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  • Jason Rubin said: May 14, 2007ASPEN?S OFFICIAL IRON AND THE MAIDEN PRESS RELEASE
  • Jason Rubin said: May 14, 2007Iron makes his way to IGN
  • Jason Rubin said: May 14, 2007COMICS CONTINUUM announces Iron
  • Jason Rubin said: May 14, 2007CBR does Iron justice
  • Jason Rubin said: May 14, 2007NEWSARAMA has detailed information about Iron
  • Jason Rubin said: May 22, 2007YOUR MOM?S BASEMENT has an in-depth interview with Jason Rubin
  • Jason Rubin said: June 11, 2007CBR talks about Aspen?s Wizard World Philadelphia plans and the special "first buy" opportunity on Iron and the Maiden #0
  • Jason Rubin said: FIRING SQUAD does a big interview with Jason Rubin about Iron and the Maiden and leaving NAUGHTY DOG
  • Jason Rubin said: June 20, 2007NEWSARAMA previews Iron and the Maiden Book #1
  • Jason Rubin said: July 2, 2007BROKEN FRONTIER posted a really long an detailed interview with Jason Rubin about the creation of Iron and the Maiden
  • Jason Rubin said: July 9, 2007 IESB reports the COMIC-CON SCHEDULE for Saturday, July 28. Included is "Aspen 2007 and Beyond," a panel that features Jason Rubin and is scheduled for 12:30-1:30pm
  • Jason Rubin said: Newsarama posts a PELLET REVIEW in priase of Iron from the Best Shots Team courtesy of ShotgunReviews.com
  • Jason Rubin said: July 19, 2007COMICS CONTINUUM presents Aspen?s October releases including Iron and the Maiden #3CBR reports "Aspen is Full Steam Ahead Towards San Diego." Iron is Headlined in the report
  • Jason Rubin said: July 22, 2007 COMIC WORLD NEWS has Tim Janson?s review of Iron and the Maiden #0: Issue #0 of Iron and the Maiden serves as the lead-in to the start of the regular comic series which premieres from Aspen MLT in August. In an alternate 1930s gang era setting, Michael Iron is a mob hitman whos turned into an unstoppable killing machine through the use of something called Roid 4.0. Angel Chase learns about Iron?s violent past in a flashback sequence; his boss, known as Big Daddy, eventually betrayed him and tried to kill him. This will set the stage for issue #1. Francis Manapul?s art (there?s that guy againis he busy or what!) is just beautiful and he is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Iron is like an action figure come to life under Manapul?s talented pencils. Pickup issue #0 and be sure to pick up issue #1 next month. This is sure to be a hot series! Grade A-
  • Jason Rubin said: July 25, 2007GAME INFORMER has a long interview with Jason Rubin about Iron and the Maiden
  • Jason Rubin said: July 26, 2007THAICHAIGUY speculates on Iron and the Maiden in his Blog
  • Jason Rubin said: July 26, 2007KOTAKU announces Iron and has a floor of Comic-Con interview with Jason Rubin
  • Jason Rubin said: July 27, 2007THE ESCAPIST has some notes on Iron
  • Jason Rubin said: POPCULTURESHOCK has a blurb on Iron #1 including lots of large format pictures of the MANAPUL MAD/MATSUDA and TURNER covers!
  • Jason Rubin said: IRON AND THE MAIDEN LAUNCHES TODAY!!!Stop by your local comic shop, or get one at www.aspencomics.com
  • Jason Rubin said: Check out the really cool art from Corey Breen. I love his take on Iron and Angel. It?s official Now, Iron has FanArt!!!Got comments for Corey- Leave them in the new FORUM in the INFO section of the site.
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron gets his first two reviews in COMIXTREME and NEWSARAMA!
