John Delaney's Sketch of the Week #3

[Harley]

Welcome to "John Delaney's Sketch of the Week"! Out of the kindness of his art, John Delaney is doing something big for the fans - an exclusive weekly Toon Zone sketch! Every week, John Delaney will draw up a new picture based on the results of the poll above. That means that *we* fans choose what the picture will be! The contest will begin every Monday, and end at 5pm the following Friday, giving fans a solid five days to choose. You can only vote ONCE ! Delaney will then draw the sketch over the weekend and we'll present at the beginning of the following week. The characters must be DC characters drawn in the Animated style, and if you have any requests for future polls, send me an email with your ideas! Sound good? You can also post your thoughts on the poll in this thread.

So...let the voting begin on "John Delaney's Sketch of the Week"!

P.S. Keep those requests coming in!!!

[Naraht]

*sigh*
I dunno....I was hoping for some Non-DC! =\
Hrm, decisions...Decisions...
*sigh*
I gotta think on this!
=D

[Bird Boy]

voted for talia..I like how he did Batgirl........hehe

-BB

[zero zero nine]

I get it...

Batman's god, so he goes first...

Then come the females descending in order of hotness...

And THEN come the villains and so-called "others."

Interesting... :p

[Domino]

Three weeks, three sketches, three votes for the Question. Come on, how cool would that be? The swirling clouds of gas around him, the slouch hat, the trenchcoat...

[Ruffian]

Originally posted by zero zero nine
I get it...

Batman's god, so he goes first...

Then come the females descending in order of hotness...

And THEN come the villains and so-called "others."

Interesting... :p
GWG (stands for Giving Way to Giddiness, my version of LOL ;) )

I voted for Talia. Thanks Harley. :D

[The Flash]

Why was this moved here? It's in the animated style for Pete's sake!! It's not like he's drawing it for an online comic. >cough cough< :confused: I still appreciate being able to vote for this, but uh.....

-

......anyway I voted for Cap. Marvel. I've always liked John's Cap Marvel...

[Joe Tully]

I'm voting Blue Beetle. I really liked John's version of the new Batgirl, so I want to see how he'd do Blue Beetle in the Timm style too.

[Terminatah]

Bizarro is the best choice on there. Luthor took Superman, the second greatest hero on the planet, and made an exact clone of him. Then the clone took on a deformed, monstrous appearance. Reminiscent of the pale hulk that was Frankenstein's monster, Bizarro is a testament to the natural truth that perfection can not be manufactured. Let's not do him the dishonor of surrendering our collective vote to our libidos. Talia can wait -- she's immortal.

-Terminatah

[Joker85]

My vote this week goes to Catwoman! :)

[John Delaney]

Alright! The Question There's some The Question seriously cool The Question picks here,The Question I can't wait The Question to see who's The Question going to The Question come out on top.The Question
Let The Question voting begin
The Question
John









The Question :D

[The Flash]

LOL, John!! I promise I'll vote for him next time!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D (that is if he doesn't get picked THIS time ;))

[Nass]

LOL, I voted for The Question to stop the man's suffering!!! .....plus he was awesome in DK2.

[ZorBrak]

I voted for The Quesiton too yay!

[John Delaney]

Listen I The Question hope I'm not The Question influencing The Question vote.
But it sure is nice to see The Question doing well.
The Question
John

[Maxie Zeus]

So I came over to the Comics board? For like the first time ever? Because that's where the poll is now? And I was feeling sorry for our poster Penguin? Because he really wanted the Penguin to get the votes? So I was going to vote for the Penguin? But something kept pulling the cursor in another direction? But I fought it and fought it and finally got the vote for the Penguin registered? But then I was feeling really weird and scrolled down to read the responses? And then I understood? And now I'm talking like I'm from California?

So can someone help me to break the spell?

[Kylewayne]

My vote goes for none other than CATWOMAN! :D

[Trent Lane]

I gave my vote to Green Arrow.... it is Ollie Queen, right? I thought he was awesome looking in ADCU #16... maybe a pic of him and Hal Jordan back to back?!...

