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Description Taskmaster #1. Cover to the upcoming mini-series. Marvel used the wrong file for solicitations so here is the slightly revised version. This was a rush job with only one day to paint it so it's the fastest cover I've ever done. Probably took around 16 hours.

This is also one of my favorite characters from when I was reading comics as a kid. His only powers, if you can call them powers, are his photographic reflexes. That is, he can mimic the moves of anyone after just seeing them perform it one time. So he basically can do every fighting style in the Marvelverse from Captain America to Hawkeye to Daredevil, etc..


TASKMASTER #1 (of 4)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by JEFTE PAOLO
Cover by ALEX GARNER
The fan-favorite anti-hero from AVENGERS: INITIATIVE explodes into his own mini-series! Taskmaster has trained hench-thugs for every terrorist organization and criminal cartel in the Marvel Universe. So when the rumor starts that he's turned traitor and now works for STEVE ROGERS, a billion-dollar bounty is put on his head, and every cadre of costumed fanatics -- A.I.M., Hydra, Ultimatum, the Sons of the Serpent, everyone -- looks to collect. Now Taskmaster has to fight hordes upon hordes of his psychopathic students while at the same time figuring out who framed him -- which requires him figuring out who he really is! That's right, the man with the photographic reflexes has no memory of his true identity -- and you'll learn the unexpected truth along with him! The action-packed SECRET ORIGIN of Taskmaster begins here, courtesy of New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, INCREDIBLE HERCULES, MARVEL ZOMBIES) and acclaimed artist Jefte Paolo (DOCTOR VOODOO)!
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Comments: 97

PACEEION-PONYS [2015-10-21 09:25:29 +0000 UTC]

Yeah wish I could do a rush job like this no one looks at my shit art

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therealmetalman [2015-04-07 09:53:57 +0000 UTC]

awesome picture of an awesome character

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Phenometron [2015-02-26 07:45:09 +0000 UTC]

He's a worthy adversary for anybody.

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ulitomamon [2014-03-12 21:54:15 +0000 UTC]

Bad ass taskmaster, there's any tutorial or livestream of you?

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MindlessMan0000 [2013-07-28 18:10:26 +0000 UTC]

For some reason, when I look at Taskmaster, I don't see an evilΒ villain...

In fact, he'll always be a full fledged hero to me. At least in his own right. ;u;

(Salute's.)

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9-11-00 [2013-01-12 05:50:54 +0000 UTC]

this makes me think "he-man"

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Migael-Morningstar In reply to 9-11-00 [2014-01-07 16:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Taskmaster does look like Skeletor, but he's really pretty badass.

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9-11-00 In reply to Migael-Morningstar [2014-01-07 23:41:09 +0000 UTC]

i cn imagine that. ^w^

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goldenliving777 [2012-07-25 01:00:39 +0000 UTC]

Some people do their best work under pressure, I think your Taskmaster is phenomenal!

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Maxis-Geryon [2012-03-27 14:21:52 +0000 UTC]

This guy proves you don't need fancy attacks to win: just mastering the moves!

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gwdill [2012-01-23 14:10:00 +0000 UTC]

That is too cool!

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thiswebsiteisgreen [2012-01-04 04:10:51 +0000 UTC]

"You are the ass kick-e, I am the ass kick-r!"

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KumchoValcho [2012-01-01 09:14:41 +0000 UTC]

that is a real sword? Amazing job man

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AdrianFarenheitTepes [2011-11-26 06:21:07 +0000 UTC]

You are the asskickee, I am the asskicker!

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Sergeantkeys [2011-11-14 03:31:36 +0000 UTC]

I was thrilled when I saw the Taskmaster 1 to 4 comics pop up

This cover was particularly awesome, and served well to introduce Taskmaster as a NTBFW character.

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CyberFlames [2011-11-03 19:38:00 +0000 UTC]

TaskMaster is so cool... wish I knew more of him from the comics not just from MvC3

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aroberuto [2011-09-29 05:17:42 +0000 UTC]

question he and deadpool are friends?

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TheStonefooted In reply to aroberuto [2011-10-10 06:13:01 +0000 UTC]

As fellow mercenaries and allies at times, indeed, they're friends. Deadpool is, by chance, the only man on Earth who's movements Taskmaster cannot copy.

