Bonus Kilroy: Dracula

One of the wonderful bonuses that come when Dan sends me art for a bunch of strips are the "bonus" shots he's includes--generally they are fully realized work-ups for a particular panel, which he then whittles down for use in the specific panel.

I absolutely love seeing this stuff, and we joke(?) that all these extra pieces will eventually be seen in the giant hardcover Ace Kilroy coffee table book.

And no, I'm not gonna say what this shot means...

Original Sunday Art

Another panel of Dan's original art from yesterday's Color Sunday. I love the staging of this panel, how Dan's got three different elements for the viewer to look at but they're all crystal clear and distinctive. That Nazi sure is mad!

Original Ace Kilroy Commissions by Dan O'Connor

Now is a good a time as any to mention that my co-creator and partner-in-crime Dan O'Connor is available for Ace Kilroy-centric commissions. I've been thrilled to show off Dan's amazing work every day in the strip and here on the blog, and I know many of you are as impressed as I am.

Here are the basic rates for an original Ace Kilroy commission by Dan:
One character pencil sketch--$25.00 ppd.
One character pencil and ink sketch--$50.00 ppd.
Two characters pencil sketch--$75.00 ppd.
Two characters pencil and ink sketch--$100.00 ppd.

SPECIAL BONUS: Anyone who hires Dan to produce an Ace Kilroy original is automatically made a member of Ace's Allies, with all the benefits that entails!

If you're interested in commissioning Dan, you can email him directly here. And tell 'em Ace sent you!

Bonus Kilroy: Into The Woods

Occasionally, Dan will send me a bonus piece of artwork related to a particular panel from the strip. Sometimes, he goes all out and sends me what I consider to be a piece of artwork so good, so complete, that I curse that so little of it will be seen in the final strip.

This is one of those pieces, a shot of Ace and Dracula in the woods, so fully realized that I thought it deserved to be highlighted here on the blog. Click the image to see a bigger version, and marvel at it like I did!

More Ace Kilroy on Geekadelphia!

I am "The Geek of the Week" over on Geekadelphia today, where writer David Goodman and I talk Ace Kilroy!

"Dracula"

I love this "pin-up" of Dracula Dan sent me today. If you find yourself in the woods with this guy, turn the other way!

Original Sunday Art

Here's a panel of Dan's original art from today's Color Sunday. Nazis taste like chicken!

Ace Kilroy @ ComicMonsters.com!

Starting in 2012, Ace Kilroy will be appearing daily on the web comics page of ComicMonsters.com! It will be the same strips as those that are appearing on the main site, posted on the same day. We hope that this will expose Ace to some new fans, fans of comics and monsters!

You can also head over to the site's message boards and leave a comment about the strip, and help spread the word about Ace Kilroy!

Original Sunday Art

Here's a panel of Dan's original art from today's Color Sunday. Don't mess with Dracula!

Original Art: Col. Krup

Here's a panel of Dan's original art from a future strip, featuring our newest character, Col. Krup. Who or what is Krup signaling? Stay tuned and find out!

Ace Kilroy vs. The Krampus!

Ace Kilroy thwarts the Krampus' nefarious plot to trap some kids in his basket (as he is wont to do) and make them his dinner. Now the kids are able to head home, where presents from Santa Claus surely await them. Great job Ace!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

Commander Xmas

Now it can be told!

This Commander Xmas Sunday strip (click to embiggen) was commissioned from Dan and me by Jay Piscopo, the writer/artist/creator of Commander X, Cap'n Eli, The Sea Ghost, and a plethora of other characters.

Every year Jay puts together a Commander Xmas book featuring different creators' holiday-themed interpretations of his character, and over the summer he asked us to come up with a Commander X "Color Supplement", in the same style we've ween doing every Sunday with Ace Kilroy.

Working with Dan on another set of characters was a fun of change of pace, and we're honored to be part of the 2011 Commander Xmas book, which you can find here. We strongly advise you check it out to see the rest!

Thanks Jay, and Merry Christmas!

Ace n' Ellie vs. The Mummy of Egypt, PA!

This was a little sketch Dan sent me a few weeks ago, of perhaps another mission Ace is on, involving a mummy in Egypt...Pennsylvania! (Click the image to embiggen)

Joining him here is a character known as Ellie West. Ellie hasn't shown up yet in the strip, but she will!

Original Strip Art

Here's a panel of Dan's original art from today's strip. The guy's a genius, I tell you, genius.