Filipinoamerican comic book artist who has worked for marvel, dc, and image. On february 1, 1992 seven comics superstars erik larsen, jim lee, rob liefeld, todd mcfarlane, whilce portacio, marc silvestri, and jim valentino came together to form their own company that would ultimately change the landscape of comics forever. Long beach, california june 27, 2017 looking to get a little more comic in your comic con. Wetworks comics wetworks is an american comic book series created by comic book artist whilce portacio and writer brandon choi. Part 1 of the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats with guest whilce portacio hosted by stan lee. Readers who have returned to images longestrunning ongoing series with the recent spawn creative relaunch headed by creator and cowriterinker todd mcfarlane and artist whilce portacio are soon in store for another classic image creator to return to the fold. Oct 24, 2014 part 1 of the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats with guest whilce portacio hosted by stan lee.
See more ideas about comic book artists, comic art and comic books art. Later he was given assignments as a penciller as well. Whilce portacio portacio was born in sangley point, cavite city, philippines. Whilce portacio is an american comic book writer and artist. Spawn was ranked 60th on wizard magazines list of the top 200 comic book characters of all time, 50th on empire magazines list of the 50 greatest comic book characters, and 36th on igns. The first of two volumes has fulfilled my every dream that spawn is back on top form with the help of whilce portacios art the endgame saga has given me back my childhood spawn even with new characters, in the future i hope spawn becomes one of the most respectable comic book names in the business, again. The spawn universe is so vast, that there is always new and interesting content to add. Oct 15, 2008 the landmark 185th issue of spawn unleashes a brand new creative team and the return of two image comics founders todd mcfarlane and whilce portacio.
Batman portrait artwork by whilce portacio color entry for whilce s talent search. Long beach comic con 2017 announces first guests and show. Uncanny xmens bishop creator whilce portacio started as an inker on alien legion and art adams longshot in 1984 before launching his three decades career as a penciler. A major new villain gets introduced into the pages of spawn. Portacio was one of the original 7 founders of image comics. Im batman batman art batman comics spiderman comic book artists comic artist comic books art spawn mark bagley. He grew up in places such as midway island and new mexico before his family settled in san diego, california. Spawn origins volume 6 includes stories penned by alan moore, along with artwork by greg capullo, tony daniel, and kevin conrad. Fake wizard spawn sketches, not by todd mcfarlane and whilce.
Created, story, and art by todd mcfarlane 1page dave sim art. The comic book greats with whilce portacio part 1 youtube. Whilce portacio the punisher x force spawn london comic. Over time, he was given assignments as a penciller as well. Oct 02, 2017 whilce portacio cocreated the character of bishop of the xmen and himself was a cofounder of image comics. Born in in sangley point, cavite city, philippines, portacio started out as an inker at marvel comics in 1985. Todd mcfarlane spoke with comic shop news cliff biggers about his return to spawn, and the addition of whilce portacio. Portacio was also one of the seven cofounders of image comics. Art and cover by whilce portacio and todd mcfarlane family reunion as heaven becomes fully engaged in the prospects of controlling earths new spawn, the redeemer returns to do their bidding. He is noted for some of the famous comic book characters such as. Whilce portacio has 242 books on goodreads with 11186 ratings.
See more ideas about comic art, comic books art and comic book artists. Whilce portacio is a worldrenowned comic book illustrator who started his career with marvel comics. Whilce portacio is a filipinoamerican comic book artist. Wizard promo art by whilce portacio comic book artists, comic artist, comic. Collecting the popular monthly book that has accelerated the momentum created by the new creative team of whilce portacio wetworks, and todd. Ifwhen it does, we pride ourselves on our ability to fix the situation.
Portacio started out as an inker at marvel comics in 1985. Whilce portacio is a filipinoamerican comic book writer and artist noted for his. Wow, for comic book professionals, todd mcfarlane and whilce portacio. We want you to show us your vision of the al simmons spawn character, in the media of your choice.