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aroberuto In reply to TheStonefooted [2011-10-10 14:16:48 +0000 UTC]

well after all he is a crazy s.o.b.

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grams2300 [2011-07-21 21:37:44 +0000 UTC]

yeah!!!!

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Mansfield114 [2011-06-05 20:43:10 +0000 UTC]

love the angle on this!

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saxsui [2011-03-12 06:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Best friggen' character on MvC3

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LostofFocus [2011-02-21 21:34:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow....

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Eldagusto [2011-02-10 00:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Love em!

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Shadzx2 [2011-01-13 20:49:01 +0000 UTC]

Mighty.

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zakaz92 [2011-01-08 02:49:47 +0000 UTC]

for a rushed job this still kicks ass on so many levels and yes he is indeed badass highly under appreciated character which deserves more for he is TASKMASTER

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Kamulos-the-king [2010-12-31 15:10:12 +0000 UTC]

I love this one, wow !!!

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BrianSoriano [2010-08-16 16:59:46 +0000 UTC]

The fastest piece you've done, all in a day no less, and yet its every bit of as magnificent as the others. Your work, as well as your effort, is inspiring.

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AlexGarner In reply to BrianSoriano [2010-08-16 17:02:54 +0000 UTC]

Ah thanks!

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Arevish [2010-08-14 17:56:12 +0000 UTC]

The best in what he does

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MJMJR [2010-07-12 00:30:20 +0000 UTC]

The perspective kicks ass, I love the sinister feel of the piece. It really makes the viewer feel like they're about to be killed by him.

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Nightshade475 [2010-07-09 11:16:54 +0000 UTC]

dont you think its time for Tasky to update his look? i enjoyed his UDON look, but it doesnt even haveta be that one! heck, even cap ditched the pirate booties! with that being said, the image is Uber-awesome! outstanding effects!

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LuisManuel316 In reply to Nightshade475 [2010-12-28 23:02:11 +0000 UTC]

I don't know, this looks makes him stand out.

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ShadowEXE [2010-07-03 21:00:27 +0000 UTC]

completely badass

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Theamat [2010-07-02 20:52:01 +0000 UTC]

This came out very well for 16 hours worth of work!

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Elinewton [2010-07-01 22:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Great one!!
I love the perspective effect!!

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Rairyu [2010-06-27 18:07:46 +0000 UTC]

Most badass Taksmaster picture I have ever seen. Instant fave.

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AlexGarner In reply to Rairyu [2010-06-27 18:10:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Rairyu In reply to AlexGarner [2010-06-27 18:17:18 +0000 UTC]

NP! Keep up the good work!

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tndrhrtd37 [2010-06-26 02:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work...

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BonzzGX [2010-06-24 20:06:49 +0000 UTC]

WICKWED! ~ Impressive work, Good job!

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SpiderGuile [2010-06-22 12:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Jefte Palo's work on Black Panther and Doctor Voodoo is stellar!!
Your cover art is magnificent, Alex!

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phattyartist [2010-06-22 01:06:20 +0000 UTC]

The the composition, love the perspective, LOVE EVERYTHING about this!!

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BradRigney [2010-06-19 22:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Simply insane in the membrane that you pulled this off in a day.
Superhuman, alex...s u p er h u m a n.

Great drama and excellent execution, especially under the gun like that!

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AlexGarner In reply to BradRigney [2010-06-20 17:23:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Brad! Yeah, it was stressful but rewarding in the knowledge that if I HAD to get it done in one day, I could.

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moray-eel [2010-06-18 14:30:39 +0000 UTC]

He's wolverine.

Seriously though - great character, but I've never liked that outfit.

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shaneluck [2010-06-17 20:11:31 +0000 UTC]

It doesn't look rushed at all. Sounds like it should be a good mini-series

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Chainsaw-Munkey [2010-06-17 06:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Great perspective with the sword. And the shine on it is amazing. Top notch. The perspective of the whole piece is really nice. I'd buy the book based on the cover alone.

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AlexGarner In reply to Chainsaw-Munkey [2010-06-17 08:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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tonyperna [2010-06-17 03:52:10 +0000 UTC]

Oh that is just frickin' cool! I've always loved Taskmaster from his very first appearence in Avengers #196.

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