Thursday, June 21, 2007
"Dunder Chief" Rejects
There's a mysterious character in my graphic novel, "Seaweed" called "The Dunder Chief." The name comes from the AC/DC song, "Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap." As a kid I didn't understand the lyrics and thought Brian Johnson was singing "Dirty Deeds and the Dunder Chief." (I hope that doesn't ruin a great song for anyone.) When the time came for thinking up a name I heard the song again and walla. I'm not ready to show the final version of the character, but here are some rough ideas and reject concepts that didn't make the cut. For those interested, I'm now about half way done with inking and coloring the 64 page book.
New stuyff! new stuff!! Solid design again!! What a shock!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the progress of your book. These cheifs look cool. I particularly the like the top right. Excellent. If these are the rejects then I look forward to seeing the final pick.
ReplyDeleteHey, awesome ideas for creating characters! I hope to see the real Dunder Chief sometime, and check out the comic of yours when it comes out.
ReplyDeleteI like the reject Chief with the corn staff, that's pretty darn cool.
heheh i thought almost the same thing with that song.
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Great story, great character name, and great designs as usual. So, being that you’re half-done, I expect we won’t taste the final product at this year’s ‘Con, eh? :(
ReplyDeleteHey Ben
ReplyDeleteCool stuff, I'm really digging the corn-stalk staff, its pretty fun.
Thanks again for all the advice, and I can't wait to show you some of the new stuff i've been working on.
i can't wait for the book! the rejects look fantastic, so the final design must be fabulous! great as always ben!
ReplyDeletei need that book now!! but its ok, i know we'll have it soon :)
ReplyDeleteThese characters ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteNow that song is stuck in my head, but replaced with "Dunder Chief"...and I blame you.
ReplyDeleteAlthough if it causes you to create any more fantastic creations, then go ahead and do it again!
I like the bird one on the top right, but how could you go wrong with a name like 'Dunder Chief'?
Can't wait for the book.
-matt
Me too! Only I thought he was saying Thunder Chief.
ReplyDeleteDunder Chief makes for some way better character designs.
Ha,ha,great characters,cool blog
ReplyDeleteYour line quality is wonderful, as is your shapes, colors, overall designs... beautiful stuff all over this blog!
ReplyDeleteMan , people are going to crap when they see your final Dunder chief , and how you are able to turn, pose and handle him from every possible angle! Bye your depends now people.
ReplyDeletewow dude these are really dope. i love you desing work. thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI like chameleon eyes! I always thought he was saying the "dunder chief" also. Now I am educated.
ReplyDeleteAwesome characters, the designs are really cool! great work
ReplyDeletewow! It was nice to find this blog. great works!!
ReplyDeleteDude, these are freakin awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really good! They definately do have a solid and quite memorable character design to them. Please keep it up!
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i love your work! incredible!!
ReplyDeleteGreat character concepts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Ben!
ReplyDeleteI'm always astounded at the tightness of your sketches as well as great skills at inking! Not to mention some awesome character designs! Kudos good sir!
Keep up the great work! (and congrats on the comic progress!)
what?? man..all this time..i thought he was saying something else.
ReplyDeleteawesome awesome stuff
I love these sketches, the fluff around the neck is especially nice.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLooking great man. Can't wait for the finished product!
ReplyDeleteAwesome stuff Ben! Love the corn staff.
ReplyDeleteam in awe with your work sir...so much to learn from you.....i really admire you....n your skill....love it...
ReplyDeletemy bestest regards to you sir.
Gulzar
Awesome Ben! I like the story behind these sketches, I wondered about that song too. I like the corn staff. So good!
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