[CarterHall]

I noticed that Bat-characters are in the lead again. Iknow Bats is a favorite (mine too). But let's see some others outside of the Bat-verse. Just my humble opinion. :)

[Randy H]

Right on, Carter! I voted for Bizarro. Not because he'll win, but because I want more Supes characters in the polls. It wouldn't be so bad if the characters in the list weren't repeating everytime, though. I mean, is Penguin going to be on there till he wins? :confused:

And I *did* email Harley my list suggestions, too, so that's covered. :)


Ah, well. I know John'll do a great job on whoever wins, so I'll just wait a bit longer....

Bring on Darkseid!!!!! :cool:

Later,
Randy H

[Wing Zero]

*Votes The Question to stop hearing the voices which haunt and tell him to do so* :p lol

[Randy H]

To be honest, I have no idea who the Question is. I'm more into the "animated" side of things than the comics, but if John has his way, I guess I'll be finding out soon! :)

Later.....

Randy H

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Randy H
To be honest, I have no idea who the Question is. I'm more into the "animated" side of things than the comics, but if John has his way, I guess I'll be finding out soon! :)

Later.....

Randy H
Hi Randy
The Question is a character created by Steve Ditko (creator of Spiderman). He's a faceless vigilante who first appeared in Charlton Comics which was bought by DC. You can currently see him in DK2 and I drew him animated style in ADCU. Trust me he's very cool. But don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to influence the vote. The Question
Cheers
John

[Randy H]

Thanks for the bio, John! Can't wait to see him.

Meanwhile, (if I uploaded it correctly) here's my coloring job on John's latest sketch.

LMK what you guys think!

Later,
Randy H


http://www.toonzone.net/incoming/DELCOLOR.JPG

[Salvor]

I voted for Green Arrow. I would loooove to see a GA sketch...

[Ed Liu]

Howdy all,

Waaaaaah! What happened to Zatanna? Or are we saving up for a Big Old DC Magic poll for later?

I voted for Green Arrow, but should probably clarify that I meant Oliver Queen, not Connor Hawke. Not to slam Connor or anything, but IMO there's only 1 Green Arrow.

That said, the Question was my second choice. Honest!

-- Ed/Ace

[Bird Boy]

I must say..this will probably be the toughest poll.....why? everybody is within a few votes of one another! it's madness...pure madness I tells ya!

-BB

[James Harvey]

The poll was moved here becuase the "comic character" aspect outweighed the "animated" aspect. But The Question got my vote...:) I voted for him every time and he's currently tied for first...hopefully he'll take first...

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by Maxie Zeus
So I came over to the Comics board? For like the first time ever? Because that's where the poll is now? And I was feeling sorry for our poster Penguin? Because he really wanted the Penguin to get the votes? So I was going to vote for the Penguin? But something kept pulling the cursor in another direction? But I fought it and fought it and finally got the vote for the Penguin registered? But then I was feeling really weird and scrolled down to read the responses? And then I understood? And now I'm talking like I'm from California?

So can someone help me to break the spell?

I'm glad you feel my pain, Maxie ;)

Well I, The Penguin, voted for my favorite Batman villian, The Penguin. The Penguin has been my favorite since the 60s series and so I voted for The Penguin.

"Fow. Quack."
- The Penguin

[JChampion]

Come on guys .........Vote for the good ole' Flash !!!!!! He is the FASTEST man alive .......Come on you know you want too........Please ........

[DisneyBoy]

LOL John Delaney!!!! You are such a nut! A talented, giving nut! :D :D :D


Sorry, man, I didn't see your non-suggestive totally unbiased posts before I voted! I do agree though that my choice was difficult! I really want to see you tackle Talia ( I mean draw her! ;) ) but Catwoman is my absolute favorite female!


But PLEASE!!!! Do her in a more B:TAS style! Although I liked both of the versions you drew in Adventures in the Dc Universe (great last issue!), she just looks more...curvatious in B: TAS style!!!!


Ciao, you nutty guy! :D

[Poison Carley]

I like really hate Catwoman and I know she has more fanboy's than Ivy. *sigh*

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Randy H
Thanks for the bio, John! Can't wait to see him.

