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[Linkara vs The Smiling Friends]

The only way to make him smile is if you disable your adblock.

[Kaira]

Cute lil fang. Really like the expression on this one.

[Next Issue: Never (April Fool’s!)]

Ahh, yes, the crossover with the simultaneously little known but also infamous '90s Malibu run of Moon's Eye Saga. Thank goodness this happened before the storyline where Ninjiro hung up the mask and The Rival became the newer, edgier Ninjiro (I didn't even know that was a title that could be passed down) with more cyborg parts and a will to KILL. Unfortunately, it is after the issues where Twinjiro became an anti-hero and was promptly replaced with the much maligned Ninjicide.

Seriously, though, I remember being shown previews of this image and being over the moon. That hasn't changed, it's actually SO good. I'm honored to have Ninjiro AND Jennifer included here alongside other dope OCs, including that RONIN. I unironically kinda love that design. The chest symbol, reintegrating the blues, and just look at those pouches. The stark '90s comic shading was also done expertly on him, glorious work. The '90s gets a bad rap for comics, sometimes justifiably, but there was undeniably a lot of good stuff to come out of it too. This is now one of those things. Love it!

HeartisttheArtist responds:

Yeah, the whole New Ninjiro arc was a huge misfire—it felt like such a marketing stunt. You can just tell that it was designed with action figure brand deals in mind. Same with “Ninjicide”, there’s a reason he hasn’t been mentioned since. I mean, nobody likes it when a beloved character is ripped away from them and suddenly replaced by a TOTALLY RADICAL and WAY BETTER new character!

Designing the characters through a 90s comic book lens was a really fun exercise, and challenging in interesting ways! Like, Ninjiro himself is almost unchanged from his actual design, he’s just drawn very differently. But Jen and Ronin got an overhaul, and I worked to include as many ridiculous costume details as I could. Especially with RONIN™️—especially with superfluous pouches, straps, and accessories. But I found myself really liking the reimagining of his costume from armor into more of a jumpsuit, I’m really glad you like it too!

[Mortal Kombat Mythologies Sub-Zero]

This art is way too sick for a game like Mythologies. I seriously love every piece here, spectacular work.

DomesticVamp responds:

Thank you so much!

[Questions Super Ultra Mega Arcade edition]

Daaaaamn, that troll is dead as hell!

[mario moshi moshi]

Classic Mario trying to get the kids involved in acts of domestic terrorism.

Seriously, though, you really know how to draw a great Mario. He looks like such a little guy.

[Heartist Doodle Dump: March 2024]

Cool to see assassin Spidey. Any design that's derivative of the Alex Ross concept art is a-okay in my books. Love that suit.
Nice lighting on Cykes' optic blast, that's really well done. So is the shading on Magneto, the stark black shadows over the eyes look killer. Great doodles for the month!

HeartisttheArtist responds:

You know, I’d never realized that’s where the suit is probably drawing inspiration from, but now I like it even more!
Also, thank you very much! I’m quite proud of the lighting—I really pushed myself on it with Cyclops.

[scorpion mate]

YESSSSSS SCORPION MATE

algotracosa responds:

sale un verde?

[SP x LOZ]

Ramona Sheik is something I never knew I wanted until now.

[TAS Spider-Man!]

That's my GOAT. Instantly recognized this as '90s animated Spidey, even in this style. You nailed it!

shamartTM responds:

Glad you think so! I was initially going to put a lot more of my personal touches on this but out of love and respect for the show I decided to just dial it back in order to maintain as much of the original aesthetic as possible.