WD Sketches

jadams · 02-14-2013, 04:47 PM

Thoughts? Badass? Super Lame? Meh?

BTW, these are not mine. I saw them somewhere and thought I'd share.

I think they are pretty neat personally.

justice41 · 02-14-2013, 05:00 PM

Weird, those don't look like the cards I worked on so they may be oversized cards. They aren't from the new set either. Be careful, they may counterfeits.

jadams · 02-14-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justice41

Weird, those don't look like the cards I worked on so they may be oversized cards. They aren't from the new set either. Be careful, they may counterfeits.

They were redemptions apparently.

aggie4ever · 02-14-2013, 05:20 PM

Since they are done by the creators of the Walking Dead comics, they are pretty cool. If you are comparing the art on them to the art on the regular sketch cards in the set, then kinda blah.

The cards are oversized 4x6 sketches, and were available through 25 redemption cards in the comic series. Each redemption card was good for a set of 2 sketch cards.

Spider-Fan · 02-14-2013, 05:21 PM

I kinda dig the card back. Although it wouldn't have hurt to hire prettier artists for the redemptions

Rian Fike · 02-14-2013, 05:23 PM

Artists like this have done so much real work in the field that their quick sketches will be valuable no matter what they look like.

Same with Mike Mignola.

Do your own great work for years, and people will appreciate it.

monkeymcgee · 02-14-2013, 05:41 PM

Guess I'll be the Negative Nancy and say it seems like a missed opportunity. You've got these iconic WD people and a nice big card to work with and you end up with quick sketches and no color.

I'm sure these were supposed to be major product hits--I'd be a little disappointed in the sketches. Obviously the autos are still very cool to get.

justice41 · 02-14-2013, 05:50 PM

Adlard isn't the greatest artist, Tony Moore was better and Kirkman's drawing aint bad. They had to do 50 drawings apiece so not bad for really busy people.

Rian Fike · 02-14-2013, 05:56 PM

Yeah, these are just quick convention-type sketches that are the equivalent of an extended autograph.

The truth is, these guys are important creators in the industry. Stan Lee has proven that a body of work over a whole career will make quick sketches on official cards be worth lots of money.

That's just the way it works.

Nicnac · 02-14-2013, 08:29 PM

what on earth... no one here remembers the lengthy thread about these cards from one of the first people to pick them, and trying to sell them for a ton of cash?

CAS239 · 02-14-2013, 09:10 PM

As far as sketch quality, pretty bad. I'd be disappointed to pull that.

But when you add in the autographs and who illustrated them, it's a nice card. 95% auto/face, 5% card

kapz01 · 02-14-2013, 09:48 PM

Theres a bunch of these on eBay listed by a seller asking stupid prices for them. I wouldnt mind having them but only because of who drew them not because the sketches are nice. I could draw those in a couple minutes.

aggie4ever · 02-14-2013, 09:54 PM

Yeah, the one seller on ebay who has multiple sets listed for $2k/set isn't likely to sell them anytime soon. I think the redemptions have sold in the $300-450 range.

vwnut13 · 02-15-2013, 01:06 AM

Quick sketch drawn by someone actually connected to the comic > Elaborate sketch card by Joe Schmo.

durstlimpbizkit · 02-15-2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

Guess I'll be the Negative Nancy and say it seems like a missed opportunity. You've got these iconic WD people and a nice big card to work with and you end up with quick sketches and no color.

I'm sure these were supposed to be major product hits--I'd be a little disappointed in the sketches. Obviously the autos are still very cool to get.

I agree with you. I was thinking they'd be a little more detailed given that they're the creators. The second sketch didn't even look like a zombie.

Rian Fike · 02-15-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwnut13

Quick sketch drawn by someone actually connected to the comic > Elaborate sketch card by Joe Schmo.

Well said.

kapz01 · 02-15-2013, 01:58 PM

One thing is for certain, Charlie Adlard needs a tan. Start drawing near a window Charlie.

Koppper · 02-15-2013, 02:17 PM

Yaaa card is more about who did it, and the auto of course, but yes a little more detail would be nice if no color....

