2010: ARMOR WARS finale

With 2010 behind us, our theme of Armor Wars is now complete. We really had a fun time with this. My favorite is when one of us would get a sketch and say, "Hey, he can go in the Armor Wars!"

We certainly covered a lot of characters and different ideas with this theme. And really, that is the fun of it. I remember very clearly when JLAdam threw the idea out there, and it was obvious it was going to work. However, I had no idea it would be the cause of all of this!!

I will keep it simple, a roll call if you will. If you want to know more about the stories of any of these, check out our galleries at Comic Art Fans, or ask us, we'ld be happy to share!

The Cranboyz Present, 2010: ARMOR WARS!

Apocalypse by Todd Nauck for Popa:



Avalanche by Darryl Banks for Andy:

The new Blue Beetle by Karl Moline for Dave:

Cobra Commander in Battle Armor by Paul Azaceta for Shane:

Star Wars Clone Troopers Rex and Cody by Adam Withers for Shane:

Star Wars Clone Troopers Hevy and Echo by Adam Withers for Andy:

The Cimson Dynamo by Darryl Banks for Shane:

Cyborg by Jim Calafiore for Shane:

First Appearance Dr Doom by Darryl Banks for Popa:

Dr Doom by Bob Hall for Shane:

The Dreadknight by Casey Jones for Eric:

Iron Man Mini Marvels Hulk Buster Armor by Chris Giarrusso for Eric:

Iron Man post Armor Wars armor by Bob Layton for Shane:

Iron Man Silver Centurian by Darryl Banks for Eric:

Iron Man Space Armor by Uko Smith for Eric:

Kurse by Jim Calafiore for Popa:


Lilandra by Jay Fife for Shawn:


Lex Luthor by Andy Smith for Popa:



Mandroid Armor by Uko Smith for Shane:


Night Thrasher by Comfort Love for Shane:


The Predator by Brian Hurtt for Popa:

Spider-Man in his Iron Spider armor by Craig Rousseau for Andy:

Steeler of GI Joe by Chris Giarrusso for Shane:

Stingray by Greg Schigiel for Karen:

The Super Patriot by Scott James for Shane:

Ultron by Robert Atkins for Shane:

War Machine by Ron Frenz for Shawn:

War Machine Mini Marvels style by Chris Giarrusso for Karen:

Thanks for checking out our "sketch theme for 2010"!

JLAdam

This past week we lost our very good friend, Adam Hauenstein. Adam and I have been friends for over 15 years. Like most of us, we met through Land of Cran Comics.

Adam has been a valued friend and card-carrying member of the Cranboyz. Due to his love for the Morrison/Porter run on JLA, he started a JLA themed Sketchbook and became JLAdam.

Adam loved to joke and have fun, no matter where we were. Movies, comic book store, The Rock, Conventions, they were all made dramatically more entertaining by JLAdam.

A quick gag, a posed photo, or a phone call to Dave's comic book store in Florida, Adam was eager to lay the groundwork, regardless of how long it would take to pay off.

Even starting a Blog, under a friends nick name, knowing that we all knew it was him, he never admitted it. Not once. He always claimed to know nothing about it.

Adam was the mastermind behind my Titans sketchbook. When I was about to undergo surgery, he contacted Darrylax, Andy and Popa and they presented me with a brand new sketchbook with a sketch by Darryl.

I owe Adam Thanks for all he has done for me and put up with. He is greatly missed and will be remembered, always.

God Bless Adam Hauenstein. The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

"The League Needs More Thinkers."

C2E2 2010

Popa and I made the trip to check out the very first C2E2 in Chicago, IL. We got in Thursday with the show not starting until Friday, which gave us some free time to see a bit of Chicago. I enjoyed our commute from O'Hare on the L Train, however, the Navy Pier was very scenic. Best of all, were the Chicago-style Hot Dogs! I really miss them!

Friday, was show time! We got there way too early (like usual) and had a total blast! It is always great to visit with friends like Uko Smith, Jeremy and Kelly Dale, Comfort Love and Adam Withers, Robert Atkins, Chris and Laura Samnee, Brian Hurtt, Jeff Moy, Phil Moy, Jeremy Haun and I am sure I am missing a few!

I picked up my Covers that I have had on lay away with Robert Atkins. Robert is way too nice of a guy and he has gone out of his way to hook us up.

2010 brings the Cranboyz to our theme of Armor Wars! C2E2 was a great place to enjoy that theme, especially with Iron Man 2 right around the corner! Bob Layton being on hand didn't hurt either!

This was set up as a pretty huge show, and the excitement for it was everywhere! They had it set up as a big show with lots of room. You could tell they did put thought into things and were still learning as they went. I don't think the turn out was exactly what they hoped for, but it wasn't bad.

There were plenty fo costumes at this show, and folks seemed to really be trying. There were not too many lame outfits to be seen!

The show did wear us out. Nothing is close and we were always on the go. Overall, it was a good show, a great time and we got some awesome sketches! The trip was worth it and I would do it again!

And special thanks to JLAdam for picking us up in style!