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04nbod (04nbod) wrote in scans_daily,
@ 2009-11-13 21:55:00

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char: supergirl/kara zor-el

Supergirl #50 cover

From the DC Source: As some of you know, artist Michael Turner died from complications of cancer last summer. He left a lasting legacy with not only the Maid of Steel, but comics in general. We thought it would be a great honor to spotlight his career and this milestone issue, SUPERGIRL #50 by having a cover from the artist that helped usher the modern version of Supergirl into the DCU.

We hope you agree and join us in celebrating the character, and this great artist. Edit Solicit deets: SUPERGIRL #50 On sale February 17 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US Written by Sterling Gates, Helen Slater & Jake Black • Art by Jamal Igle, Jon Sibal & Fernando Dagnino • Cover by Michael Turner • Variant cover by Joshua Middleton Special celebratory 50th issue! Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle reunite to tell an epic, oversized battle royale between the Girl of Steel and a mysterious, diabolical new foe! Still reeling from last issue’s harrowing events, Supergirl is put to the test when she uncovers a terrible secret about her friend and confidant, Lana Lang. Plus! A look into a day in the life of the Girl of Steel written by Jake Black and Supergirl herself, actress Helen Slater! Featuring a cover by the man who redefined Supergirl for the 21st century, Michael Turner, SUPERGIRL #50 is an extra-sized extravaganza you won’t want to miss! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Michael Turner), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Joshua Middleton). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. OMFG HELEN SLATER *DIES OF FANGIRL GLEE*

The line work seems to show its coloured from a con sketch or concept drawing. I think this was a great thing to do, I only wish they had shown Jim Mooney the same respect.

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	taggerung301 2009-11-13 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	oh god, I never knew that Michael Turner died he was so young too (Reply to this)

	punishermax 2009-11-13 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	What I like about this pic, is that it's really beautiful looking, without being really cheescakey. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems a lot more withheld then a lot of the other pictures of Kara I've seen by other artists. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	04nbod 2009-11-13 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	What is strange is that his pin ups of her are less sexy than how he drew her in the story (Reply to this) (Parent)

	omgwtflolbbqbye 2009-11-13 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	I remember in the Batman/Superman series that reintroduced the current version of Supergirl, Turner was also the regular artist and had her walking around in tight jeans with thong underwear sticking out, so I'm actually surprised he drew this. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	darkblade 2009-11-13 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	Damnit Kara eat something! You look like you're wasting away. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	stig 2009-11-13 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Kryptonian tapeworm ahoy? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redsilkscarf 2009-11-14 12:22 am UTC (link)
	Looks like all of her body fat has been concentrated in her boobs. That has to be some sort of medical problem... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tacobob 2009-11-14 01:03 am UTC (link)
	It's a superhero disease. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redsilkscarf 2009-11-14 05:23 am UTC (link)
	You'd think that someone in their universe would have noticed by now... but I suspect that they don't mind. ;-) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	pyrotwilight 2009-11-13 10:13 pm UTC (link)
	It's rather surprising just how much art Mike left before his sad passing. Looking forward to this! (Reply to this)

	brandiweed.livejournal.com 2009-11-13 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	Still not my favorite artist by any stretch, but this is a nice gesture from the industry (I'd heard he was quite a decent guy in person, which sometimes seems increasingly rare these days). (Reply to this) (Thread)

	04nbod 2009-11-13 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=video&show_id=17267 (Reply to this) (Parent)

	werehawk 2009-11-13 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Helen Slater! Yay! http://www.queerid.com/images/user_media2/Helen_Slater.jpg (she must be old now) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	04nbod 2009-11-13 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	She played Lara on Smallville 2 years ago and she still looks amazing (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	angelophile 2009-11-14 12:12 am UTC (link)
	Wowsers. She does, indeed, look fab. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	aaron_bourque 2009-11-14 02:17 am UTC (link)
	Its people like her and, and Dick Clark! Stealing the youthom from the rest of us! All of humanity could be as well preserved, but they horde it for themselves!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	manofbats 2009-11-13 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	Not to be mean, but I was kind of hoping Supertorso died with him. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	04nbod 2009-11-13 10:51 pm UTC (link)
	You just don't give a shit now that Scans is moving LOL (Reply to this) (Parent)

	bluefall 2009-11-13 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	That is the least Supertorso drawing I have ever seen by Turner. So props for that. However, note to the colorist: Using a photographic image of a celestial body in a stylized cartoon work of art is a serious amateur move, on the level of going nuts with page curl and bevel-and-emboss. It looks tacky. Cut it out. (Reply to this)

	toasty_fresh 2009-11-13 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	It's a nice gesture, so it's a pity that the drawing itself is so wonky . . . (Reply to this)

	sailorlibra 2009-11-13 10:59 pm UTC (link)
	He's not my favorite artist, but this isn't too bad. And the coloring is gorgeous. (Reply to this)

	angelophile 2009-11-13 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	It's a nice gesture. It could have come across as exploitative, but actually, it doesn't feel that way, but appropriate. (Reply to this) (Thread)

04nbod
2009-11-13 11:15 pm UTC (link)

I think it had come out when he had died and got lost in the dozens of tributes it perhaps would have felt more exploitative. The waiting and using it at this time feels right. I posted a link to an interview he the year before his death and he was saying how he liked doing things that lasted like he believed Supergirl would. It seems right he gets put on an anniversary cover of the longest running series featuring Kara as Supergirl.

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	volksjager 2009-11-13 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	I'm thinking SG has about 20 ribs on that mid-drift... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	aaron_bourque 2009-11-14 02:17 am UTC (link)
	Per side, or total? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	volksjager 2009-11-14 04:54 pm UTC (link)
	total (Reply to this) (Parent)

retro_nouveau
2009-11-13 11:51 pm UTC (link)

Turner was a good artist, but his work is just not my cup of tea. His time came way too soon in any case, I wonder where I was in June that I didn't hear until now.

OMFG HELEN SLATER *DIES OF FANGIRL GLEE*
Heh, I read that as part of the solicit at first. But yay, I loved her a lot, to me Helen Slater was an ideal casting for Kara. I need to start Netflix up again and put Smallville in the queue, Helen as Lara sounds intriguing.

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	04nbod 2009-11-14 12:01 am UTC (link)
	I haven't learned HTML enough to edit my post with spaces or italics LOL (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	scottyquick 2009-11-14 05:25 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, it's pretty easy! [br /] is for a new line [i]TEXT[/i] and [b]words go here![/b] are for italics and bold. Just use pointy brackets ( < and > ) instead of square ones. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	404glitch 2009-11-14 12:14 pm UTC (link)
	put Smallville in the queue No, you really don't. (Reply to this) (Parent)