  • Jason Rubin said: Another place to discuss Iron and the Maiden is the ASPEN COMICS COMMUNITY
  • Jason Rubin said: JOEMADFAN announces Iron and the Maiden and focuses on Joe Maduriera?s contribution to the project. This would be a great time for me to thank Joe for his incredible work. Battle Chasers inspired some of the art direction on Jak and Daxter and I had given Joe credit in game magazines when we launched the game in 2001. As an avid gamer, it was only a matter of time until Joe caught one of the articles. He sent me a thank you e-mail and said if there was anything I ever needed in comics to give him a call. 5 years later I started Iron and the Maiden and he was my first phone call. Joe, thanks for your incredibly inspiring designs of Iron and Angel and for introducing me to Jeff Matusda - Jason
  • Jason Rubin said: YourMom?sBasement does both a great interview with FRANCIS MANAPUL and a REVIEW of Iron and the Maiden Book 1 "I think Rubin, Manapul and Gomez deliver an entertaining first issue that shows promise for the rest of the series." - YourMom?sBasement
  • Jason Rubin said: IGN has an interview with Jason Rubin
  • Jason Rubin said: CBR announces Iron?s Launch
  • Jason Rubin said: A reader reviews Iron at COMIC BLOC: "[the name is] A little confusing at first, but an enjoyable joke. A case of betrayal, and while I?ve seen this premise before, I do enjoy it and I?m eager to see what happens next. But the highlight for me was Manapul?s art. He?s DC exclusive, so I?m excited about him. I wonder why he hasn?t been put on a book yet... Anybody else check this out?" - Jake1823
  • Jason Rubin said: NEWSARAMA previews Iron and the Maiden Book #2 with high rez art of the first pages!
  • Jason Rubin said: STEVE THE SICKO posted a great review of Iron and the Maiden in his Blog. "Read the copies of Iron and the Maiden #0 and #1 that were tossed in my direction. Great book. You need to check it out, especially if you like alternate history action. Think Cyberpunk mashed into 1938. Yeah. Brought to you by the guy that did Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter. Although, that doesn?t matter. The story is much more mature and cooler than either. And I love both of those videogame franchises." - Steve the Sicko, August 4th, 2007If you ask me, he ain?t no Sicko! Thanks for the props Steve the Saintly. - Jason
  • Jason Rubin said: Joe Madureira has so many fan sites and blogs dedicated to his work that I stumble acoss a new one every day. MIKE MCMAHON has been doing a great job of covering Joe?s work on Iron and the Maiden.
  • Jason Rubin said: It?s old, but someone just reminded me that I talked about Iron and the Maiden in the first episode of "Bonus Round": PART1; PART2; PART3. Yes, I agree, if you can sit through it all you are a true gamer and a better man than me!
  • Jason Rubin said: CBR previews Aspen?s Chicago lineup including a limited edition Wizard World Chicago exclusive Iron #1 with a cover penciled AND HAND COLORED by Michael Turner. His first self colored cover ever! Sorry, the original art has already been sold, and no I wasn?t lucky enough to get my hands on it ခ
  • Jason Rubin said: THE STACK an online video show that reviews comics "rips open the pages of Iron and the Maiden". Great review of Iron- Thanks guys (for those that want to jump to the Iron review, the discussion starts at 6:06)
  • Jason Rubin said: Just so you don?t think that I am censoring the news, here is the first NEGATIVE REVIEW I have seen of Iron. Mostly "ranting and raving", but hey, that?s the name of the Blog.
  • Jason Rubin said: Here?s a great sketch Francis did in San Diego at Comic-con for Davien W.Francis Kicks Ass!ဌ
  • Jason Rubin said: The NITPICKER finds Iron and the Maiden?s first continuity glitch..."FLOORS GET FIXED QUICKLY AROUND HERE, WE?VE GOT A GOOD CONTRACTOR."TITLE: Iron And The Maiden.ISSUE: 01.CULPRIT: Francis Manapul & Joel Gómez (pencillers)."NIT-TO-PICK: On the last panel of page 7, Iron jumps on a guy and literally drives him into the ground, breaking the floor. No indications of him moving even a single step are given, yet by the next page, he?s standing on a pristine floor, with no signs of what happened. Thanks to ICS.net?s Editor In Chief, Brecht for this nit, and for making me read this book. It?s got potential, and I like the mecha (that is, including cars) designs. NIT-O-METER: 8 Bazzars."
