Ta.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 27 September, 2008, 02:45:10 PM
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 27 September, 2008, 02:45:10 PM
Quote from: "Bolt-01"MiniBolt has just finished the inks on his, but It is on overlay paper so will need a careful scan. PLEASE KEEP THE COMP OPEN TILL END OF SUNDAY. Give us chance to get it online.Ta.
What's worth to you, eh?
Oh ... all right, then.
Cheers!
Jim
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Bolt-01 on 27 September, 2008, 05:46:31 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 27 September, 2008, 05:46:31 PM
Cheers Jim!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 28 September, 2008, 05:04:11 AM
Post by: Mardroid on 28 September, 2008, 05:04:11 AM
That's good for me too. I've finished most of my inking now. Sort of...
Actually turned out better than I thought although not a scratch on most of these here.
Still got to scan it in. (Or photo. Annoying thing is the computer I use isn't compatible with the scanner. (Vista.) Which means scanning to an old PC then copying to a memory stick... except both of those appear to have been sucked through a wormhole to a parralel dimension somewhere. I blame the hardron collider thing. Yeah, I know it's switched off, but cause and effect are all messed up when rents in space-time are involved.
)
I'm not sure whether to bother colouring it or not...
Actually turned out better than I thought although not a scratch on most of these here.
Still got to scan it in. (Or photo. Annoying thing is the computer I use isn't compatible with the scanner. (Vista.) Which means scanning to an old PC then copying to a memory stick... except both of those appear to have been sucked through a wormhole to a parralel dimension somewhere. I blame the hardron collider thing. Yeah, I know it's switched off, but cause and effect are all messed up when rents in space-time are involved.
)I'm not sure whether to bother colouring it or not...
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: paulvonscott on 28 September, 2008, 11:15:29 AM
Post by: paulvonscott on 28 September, 2008, 11:15:29 AM
On hearing the deadline had been extended I've had a go as a tribute to Massimo and a great strip that never really got the end it deserved... I'm no Frank Frazetta, but I'm sure you get the jist...
"Between the time when the stars drank Abbo Dabbo, and the rise of the sons of Feek, there was an age undreamed of. And onto this, Ace Garp, destined to wear the jewelled crown of Porkina upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga... Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!"
(//http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/paulvonscott/acegarpedit.jpg)
So did Ace Garp return the wayward daughter of King Porkina to her home. And having no further concern, he and his companions sought adventure in the Western Spiral. Many wars and feuds did Ace Garp fight. Honour and fear were heaped upon his name and, in time, he became a king by his own hand...
Alas, this story shall never be told.
"Between the time when the stars drank Abbo Dabbo, and the rise of the sons of Feek, there was an age undreamed of. And onto this, Ace Garp, destined to wear the jewelled crown of Porkina upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga... Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!"
(//http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/paulvonscott/acegarpedit.jpg)
So did Ace Garp return the wayward daughter of King Porkina to her home. And having no further concern, he and his companions sought adventure in the Western Spiral. Many wars and feuds did Ace Garp fight. Honour and fear were heaped upon his name and, in time, he became a king by his own hand...
Alas, this story shall never be told.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 28 September, 2008, 12:02:04 PM
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 28 September, 2008, 12:02:04 PM
Regarding Mike Carrolls' Entry.
I like it, as I'm getting very good impression of how Will Ferrell would look in a Judge Uniform. Which re-enforcers my opinion that he would make a great Judge Cal.
Quote(//http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/dredd2-dvd.jpg)
I like it, as I'm getting very good impression of how Will Ferrell would look in a Judge Uniform. Which re-enforcers my opinion that he would make a great Judge Cal.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: critter on 28 September, 2008, 03:08:11 PM
Post by: critter on 28 September, 2008, 03:08:11 PM
Quote from: "the_legendary_shark"The most horrid death I could think of... Oy! Stan! Nooooooo!
(//http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/the_legendary_shark/UnderNewManagement.jpg)
'Nuff said. (Who is Nuff, anyway, and what did he say?)
That'd would definitely be the end of everything.
critter
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mini-Bolt on 28 September, 2008, 06:02:30 PM
Post by: Mini-Bolt on 28 September, 2008, 06:02:30 PM
ok sorry for the delay and thanks for extending the deadline jim - this is how gene dies;(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Bolt-01/genediesfortheweb.jpg)
this is such a good comp there has been some really really nice entries!!
this is such a good comp there has been some really really nice entries!!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 28 September, 2008, 11:52:56 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 28 September, 2008, 11:52:56 PM
Yikes that's gruesome!
(Yikes? I'm talking Beano!)
Anyway, here's mine. It's not complete as you can see- I did a bit of colouring but it was pretty half-arsed and mostly greys as you can see. It's actually the last page rather than just one panel. Hope that's ok. (I drew it straight on A4 printer paper with pencil then inked over with a pen directly then photographed it and edited it a bit on the computer.) Unfortunately there was rather a lot of smudging. Sorry for the mess. Be gentle.
