Wednesday, December 19, 2007

I Need Sleep!


I finally finished up that X-men poster over the weekend. It was quite the honor to get to work on these characters that I've followed since I was a kid. In the end, it became a combination of the stuff I did for Incredibles and them old German film posters. Hope it works! Now I'm gonna get a big cheeseburger and 8 tacos over at Jack in the Box with this $5 I found in my pocket.
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122 comments:

  1. flatelephantDecember 19, 2007 at 11:32 PM

    E

    its freaking beautiful.

    wow.

    you rocked it like a rockstar.

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  2. Bobby PontillasDecember 20, 2007 at 12:01 AM

    Yeah this turned out great Eric! Thanks for showing the rough too.

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  3. K.B.December 20, 2007 at 3:15 PM

    WONDERFULL!!

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  4. flatelephantDecember 20, 2007 at 3:28 PM

    seriously E,

    i want to get one of these off of you if you do a print run please.

    You did the gradient proud on this one.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 20, 2007 at 5:42 PM

    VERY nice. looks even better in person. (wink)

    thanks for the sneak peak and #5 off the press. it's already hung in me house.

    looks mint.

    go blazers

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  6. SteveLambeDecember 20, 2007 at 6:31 PM

    Wow! That came out fantastic, Eric.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 20, 2007 at 9:09 PM

    Can you post a Hi-res version?

    I'd wipe a country off the map for this poster.

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  8. Emily FontanaDecember 23, 2007 at 11:56 AM

    I'd Like to offer my first born for a copy of this as a poster.

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  9. UnknownDecember 28, 2007 at 12:41 AM

    awesome.

    any chance you will be offering this as a print tun?

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  10. AnonymousDecember 28, 2007 at 4:30 AM

    Fantastic! Really great retro look.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 28, 2007 at 6:32 AM

    Just another post about how I'd buy one if you did a print run.

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  12. Uncle PilotDecember 28, 2007 at 6:34 AM

    Falling in with the calls for a print run. I need this on my wall.

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  13. DanielDecember 28, 2007 at 6:36 AM

    ME TOO! ME TOO!

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  14. Looney BoyDecember 28, 2007 at 8:25 AM

    wow...please tell me you do commissions...i totally want original art from you...

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  15. Looney BoyDecember 28, 2007 at 8:26 AM

    wow...awesome!

    please tell me you do commissions b/c i totally want a piece of art from you...

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  16. UnknownDecember 28, 2007 at 9:51 AM

    Looks great! It's fun to see old childhood superheroes in your style. I like how you went with more of an old school look with the costumes... where'd you find the reference for that? : )

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  17. AnonymousDecember 28, 2007 at 9:54 AM

    That's so good it would make the third movie watchable!

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  18. Pj PerezDecember 28, 2007 at 9:00 PM

    OK, obviously you are making prints. Where do I buy one? Please? Now?

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  19. flatelephantDecember 29, 2007 at 1:58 AM

    hook it up E.


    pretty pretty please?

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  20. AnonymousDecember 29, 2007 at 10:41 PM

    Put me down as another person who wants a print. Or the original.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 31, 2007 at 3:06 AM

    Hi, i love it! A pleasant point of view, i like your style a lot.

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  22. flatelephantDecember 31, 2007 at 12:04 PM

    looks like you could but a lot of jack in the box off of this one.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 31, 2007 at 11:23 PM

    I just found this thru Neatorama but I'm telling you I will buy this poster if it is made available. So I ask you, will you please sell this? I'll check back to see if you do!
    ~M

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful.

    I would love to buy a copy!

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  25. Chris BattleJanuary 1, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    Rock on! That's awesome, man. Is this for the Gallery 1988 Stan Lee show?

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  26. Ben BalistreriJanuary 1, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    This is particularly amazing!!

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  27. flatelephantJanuary 2, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    cool E.

    i'm going to try and make it up there.

    hopefully, they won't sell out too quick.

    congrats on the success.

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  28. AndreasJanuary 2, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    Incredibly nice and inspiring!
    I'm happy I found your blog :)

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Oh man! I'd even PayPal you some dough to just download a high-res version that we could large-format-print ourselves! Fantastic work!

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  30. Mike HalesJanuary 2, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    I'm glad I found yer blog. Gorgeous work, man.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    Eric -
    I can put you in touch with some Marvel editors. Can't believe I did the art for the Stan Lee "Superhero" show for two seasons and I didn't know about this gallery show! - mh
    http://blackmatte.blogspot.com

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  32. Ryan WoodJanuary 3, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Terrific image & fantastic design, sir!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    From Spain congratulations... really great job!