  • Jason Rubin said: A reader writes I read Iron and the Maiden last night, and I am very very impressed! I was amazed with every aspect of it. And I see that Danimation colored it! I have Danimations little Spider Puff from Deviant Art on my wrist. Its Purdy Super. YOUre pretty super! ChelseaSo who is getting the first Iron tattoo? Cash prize to be awarded... send me an e-mail to find out more!
  • Jason Rubin said: We sent THAICHAIGUY a copy of Book 1. If you remember, he was hoping for a lot, but tempering his expectations. Well, here is how he feels now that he has finally gotten his hands on it!
  • Jason Rubin said: If you remember, RANTING AND RAVING gave Iron and the Maiden its first negative review. Well, Armando was nice enough to point out that there are those that differ with him. See POINT COUNTER POINT on Inked for a counter response to his first review.
  • Jason Rubin said: The LA Times did an article on JASON RUBIN AND IRON AND THE MAIDEN in the Business Section.
  • Jason Rubin said: Jake1823 posted on COMICBLOC that Iron and the Maiden is one of the indies he is going to be following: "Iron and the Maiden #1 from Aspen Comics - An intriguing book with great art by Francis Manapul. I?m definitely sticking with this to see where it leads."
  • Jason Rubin said: A search of Deviant Art found more fanart from *STEAMPUNK27. Nice Iron, Keep it coming!
  • Jason Rubin said: PLAY MAGAZINE did an article on Jason Rubin and Iron and the Maiden in the September Issue. Check it out
  • Jason Rubin said: IRON AND THE MAIDEN ISSUE 2 IS COMING!!! ဂ
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron and the Maiden was given prominent placement in an article on Jason Rubin in French gaming Magazine JOYPAD recently.
  • Jason Rubin said: The good Folks at NEWSARAMA have a preview of Book 2 including some pages, covers, and a quote from Francis: "The response has been great so far and I?m really excited about the release of issue #2. I think Jason and I are more in sync with this issue. With regards to the rest of the series all I have to say is strap on your seatbelts! There?s a fantastic chase scene in issue #3 which I think the readers will really enjoy!" - Francis ManapulCheck out the Michael Turner Sketch cover of Iron at left- the man rocks! This is the hard to find cover for book 2
  • Jason Rubin said: Francis is getting a lot of kudos around the industry and on forums for his art on Iron and the Maiden, and he definitely deserves it.Don?t foget that Joel Gomez backed him up on a lot of the backgrounds, especially in the early books, and worked alone on the incredible Page 0?s that establish the City at the beginning of every book. See the great overhead City Shot at left for an exampleAnd of course Danimation really finished things off with the colors.I figured you might like to take an look at some of the pencils from the Book 2 pages that NEWSARAMA recently showcased so that you can see Francis and Joel?s work untouched. Remember... there was no inker on the books, so this is what Danimation worked from!!! ဌ
  • Jason Rubin said: Aspen is releasing limited numbers of the Michael Turner Alternate Cover signed by Michael Turner himself. Be sure not to miss out! You can find them at WIZARD UNIVERSE or THINGS FROM ANOTHER WORLD.
  • Jason Rubin said: MARK ROSLAN of Aspen Comics announces the Toronto Canadian National Expo limited edition Turner Cover for Book 2. DOPE!
  • Jason Rubin said: COMICS CONTINUUM breaks Francis? cover for Issue 3!
  • Jason Rubin said: GAMASUTRA has an interview with Jason Rubin from the floor of Comicon about Iron and the Maiden, Crash Bandicoot, Video Game Development, and more...
  • Jason Rubin said: DAMIAN really likes Iron and the Maiden!
  • Jason Rubin said: REVIEWING THE WORLD gives Iron the edge over a DC Comic!
  • Jason Rubin said: CBR placed Iron and the Maiden #2 high on their "Buy Pile!""Jump from the Read Pile. Yes, you?ll have to get past the title to enjoy this -- so be it. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" was dumb too, and that rocked, and how many people grokked "Burn Notice" before taking in the wonder of it? That aside, "The City" (could it be a precursor of Spider Jerusalem?s haunt? Probably not) continues to grow in complexity with a tasty Italian dinner (but don?t order the sausage), more inside information on how the world got to be this way (love the newspaper bit in the back, a la "Rex Mundi") and Angel Chase shows her naughty side. Really engaging writing by video game vet Jason Rubin, with great art by Francis Manapul and Joel Gomez (not to short Danimnation?s coloring). Imagine Mel Gibson?s "Payback" in the not-so-distant future, but with more cheesecake than just Lucy Liu. Fun stuff." - CBR
  • Jason Rubin said: Check out the Sculpts of the major Iron and the Maiden characters by Clay Sparks (sculptor) and Edward Wires (painter). Dope, huh?
