Nightcrawler is one of my favourite X‑Men to draw. This post shares my journey with a large A2 pencil sketch, having it displayed in a popular Athens comic book store, and later colouring it digitally with Procreate.
One of my favourite superheroes is Nightcrawler. He’s upbeat, cheerful, charming, and a loyal friend. His appearance is unique, so I really enjoy drawing him.
This is my fan art of Nightcrawler. I drew it with an HB pencil on A2‑sized paper. When I asked a local comic book store if they could hang it on their wall, they gladly did — for a while. I was over the moon showcasing my art in one of the most popular comic book stores in Athens.
Original pencil art
Years later, I scanned the drawing and then coloured it with Procreate.
I enjoy to draw In the garden
Who is your favourite X‑Man? I have several favourites myself — but Nightcrawler will always be near the top.
A fan art tribute to Doctor Strange, inspired by his classic 1960s look. Pencil sketch, ink, and Procreate colours. Plus a quick summary of why Stephen Strange is one of my favourite Marvel characters.
I’m a big fan of Doctor Strange’s comic books.
Let me give you a quick summary of who he is.
Doctor Strange’s real name is Stephen Vincent Strange. He was a successful surgeon — but a car crash damaged his hands and ended his career as a medical doctor. He later became the Sorcerer Supreme after seeking a way to heal his hands.
Although he never managed to heal his hands, he is one of the strongest magicians in comics and one of my favourite Marvel characters.
Doctor Strange Fan Art
So I did a Doctor Strange fan art, following the style of how he looked in the 1960s.
It’s a pencil sketch, inked on paper and then scanned and coloured with digital tools in Procreate.
I referenced legendary Steve Ditko’s art of who I am a big fan off.
Which character should I draw next? The one who gets the most mentions wins!
Years ago, I created a young hero named Zacharias — the Zombie Boy. I recently found my original drawing and decided to ink and colour it with Procreate. Here’s a look at his family, supporting characters, and a small taste of his backstory (almost a Greek tragedy).
Many years ago, I had many ideas for my own superheroes. One of them was Zacharias (Ζαχαρίας) – the Zombie Boy.
I found the original drawing I had done of him, and I decided to ink and colour it with Procreate.
The Original Drawing
Family & Supporting Characters
The following drawings feature his family and some supporting characters.
Zacharias, his cat and grandmother before and after, I finally have an origin for the grandmother.
Zacharias, his cat, and his grandmother – before and after. I finally have an origin story for the grandmother.
Zacharias’ mother
Zacharias’ father
The parents are shown as I originally thought of them. I will keep the father close to his original design, but I will change the mother completely.
Zaharias Mother Zaharias Father
A young boy and girl – Zacharias meets them. Possible supporting characters. I’m still thinking about how they can fit into the story.
A young boy and girl Zaharias meet
I also found the original plot for the comic book, but I have developed some twists and built a better background on what led Zacharias to become a zombie.
Here’s a small summary of how his story begins:
“Zacharias was a greedy, pampered boy who became a zombie. One day, his grandmother — just as she was going to give him a tender kiss on the cheek — decided instead to nibble on it. She was a zombie too, but not fully formed. Realising what she had done, she fled. Leaving poor Zacharias with a new greed… a zombie’s greed. Almost a Greek tragedy.”
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