02-14-2013, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
jadams Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 413	WD Sketches Thoughts? Badass? Super Lame? Meh? BTW, these are not mine. I saw them somewhere and thought I'd share. I think they are pretty neat personally. __________________ www.orange-thirteen.com Last edited by jadams; 02-14-2013 at 05:09 PM.

02-14-2013, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rian Fike Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 484	Artists like this have done so much real work in the field that their quick sketches will be valuable no matter what they look like. Same with Mike Mignola. Do your own great work for years, and people will appreciate it. __________________ Check out my sketch card blog: sketchcardsaloon.com

02-14-2013, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 5,409 I will sell no more forever	Guess I'll be the Negative Nancy and say it seems like a missed opportunity. You've got these iconic WD people and a nice big card to work with and you end up with quick sketches and no color. I'm sure these were supposed to be major product hits--I'd be a little disappointed in the sketches. Obviously the autos are still very cool to get. __________________ Reformed sports collector/seller, now strictly collecting non-sports sketches and loving it! - \| - I no longer sell cards on eBay or through here. I will consider trades. My sketch collection: http://sketchcollectors.com/gallery.php?user_id=727

02-14-2013, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rian Fike Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 484	Yeah, these are just quick convention-type sketches that are the equivalent of an extended autograph. The truth is, these guys are important creators in the industry. Stan Lee has proven that a body of work over a whole career will make quick sketches on official cards be worth lots of money. That's just the way it works. __________________ Check out my sketch card blog: sketchcardsaloon.com

02-15-2013, 02:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Koppper Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 2,577 Koppper	Yaaa card is more about who did it, and the auto of course, but yes a little more detail would be nice if no color.... __________________ Always Collecting MIA Dolphins, SF Giants (Posey), Penguins, and SA Spurs. Collecting Star Wars/Batman Sketch Cards & Other Non-Sport. Check out my Photobucket* http://s421.photobucket.com/albums/pp297/Koppper/Sports%20Card%20Collection/

02-14-2013, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
justice41 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 463 winnahno.1	Weird, those don't look like the cards I worked on so they may be oversized cards. They aren't from the new set either. Be careful, they may counterfeits.

02-14-2013, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
aggie4ever Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,260 aggie4ever	Since they are done by the creators of the Walking Dead comics, they are pretty cool. If you are comparing the art on them to the art on the regular sketch cards in the set, then kinda blah. The cards are oversized 4x6 sketches, and were available through 25 redemption cards in the comic series. Each redemption card was good for a set of 2 sketch cards.

02-14-2013, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spider-Fan Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 621	I kinda dig the card back. Although it wouldn't have hurt to hire prettier artists for the redemptions

02-14-2013, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
justice41 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 463 winnahno.1	Adlard isn't the greatest artist, Tony Moore was better and Kirkman's drawing aint bad. They had to do 50 drawings apiece so not bad for really busy people.

02-14-2013, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nicnac Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 5,571	what on earth... no one here remembers the lengthy thread about these cards from one of the first people to pick them, and trying to sell them for a ton of cash?

02-14-2013, 09:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
CAS239 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 681 cas239fla	As far as sketch quality, pretty bad. I'd be disappointed to pull that. But when you add in the autographs and who illustrated them, it's a nice card. 95% auto/face, 5% card

02-14-2013, 09:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
kapz01 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 28	Theres a bunch of these on eBay listed by a seller asking stupid prices for them. I wouldnt mind having them but only because of who drew them not because the sketches are nice. I could draw those in a couple minutes.

02-14-2013, 09:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
aggie4ever Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,260 aggie4ever	Yeah, the one seller on ebay who has multiple sets listed for $2k/set isn't likely to sell them anytime soon. I think the redemptions have sold in the $300-450 range.

02-15-2013, 01:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
vwnut13 Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,957	Quick sketch drawn by someone actually connected to the comic > Elaborate sketch card by Joe Schmo.

02-15-2013, 01:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
kapz01 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 28	One thing is for certain, Charlie Adlard needs a tan. Start drawing near a window Charlie.

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