  • Jason Rubin said: A forum on COMIC GEEK SPEAK started by "Frank Castle" has lots of very positive independant reader reviews of Iron and the Maiden!
  • Jason Rubin said: SPLASH! did some great re-colors of some of the Iron and the Maiden art from Francis and Mike. He?s good, huh?
  • Jason Rubin said: NEWSARAMA previews Book 3!!!
  • Jason Rubin said: GAME DAILY has posted the first half of an interview with Jason Rubin about Iron and the chances that he may return to gaming.
  • Jason Rubin said: GAME DAILY has posted the second half of the interview.
  • Jason Rubin said: YOU NEED TO EAT liked Iron and the Maiden saying "Iron and The Maiden is pretty awesome as well." Thanks Evan!
  • Jason Rubin said: "Iron and the Maiden #2 - Another fun romp, with an interesting story and very nice artwork. The colors, just like in Madame Mirage, are phenomenal, and each page bursts with detailed backgrounds and cool action." - SUNNY JHANNA blogs
  • Jason Rubin said: CBR has released the exclusive first look at Iron and the Maiden?s book 4 Jim Lee Cover! Additionally, book 3 pages and a preview of book 3 are included in the news release.
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron and the Maiden #3 previewed by NEWSARAMA
  • Jason Rubin said: POMME NOIR showcases an additional concept drawing detailing a single Order Water dispenser that appears in a single panel in the final book. Yes, we did do that much work on every book!
  • Jason Rubin said: BETH SOTELO who colored the Jim Lee cover for Iron and the Maiden gives us a little behind the scenes information on her amazing work
  • Jason Rubin said: YOU NEED TO EAT gave praise to Iron 3! "If you?re not reading this comic yet, now is the time to get on board. Both the writing and the art are top notch, and it is entertaining to no end. Not only is it probably my favorite comic book out right now, but it is possibly the most entertaining thing to come out this year on any medium (though I haven?t yet played Halo 3)." - You need to Eat
  • Jason Rubin said: REBUFFI.com presents a painted fan-art version of the MAD Iron sketch! Awesome... why didn?t I think of doing that myself?
  • Jason Rubin said: IGN reviews Iron #3. They love Francis? art, calling him the "next Joe Madureira"... but they?re not as complimentary of my writing. DOH!
  • Jason Rubin said: CHOP SHOP COMICS blogs about the Iron #3 release. Kenny liked the first two, and he promises to read and review the third. We?ll hold him to it!
  • Jason Rubin said: Bloggers everywhere are posting rave reviews of Iron and the maiden. Check out this thread on MY COMIC PILE
  • Jason Rubin said: 3 FOR 3: For the third time in a row, Iron #3 is on the CBR buy pile! As one of the most popular and respected Comic sites, it?s quite an honor. Maybe we?ll stop sending Syndicate Boys by to make sure they do right by us!"There?s a chase sequence to start this issue?s second third that?s just fantastic, with coloring that pops and art work that?s kinetic. It?s followed by a look at a whole new section of The City, and the subsequent fight scenes are great as well. Each new character Michael Iron has to fight has instant charisma of the kooky antagonists in the movie "Running Man" or a new boss to fight on a high quality video game. This issue continues the mini?s very engaging pattern of drawing the reader in with nuanced characterizations and fantastic artwork. Not quite as much unabashed fun as "Highwaymen," but awfully close. " - CBR
  • Jason Rubin said: DANIEL?S COMIC ZONE puts Iron #3 in his short list of releases!
  • Jason Rubin said: GAMETAP did a long interview of Jason Rubin about Iron and the Maiden, Games, Flektor, and more.
