Sketch 2 of 5!
Dr. Robotnik, Spaz was a master of drawing this particular design, especially in issue 25. I drew this sketch and then was checking through number 25 for reference and I realized I totally missed the shapes and proportions of what I love about Spaz’s Robotnik.
I think on the Sonic Archives covers, Spaz’s old style would be Sega Dr. Robotnik is superb. Its a nice return to what I find satisfying about the shapes of the american Robotnik from where he progress’s through issue 39 and then into 50. The Volume 13 cover compared to the actual panel really highlight the differences, its super cool to see him redo that scene.
In fact, its super cool what he is doing with all those covers! I’m thrilled at how well he is pulling off the old Sonic style. When I first saw that stuff on the shelves I thought it was old art being released for the first time. I also enjoy getting to see characters like Geoffrey St. John and the main freedom fighter cast as if they were genuine game characters. Looking at those covers really really makes me wish I could draw Sonic comics in the old style. Look at how cool Sonic looks on Volume 1!
I’ve heard that the archive covers will change along with style of the videogames. We’ve gotten a few pieces of art like that for the normal comic covers, personal favorites of mine are 138 (the color, the color!), 140 (because those Dingo’s look great), 148 (the cover is the most exciting part of the comic!), and 149 (the silhouette of Shadow is awesome).
Oh hey, I’ve tried looking around online but if anybody knows if Spaz has a site or loads art anywhere, especially sketches and stuff you should let me know. I saw he has done some art for a few Olivia books. Damn, how that guy has got the ability to really knock out some impressive digital stuff.
