BRAINS!
Whatever you celebrate this holiday season, be sure to check out Sean Bieri‘s themed comic strip for Tor. His zombie-based reinterpretations of classic Christmas stories begin with “Gift of the Zombi,” a simplified—and much improved—variation of William Sydney Porter’s overly altruistic tale, “The Gift of the Magi.”
No Dr. Manhattan in here
If you’re in the mood for some nostalgia-inducing art, check out Sci-Fi-O-Rama, a blog that features out of print covers, rare sketches, and gorgeous graphics from the expansive and varied world of science fiction storytelling.
Expect to find art by Dean Ellis, Colin Hay, and Roman Cieslewicz, along with unexpected gems like Karel Thole’s commissioned work for Italian sci-fi mag Urania and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s setches for a never-made Dune movie.
ThunderCats - HO!
Bringing new meaning to the term “fan art,” Springfield Punx is a blog that features Simpsons-style animations of comic book heroes, TV characters, and a miscellany of other dorktastic figures.
The site’s resident cast includes popular icons (Batman, Lion-O) and overlooked favorites (Harley Quinn, Electro), all of which are rendered with the loving detail of a true fanboy.
The site is updated fairly regularly so check back often for primary color-hued interpretations of your favorite fictional characters.
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