  • Jason Rubin said: SIR JORGE praises Iron and the Maiden
  • Jason Rubin said: THAICHAIGUY just got his copy of issue #3.
  • Jason Rubin said: The NITPICKER opens his column with praise for Pony "MushMouth" Moore?s babble...
  • Jason Rubin said: Hey, RANTING AND RAVING has never liked Iron (our one consistent detractor), but at least they?ve started to like Francis? Art. He caught me on Limey. Drop Dead Mike is Irish, not English, and a LIMEY (as used in book 3) is a national epithet for an Englishman. Whoops.
  • Jason Rubin said: 4 of the 5 Iron and the Maiden Book 4 Covers have been released. This issue we get a Jim Lee cover, a Joel Gomez cover, a Michael Turner Cover, and of course Francis Manapul?s cover. Check them out...
  • Jason Rubin said: NEWSARAMA prints praise of Iron and the Maiden #3. "Iron and the Maiden #3 is one of those great titles that Im referring to that doesnt say Marvel or DC. This is a marvelous book that smartly mixes 1930s gangster crime drama with a neo-futuristic setting. Its characters are pure caricatures of mob bosses and hitmen, colorfully wild and bold. Michael Iron was an enforcer for Big Daddy, sent to collect a debt from the father of Angel Chase. Iron is double crossed by his partner Sweet Joey. Joey kills Chase, and leaves Iron for dead and steals the money, blaming Iron. Iron is rescued by Angel and Dr. Lubicus who replace his severed arm with a mechanical one. Big Daddy is giving Iron 48 hours to come up with the million dollars hes owedand he knows Joey stole the money but its all crazy gangster law stuff. Meanwhile Big Daddy tells Joey hes got 48 hours to kill Iron. In the third issue, Michael is seeking help from another crime boss, Mushmouth who Iron counts as his only true friend. Joey is coming after Iron with everything, including the deadly assassins Deadpan Louie and Drop Dead Mike (ya gotta love the names in this book). While all this is going on, Angel is working at a strip club trying to get to the bottom of her fathers murder and proving herself more than a match for Big Daddys goons. I love the fact the Big Daddys organization took over a day care center called Baby Care and turned it into a strip cluball without changing the name of Baby Care. Ahthe irony! Francis Manapuls art is mesmerizing and hes quickly become one of my favorites. His art is incredibly dynamic. His visuals during action scenes are some of the best Ive ever seen and man, Angel is stunning swinging around that pole! Id be remiss if I did not mention the colors of Danimation that brings it all home. Now do yourself a favorput down that issue of Booster Gold, and back away slowly for the shelfslide down a bit and grab Iron & the Maiden..."- Newsarama
  • Jason Rubin said: Noir Pomme?s note about Iron Book 4 Launch Remember, remember the Seventh of November!Remember, remember the Fifth of November! Well actually, try to remember the Seventh of November!!This Wednesday Iron and the Maiden #4 comes out! It is the action packed mini-series finale that may lead you to blowing up the Houses of Parliament if you miss it!Here is a design layout for a train that show up at the train station where... you?ll have to just read the book.From Noir Pomme?s Review of Iron Posted by Roz@Aspen at 10:46 AM
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron is four for four!Iron and the Maiden Issue #4 Made into Comic Book Reources Buy Pile..for the fourth straight month! Here is what CBR had to say:Iron and the Maiden #4 (Aspen Comics) In the words of Xzibit, "so it all comes down to this ..." Michael Iron has one final apocalyptic showdown with Sweet Joey to settle all mob related business while the monolithic church looks on with anticipation and his unwanted partner leaps and stabs her way into the action and a less-than-reliable constabulary horns in as well. Unlike many comics that would center around one cavalcade of violence, there?s tons of characterization and story development that happens around the shooting and bleeding, including a look at the backstory on Drop Dead Mike, a hilarious exchange between Pony "Mushmouth" Moore and two recently renamed criminals and a great final commentary by Iron himself. WIth a nice "keep it coming" closing and art and coloring that practically levitates, this series is one of the best new surprises of the year.