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  34. flatelephantJanuary 3, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    E, will you be up at the show?

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    Eric... I'm from the UK so I can't get over to try and purchace.. Whats the chances of you putting up a Hi-Res so we can download.. I'm sure Many others would love to able to get a print of this... I'd be more than happy to pay for it using paypal!

    Its an awsome poster I love the style!..

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  36. Pj PerezJanuary 4, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    For those of you not in LA, Gallery 1988 told me that if there were any of the 100 prints left over after the reception, they would have them available for purchase by phone the day after the opening. Stay posted to the gallery's website at www.nineteeneightyeight.com

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Eric, could you please e-mail me at the following address? I have some opportunities I'd like to discuss with you. Thanks. emoss@funmobility.com

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    yo eric...

    someone already asked but:

    r u gonna be at the show?

    i'd like to know too. i have some stuff i'd like you to look at.


    PDX, OR

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  39. Patricio OLiverJanuary 4, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    bloooody amazing man OH its so so so great, cyclops looks incredible congrats. Where can I get this poster? I would love to have it
    cheers
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mundopo/

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  40. ironic1January 6, 2008 at 7:30 AM

    Fantastic!

    Stoic and beautiful. Nicely done!

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    How many burritos would a high resolution file of this require? Please email me at ignoredthoughts@aim.com

    I'll burn my lab down after I print it with video on youtube to prove it!

    Please O please O please I jus' want to put this in like EVERY ROOM IN MY PLACE.

    You're one helluvanArtist, my admiriation goes out to you.

    But seriously, i'll pay for this with blood. Someone else's blood =P

    - from the east coast

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  42. Larry FireJanuary 9, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    Will you ever make a print of this? If so, I would like to purchase one. Please let me know when time permits.

    The image is fantastic!!!

    Thanks,

    Larry Fire
    larryfire@comcast.net

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  43. LarryJanuary 9, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Hey T, nice job! When you come over on Sunday, don't forget to bring a copy of the poster. That's the entrance fee for Chargers on HD. It also includes a pinoy breakfast, beer, and time on the massage chair.

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  44. GregJanuary 9, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    Right click and save. This turned out freaking awesome!

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  45. mr. coolJanuary 10, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Totally awesome! I attended the opening night of the Stan Lee show but I didnt see this piece up there. Anyway are you THE Eric Tan that attended Montgomery High School in South San Diego and used to draw for the The Moctezuman? I'm assuming it is you. I think you were on staff with my sister and I was on staff after you graduated...Anyway glad to see you "made it" big and doing stuff for Disney! It' s a great testament to of your talent and for our community back in SD!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    I really, really want one of these prints! Gallery 1988 started a rumor that you may have some left. This poster is so freaking awesome. Please put me on the list if you are going to sell the extras you have!

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  47. intergalacticJanuary 11, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Same here man!

    Please put me down for one of those bad-boys WHEN/IF you do another run or if you have a few left over??

    Love the retro-sci-fi-marvel-x-men look.

    My email is: socalsunshine@hotmail.com

    Thanks so much!

    ...i

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Sorry, forgot my email

    dnt00s@yahoo.com

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    I too, would love a print version of this

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    That is so awesome i totally want a print of that

    drools...

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  51. DrifJanuary 13, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    I would also love to have one of these epic prints. I'd pay up to FIVE dollars for it. Ahhh, for you, I'd pay 10.

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  52. UnknownJanuary 13, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    AWESOME!

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  53. flatelephantJanuary 14, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    i'd love one eric, missed out, been sick as a dog since wed.

    congrats on the success man, you deserve it.

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    It was a little sad going to the Gallery 1988 opening, and not seeing the best piece there... I'd also like to be put on the list to obtain a print if possible. I can't wait to see what comes next from you...
    jb2stg@aol.com
    Thanks...

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  55. Vince MJanuary 14, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    This X-hibition art is X-tremely great. You must be X-hausted, X-pecially after all of the X-citement this X-cellent design has created.

    I'd ask for a print too, but I'm afraid it might be too X-pensive.

    X-celsior!

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  56. LROJanuary 16, 2008 at 4:15 AM

    Oh boy, i want some of it!!!
    Baddly!!!
    Amazing job!

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  57. Nicolette DavenportJanuary 16, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    vince is funny.

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  58. MukpuddyJanuary 16, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Freakin awesome dude!!

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  59. goldenfiddleJanuary 17, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    where do i buy my copy?

