Fascinating story about the making of the Transformers cover…which is absolutely brilliant! You can feel the movement AND the heat from the flames. It’s a dynamic, super cool cover. Happy Holidays to you, Megan, and John!
Dec 18, 2023·edited Dec 18, 2023Liked by Megan Hodges
As always I greatly appreciate these open posts! As a fellow artist, even I can sometimes forget that on the other side of that dope cover was hours of work to get to that final point. And that not all of the covers go smoothly. The never ending rollercoaster that is being an artist hah. Especially frustrating if it's something you have such a passion for like Transformers! And then to get Megan's comment? I died laughing haha I hate that exact feeling of having your worst fears confirmed that something is just....off lol. But I'm glad in the end it all came together for you and has resulted in 4 reprinting and 3 cover variations!
And oh man, the Edge of Spider-verse cover is just fan-fucking-tastic! I'm super happy Megan pushed you to post it as I immediately went and added it to my box at my LCS. Such a great cover!
I'm sure it's been an incredibly busy and hectic year so I can't tell you enough how much we appreciate a small business like yours for continuing to push yourselves on not only delivering dope art but actually delivering the art to us! Even getting in yourself Skottie to help out! Hate to hear you've had to get a worst brace Megan but hopefully that's helping to relieve some of the pain!
Wishing you Skottie, Megan, John and the whole Stupid Fresh Mess crew a very wonderful holiday and hoping y'all get a bit of a break coming up here!
The only thing cooler than a 90s explosion is the “waiting for the dust cloud to clear after the explosion only to reveal the dude is still standing” scene (thank you Evangelion)
Appreciate the back story of the cover. I missed the OG drop of Transformers but was lucky enough to get a 2nd print. Thank you all for all the hard work in 2023. Looking forward to see what 2024 has in store. Happy Holidays to you all and your families!!!!
Glad you were able to land one of the properties you grew up with and that you've gotten multiple print runs on it. NGL Megan's reaction to the first cover had me laughing. Great read.
Great commentary on method, when it works, when it doesn’t, and when it finally blows the F*€K UP! Looking forward to 4th print! Keep up the amazing work!
Even DA GOAT stresses out sometimes! A cool read this was *yoda voice*! 🔥
Fascinating story about the making of the Transformers cover…which is absolutely brilliant! You can feel the movement AND the heat from the flames. It’s a dynamic, super cool cover. Happy Holidays to you, Megan, and John!
Guess I need to go do some dumpster diving in the midwest!
As always I greatly appreciate these open posts! As a fellow artist, even I can sometimes forget that on the other side of that dope cover was hours of work to get to that final point. And that not all of the covers go smoothly. The never ending rollercoaster that is being an artist hah. Especially frustrating if it's something you have such a passion for like Transformers! And then to get Megan's comment? I died laughing haha I hate that exact feeling of having your worst fears confirmed that something is just....off lol. But I'm glad in the end it all came together for you and has resulted in 4 reprinting and 3 cover variations!
And oh man, the Edge of Spider-verse cover is just fan-fucking-tastic! I'm super happy Megan pushed you to post it as I immediately went and added it to my box at my LCS. Such a great cover!
I'm sure it's been an incredibly busy and hectic year so I can't tell you enough how much we appreciate a small business like yours for continuing to push yourselves on not only delivering dope art but actually delivering the art to us! Even getting in yourself Skottie to help out! Hate to hear you've had to get a worst brace Megan but hopefully that's helping to relieve some of the pain!
Wishing you Skottie, Megan, John and the whole Stupid Fresh Mess crew a very wonderful holiday and hoping y'all get a bit of a break coming up here!
The only thing cooler than a 90s explosion is the “waiting for the dust cloud to clear after the explosion only to reveal the dude is still standing” scene (thank you Evangelion)
Amazing read and can’t wait to try for the 4th release.
Love this peek. Happy holidays ya’ll.
Definitely worth the wait! I couldn’t imagine being in your shoes! Your a legend an we are super appreciative of everything you do for us fans!!
Appreciate the back story of the cover. I missed the OG drop of Transformers but was lucky enough to get a 2nd print. Thank you all for all the hard work in 2023. Looking forward to see what 2024 has in store. Happy Holidays to you all and your families!!!!
This one is for all of the inspiring artist who never let their art leave the sketch book of shame.
I love the process of things like this and the fact you let us see the stuff you wouldn’t normally show anyone.
Most fans would crap their pants to just dig through your computer trash can lol.
Anyway thank you for sharing this. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!
I will be ready,thanks for the update
I think the first draft would have kicked just as much as the one we got. Maybe put a little flame coming off the gun nozzle.
Glad you were able to land one of the properties you grew up with and that you've gotten multiple print runs on it. NGL Megan's reaction to the first cover had me laughing. Great read.
Happy holidays to the team.
That was really cool. Thanks for sharing your process. Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays!
I am glad and sad that I am not the only one that goes through these phases of art. I wish I had a "Megan" to smack....er.. give me good advice. :D
Great commentary on method, when it works, when it doesn’t, and when it finally blows the F*€K UP! Looking forward to 4th print! Keep up the amazing work!