Kerry Callen

MAD contributor. Freelance illustrator and Art Director.

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I recently bought an all-red Spider-Man/Superman “blank cover” comic. It was all-red. Later I thought, “Spider-Man has a red spider-signal. That’s perfect! It will be available for purchase at Lilac City Comicon, June 6 & 7. Hope to see you there!

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In the comics community, All Stars Comics #3 is a fairly famous image. Lots of parodies/tributes have been created over the years. With this latest commission, it was my turn! The request was to change certain characters and add specific dialog. Done and done!

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My latest commission was to draw Spider-Man and Alfred E. Neuman on a blank comic cover. The patron asked for a "worry" theme. Clever.
Btw, I accidentally got a small ink smudge on the back cover! I wasn't sure what to do, so I signed it.

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@BrianWPrescott Both are true! I inked/colored/etc this Kirby sketch.

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I love how random my commission requests can be. Here's the cover to MIGHTY SAMSON #1, from 1965, redraw in a Simpsons style!

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If I remember correctly, "The Prisoner" TV show ran in the late 60's. A couple of years later, "Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp" ran two seasons. Here they BOTH are mashed into one image. I get asked to do the craziest commissions (which I love)! He wanted it in B&W only.

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Latest commission. I don’t think anyone has ever seen these characters together! Top to bottom, are Fat Man, Red Tornado, Bizarro Dr. Fate, Forbush Man, and Johnny Appleseed.

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@retro_salad

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I've been a fan of the Inferior Five since I was a kid. Sadly, they've had very few appearances since the 60's. I recently had the itch to draw them, so I scratched it! I put them in an "Avengers Circle"!

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@ingrediments Dang!

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@mypalalex1989 I followed the request of the commission.

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Wonder Girl vs Mary Marvel, a commission I just finished. I'm not sure who would win!

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This latest commission was a request for Green Arrow and Black Canary. I decided to draw a classic battle pose. Mostly. I can’t stop myself from doing such things.

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Newest commission. The request was for drawing Superman and Lois Lane together. The situation was left up to me. 😁

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@black_bile They probably exist!

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I'm excited to announce Asterisk Watches is producing a wristwatch based on my popular "Happiness is Fleeting" art! The floating arm is the minute hand, while the hour is displayed in a cloud. So fun! Only a couple of weeks left on Kickstarter. https://t.co/HyAzgze09z

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Latest commission-- A take-off of the classic Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk treasury. Who wins?

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I didn't spend much time on this, quickly pulling various things from the internet. But, I had to better envision the hat I dreamt about last night! (It had a generic alien, but I thought Marvin would look good.)

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With so many classic characters falling into public domain lately, I'm surprised I haven't seen any used in advertising! I'll start to ball rolling--

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The very first Batman comic I owned was The Brave and the Bold #68. Batman turns into “Bat-Hulk.” He’s suddenly bulky and has molten-hot hands! I’ve long held a fondness for him and had the urge to do a drawing. You can read a little more about it here- https://t.co/WPuqNtwTJ6