Sunday, August 31, 2008

Battle Chasers + Osamu Tezuka (part 2)

This week's challenge continued...

Here's Gully, the pint-sized Juggernaut!



I really loved Gully's character. The juxtaposition of small and mighty is always a fun one, plus it was refreshing to see a young, female hero in the story. Sweet and vulnerable, but still strong. She was the heart of the book.

I have a confession to make: I'm not actually all that familiar with Tezuka's work. Oh, sure, I've done a lot of research, and naturally I've been exposed to it, but the only two Tezuka films I ever saw were Legend of the Forest, and Unico (the latter when I was very, very young). As for his manga, well...I'm afraid I've been remiss with those as well. Still, I've gotten a fairly good idea of his style and tastes, and based on those I would have to say that Gully would translate nicely into the Tezuka world.

5 comments:

-Fireshaw said...

Great work as usual. You rock.

Charlotte said...

I'm so glad you have finally updated! I love it!

Anonymous said...

FANTASTIC!

May I make a suggestion for future art style?

How about Richard Scarry?

Jessica said...

Just so you know, I think this is such a fabulous and unique idea. I check for updates eagerly and regularly! You are fantaaaaastic.

GK! said...

erm. Phoenix. you should read, particularly volume 4 "Karma".

Oh and Buddha is delightful as well.