• Real Name: SWAT
• Gender: Male

• Joined: Dec 13th, 2006
• Last Visit: Nov 2nd, 2009

User Tags: artist, comic artist, comic book artist, cover artist, illustrator, penciler, self publishers association, war of the independents

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Talon 

Talon wins 2007 Small Press Idol forcing second-place competitor, Sky Pirates, to walk their own plank. Here's my newest interview at Silver Bullet Comics.

Covers and Pinups

I'm available for commission work. If you're in the market for a cover or pinup email me. Go ahead, look inside for samples of my cover and pinup work. Please leave a comment if you visit. I'd love to hear what you think.

Random and Micellaneous

Who knows what you'll find in here. Thumbnails, design work, rough drafts, photos, or crap I just can't seem to label as anything else.

War of the Independents

Talon, Peter Palmiotti's Bright Eyes and Arcana's Ezra team up in a one shot set up story to the "War of Independents." Here are some samples.

[ Posted by PeterPalmiotti on Oct 17th, 2009 10:05 AM ]...

Good to see you updating here buddy, nice sketch card!

c u soon!

Peter.

[ Posted by markalester on Feb 4th, 2009 12:10 PM ]...

Great looking work. "Talon" looks fantastic.

Best of luck and thanks for the add.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on September 9th, 2009 8:37 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Sep 9th, 2009 8:37 PM ]... Hey thanks a million Mark. So how are things going in you neck of the woods?

[ Posted by PositiveBrand on Nov 16th, 2008 10:32 PM ]...

Great set. Are you doing any advertising to support your stuff? It deserves to be seen by more people.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 3rd, 2009 10:06 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Feb 3rd, 2009 10:06 PM ]... Thanks for the comment. I haven't been on Comicspace much. Although I plan to be present here more now. I've been extremely active on Facebook instead. Are you on Facebook by any chance?

[ Posted by paperdragonink on Apr 20th, 2008 7:12 PM ]...

Hey – haven’t been on the site for a while – just checking in to see how things are going.
If you want you can check out the latest issue of Pandora’s Gate with our expanded comic book reviews and art at www.paperdragonink.com

1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 18th, 2008 12:39 AM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Aug 18th, 2008 12:39 AM ]... Yeah I've been dealing with a lot of personal issues over the past year. I'm just glad to be picking myself up and dusting off. Thanks for dropping by. Hope to hear from you again soon.

[ Posted by Wolf_S_Studios on Jan 4th, 2008 10:23 PM ]...

Thanks for joining the Wolf Pack! It’s great to have you.
Come check out our comic galleries and tell us what you think.
Look out for our manga “Altered State” coming JAN 08

-Wolf S Studios

[ Posted by Belkis on Sep 8th, 2007 9:56 PM ]...

RE: New Art

This is gorgeous!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on September 12th, 2007 5:52 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Sep 12th, 2007 5:52 PM ]... Thank you very much. One of these days I'll have to do a pinup of you. SWAT

[ Posted by Twofold_Comics on Sep 10th, 2007 6:54 PM ]...

Thanks for joining The Fold. It's a pleasure to have you.

-Twofold Comics

[ Posted by MHcomics on Jul 30th, 2007 12:50 AM ]...

Swat,congrats on winning Small Press Idol.You guys really stepped it up a notch at the last minute.Thanks for the support on Ruthless as well.

[ Posted by MHcomics on Jul 13th, 2007 2:16 PM ]...

Love the Talon cover,man.

3 Replies [ Latest posted on July 14th, 2007 9:51 PM ]

	[ Posted by SWAT on Jul 13th, 2007 5:09 PM ]... Thanks my friend. Hope you pre-ordered a copy, lol. Are you guys attending WW Chicago?
	[ Posted by MHcomics on Jul 14th, 2007 9:43 PM ]... I can't make it to Chicago.Would love to go but I just got back from the beach & I'm tapped out for a while.I plan to do Mid-Ohio con this year though. Kenny
	[ Posted by SWAT on Jul 14th, 2007 9:51 PM ]... I may hit the Mid-Ohio con this year as well so if I do I'll let you know.

[ Posted by joshadams on Jul 13th, 2007 10:24 AM ]...

