Heavy Metal Monday: August 1982, "The Ape": Milo Manara

From Heavy Metal August 1982, "The Ape, Part 1"; story by Silverio Pisu, art by Milo Manara.

Heavy Metal Monday: April 1977, "Sunpot": Vaughn Bode

A repost from the old Tumblr blog: From Heavy Metal April 1977 (the premiere issue), "Sunpot." Story and art by Vaughn Bode.

Happy Birthday, Steve Rude!

Happy birthday to artist Steve Rude (born Dec. 31, 1956)! Here are some figure studies from a 2003 sketchbook that Steve Rude sold at convention appearances, showing his artistic process...

Melody: Happy Birthday, Julie Doucet!

Happy birthday to artist Julie Doucet (born Dec. 31, 1965)! Here's a bizarre pin-up by Doucet that ran in the back-up gallery section of Melody: The True Story of a Nude Dancer #5.

Phoebe Zeit-Geist Chapter 3: Frank Springer

Chapter 3 of the serialized graphic novel "The Adventures of Phoebe Zeit-Geist." Story by Michael O'Donoghue, art by Frank Springer.

Yes, O'Donoghue killed off his heroine in Chapter 3, but her adventures aren't over yet...

Love and Rockets #5, "Locas": Jaime Hernandez.

From Love and Rockets #5, "Locas." Story and art by Jaime Hernandez.

Saga #1: Fiona Staples

Reposting from the old Tumblr site: From Saga #1; story by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Fiona Staples.

Penthouse Men's Adventure Comix #2, "Slim & Nun": Dan Barry

From Penthouse Men's Adventure Comix #2, the Western adventure spoof "Slim & Nun." Story by George Caragonne & Tom Thornton; art by Dan Barry.

Penthouse Comix #1, "Bethlehem Steele": Garry Leach

Reposting from the old Tumblr site: From Penthouse Comix #1, the introductory episode of "Bethlehem Steele." Story by George Caragonne, art by Garry Leach.