MAGNATUDE – And the Rigged Hall of Heroes create your own comic book character art contest , emphesis on rigged

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 27, 1996

I had lost The Savage Dragon #10, 1993 “Create Your Own Comic Book Hero” contest — a crushing defeat. I was sure The Mac was about to take over comics. But the possibility to avenge my creative defeat found me randomly in a South Jersey mall comic book shop. Three years later, the comic book […]

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On June 2, 1996

Chaos Rules – KHAOZ RULES – Page Gallery

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 30, 1996

For the 1996 Highland Art Show I decided to go all in the bring the sculpture that so many people from the school loved

Khaoz Rules – The Writing Club Annual Poetry Reading Poster – Highland High

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On April 16, 1996

NouVeau Studios – Logo Design

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 11, 1996

The original scan for this logo was manipulated in Photoshop to correct a “cut-up” at the top of the N and V that occurred during the scanning process.

1996 – THOR – PROMO CONCEPTS

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On March 24, 1996

When coming up with something new, wait that didn’t sound right let’s start over. When you have the freshest of the freshest ideas one of which is a take on a character that is dated back to the 60s you need promo images to get people excited. The goal is to sell millions of units […]

RENAISSANCE Award for Gesture Drawing A National Commitment to Excellence in Education

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On March 6, 1996

About this program:Jostens Renaissance: A National Commitment to Excellence in Education Jostens Renaissance is a proven school culture and climate framework designed to help teachers love their jobs and students thrive in school. Launched in 1988 by educators in partnership with Jostens — the longtime leader in yearbooks, class rings, and graduation products — the […]

Hussian School of Art Mini-Poster Contest (1996)- Entry 002

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On February 23, 1996

1996 – Thor – 2 concept pieces

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On February 16, 1996

1996 – Thor – Long Hammer Concept

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 16, 1996

I recall part of this pitch would be to temporally change The Mighty Thor title to simply GOD OF THUNDER similarly to Journey into Mystery transited into Thor than Mighty Thor, yes I’m still a bit hazy on what the beats of that are. Maintaining a numbered continuity but treating the title change as a […]