THE MYTHICALS – FINAL INKS

Creating Comic Book Art for The Mythicals with Hojo on The Hump Day Show

Two weeks ago, I joined The Hump Day Show and connected with Hojo, the creator of The Mythicals (known as @Hojo on X). Just minutes before we went live, I reached out to Hojo to learn more about his characters. I asked him to describe what The Mythicals characters look like and if there was a main character I could draw for a quick sketch. Hojo promptly sent me a vibrant character collage, which sparked my inspiration.

From that collage, I quickly sketched a layout featuring a cool wolf, a fiery girl, and a striking military-style character. Blending these elements with a bold, 90s-style comic book moon created a dynamic composition that practically drew itself. The retro comic book aesthetic tied it all together, making the artwork pop.

Bringing the Artwork to Life

Today, in a productive post-Memorial Day creative haze, I dedicated solid time to finishing this Mythicals artwork while multitasking on a support call. Using black India ink and a crow quill pen, I crafted the piece with precision, adding just a touch of brushwork for broader black areas. The result is a bold, hand-drawn comic book illustration that captures the essence of Hojo’s characters.

Size: Custom 11×17 Smooth Bristol Board

Watch Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD work on this The Mythicals comic book piece live on Omerglitche’s The Hump Day Show.

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Catch up with The Mythicals creator and writer, H. Wayne Desper, with these social media links.
H. Wayne Desper on X / Twitter
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PETER A DELUCA AKAPD

AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in the vast Multiverse as The Electic One. By day, he excels as an IT Mastermind, assisting individuals, both big and small, with a wide range of simple and complex solutions. In contrast, he is also a talented illustrator, a passionate comic book enthusiast, a creative content creator, and an active live streamer. Additionally, his podcast, “AKAPAD The Film Buff Podcast,” boasts an impressive catalog of over 500 episodes available on nearly every major platform.