#473- Predator 2 – A Natural Sequel

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 9, 2022

1990 and 1991 may have been the greatest two years of franchise sequel which included Predator 2 an expansion of the rules and mythology of the first with some newly added layers. Also of note is Predator 2’s style in its depiction of a run-down city one that would later influence The Crow and Blade. […]

LIGHTYEAR – The EXTREME Years

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 8, 2022

I woke up early AF yesterday and jumped on this piece during some Sunday Funday morning coffee. This piece exhausted the last of my Micron size 3 pens in the process but I think we can all agree it was worth it. I had to get this idea out of my head after watching Lightyear […]

#472 – Predator is the greatest science fiction movie of all time

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 6, 2022

A case for the greatest sci-fi movie of all time 1987’s Predator. AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST · #472 – Predator is the greatest science fiction movie of all time

Finally the art for the third Wuff Pak trading card

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 4, 2022

Far overdue but that does not mean the AKAPAD army has not been diligent in streamlining the process of getting more and more cards out to all of you. Here is the first of two new cards for 2022. I have yet to name these two and I will be further delayed in coloring it […]

#471 – Lightyear – The controversy and the verdict

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 3, 2022

The internet came in hot for this one so let’s see how exactly these LBGTQ+ scenes play out in the narrative structure of this animated feature. AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST · #471 – Lightyear – The controversy and the verdict

#469 – Thor Love And Thunder – THE FINAL WORD

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On August 1, 2022

Wow, MCU’ers this one is a tough shell to crack. So let’s have a look at the hate and love for Thor Love and Thunder. Peter A DeLuca unpacks a hell of a lot with this analysis that is not the last. AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST · #469 – Thor Love And Thunder – THE […]

VECNA of Stranger Things black and white

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On July 31, 2022

Embarking on the captivating task of illustrating Vecna from Stranger Things, I opted for the tactile precision of a Micron pen, engaging in the ink-laden dance between pen and paper. This traditional approach adds a unique dimension to the portrayal of this enigmatic character, presenting both challenges and rewards that resonate with artistic authenticity. Guided […]

Stranger Things Three Cheese 3D Doritos

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On July 30, 2022

Am I disappointed we are not in a Stranger Things retro food boom? The answer is yes, there has been no more excellent opportunity of our time for these giant food companies to roll out everything 80’s and unlock that nostalgia so perfectly executed by the Netflix show. View this post on Instagram A post […]

Northstar of Alpha Flight – Round Two

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On July 24, 2022

#231 – CARTOONIST KAYFABE SNUB EVS Ethan Van Sciver because of REASONS

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On July 13, 2022

The boys of the influential YouTube channel Cartoonist Kayfabe (Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg) respective comic book creators in their own right avoid EVS at all costs. Why do two historians obsessed with the comic book creation process ignore a talent that has literally helped transform the industry they comment on?