Awesome Art Picks: Nightwing, Thor, Wolverine and More

It's time once again to check out some of this week's coolest comic book art that you won't ever see in an actual comic. The reason you won't is because artists often draw sketches for fun or commissions and post them on their blogs, Tumblrs and websites. Some artists even arrange commissions through their sites so be sure to check them out for more information.

Next week is New York Comic Con. A lot of the artists seen here will be there, working hard in Artist Alley. One artist that has been doing several pre-con commissions is Marcio Takara. Check out the latest sketches and inked versions he posted on his Tumblr.

Todd Nauck is always going non-stop at conventions. Check out the classic 80s-style X-Men sketches he posted on his Tumblr. Makes you long for the good old days.

Gabriel Hardman will be at table K-9 at NYCC. You can check out his rates on his blog.

Peter Nguyen was at Vegas Con and posted some sketches on his Tumblr. He'll also be at NYCC. Most of his commission slots are full but he may still have some if you visit him on day 1. He'll be at table H-12.

Daniel HDR has been working on several pre-NYCC commissions. Check out the latest posted on his Tumblr.

Dustin Nguyen will also be at NYCC. Stop by his table to get your Li'l Gotham comics signed or to pick up a print. He mentioned on his Tumblr he'll have some original art for sale too.

Tom Raney posted some art from Granite State Comicon which took place in Manchester, NH on his Twitter. He will also be at NYCC.

Agnes Garbowska will be at table D-4 at NYCC. She posted this Superhero Minions pic on her Tumblr. She donated it for the NYCC auction.

Joel Gomez was also the Las Vegas Comic Expo. He posted some sketches on his Tumblr.

Denis Medri posted a Star Wars 80s High School pic on his Deviant Art Page. This is titled "Breakfast Wars."

Vinny Navarrete posted this Conan sketch on his Tumblr. He also has some 11x17 posters for sale.

Chris Giarrusso posted some more Mini-Marvel pieces which are for sale (some have been sold already) on his website. He also posted a Justice League and a Spider-Man pic that is for an auction to benefit SAFE in Hunterdon (to aid victims of domestic violence and abuse).

Freddie Williams II posted some new art on his TwitPic page.

That's it for this week. There may not be an Awesome Art installment next weekend as I'll be at NYCC, spending time in Artist Alley. If you're there, be sure to look for us and say hello. Also be sure to tell these artist how much you dig their stuff.

Lots of Nightwing pics this week. I like the Freddie Williams one the most. His Batman and Green Arrow is pretty great too. I see those little tater tot babies from Despicable Me pop up on here from time to time. Do people really like those things?

@longbowhunter: Apparently a lot of people do. They were absolutely abused in the second movie though. They tried forcing waaayy to many scenes and jokes with them in it. Now I kinda hate them.

lots of GOOD pieces this week, especially the Nightwing stuff

Freddie Williams killed it this week!! The Nightwing is awesome.

@sleepbutnodream15: They're the reason I've never watched the Despicable Me movies.

A lot of good Nightwing stuff (not that I mind :P)

My favourites are the NAITOWINGU one and the Ivy one.

@wavemotioncannon: Agree completely, his works are sick, and like longbowhunter mentioned, the GA and Batman piece is outstanding.

Wow, so much awesome stuff this week that I can't even choose my favourties!

Great as always. Raney takes the top spot for me this week. Freddie Williams ll killed it also. But again, they r all friggin dynamite

Nice picks from Peter Nguyen

Good week.

That first sketch of Babs is my favorite. Then Freddie's Ollie and Bruce.

I think Freddie wants to be the next artist on nightwing :P

Tornado Twins!

Soooo many Nightwing this week!

Female Nightwing and Female Trickster? They should be Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown (he dad was the Prankster after all)

Hey @g_man in case you don't already know this (which I'm sure you do, I just wanna make sure you do), Brett Booth typically updates his Twitter with drawings more often than his blog. I really like his work, so that's why I'm making sure his new work gets in here as much as possible. xD

Alot of good nightwing ones this week! But genderbend dick grayson? Not cool at all.

Wow another great week. Love FWII stuff as usual, and Vinny Navarrete turtles are so cute. For those interested I also have my deviantArt picks for this week as well.

Great as usual but I think you missed some :) (by StjepanSejic)

@scarlet_spider_forever: Well, here's a pic I took at WonderCon last year.

I like the JLA Hawkman cover, and is Batwoman smoking a joint?

Oracle - great way to start this week's picks.

The Thanos and acrobatic Nightwing are awesome.

Robin the Boy Hostage.

@bloodtalon: I'd say it was a cigar. It's what the person ordering the commission asked for.

Great week!!! Takara's art is always a delight for the eyes! Idk why I haven't seen him on any comics though... maybe I'm not reading the ones he drawing. His art is top notch. I would love to see him on a major book.

That Freddie Williams Invincible and Atom Eve is for me. Gift from my wife. Turned out sweet!

Awesome stuff here!

Peter Nguyen's Nightwing and Red Hood make me wish he was doing a mini series with those characters... Him adding Starfire to his original sketch brought a whole new dimension to the piece. It's just perfect.

@g_man: Ok

Wow! Really good pics this week!

I think FW 2 needs to give Marvel some love in an ongoing of his choice. I would pick it up in a heartbeat.

Takara's Oracle Barbara is extremely sexy

Truly awe-inspiring art picks...

Peter Nguyen and Daniel HDR's artwork is awesome, but for me Freddie Williams II wins it for me, both his Iron Man and Thor are awesome!

These just seem to get better every week. Love the Oracle. And nice to see so much Batwoman and Nightwing.

My favorite is probably the Batman and Green Arrow.

Daniel HDR's Batwoman is amazing. Also, Tom Raney's Thor Looks great!

Coupla nice Batwoman pics.

@outside_85: Those are amazing. I wish WW looked like that in the comics. So much more bad ass/ practical.

@canderia718:

This, this and alot more of this

i like the daredevil one.

Batwoman with a stogie. Love it.

Love that Nightwing Jason and Starfire.

Oh god, I love that one with Starfire, Jason, and Dick. Someone PLEASE put Peter Nguyen on Red Hood and the Outlaws.

@capuga: Freddie Williams gets around. His Daredevil commission he did for me back in April popped up here a while back.

Wow... so much beautiful artwork this week. A lot of bat-family members drawn, Fantastic!

I love all the Nightwing ones. The one with the female Nightwing is so cool.

@outside_85:

Damn! That's some DC Movieverse style action for yo a$$ right there!!!