Thanks for the add bro. I got some galleries up if you're interested. Crit me if you ever get a chance. Your stuff is lookin' cool, very clean.

Again, thanks,
-Josh Adams

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 13th, 2007 5:12 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Jul 13th, 2007 5:12 PM ]... Thanks Josh, Yeah I posted a bulletin about pre-ordering my comic so I can win the SPI and after checking to see if it posted or not I saw your bulletin about the Rob Van Damm book. I had to check out your work. Great stuff my friend. Keep me posted.

[ Posted by David_Doub on Jun 25th, 2007 1:52 PM ]...

Thanks for the add. Not to be too shameless, but I'd like to point you to my current comic Dusk - http://dusk.ambrosiapublishing.com/. I'm honestly looking for good solid feedback on the story. I'm even willing to make trades for reviews and/or exposure. I'd be willing to do link swaps or even write a script in trade.

That's right I'm even spamming you :P Seriously though congrats on the win with Talon. Your talents are just too amazing not to win :)

[ Posted by John_Stinsman on Jun 19th, 2007 10:40 PM ]...

SWAT--
Congrats on a very much deserved win!
Your new stuff is also looking damn, damn good!
Continue to kick mucho ass, my friend, and all the best to your father. My prayers are with you both.
All the best,
John

[ Posted by MHcomics on Jun 14th, 2007 3:45 PM ]...

Swat,thanks for the add & congrats on winning round 3.We also appreciate your vote for Ruthless.If you happen to be at Heroes con this weekend stop by the Highburn booth & hang out with us for a while.Keep up the great work,man!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 16th, 2007 11:57 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Jun 16th, 2007 11:57 PM ]... Keep it Ruthless my friends. Can't wait to see the book.

[ Posted by sketchartist76 on May 10th, 2007 6:18 PM ]...

Hey SWAT..
you get time...head over to my comicspace page....decided to help celebrate you guys...CONGATS!!!

[ Posted by PeterPalmiotti on Apr 29th, 2007 3:08 PM ]...

RE: SBC interview is up

Great interview buddy,... Talon rocks!

peter.

[ Posted by AlternaComics on Apr 16th, 2007 9:35 PM ]...

Just stopping by to say hi and to remind you to check out some great comics at www.alternacomics.com! thanks!

[ Posted by jbalke on Apr 16th, 2007 12:10 AM ]...

Hey Swat,
Long time no talk..LOL! AWESOME to chat with ya tonight.. I'm pretty psyched up!
Have a great night and say HEY to the family for me..
Jeff

[ Posted by mazscara on Apr 15th, 2007 4:06 AM ]...

Thanks for the friendship. Cool character and you do some awesome work.

G.

[ Posted by bocker on Apr 6th, 2007 7:05 PM ]...

Thanks for the add.

[ Posted by CosmicMoustacheComics on Apr 4th, 2007 11:36 AM ]...

Hey. Talon looks like a pretty cool character.

Check out The-Cosmic-Norseman in my gallery.

[ Posted by Scott_Story on Mar 26th, 2007 9:33 PM ]...

Dropping by, checking out your new artwork. I get more impressed all the time. Scott.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 30th, 2007 12:47 AM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Mar 30th, 2007 12:47 AM ]... Thanks again Scott. Can't wait to do a pinup for you.

[ Posted by John_Stinsman on Mar 27th, 2007 3:06 AM ]...

The new stuff is ROCKIN', brotha!! Always good to see some more kick-ass stuff from you!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 30th, 2007 12:46 AM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Mar 30th, 2007 12:46 AM ]... You're too kind my friend. Too kind indeed.

[ Posted by PeterPalmiotti on Mar 12th, 2007 9:58 PM ]...

Looks like the new Captain America might be The Punisher!

But we'll have to wait and see....Its not so much that they killed him, its more about the story now! Was/will it be worth it?

They did just bring back Bucky and Captain Mar-vel!!! For me Captain Mar-vel's death was one of the best death stories...but maybe thats just me!

peter.

