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Published: 2008-11-21 20:51:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 6384; Favourites: 120; Downloads: 257
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Another artifact from my bout with basement archeology.Long before the recent proliferation of graphic novels inspired in every 16 year old, a fierce desire to draw his own "manga," one immensely talented artist was ripping off the Japanese cartooning style without even the slightest hint of shame.
That artist, as you know, is Adam Warren, and waay back before entirely too many of you were even born, he drew the ever drool-worthy Dirty Pair. (More recently he is known for his series of Empowered tpb's from Dark Horse--Bondagey Goodness.
)Continuing the tradition, I have tried to co-opt his style, with equal shamelessness, and draw these two wonderful characters myself. I know I suffer mightily in comparison to the awesome Mr. Warren, but I hope you'll find it in your hearts to enjoy my offering nontheless.
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*AdamWarren faved this himself. I say he approves.
Good work, dear sir.
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Thanks.
Or "Domo Arigato Mr. Robaato!"
I'll bet that's the first time you've heard that.
But seriously, thank you very much. I am impressed by your art as well.
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Dude, we gonna have to do a collab in the future.
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Thanks.
Hey, is that Gendo Ikari from NGE in your avatar?
I think you may want a look at this picture. [link]
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Yup. I bear a slight resemblance to him in real life, so...
LOVE the Rei/Asuka pic!
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Haw, I thought you might.
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nah, i think that this can rival with the master as well. Maybe if i had western influence more, my drawing might not look too Anime'ish
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Yes and no.
Originally The Dirty Pair was a series of Japanese science fiction novels by Haruka Takachiho.
In the late 1980's the animation rights were sold to a Japanese company, who produced the famous anime; and the comic rights were sold to Studio Proteus and American company.(Who would later be bought out by Dark horse.) Adam Warren produced that comic.
So really it's both, but it's origins are Japanese.
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Ah, this is definitely a good effort. Fully approved.
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I like these two a lot. Is this a copy from a DP manga? Heh... I was careful in not to type the full name, as I too, know they hate it. Regardless, it's very well drawn. Keep up the good work!
You read the graphic novel A Plague of Angels?
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Is there an actual manga? I'm familiar with (And obviously inspired by.) Adam Warrens comic, but I was unaware that the Japanese had ever done a DP comic of their own.
As for the picture being a copy? No. It's an original composition. I paid slavish attention to Mr. Warren's designs, but I came up with the drawing on my own.
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No, I was on about Adam Warren and Toren Smith, don't worry. Their style is like manga and they are known to use Japanese names and all. I don't know myself, if a Japanese manga artist did a manga for these two.
As for the pose? Sweet! I love it when folks make up original poses, rather than copying from the original pic in their style.
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Yea, if you just copy the pose, you may as well fire up your light table and trace the bloody thing.
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I <3 this for so many reasons, I can't even begin to blurt them out.
...okay that's not entirely true. Hypno-butt™ ahoy!
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BTW! I got a great idea... I always wantedt Rachel and her team to have a great JET...^^ And you asked me about Rachel having tec-wepons or something... maybe if ya want to... you could draw her/the teams jet^^
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Hmmm, sounds like a plan.
Do you have any particular jet in mind, or would I have a free hand in coming up with something?
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free hand my friend!! Surprise me! 
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Ka-boom! I love that inkwork, lots of energy and character in it. It sets them off quite nicely. It's a nice interpretation of the dir... lovely angels.
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Careful, you know they hate the "D" word.
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