Meanwhile, (if I uploaded it correctly) here's my coloring job on John's latest sketch.

LMK what you guys think!

Later,
Randy H


http://www.toonzone.net/incoming/DELCOLOR.JPG
Hi Randy
Great job on the coloring! I love Cassandra's colors, very much in keeping with her comic book look
Well done!
John

[John Delaney]

Hey Gang!
This is a great poll! Real neck n' neck stuff. With such a nice variety of characters, I am really looking forward to see who wins.
John

[Randy H]

Thanks, John! The colors on Cassandra were actually taken from some of the Batman-Superman.com model sheets (specifically Lois Lane (purple) and Big Barda (gold)). The skin tones are also from Lois. Babs' yellows were some I found on my own in mspaint.

Thanks again for the kind words!

Later,
Randy H

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by John Delaney
Hey Gang!
This is a great poll! Real neck n' neck stuff. With such a nice variety of characters, I am really looking forward to see who wins.
John

I hope its the Penguin! ;)

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by The Penguin


I hope its the Penguin! ;)
Really? You voted for the Penguin? ;)
Just kiddin' ya,I'd love to draw the latest design.
John

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by John Delaney

Really? You voted for the Penguin? ;)
Just kiddin' ya,I'd love to draw the latest design.
John

And I'd love for you to draw it. :D

[Brian Cruz]

Originally posted by The Flash
Why was this moved here? It's in the animated style for Pete's sake!! It's not like he's drawing it for an online comic. >cough cough< :confused: I still appreciate being able to vote for this, but uh.....

Well, I think the reasoning is that this board is directly connected to Toon Zone's Comics page, which will soon have a section archiving all of John's drawings. Personally, I think it should be on the Drawing Board, but Harl's the one in charge of this.

[Kal-el]

I voted for Bizarro. It's been awhile since I've seen a picture of Big 'ol deformed blue.
Me am happy...

[Vin]

I voted CAPTAIN MARVEL. I don't follow the comics, but what I've read about him online is that he's pretty much equal to that of Superman. I hope Green Arrow's on the poll next week. I'd like to see Mr. Delaney draw him in addition.

[optimal321]

I voted for The Question. I don't really know anything about him, except from what i read just now, but he must be pretty cool to have so much favoritism brought w/ him :D

[Barb Gordon]

It would be really neat to see him do Flash or Talia, but I think even cooler to see Catwoman. The next time around, if Flash is on the list, I'm definetly gonna vote for him.

Barb^-^

[Naraht]

well...I finally voted...for green arrow.
John, sorry...but I dunno who Mr. Question Guy is...(yes you described him earlier [I think] but that doesn't help much..=O )
Sorta know who Blue Beetle is...hung out with Batman for awhile..right?
Don't like the Superman characters....
Not a big flash fan...

which left the three Batbabes..who should all be put together....in bikinis...and covere..umm, hehe, sorry....wrong board.

Anyway...Green Arrow is a colorful character, and we've been pretty dark so far.

[Karkull]

Me not vote Bizarro!

:D

[James Harvey]

I can't believe how tight this poll is. Catwoman and The Quesiton (GO QUESTION!!) are gunning for first, and The Question still has a chance. I'd really like to see The Question take the prize...

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Dick Grayson
I can't believe how tight this poll is. Catwoman and The Quesiton (GO QUESTION!!) are gunning for first, and The Question still has a chance. I'd really like to see The Question take the prize...
Hey James
You and me both brother, however I must admit I'm getting kinda jonesed about drawing the Feline Fatale again.
It's been awhile since ADCU # 19
John

[Ed Liu]

Howdy all,

A lot can happen between now and Sunday, but here's a question for the board: old, original BTAS Catwoman, new TNBA Catwoman, old-series comic book Catwoman (purple leotard, with tail), retro green-cape-purple-suit Catwoman, or new-new-Darwyn-Cooke Catwoman? I vote for either of the last 2, personally (nostalgia for the former, and her outfit is oh-so-cool in the latter).