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  60. flatelephantJanuary 18, 2008 at 1:45 AM

    Go chargers!!!

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  61. djmaneoneJanuary 25, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Love to see you're still drawing and being creative brother!

    Love those ratatouille drawings..

    peace


    Mane

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  62. Diego SimoneJanuary 26, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    your artwork is simply amazing

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  63. Josh BookJanuary 31, 2008 at 12:47 AM

    Love this piece! Glad to have found your blog. I'll check out the show at the gallery this weekend. Excellent work! Also a big fan of the Incredibles work you did.

    Best,
    Josh

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  64. DeannaFebruary 9, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    I just spent far too much time tracking down your blog, after seeing this image in a friend-of-a-friend's photo post. It was worth it to add to the chorus of, "Print Run! Print Run!" I would pay serious money to hang this in my office.

    I can't wait to check out the rest of your blog...

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  65. UnknownFebruary 13, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    I want this poster :(

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  66. Brandon WaltmanFebruary 13, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    this is awesome. i would totally hang that in my room

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  67. billgazerFebruary 18, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Eric, I put on Druggy Rock n' Roll shows in Long Beach/LA.
    I would like to commission a poster from you sometime soon.
    I’m sure I have a couple of band coming down the pipeline that you dig.
    You can check out the shows I’ve had here.

    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=12017635&albumId=1323304

    Please contact me here if you're interested.
    http://www.myspace.com/billgazer

    PS- I can put you on my guest list for any shows I have coming up.

    Cheers.

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  68. Albert Campillo LastraFebruary 18, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    Great 'Retro' Job. Gracias

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  69. G.EncinasFebruary 18, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Really nice!!!
    Just added you to my favs!

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  70. Joe DyFebruary 20, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    A shout out from Manila.

    This needs to be sold as a poster or a T-shirt FAST.
    I used the image as my desktop wallpaper and all the guys at work were like "I want one!"

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  71. Nicolette DavenportFebruary 25, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    are you still sleeping?

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  72. Craig MackayMarch 5, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Perfect treatment, Eric. You are the poster master! I'm constantly blown away by your stuff.

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  73. MirellaMarch 10, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    Cool!! I love it!

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  74. DaeMarch 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Eric,

    This is a great poster. How can I purchase one?

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  75. mongsterrMarch 24, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    I want one too!it's a beauty!

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  76. AnonymousApril 1, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    Can I haz?
    Serioudly, I'd like to buy that poster.

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  77. RickiousApril 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM

    I love it! So how do I buy one?

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  78. AnonymousApril 2, 2008 at 7:42 AM

    Very slick, would like to purchase a print. Just some feedback from another designer. Did you try making Jean Grey's hair the red - like cyclops glasses and add the red behind the "X" belts circle (jean, beast, angel) seems like it might be nice to see a little more splashes of the red higher in the piece.

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  79. UnknownApril 2, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    BEAUTIFUL. These should be everywhere.

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  80. NobuApril 3, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    I was going through your blog and at the end, I saw your ERK figurine... and I was like I've met you before! It had the same class at art center… you were drawing a Mickey disco CD or something... Nice poster! If you make prints in the future, let me know. Good luck with everything.

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  81. AnonymousApril 6, 2008 at 3:40 AM

    Please makes some prints of this. Otherwise I'm invading Iran.

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  82. randomlogikApril 8, 2008 at 2:11 AM

    Please please make prints of these.
    Will definately buy!

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  83. UnknownApril 9, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Heard of this on Geeknights. I need this poster. Wow.

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  84. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    You, sir, NEED to make prints available. I would totally buy.

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  85. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    is there anyway I can buy a print of this poster? I'm not sure I can go on living without it! please email me... junglegymtim@gmail.com

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  86. LeporeApril 17, 2008 at 5:48 AM

    This is fantastic! Like everyone else, I need a print. Where can I get one? jplepore@gmail.com

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  87. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Eric,
    Your work is amazing. I would love to purchase an X-men print. Please email me and name your price.
    acts17(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks!

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  88. AxelApril 26, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    Amazing job, I want one, where is the buy now button??

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  89. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    just want to say i love the comment that's like "oh, that's cool, but AS A GRAFIK DESIGNUR how about you do it like this because it would be better that way."

    oh, and i'd buy one as a gift for sure.

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  90. UnknownMay 13, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    Have to back up the rest of the comments. This should be a print - I'd buy one!