  • Jason Rubin said: The Comics Zone blog gave us a great writeup yesterday. You can check out the complete blog entry here:Iron and the Maiden #4Michael Iron, a hit man for the biggest crime family in The City, has had a change of heart, after Joey Petunia shot off his right arm with a shotgun and killed a gorgeous young ladies entire family. Set in the 1930?s in an alternate universe, The City is dominated by three competing factions. The Government, who is corrupt and leeching off the people, The Order, a religious sect vying for control of the city, and the Syndicate, the crime family of The City, run by Big Daddy. After the hit-gone-wrong, Iron teams up with the young lady, conveniently named Angel, who?s family was murdered by Sweet Joey. Together, they are on a mission to clear Iron?s name, and get back at the Syndicate. In this final issue of the debut arc of Iron and the Maiden, a lot of action goes on. Iron finally takes out Sweet Joey, pays off Big Daddy (though he finds that Big Daddy has placed another debt on him for destroying part of his belongings in the brawl), and gets the Order to "look the other way" on a few of the Syndicate?s doings. This won?t last long, however. The next arc comes out in January and I CAN HARDLY WAIT!
  • Jason Rubin said: Richard Friend, who inked the Amazing Jim Lee Cover for book 4 shows off his INKING
  • Jason Rubin said: I did an hour long live broadcast with EPILEPTIC GAMER (#140) yesterday. Discussed were Games, Flektor.com, and of course Iron and the Maiden
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron gets mentioned in DOCTOR TEETH?s Top of the Pile/Best of the Week list.
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron and the Maiden ZERO is announced. Those of you lucky enough to get the limited edition with Turner/Manapul Cover at the Philly Con last year already know whats up. For the rest of us, here is the release!
  • Jason Rubin said: Angel Chase is listed in the SLEEPY COMICS gallery of the hottest comic book heroines. This is, of course, due in no small part to Michael Turner?s sexy rendition of Angel!
  • Jason Rubin said: The COMIC ZONE not only drops props to Iron and the Maiden, they?re also using a flektor chat widget on the site. You?d think they work with me... but no.
  • Jason Rubin said: IDIOSYNCRATIC GEEK NEOLOGISM spends their hard earned money wisely. In their buy... Iron and the Maiden of course.
  • Jason Rubin said: Francis Manapul answers Iron and the Maiden related questions at the ASPEN IRON AND THE MAIDEN FORUM
  • Jason Rubin said: CRITICIZE THIS reviews the Book 0. They liked the art and content, but weren?t wild about the price. Sorry!
  • Jason Rubin said: For the 5th straight month CBR Puts Iron and the Maiden in the BUY PILE Iron and the Maiden #0 (Aspen Comics) Stepping back a bit, this issue tells a story of Michael Iron?s first day as a dangerously enhanced extrahuman and the sort of destruction he can wreak. Normally the whole video game/comic book mix never works out, but despite the fact you can clearly see writer Jason Rubin?s console roots as his protagonists makes his way through "levels" to deal with "bosses," along the way he gives such room for characters to develop -- the guilt of Dr. Lubicus, the arrogance of Big Daddy, the simple violence of Michael Iron -- that every step of the road has something interesting for the reader. Which, of course, is not to short sheet the always interesting art of Francis Manapul and Joel Gomez, whose range from action to comedy to still moments of moon is a wonder to behold. Another gem from this creative team.
  • Jason Rubin said: Amazing Fan art from NICOLAS CHAPUIS. He did a great Job coloring Joe Mad?s original Michael Iron sketch!
  • Jason Rubin said: The TOM TOM CLUB year in review lists Iron and the Maiden from Aspen of one of the highlights in a good year of comics.
  • Jason Rubin said: Iron and the Maiden has received a lot of positive reviews and comments in its 5 issue (including Book 0) run, but possibly the highest compliment paid is that by CBR in its YEAR END WRAPUP. CBR?s Buy Pile column, which has placed every issue of Iron on the list says:"Now, how did this column vote? BEST NEW ONGOING SERIES - "Iron and the Maiden"- "Iron and the Maiden"- "Iron and the Maiden"(seriously, nobody else even competed at this level) " - CBRThanks, guys! All of the hard work that everyone put into the books just paid off!
