Political Cartoon: Debt Season

For those of you who missed this over the weekend...

Here's my interpretation of the current debt ceiling debates in Washington, between Obama and Boehner. Our politicians are definitely acting "Looney!" =P

And here's a clip of the classic Looney Tunes short!

Illustration © Joe Costantini

Fun Art Fridays: The Thundercats' Mumm-Ra

"Ancient Spirits of Evil, transform this decayed form into Mumm-Ra the Ever Living!"

Now that I got that out of the way... Mumm-Ra is one of the all-time coolest villains! He starts off looking like a pathetic old man hobbling around in mummy rags, and with a few choice words becomes the baddest baddie the Thundercats have ever faced. Of course, in reality they usually beat him pretty easily, but we're talking about my distorted childhood memories here!

This guy's been a long time coming, so I hope you like him. I like Mums so much that I also did a warm-up sketch, which I've included below. Enjoy!



Just like my heroic team shot, these dudes are part of a larger drawing I’m doing for fun. Next up... Ma-Mutt!.

Until then... "Thundercats HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Illustration © Joe Costantini

Fun Art Fridays: The Thundercats' Jackalman

Here comes Jackalman, the club-wielding (and sometimes mace-swinging) evil mutant jackal!

The evil mutants were the perfect examples of incompetent lackeys, and Jackalman here was no exception. These bumbling baffoons were always screwing up Mumm-Ra's evil plans. Speaking of Mumm-Ra, looks like he's up next!

Just like my heroic team shot, these dudes are part of a larger drawing I’m doing for fun. Remember to check back next week for Mumm-Ra.

Until then... "Thundercats HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Illustration © Joe Costantini

Fun Art Fridays: The Thundercats' Vultureman

Watch out for Vultureman, the I-have-no-idea-what-the-heck-his-weapon-is evil mutant vulture!

Seriously, this is the weapon that came with the toy, but what is it? Some type of bird claw on a stick? Or maybe a bird cage cleaner?

Anyway, like my heroic team shot, Vultureman is part of a larger team drawing. Again, I'll be posting each villain as I finish, then the whole image once it's done. Next up is Jackalman!

"Thundercats HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Illustration © Joe Costantini

Fun Art Fridays: The Thundercats' Monkian

Did you see the new images for Cartoon Network's Thundercats revamp?

I wasn't sure at first, but I think the new designs are growing on me. I'll have to reserve final judgement until I see the new show, but that news lit a fire under me to finish up my Evil Mutants illustration. So this week I'm posting my take on the mace-wielding Monkian!

Just like my heroic team shot, these dudes are part of a larger drawing I’m doing for fun. Next week I'll post my Vultureman, followed by Jackalman, Mumm-ra, his dog Ma-Mutt, and then the final team shot.

Until then... "Thundercats HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Illustration © Joe Costantini