Sitcomics Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 So I have the best kind of problem. I publish a line of comics called Sitcomics and I asked Ron Frenz (Spider-Man, Thor, etc) to do a cover for me for the upcoming issue (#3.2) of a series called Startup, featuring interiors by Craig Rousseau. The chapter introduces a new, all-business assassin named Pinstripes who wears a 3-piece suit of armor and carries around a coffee mug that says "World's Greatest Assassin". Pinstripes cover dialogue is an homage to They Live. Pinstripes will say: Startup, I have come here to drink coffee and eliminate you. And this helmet doesn't have a hole for coffee. As you see, Ron sends me both of these roughs to choose from but I can only pick one. I love them both but I'm leaning toward one over the other and I wondered if any of you can pitch in your two cents by voting for the one you're more likely to pick up off the rack. You're welcome to explain your reasons but you don't have to. So which one do you prefer? "Rooftop" or "Office" SkOw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkOw Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Do a cover a and b and I'll buy both. Problem solved. Raze, electricprune and comicquant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Just now, SkOw said: Do a cover a and b and I'll buy both. Problem solved. +1 SkOw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I like the one on the right better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 here is the answer... FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joosh Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Idea A. But they both look really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I prefer idea B. The character you're introducing should be in the foreground. I also prefer the way the diagonals work in that one, drawing your eye towards the middle (helped by Pinstripe pointing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineCollector Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 An office seems a more appropriate setting for a guy in a suit. Challenging the new guy on his home turf is more threatening than a neutral site like a rooftop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 the second one.... or one on the right side when looking at your post 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshane Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The first one looks more exciting. The second one looks sexier. Tough call. I really do think it's a coin-flip. My brain keeps going back and forth, but my initial impression was in favor of the first design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway29 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Office. And while I get this question is more about the idea vs the execution of the idea...the mug is being presented to the reader in an unnatural way in version A. It takes me out of it..personally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I like "Office" slightly better. The expression on her face sucks you in a little better. I agree though, do 'em both if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Coin flip. Use the unused one later as a sketch variant cover once the title gains momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sitcomics Posted November 14, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2018 Here's Ron's fully penciled version of the chosen cover that'll be on sale in 2019 KobaltDog, FineCollector, Raze and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 14 minutes ago, Sitcomics said: Here's Ron's fully penciled version of the chosen cover that'll be on sale in 2019 That does look good I had my doubts cause I kind of liked A better, but this B version is great, I'd pick up this book Now that I can see buildings in the background through the window... etc I'm impressed Sitcomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Your first mistake was Ron Frenz. Plenty of better artists out there to get your book off the ground. Why is deadshot trying to kill Lilandra? Edited November 14, 2018 by Pirate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I definitely like the office piece more. Wise choice, IMO. One question though, if I may... Why does he carry a cup of coffee if he can't drink it with the helmet on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Mecha_Fantastic said: I definitely like the office piece more. Wise choice, IMO. One question though, if I may... Why does he carry a cup of coffee if he can't drink it with the helmet on? a "tongue in cheek" gimmick. The only way to defeat him is to make him spill the coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitcomics Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 No spoilers but the coffee is explained in the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Business office, I don't like looking at Pinstripe's booty/back-end in the other, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