  • Jason Rubin said: CBR takes a STUDIO TOUR of Iron and the Maiden penciller Francis Manapul?s Studio
  • Jason Rubin said: BROKEN FRONTIER talks up Brutes, Bims, and the City. Have you gotten yours yet?
  • Jason Rubin said: Amazing FAN ART from VandaloComics at Deviant Art!
  • Jason Rubin said: Some Great FAN ART from ShadowMaginis. I love the style!
  • Jason Rubin said: Drop Dead Mike get?s his chance in FAN ART from Flagitious on DeviantArt.com
  • Jason Rubin said: Splash always does great colors! I love his take on the Chris Bachalo Cover on DeviantArt.com. Check out his FAN COLORS.
  • Jason Rubin said: For the 6th consecutive book, Iron and the Maiden made CBR?s BUY PILE:"Iron and the Maiden: Brutes, Bims and The City #1 (Aspen Comics) Sketchbooks suck. It?s a fact. You get warmed over concept art and blah blah text and rarely anything worth your money. So when this great new series stops producing, you know, stories to do a DVD extra, that could give you some pause, right? Wrong. Because this isn?t any normal "behind the scenes" story. Apparently, writer Jason Rubin is one of the minds behind the "Crash Bandicoot" and "Jax and Dexter" videogame franchises who took all his chips at the height of his game and walked away. After locking himself away for months to write about this world he was intent on creating, Rubin then used the gobs of cash he had on hand to literally buy his way to quality. "Comic books don?t usually get pre-production work done before they start," Rubin wrote, "... the business model just doesn?t support the costs." Lucky for him he had a mountain of cash to use, and it shows. You can see the alarming, almost digital level of detail that he wrote into the work long before signing on powerhouses like Jeff Matsuda, Joe Madueira and Michael Turner, as well as "soon-to-be household names" Francis Manapul and Joel Gomez, as well as many others. Unlike your normal sketchbook, this is fascinating in the ways it depicts the world of The Order, The Government and The Syndicate with detail that you may have flown by in reading the series. Well worth studying and a good primer to get new readers up to speed on what?s happening." - CBR
  • Jason Rubin said: So here?s a question: If a member of the original Iron and the Maiden team works with a non-member of the team on an uncommissioned piece of work inspired by Iron and the Maiden, is it Fan Art? I don?t know the answer, but I know it is a brilliant piece by Dan (colors on Iron and the Maiden) and Franchesco!
  • Jason Rubin said: Even more killer colors from Splash! These were first posted on the ASPEN BULLETIN BOARDS.
  • Jason Rubin said: MIKE VAN ORDEN did an incredible sketch of Michael Iron.
  • Jason Rubin said: And now.... MIKE VAN ORDEN?s killer Fan Art in color!
  • Jason Rubin said: Not sure if this should be considered Fan art or not, but the Dreamhive did a KILLER 3d rendered version of Iron and Angel. Here for your enjoyment...
  • Jason Rubin said: GMAGS did some fanart inspired by Michael Turner. Michael did some of my favorite renderings of Iron and Angel. I think GMAGS has captured a lot of his spirit.
  • Jason Rubin said: Ok, I LOVE this image done by the PENCIL NINJA I?ve always had a weakness for re-rendering a character in a different style. Thanks for this!
  • Jason Rubin said: PRUNELLA69 does a great Iron and the Maiden. Cover anybody?
  • Jason Rubin said: Are you kidding me??? This art RULES. Big thanks to HOLYGHOST13th and GROBYC.
  • Jason Rubin said: A beautiful Angel Chase from SATELL
  • Jason Rubin said: Nice Zombie Iron and Angel colors on the Bachalo Cover! Give your props to RSB13
  • Jason Rubin said: HOLYGHOST13?s original Michael Iron. Later to be incorporated into an amazing cover.
  • Jason Rubin said: ONE-BEYOND has done a nice tribute to Micheal Turner. Note Michael Iron on the right.
  • Jason Rubin said: A very nice Angel Chase from 7-MATT.
  • Jason Rubin said: Not sure what to make of this Michael Iron/TwoFace mix. But it IS cool!
  • Jason Rubin said: STUDIOMERIDIAN does a killer Iron and Angel!