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Salutations and Congratulations! Thanks for stumbling, and hopefully staying for a bit, on the website of comic artist Dann Phillips! Renowned, ever in demand and idol of Millions ( Sam Millions, nice guy outta Saint Paul...you should meet him sometime) This site is dedicated, and ever so slightly obligated, to showcase some of those rascally ramblings and dastardly designs of delightful Dann!
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Dann's been working for years in the comics scene, but it feels like he's just getting
started with newfound excitement and energy for pushing the pencil to new territories and new pillars of glory!
Dann's worked in a variety of genre's in the biz....Westerns, Slice of Life, Fantasy, Super Heroes and even Funny Animals!
Dann's major influences are some of the classic, great artists that made comics what they are today....such as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Sal Buscema and John Buscema. Of course, there are plenty more, but the internet isn't big enough to list all of them!
Dann has an odd love for drawing the obscure characters of yesteryear. Ask for a pin up of Doctor Bong or a Celestial, and he'll squeal with delight! True story!
Feel free to contact Dann regarding any art you would like to commission or purchase. He rarely says "No".
started with newfound excitement and energy for pushing the pencil to new territories and new pillars of glory!
Dann's worked in a variety of genre's in the biz....Westerns, Slice of Life, Fantasy, Super Heroes and even Funny Animals!
Dann's major influences are some of the classic, great artists that made comics what they are today....such as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Sal Buscema and John Buscema. Of course, there are plenty more, but the internet isn't big enough to list all of them!
Dann has an odd love for drawing the obscure characters of yesteryear. Ask for a pin up of Doctor Bong or a Celestial, and he'll squeal with delight! True story!
Feel free to contact Dann regarding any art you would like to commission or purchase. He rarely says "No".
A TOUR OF THE STUDIO!
I've been asked again by a few folks out there to show what my studio looks like. It's nothing fancy...just a spare room in my house that I work in, but I can give the particulars. Because, y'know, why not?
THE ART TABLE!
I've had this table for a few years now. The clear glass top is great as it's really easy to clean, and if I ever need a light box, I just switch the lamps and, huzzah... instant light box!!
I have a copy of Wally Wood's "22 Panels That Always Work" taped to the top...just when I need a reminder for page layouts. Wally Wood was a complete genius!
I have a few comics. Years ago, I realized that the normal long boxes were just taking up too much room, so I decided to use standard book shelves to hold the things. They take up an entire wall, but I can walk around the room at least.
I've had this table for a few years now. The clear glass top is great as it's really easy to clean, and if I ever need a light box, I just switch the lamps and, huzzah... instant light box!!
I have a copy of Wally Wood's "22 Panels That Always Work" taped to the top...just when I need a reminder for page layouts. Wally Wood was a complete genius!
I have a few comics. Years ago, I realized that the normal long boxes were just taking up too much room, so I decided to use standard book shelves to hold the things. They take up an entire wall, but I can walk around the room at least.
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I'm a collector, so I like to get a lot of obscure or cool stuff. (for reference, of course) Collected volumes of Popeye, Prince Valiant and the Terran Trade Authority stuff is always something I'm on the lookout for.
Three Stooges figures (still missing Moe) Old, classic glasses and a Don Perlin original are just some of the stuff floating on top the shelves.
Other stuff, like the Micronauts and old Archie digests are always around too. And, yeah...that's me and Stan Lee. Be jealous!
I'm usually working in the studio, but when I need a break from pencil pushing, there's always a favorite old pastime of mine....video games! BUT...old school style!
I have an original Atari 2600 with tons of old games, along with the Sega Genesis and a retro Intellivision System! Next, I need to go up a bit and get another Sega Saturn...those games were fun.
I'm usually working in the studio, but when I need a break from pencil pushing, there's always a favorite old pastime of mine....video games! BUT...old school style!
I have an original Atari 2600 with tons of old games, along with the Sega Genesis and a retro Intellivision System! Next, I need to go up a bit and get another Sega Saturn...those games were fun.
More old school goodness as I have an honest to goodness Convenience Store Comic book Spinner Rack. These things are hard to find and it's been with me for years now. I like to keep stuff like my Marvel Essentials and books like that in it.
I also have loads of board games. We're a gaming family so we seem to buy new games all the time. The latest craze for me is SMASH UP. I could play that game for hours. I'm also a collector of RISK boards. I've been playing that game all my life and all the different boards are always fun. I even have a 1958 board from England. I just got the Star Wars board from my son for Christmas. Still need to play that one.
I was always a fan of Godzilla, too. "Godzilla vs the Smog Monster" was the very first movie I remember seeing in a theater when I was a little kid, and the latest poster was something that I really had to have!
And lastly....I made a cool light switch.
...Annnnd, that's the tour. Just a tiny look at where I work and what's around me as I sit hunkered over a drawing board. It's my version of the "Man Cave". It's just not in the basement and I don't have a Budweiser sign or an ode to the Green Bay Packers anywhere near me!
