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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

AquaSketch by Dan Parent - 2007

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With the 2008 Philly Comic Con just around the corner, it's time to post the last sketch I picked up at the last one--Archie Andrews, King of the Seven Seas, by artist Dan Parent.

I saw that Dan was at the con, and I've been a fan of that Archie house style. I wondered if asking for an Aqua Archie sketch would be weird, but when I saw Dan's table covered with drawings of Veronica as Wonder Woman and Betty as Supergirl, I realized it wasn't that strange.

Dan put this together in just an hour or two, and I love it!

Hmm, maybe if Dan is there this year, I can get a Veronica as Mera sketch...

8 comments:

Diabolu Frank said...

Dude-- Cheryl Blossom is the only choice for Mera! Created in 1982 as a red-headed third object of Archie's affection, she was deemed "too sexual" and cast into limbo for years. She appeared sporadically until 1994, where she returned to Riverdale as part of the hyped "Love Showdown." She continues to appear in Archie titles, and even had a short-lived series of her own.

From Wikipedia:
"In one story, it was revealed that an ancestor of Archie once fell in love with an ancestor of Cheryl's back in their native Scotland. In most stories, Cheryl behaves in a way that reflects her wealth and upbringing. She can be selfish and manipulative, sometimes plotting to lure Archie away from Betty and Veronica. Other times, Cheryl can be kind and caring."

Rick L. Phillips said...

This was very cool! I love Archie and to see him as Aquaman brought a smile to my face. Not a bad way to start the day. Thanks!
Frank is right. Looks wise Cheryl would be the better Mera. However, I think that Betty has the best attitude to be Queen of the Seven Seas between the 3 girls.

Anonymous said...

This is an odd, fun piece of work. Thanks, Rob!

Siskoid said...

Hahaha, love it.

Is Jughead Aqualad or Topo?

rob! said...

i completely forgot about Cheryl Blossom! good idea, frank!

Adama said...

Wow, that's awesome! I would never have thought to get Archie as Aquaman, but it works!

Doug said...

Jughead should be Ocean Master or Black Manta. True it'd be more appropriate for Reggie, but Manta with Jughead's crown? Kill-er.

Diabolu Frank said...

Or maybe Black Moosa?