Valiant - Class of 2005

k_c_collectibles · Post by **k_c_collectibles** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:55 am

Hey guys,

I had Bob Layton do a commission for me. It is called "Valiant - Class of 2005". This is the way the I see the Valiant Universe starting off fresh. There was only enough room for some of the characters so I had him draw my favorites - the group I consider to be the "core" of the relaunch. Please remember - this is only MY opinion and is in no way endorsed by the new owners whoever they may be.

I am VERY happy with it - all I could tell Bob was "THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!" Hopefully a few of you will like it as much as I do.

mrwoogieman · Post by **mrwoogieman** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:01 am

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:15 am

Literally...my jaw dropped when I saw that piece.

Even a

fails to express how sweet that is.

WOW

!!

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:17 am

Who is that Torque next to Bloodshot?

davidb · Post by **davidb** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:27 am

Wow. I love the little touches Layton put in - like all of the immortal brothers and Archer being put together. The bunny ears from Woody is great, too. You can still tell that these characters mean a lot to him. Great piece.

cornflakeboy · Post by **cornflakeboy** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:39 am

simply excellent...

k_c_collectibles · Post by **k_c_collectibles** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:48 am

I think Bob did an AWESOME job to say the least. I suggested the positioning of the characters and the general poses like Armstrong drinking and Giliad looking at him in disgust and the bunny ears that Woody is putting on Quantum. However, Bob took it to a whole new level! If any of you are thinking about getting a commission from him he is GREAT to deal with!!

Chris

k_c_collectibles · Post by **k_c_collectibles** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:49 am

david_albuq wrote:Who is that Torque next to Bloodshot?

Yes - that is Torque. I really like the original Harbinger team!!! I only asked for Sting, Flamingo and Zeph, but when Bob sent me the prelim (with Torque and Kris) I thought it looked cool so I went with it! Here is the preliminary sketch he sent me.

He had to remove the menacing Master Darque head in the background as well as the Valiant compass I wanted on the floor due to spacing problems, but I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out!

Chris

red_rum · Post by **red_rum** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:03 am

very cool man

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:09 am

Very, very nice.

childres · Post by **childres** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:58 am

-Joe

dino · Post by **dino** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:03 pm

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:24 pm

That's a beaut, Chris!! It really looks like a group shot scene instead of just a drawing with a bunch of characters.

Vault-Keeper · Post by **Vault-Keeper** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:18 pm

What a great piece of artwork!

What an eye for composition!

This is on par with the artwork Bob created for the homepage of his own website, IMO.

Has anyone else noticed that Bob's artwork keeps getting better & BETTER? He is truly mastering his art!---Steve

Byrneout · Post by **Byrneout** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:01 pm

Shame about the Darque - Bob is one of the few artists that can master the silent, foreboding menace of the character just with a touch or two on the face...

sonicdan · Post by **sonicdan** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:39 pm

Very nice! I love it!
DAN

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:00 pm

Jeez... that is NICE..........

-slym

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:32 pm

Wow, that is a great piece.

xoken · Post by **xoken** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:39 pm

Byrneout wrote:Shame about the Darque - Bob is one of the few artists that can master the silent, foreboding menace of the character just with a touch or two on the face...

I agree.

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:52 pm

That is so COOL!!!

Eric Jackson · Post by **Eric Jackson** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:11 pm

that is soo sweet kc

SolarFan777 · Post by **SolarFan777** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:47 pm

Beautiful piece Chris!

Dr. Phil Seleski · Post by **Dr. Phil Seleski** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:55 pm

Seeing stuff like this just makes me want to see NEW books even more!

magnusr · Post by **magnusr** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:46 pm

Thanks for showing it, and for making it happen. I'm sure you helped inspire the piece and that your devotion is part of what maked it a truly inspired piece of art. Congratulations!

/Magnus

MoonChild · Post by **MoonChild** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:11 am

I summons the Cosmos to breath new life into this Universe, Absolutely amazing Piece KC. Bob's got the knack.