[ Posted by TONERODRIGUEZ on Mar 8th, 2007 12:06 AM ]...

the takers match is probably the winner for me...i'm hoping they decide to keep his streak going...if they ever want to put someone over...they should do it for the big guy. aside from that, nothing is really lighting a fire under my ass.
i do enjoy the hall of fame induction...i was able to get to the one in los angeles a few years back and let me tell you its alot more fun being there than watching it on tv...looking forward to the rest of the inductiees...should be great.
im just a bit bummed that HHH is out for this years show...im sure he was getting the belt back at this years show...this was supposed to be his WM...now dont take that in a bad way...its not that im marking out for Hunter...its just with all the bullshit everyone wants to talk about the guy...he has been out of any and all title runs...and just because hes married into the family doesnt mean the guy doesnt deserver his rightful place in the limelight, and the strap...thats just mi opinion.
the match that looks light a stinker will be the kane vs kahli match...there is no way that kahli can carry a match, and that means that kane has to do it all on his own...sorry but i think that that match will stink up the joint...but it wont be kanes fault.
who are you looking forward to seeing???
talk with you later.
tone

[ Posted by TONERODRIGUEZ on Mar 7th, 2007 4:41 PM ]...

...any educated mark can tell you that its going to be vince mc mahon...there is no way trump will be shaving that mess on his head...its just a big whoop dee doo because of all the rosie o'donnell crap.
so plan on seeing vince with a bad haircut at the end of WM.
thanks for asking...talk with you later bud.
Tone

[ Posted by Scott_Story on Feb 27th, 2007 11:07 PM ]...

Just checking out your galleries and seeing what you're up to--Looking Good! Scott.

2 Replies [ Latest posted on February 28th, 2007 7:13 PM ]

	[ Posted by SWAT on Feb 27th, 2007 11:15 PM ]... Hey Scott, How's it going old friend. Thanks for the kind words. It seems we're both in the "War." Maybe we can trade pinup work for each others book. It would be an honor and a privilege.
	[ Posted by Scott_Story on Feb 28th, 2007 7:13 PM ]... THat might be cool. I check with Frank and see if there's room for a pinup. If I remember, though, he's got a 28 page script, and adding one page would mean adding four (24, 28, 32, etc.). Thanks!

[ Posted by the_intergalactic_redeemer on Feb 25th, 2007 7:23 PM ]...

how r things goin brother? cant wait to see some more of ur work.

[ Posted by PeterPalmiotti on Feb 19th, 2007 12:56 PM ]...

letmesee, letmesee! LOL!

geez,...guess I gotta wait! LOL!

slater bud...........peter.

[ Posted by ScottyShoemaker on Feb 5th, 2007 8:42 PM ]...

Finally a gallery looks great bud! Keep up the awesome work!!
-Scat!!

[ Posted by John_Stinsman on Jan 30th, 2007 2:45 PM ]...

SWAT-- it would be hard not to like the new version of that cover with Rod's colors. It's a 1000% better than the first version. It's got great "pop" now. Looks like a homerun to me.

Great work on the rest of your newly posted work, too. Looking forward to more!

[ Posted by the_intergalactic_redeemer on Jan 30th, 2007 12:22 AM ]...

yeah i checked that WOI page. i'm so proud of myself to know about a dozen of those characters, including urs. man nerds rock! i'll def pick up a copy. hey is wizard gonna publicize it?

[ Posted by the_intergalactic_redeemer on Jan 29th, 2007 10:54 PM ]...

hay man i love ur original characters. have u had them published yet? if so where can i get a hold of em? l8er bro.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 29th, 2007 11:31 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Jan 29th, 2007 11:31 PM ]... Be patient and you'll get your wish. Talon will be a part of the "War of Independents" which will be published by Red Anvil Comics and Arcana.

[ Posted by Red on Jan 26th, 2007 5:49 PM ]...

awesome work dude! Your art is so lively even when its not an action pose. Oh and I must say, I really like that yellow monster dude, very very cool!

later and thanks for the comment!

[ Posted by xiamoua on Jan 26th, 2007 2:48 AM ]...

Awesome, bro! Keep it up!

[ Posted by Shojinstudios on Jan 26th, 2007 1:35 AM ]...

NICE work on Talon!! I def like Elektra aswell. Very nice esquisite taste in poses! keep em' coming!

[ Posted by AaronThomasNelson on Jan 26th, 2007 12:58 AM ]...

SWAT-- love the new pics. Keep it up!