-- Ed/Ace

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by Ace the Bathound
here's a question for the board: old, original BTAS Catwoman, new TNBA Catwoman, old-series comic book Catwoman (purple leotard, with tail), retro green-cape-purple-suit Catwoman, or new-new-Darwyn-Cooke Catwoman? I vote for either of the last 2, personally (nostalgia for the former, and her outfit is oh-so-cool in the latter).

Personally I'd vote for BTAS Catwoman (well, really I'd vote for TNBA Penguin, but that's not gonna happen this week :( ), but this is John's decision. He is the artist and should do whichever one he wants. (My understanding is we're going with animated style though.)

[Randy H]

My suggestion would be for the Catwoman spin-off design Bruce Timm did back in the days of BTAS. It's basically the same design as BTAS in terms of structure, mask, and face, but loses the gold belt and adds wrist gloves. The costume is all black, with rim light, although, like I said, the level of facial detail is the same, aside from the two-tone mask.

IMO, it's the best Catwoman design the animated team has done.

Just another option for ya' John! (as if it wasn't already hard enough to pick a design!:-)

Later,
Randy H

[DisneyBoy]

Randy!!!

That was exactly what I was hoping for but felt to embarassed to say!!!

John, not to presure you into doing anything (you're doing more than enough as it is :) ) but if you have "Batman: Animated" by Chipp Kidd (a great book on the history of B: TAS and TNBA), give a flip to the Catwoman section and check out that awesome desgin for her all black, proposed spin-off outfit! It'll blow you away!!!

(and hopefully inspire a you as you sit down to draw Miss Kitty :) )


I AM CATWOMAN...HEAR ME ROAR!

well...not me personally ..... :p

[Verdiboy]

Why is this a Batman Kissass festival? I would appreciate if it at least focused more on JL for a couple weeks.


Brian

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by Verdiboy
Why is this a Batman Kissass festival? I would appreciate if it at least focused more on JL for a couple weeks.


The secret to getting people in the poll... wait it's not really a secret. E-mail Harley. The first week their were several JL members and we do have the Flash this week.

If you or anyone else wants to see someone in the poll next week, off hand let's just say, "The Penguin" ;) just send Harley an e-mail and say "I would like to see The Penguin is the poll next week."

[Naraht]

Originally posted by Verdiboy
Why is this a Batman Kissass festival? I would appreciate if it at least focused more on JL for a couple weeks.


Brian

Probably cause there are alot of Batman fans here...

Now, Flash, Bizaro, The Guestion (I think), Captain Marvel and Green Arrow all aren't related to Batman...that's 1/2.
Blue Beetle certainly wasn't in either Animated show...

What I want to know is where are the marvel entries for Spiderman that ppl want! =O

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by naraht
What I want to know is where are the marvel entries for Spiderman that ppl want! =O

John is a DC artist so I don't see him drawing any Marvel characters.

[Naraht]

Originally posted by The Penguin


John is a DC artist so I don't see him drawing any Marvel characters.

Well...he's said he would...=O
Besides, just cause you work for one company doesn't mean you shun you competitors..(ok, sometimes it does)

For example, I work for an NBC Affiliate...I still watch WB, Fox, CN...Sci-Fi...hrm, guess I don't watch CBS or ABC (or NBC when I'm not at work) but the Marvel people read the DC books, and vice versa...

Heh, oh well..

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by naraht
Well...he's said he would...=O


Well that's cool, I guess I didn't hear that part. :o You should e-mail Harley too. :)

[Naraht]

Originally posted by The Penguin


Well that's cool, I guess I didn't hear that part. :o You should e-mail Harley too. :)

Been there, sone that....still haven't gotten the free t-shirt.

What?



What do you mean "No free t-shirt with every e-mail?"


So I e-mailed you for nothing?




ARG!