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  91. DiploScribbleMay 23, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    Absolutely stunning. Are you making prints? Do you still have the original? Would be interested in acquiring something from you or commissioning a piece. Please email me: suffern@mac.com.
    -John

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  92. HellboyMay 25, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    Hey Eric,

    I love the Raiders of the Lost Ark piece you did for ACME and am blown away by this X-Men poster. If you'd do a commission of this or if there is any other way to get a print please let me know. My email is darthwohl@yahoo.com. I'm VERY interested. Simply a fantastic piece of work. Thanks, Scott

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  93. AnonymousJune 24, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    Good Job! :)

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  94. AnonymousJune 25, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    I really like the design of this one! So far, it's my favorite of your posters.

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  95. Jonn WoodJuly 8, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    This could never be an actual poster, if only because every Marvel product featuring Wolvie has to have him front and center on any cover or promotional material.

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  96. AnonymousAugust 5, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    Can I please get a poster print of this? Or a hi res copy?

    pokeclay@hotmail.com

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  97. AnonymousAugust 10, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    SO INCREDIBLE!!! I found about your art with the retro-Ratatouille prints, but this is awesome!!!

    If there´s any chance to get a copy or a hi-res, please mail me to chaminorte@hotmail.com

    Such a great piece of art

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  98. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    please email me dude. i NEED to get my hands on this. ttevault@markburnett.com. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

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  99. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    oh no, i left the wrong email. it's ttevault@markburnettprod.com!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!

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  100. Dorian PeaceAugust 18, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    I am in love with this artwork and this style (the Indiana Jones pieces were fantastic as well).

    Like everyone else here, I would also kill to have a print of this. Is that possible? Are you contacting people who leave their email in the comments section?

    Let me know if it's possible to get this to hang on my wall: dpeacemail at gmail dot com. You are awesome! Keep up the good work.

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  101. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    WOW. What were your influences, what programs do you use. Love the retro style!

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  102. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    MY GOD! You must publish this! I WILL BUY THREE.

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  103. Geoff ThorneSeptember 1, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    Saw this at GALLERY 1988 and it was freaking stellar then. Thanks for posting it.

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  104. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    looking to commission one of these from you.
    nyscribe@me.com

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  105. ibidOctober 8, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    I would like to buy this. please email me and let me know if that is possible. darrenzufelt[at]gmail[dot]com

    much thanks.

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  106. UnknownOctober 22, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    I know it has been requested many times already, but is there any chance of obtaining a print of this poster?

    adam[at]elixirgraphics[dot]com

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  107. Leroy J. PowersNovember 16, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    I'm on the bandwagon... I love this poster, lol

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    wishing another human being dead is unworthy of you.

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  109. Alex Ramirez B.January 6, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Excelente grafica, ya la habia visto hace tiempo, buen trabajo, saludos desde Peru.

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  110. The FerretFebruary 15, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Eric,
    My friends and I are trying to get a geek related television show off the ground and our set has that WWII retro style feel to it. I showed this print to the producer which I had as my wallpaper for my ipod touch and he fell in love with it. We want it hung in the background of our studio asap. Let me know the possibilities. geeknationresearchatgmaildotcom

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  111. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Fantastic!

    I love deco-style stuff and I love the X-Men, so this is twice the awesomeness as either one on its own.

    So do you do prints of these or is it restricted by Marvel or something? This would look awesome hanging near my computer in a shadowbox.

    Love your work!

    -Matt

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  112. Brave New PlanetFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Great work! I love your re-invention of a retro-noir look. Very reminiscent of World War II propaganda posters. Nice...

    Hey Busy Man!,
    Any interest in working on a dark comedy influenced by 'Dr. Strangelove', 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Batman Begins'?

    Would love to chat about the project!
    I am new to this site, but if you'd like to check out one of my 'hats', go to: http://vintagedj.com

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  113. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I'll just go ahead and throw my hat into the ring, because this is a really fantastic poster design! Great work!! I'm off to check out more.

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  114. RowsdowerApril 30, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    In spite of stumbling upon this poster a year and a half after it was created, I feel I must own a print of it. Name a price and I will pay it

    e-mail details to jwillis15@uco.edu if this is possible

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    OMG!! As a serious geek fan of the x-men...

    Eric Tan plz print this amazing looking piece of art plz!! I think you will make a lot of people like me very very happy!!

    This is a awesome piece of art!!

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    Your poster is beautiful. A truly unique version of familiar characters. I stumble on it googling art deco. Brilliant work!

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    I just found your blog and post while looking up some posters for my new apt. Are there any prints still available? Email me at hopeless0307@gmail.com

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