[ Posted by John_Stinsman on Jan 25th, 2007 2:49 PM ]...

SWAT, I'd love to see the revised copy of that cover.

The new pieces look great, too! Keep crankin', brother!

[ Posted by AlRioArt on Jan 25th, 2007 11:19 AM ]...

Thanks for checking in over here too!
And thanks for being an Al Rio fan!
Check out the newest art here!
Terry - AL RIO ART
http://alrioart.com/

[ Posted by AvatarPress on Jan 22nd, 2007 5:55 PM ]...

Thanks SWAT, I didn't even notice those links weren't available.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 23rd, 2007 11:46 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Jan 23rd, 2007 11:46 PM ]... No problem, I want everyone to be able to visit one of my all-time favorite publishers.

[ Posted by crfielder on Jan 23rd, 2007 11:36 PM ]...

love the latest art addition to the site, my friend.

- crf (aka Dr. Thompson, for the moment--at least until the droves of killer mutant bats come for my stash of ether)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 23rd, 2007 11:44 PM ]

[ Posted by SWAT on Jan 23rd, 2007 11:44 PM ]... Why thank you good doctor, lol.

[ Posted by John_Stinsman on Jan 21st, 2007 4:48 PM ]...

SWAT-- it looks like that cover piece came out pretty sweet!

If I may be so bold, my only suggestion would be to have the colorist "knock out" the linework of the head[s] in the background. The foreground image of the character on his knees gets a little lost in the image as a whole.

I think slightly knocking out the BG linwork will really pop him out.

[ Posted by sketchartist76 on Jan 21st, 2007 12:27 PM ]...

I don't know SWAT..the cover's....uh....ok. You know I just...you know being freinds and all ..don't wanna give ya the big head........(hehehehehe...it's great man!!!....How ya been?)

[ Posted by PeterPalmiotti on Jan 19th, 2007 10:15 AM ]...

Hey Swat, looks like you've really tripped out the comicspace page nicely!!! And look at all your friends saying such nice things,.. perhaps its true what they say about you! LOL! (goof is I)

I will let you know how Big Apple con goes,.. I'll be asleep on my feet but perhaps I'll be able to mumble a few words to the masses as well as check out whats new and groovey! And lets not forget the scream queens! Yay!!!
Talk to you soonage...petey pop....non-stop!

[ Posted by BATTLEGROUND_VICTORY on Jan 16th, 2007 12:00 AM ]...

Thanks for the support, brother. Looking forward to seeing the new pages from the Ape Ent project. Keep me posted. Stay Strong!

SEAN

[ Posted by lukeross on Jan 15th, 2007 3:56 PM ]...

Thanks for the words, Swat!!! Yeah, I think I'm doing the right thing! Keep up the great work!

[ Posted by xiamoua on Jan 15th, 2007 3:23 PM ]...

Thanks, bro. Love the new drawings you've put up recently on Myspace. Always nice to see new work from you. Peace!

[ Posted by ScottyShoemaker on Jan 13th, 2007 12:14 PM ]...

Really nice work in there! I finally got a chance today to really go in and take a look.
Keep up the sweet work man! Keep me updated.
-Scott

[ Posted by BeauSmith on Jan 13th, 2007 11:02 AM ]...

Thank you much, mi amigo. I hope all is good your way. Keep drawing.

Your buddy,

Beau

[ Posted by George_McVey on Jan 11th, 2007 1:35 PM ]...

SWAT;

Thanks for the invite. Dropped by your deviantart page. Sweet stuff there. You're definitely a talented penciller. As has been stated elsewhere, You're sure to go far in this crazy industry. Best on all of your endeavors. You are, of course, on my list as well. I have a bunch of things due at various publishers, so I'll have to cut this short, but stay in touch. Like you, I see this site as a nexus for creative ideas, & want to stay connected to others whose goal is to make the industry my full time occupation. There's no counting the creative ideas I have waiting their turn, so maybe someday a collab.
Again, thanks for the invite, & welcome to my circle as well.

Talk atcha later & seeya in the funnypages
George (GeoMc) McVey

[ Posted by dse_media on Jan 11th, 2007 3:36 AM ]...

Thanks for adding me. I look forward to checking out more of your stuff, too. I like like your art style. Very kewl.