[John Delaney]

Hey Gang!
(why do I sound like Freddy from Scooby Doo?)
I have no problem drawing whatever characters are voted on whether they be DC or Marvel, Dark Horse or Image whatever, but I guess the guideline (this being TOONZone and all)should be that I'll draw them in the animated style. As for the Catwoman design (if she The Question should win The Question) I think I prefer The New Batman Adventures design with maybe a little of the JL design principle thrown in like I did on the Batgirlz.
But we'll just have to wait and see who wins The Question
Cheers
John

[Randy H]

John Delaney said:
"I think I prefer The New Batman Adventures design with maybe a little of the JL design principle thrown in like I did on the Batgirlz. "

Well, John that's pretty much what the design I referred to is all about. Obviously you're familiar with the JL designs, and while those designs are alot more detailed than the TNBA versions, they're also more designey than the original BTAS. The design I mentioned, while being rounder than the TNBA version, also has more highlighting and facial detail, both of which are JL design signatures. At least from what I've noticed. :)

But hey, whatever you decide will be cool!

Later,
Randy H

P.S. As long as we're discussing Marvel characters, I'd love to see you do an animated style sketch of Daredevil or Silver Surfer! Or Cap, of course.... :cool:

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Randy H

P.S. As long as we're discussing Marvel characters, I'd love to see you do an animated style sketch of Daredevil or Silver Surfer! Or Cap, of course.... :cool:
Hey Randy
Captain America! My all time favorite Marvel character, that would be cool!
John

[Poison Carley]

*sigh*

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by Poison Carley
*sigh*

Yes, Carley I know :( , but Ivy does have more votes than Penguin does. :(

[Poison Carley]

She's better than Penguin! :p Like I am not a huge Catwoman fan and I can take losing to her since like she probably does have more fans. But The Question? Thats so not right. :(

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by Poison Carley
She's better than Penguin! :p

Yeah. Well if The Penguin was a curvaceous hot chick then he (I mean she :confused: ) might win a poll! :p




What? :confused: :confused:

[Trent Lane]

I'm sure both Ivy and Pengy will have their day in the sun... maybe there should be a Batman Rogues Gallary poll or something, maybe they'd stand a better chance then?....

[The Penguin]

Originally posted by flhero311
I'm sure both Ivy and Pengy will have their day in the sun... maybe there should be a Batman Rogues Gallary poll or something, maybe they'd stand a better chance then?....

As long as The Joker's not in it. :)


Actually I'm hoping for the eventual pity vote. ;)

[Trent Lane]

Seeing as we kinda already got the Joker, I'd place my vote elsewhere. It'd be cool to see a character John's never done before- that's why I wanted to see Batgirl so much. Killer Croc would be cool, Ivy & Harley, Penguin and his hench ladies (yeah....), Two Face, the list goes on...

[Poison Carley]

I would settle for Ivy with Penguin in the background. ;) Like I was sooo happy to see Ivy in the poll and like I kept scrolling and I saw Catwoman and I knew it was over. :( If it was Harley and Ivy as a choice, then they would have won. Why Catwoman why? I liked the new adentures look and stuff better than the orginal, but she's no Ivy. :(

[Poison Carley]

hehe Joker was beat up and stuff. So that doesn't count. ;) That picture was awesome though.

[Terminatah]

Originally posted by The Penguin


Yes, Carley I know :( , but Ivy does have more votes than Penguin does. :(

EVERYONE has more votes than Penguin does.

As of this post, The Question needs 3 more votes to win. I think we should give him a push because John was so looking forward to drawing him.

And if Bizarro doesn't win the next poll, then I don't know what.

-Terminatah

[Spider-Man]

Just gotta go with The Question. No doubt about it...

[Naraht]

geez...at this rate we're gonna get ANOUTHER two-fer...the Question & Catwoman...fighting or something...

[James Harvey]

There's still the slim hope that The Question will pull out in front. We still have until 5pm today to get the final votes in...

[Salvor]

I want Green Arrow! Ah well, I guess I'll just have to bribe 14 persons into voting for GA... :)

[Joe Wagner]

I voted for the Blue Beetle, gotta give the guy his props. Now if we could just get like Aztek or Hawkman out here, oh yea!

-Joe

[JL Man]

A tie between Question and Catwoman! Go Cats!