Sigh.
It's too large. Ok, here is a link:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp14 ... ndComp.jpg (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/cmardle/ThisIsTheEndComp.jpg)
(Yikes? I'm talking Beano!)
Anyway, here's mine. It's not complete as you can see- I did a bit of colouring but it was pretty half-arsed and mostly greys as you can see. It's actually the last page rather than just one panel. Hope that's ok. (I drew it straight on A4 printer paper with pencil then inked over with a pen directly then photographed it and edited it a bit on the computer.) Unfortunately there was rather a lot of smudging. Sorry for the mess. Be gentle.
Sigh.
It's too large. Ok, here is a link:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp14 ... ndComp.jpg (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/cmardle/ThisIsTheEndComp.jpg)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 28 September, 2008, 11:56:35 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 28 September, 2008, 11:56:35 PM
Ok, just noticed something else I should have editted. And please forgive my childish handwriting. I did think to redo the text on the computer but I'm still trying to work out how to do it with my new art package. (GIMP 2. ) It looks quite small on screen but clicking on it zooms in. (At least it does on my computer using Firefox.)
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Mardroid on 29 September, 2008, 12:04:48 AM
Post by: Mardroid on 29 September, 2008, 12:04:48 AM
The bottom line of the bottom left panel should read "THE OLD JUSTICE DAYS BEFORE HE WENT SENILE." I had to squeeze it in and it's not that easy to pick out.
I'll leave myself more time next time... and learn to work my graphics package properly.
I'll leave myself more time next time... and learn to work my graphics package properly.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: SuperSurfer on 29 September, 2008, 12:09:17 AM
Post by: SuperSurfer on 29 September, 2008, 12:09:17 AM
Very funny. That image of Dredd in the pot helmet cracked me up.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Darren Stephens on 29 September, 2008, 09:30:38 AM
Post by: Darren Stephens on 29 September, 2008, 09:30:38 AM
Heh, class. I reaaaaallly wanted to enter the compo this month and thats the sort of thing i'd have been hoping to achieve. Ah well, hope next months subject is as good as this one.....
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 29 September, 2008, 10:03:52 AM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 29 September, 2008, 10:03:52 AM
urgh MIni-Bolt your head is full of wrong ! poor Gene deserves to go out with dignity !.
some great entries, despite a horrible unthinkable cruel competition. the only one I actually wanted to die was Bill Savage.. being run over by a bus, while talking about x-factor & getting shopping from tescos. but I didnt get around to it.
next month we need something happy & comforting, our favorites continuing in glorious battle forever weaving us a cocoon of seamless nostalgia to fortify us against our own impending dementia.
some great entries, despite a horrible unthinkable cruel competition. the only one I actually wanted to die was Bill Savage.. being run over by a bus, while talking about x-factor & getting shopping from tescos. but I didnt get around to it.
next month we need something happy & comforting, our favorites continuing in glorious battle forever weaving us a cocoon of seamless nostalgia to fortify us against our own impending dementia.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Darren Stephens on 29 September, 2008, 02:20:36 PM
Post by: Darren Stephens on 29 September, 2008, 02:20:36 PM
Quote from: "Queen Firey-Bou".....next month we need something happy & comforting, our favorites continuing in glorious battle forever weaving us a cocoon of seamless nostalgia to fortify us against our own impending dementia.Heh, yeh thats very comforting! I agree though. A lighter tone would be good.
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: TordelBack on 29 September, 2008, 02:42:43 PM
Post by: TordelBack on 29 September, 2008, 02:42:43 PM
Mardoid's entry had me at my desk laughing 'til I cried - "one scoop only, creep!". Beautiful. This has been a great, if dark, competition, well done to all!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Proudhuff on 29 September, 2008, 03:08:55 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 29 September, 2008, 03:08:55 PM
That Dredd/ Dan should be the starting piont for the next 48 hours movie!
Title: Re: 2000AD September Art Comp: This Is The End, Beautiful Friend
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 29 September, 2008, 08:40:14 PM
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 29 September, 2008, 08:40:14 PM
Compo (belatedly) closed!
Voting thread up shortly.
As always, I remain pleasantly astonished at the talent on display in these Compo threads. My own entry, yet again, never made it out of my head and onto the paper. Maybe next time, eh?
Many thanks to all of you who did give up your valuable free time to contribute.
Cheers!
Jim
Voting thread up shortly.
As always, I remain pleasantly astonished at the talent on display in these Compo threads. My own entry, yet again, never made it out of my head and onto the paper. Maybe next time, eh?
Many thanks to all of you who did give up your valuable free time to contribute.
Cheers!
Jim