I just, actually not just, it was a week before my contract with dc was up. His work includes the punisher, xfactor, uncanny xmen, iron man, wetworks and spawn. The landmark 185th issue of spawn unleashes a brand new creative team and the return of two image comics founders todd mcfarlane and whilce portacio. He has been a leading comic book talent ever since his big break on marvel titles punisher, xfactor and uncanny xmen in the early 90s while also creating the xmen bishop. For more spawn info, go to the official spawn website, the spawn world fansite, toonzones spawn animation website, and the image comics wiki. The hellspawn known as gunslinger hits town, aiming to bring hell to the high plains. Born in sangley point in 1963 as a navy brat, whilce portacio moved back to the us as a baby, grew up there, and went on to become one of the most accomplished comic book artists of his time. Whilce portacio original art for sale comicarttracker.
Yearning to photograph your favorite cosplayers without fear of being trampled by roving gangs of exclusives. Whilce portacio comic artist the most popular comic art by. Nov 07, 2016 born in sangley point in 1963 as a navy brat, whilce portacio moved back to the us as a baby, grew up there, and went on to become one of the most accomplished comic book artists of his time. Spawn by whilce portacio and todd mcfarlane spawn comics, marvel dc. Spawn 108 by todd mcfarlane, whilce portacio, brian. Al simmons biggest enemy reenters the life of the new spawn, jim downing, while vampire clan leader, bludd, joins the game uninvited. Get the best deals on spawn 1 when you shop the largest online selection at. Feb 27, 2009 readers who have returned to images longestrunning ongoing series with the recent spawn creative relaunch headed by creator and cowriterinker todd mcfarlane and artist whilce portacio are soon in store for another classic image creator to return to the fold. Todd will helm the book and joins whilce on art duties, and brian holguin returns as writer. Legendary comic book writer and artist whilce portacio answers questions for a room full of fans at the 2017 london comic con. Books by whilce portacio author of journey into mystery. Xmen comic book artist whilce portacio sketches bishop artists. Fake wizard spawn sketches, not by todd mcfarlane and whilce portacio.
Whilce portacio illustrator of journey into mystery. American dirt by jeanine cummins extraordinary stephen king learn more. Whilce portacio practice drawing spawn characters as he prepares to draw the comicbook. Jul 14, 2009 the first of two volumes has fulfilled my every dream that spawn is back on top form with the help of whilce portacios art the endgame saga has given me back my childhood spawn even with new characters, in the future i hope spawn becomes one of the most respectable comic book names in the business, again. He began reading comic books at the age of ten, when his neighbor decided to get. Mar 08, 2014 whilce portacio is a worldrenowned comic book illustrator who started his career with marvel comics. I published some books with image before that, with brian haberlain. Brian holguin, todd mcfarlane, whilce portacio, jin han, tom orzechowski.
Jun 12, 2008 todd mcfarlane spoke with comic shop news cliff biggers about his return to spawn, and the addition of whilce portacio. Whilce portacio, joe weems and sunny gho cynder screenshots, images and pictures comic vine cosplay way is an ever growing cosplay community destined for greatness join us today and send us your awesome cosplay pics firewielding bounty hunter sent to track down ellis. Whilce portacio cocreated the character of bishop of the xmen and himself was a cofounder of image comics. Whilce portacio s most popular book is journey into mystery. Current partners mcfarlane, valentino, kirkman, larsen, and silvestri collectively have brought creatorowned comics to the. Haunt and spawn by whilce portacio comic book artists, comic artist, comic.
With spawn, legendary writer and artist todd mcfarlane unleashed his iconic antihero on the world, and launched the most successful independent comic book in history. Portacio became noted for his work on such titles as the punisher, xfactor, and the uncanny xmen. Spawn 108 by todd mcfarlane, whilce portacio, brian holguin. Image comics celebrates 25 years on february 1st convention. Spawn is a fictional superhero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by american company image comics. A second series written by mike carey, with portacio returning on art duties, was started in 2006 and ended in 2008.
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