[James Harvey]

The Question is ahead with about 15 minutes left in the poll! There's still a chance for a major upset! THis is gonna be tense!!

[Terminatah]

Close it! Close it!

-Terminatah

[James Harvey]

The poll is closed! The winner, by one vote, is The Question!! WOO-HOO! Hey John - your favorite pick won - by one vote! It was a nail biter up to the final minutes!!

[Brian Cruz]

Wow, that was almost a tie! What do we do if a future poll ends in a tie?

[Domino]

Woohoo! Vic Sage rules!

And for my next question: Is there anywhere besides on ToonZone's Drawing Board that it would be appropriate to post fan artwork? I sure wouldn't mind being critiqued by John if he were inclined to give his opinion on my art. There isn't a whole lot of feedback going on over at the Drawing Board. Thanks for any answer!

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Brian Cruz
Wow, that was almost a tie! What do we do if a future poll ends in a tie?
Hey Brian
If it's a tie I guess I'll just have to do both! But let's not deliberately start tieing huh gang?
The Question, hmmm that's a surprize. Who voted for him?
I did I did I did I did I did I did I did I did I did
But only once
SCORE!!!
John
I guess I better make this one special. Thanks to the stellar turn out of votes everyone, this has become a very favorite thing to do!
Thanks to all of you!

[Trent Lane]

If Green Arrow couldn't win, this was my second favorite of the week (or was it Catwoman? :p) Looking forward to seeing The Question, his appearance in ADCU #8 was cool...

[James Harvey]

Here's a simple method to determine a tie:

Whatever character's name comes first in the alphabet will win. Example:

Cyclops & Daredevil

Obvious winner: Cyclops.

That's a good way to determine the winner.

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Dick Grayson
Here's a simple method to determine a tie:

Whatever character's name comes first in the alphabet will win. Example:

Cyclops & Daredevil

Obvious winner: Cyclops.

That's a good way to determine the winner.
Hey James
Good one, I like that method. That's what we'll do!
John

[Joe Tully]

I thought that we could just let John pick in the event of a tie. He is going to be the one doing the drawing! :D

[Randy H]

I agree with Domino- I wouldn't mind John critiquing my work either!

So the Question won, huh? Well, I'm glad for ya' John! Although SUPERMAN, I SUPERMAN wouldn't SUPERMAN mind SUPERMAN a little SUPERMAN more veriety SUPERMAN in the SUPERMAN polls next SUPERMAN week...... :) (I SUPERMAN learned from SUPERMAN the best :) )

Can't wait for the sketch, John!

Later,
Randy H

[John Delaney]

Originally posted by Randy H
I agree with Domino- I wouldn't mind John critiquing my work either!

So the Question won, huh? Well, I'm glad for ya' John! Although SUPERMAN, I SUPERMAN wouldn't SUPERMAN mind SUPERMAN a little SUPERMAN more veriety SUPERMAN in the SUPERMAN polls next SUPERMAN week...... :) (I SUPERMAN learned from SUPERMAN the best :) )

Can't wait for the sketch, John!

Later,
Randy H
Hey Randy
I'm also Superman a big Superman fan as Superman as well!
I'd love to draw Kal-El but I must admit I was getting pretty stoked about drawing Catwoman as well
Superman
Cheers
John

[Randy H]

Hey, John, I was getting pretty stoked about seeing your rendition of Catwoman, too! I'm still excited to see the Question, though, as I've never seen him before at all! And I'm sure there'll eventually be a Supes-related poll, too. I was just giving Harley a hard time..... :)

Later,
Randy H

[Poison Carley]

It sucks Ivy didn't win but atleast Catwoman didn't win. :)

[Vin]

Originally posted by Randy H
Hey, John, I was getting pretty stoked about seeing your rendition of Catwoman, too! I'm still excited to see the Question, though, as I've never seen him before at all! And I'm sure there'll eventually be a Supes-related poll, too. I was just giving Harley a hard time..... :)

Later,
Randy H

If Catwoman would have won, I would've liked to see Mr. Delaney draw the current comics design, which I saw online a few weeks back. It would have certainly been different.