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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

Dark-Ether [2010-06-16 23:54:49 +0000 UTC]

Very cool! I've always loved Taskmaster!

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Gennadius [2010-06-16 13:59:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow one of my favorite villains gets his own mini-series.
Too bad he doesnt have the suit he had in MR.X miniserie

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RODCOM1000 [2010-06-16 13:40:44 +0000 UTC]

This would be fantastic even if it took days, the fact that you did it 16 hours makes it even more amazing!

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JwichmanN [2010-06-16 12:30:10 +0000 UTC]

great job, especially on the sword, awesome chrome!

-J.

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Pondocus [2010-06-16 08:45:40 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! His left leg (static, bent at knee) looks kinda funny for some reason. Maybe the angle?

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Guzkull [2010-06-16 08:30:41 +0000 UTC]

Brutal!

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Marvelguru In reply to ??? [2010-06-16 05:59:48 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, though my only critique is that you should have had the interior of the cape orange. Still great job on finishing this in 16 hours.

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AlexGarner In reply to Marvelguru [2010-06-16 08:31:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! That's true for the older version of the costume but from the recent Avenger Initiative issue reference my editor gave me, the inside of the cape is white. However, it's very possible the colorist on that issue missed the orange and accidentally set up this slightly newer version.

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BlueWolfD [2010-06-16 05:47:13 +0000 UTC]

Gotta get this book! I love Taskmaster! He's very cool!

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secbigazn [2010-06-16 05:28:45 +0000 UTC]

WOW.....Incredible for a "rush job". Amazing talent I wish I had.

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heartwing [2010-06-16 04:35:44 +0000 UTC]

I saw this on Marvel's site, it looks great.

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scarecrowstudios [2010-06-16 04:19:43 +0000 UTC]

that sword is amazing. stellar work.

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project4studios [2010-06-16 04:03:44 +0000 UTC]

Truly stunning piece! And one of my favorites as well.

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rostridge [2010-06-16 00:13:30 +0000 UTC]

There is a Taskmaster series coming out?! Man, I've been out the Avengers loop too long. Awesome cover. Love that sword... it's so shiny. Those pinhole eyes kinda remind me of Thanos when I look at them, which is by no means a bad thing. I love Thanos. The desaturated colours really work well with this piece. Fantastic stuff!

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MarkIrwin [2010-06-16 00:04:24 +0000 UTC]

Looks great sir! Even better it was a fast paint for you!

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AlexGarner In reply to MarkIrwin [2010-06-16 01:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man!

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karaokecowboy76 [2010-06-15 23:33:08 +0000 UTC]

One of my all time fave villains, very nicely depicted here. Haven't been keeping up with the comics lately, might have to grab this mini-series though!

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JoshawaFrost In reply to ??? [2010-06-15 23:30:22 +0000 UTC]

Man, I love that sword!!

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strib In reply to ??? [2010-06-15 23:25:23 +0000 UTC]

sometimes a rush job can work out to be the best.

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AlexGarner In reply to strib [2010-06-16 01:02:20 +0000 UTC]

absolutely

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Fgore [2010-06-15 23:23:15 +0000 UTC]

amazing!!

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sb51075 [2010-06-15 21:52:49 +0000 UTC]

sometimes a little pressure is just what the doctor ordered to bring out the greatness in an artist's vision

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AlexGarner In reply to sb51075 [2010-06-16 08:34:41 +0000 UTC]

Very true, but man it's stressful too

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urban-barbarian [2010-06-15 21:51:12 +0000 UTC]

That sword is almost as mighty as you are, sir!

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AlexGarner In reply to urban-barbarian [2010-06-16 08:34:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dan!

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cha0smage [2010-06-15 21:12:58 +0000 UTC]

It's like someone in the house of ideas heard my exact fucking words!

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DarkBrainComics [2010-06-15 20:46:49 +0000 UTC]

TASKMASTER !!! ZOMG, the first title from Marvel I've even thought about buying in... forever! Awesome rendition of this amazing character.

His sword is the BOMB. Just an awesome job here!!!

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Bender18 [2010-06-15 20:11:15 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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spidermanfan2099 In reply to ??? [2010-06-15 19:39:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh that is a great perspective! The zoom blur around the legs pushes the sword right out at you... what will you be doing when it becomes easy to make a 3D piece (Actually, I think theres a guy on DA who does that to comic work!!)

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AlexGarner In reply to spidermanfan2099 [2010-06-16 08:37:19 +0000 UTC]

When that happens, I guess I'll be obsolete

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spidermanfan2099 In reply to AlexGarner [2010-06-16 12:16:15 +0000 UTC]

I hope not... then all we'll end up with is 'Poser' (a 3d program) driven drivel without feeling!... and then i'll ahve to learn something new... again haha! Take it easy dude

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Ninjendo [2010-06-15 19:37:08 +0000 UTC]

Never heard of Taskmaster before but man, he sounds deadly. Great job on this! Epically awesome

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romidion In reply to ??? [2010-06-15 19:37:00 +0000 UTC]

Dangit Alex. You're awesome.
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Mechachu [2010-06-15 19:29:33 +0000 UTC]

im so glad you're doing the cover to a title im definitely going to be reading

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mortalshinobi [2010-06-15 19:25:37 +0000 UTC]

very nice angle. Love the lighting and such you put on him.

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marvelleftw [2010-06-15 19:24:00 +0000 UTC]

God that sword is ubercool.

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HraSusi [2010-06-15 19:01:48 +0000 UTC]

I like the perspective, the colours and the cape. The blade is very well done.

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ArtbyBones In reply to ??? [2010-06-15 18:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Amazing job for a single day's work dude.

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AlexGarner In reply to ArtbyBones [2010-06-16 08:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm just proud I got it done in time.

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ArtbyBones In reply to AlexGarner [2010-06-16 16:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Do you have any tutorials anywhere, or in-depth explanations of how you go about your work? I'd be interested to see how you go about things.

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AlexGarner In reply to ArtbyBones [2010-06-17 03:04:30 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, no tutorials yet. I do have some process pieces in my gallery which might give you some idea of how I approach things.

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jtwilber1 [2010-06-15 18:58:22 +0000 UTC]

Nice painting...he has ALWAYS been my favorite villian...I wish I had his powers..with photgraphic memory to boot....I think he was under used for years...being the trainer of hired muscle..pffft.

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N-ossandon-Nezt [2010-06-15 18:55:00 +0000 UTC]

exellent man
very goood

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DripDraw [2010-06-15 18:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Whoa! Can't wait to see it on the shelf! This is an amazing piece! You da best!

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WakameKun In reply to ??? [2010-06-15 18:42:06 +0000 UTC]

It's Skeletor! But more awesome... and manly

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HugoJunstrand [2010-06-15 18:40:45 +0000 UTC]

It looks great!

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