HUGE fan of "The Dude" here! This is a really GREAT resource for ALL artist of ANY skill level. My compliments to "The Dude" for assembling such an Amazing "How to" manual for artistic weaklings like me to enjoy and learn from.
Don't forget to tune into Steve's weekly Youtube stream on Saturdays and please consider joining his Patreon. Steve is really accessible and graciously shares his artistic talents, techniques & experiences with other fledgling & professional artists alike. He really is a massively talented resource if you're even slightly interested in learning this stuff! The Dude IS LEGENDARY!!! LONG LIVE THE DUDE!
Was fortunate to pick up a very sweet Vampirella watercolor piece from the website. Beautiful work, securely packed and swiftly dispatched. Thanks, Dude! Best wishes to you and yours over the holidays and throughout the new year.- Matt
As mentioned in a previous review for the "Coming of Gourmando" Graphic Novel, my wife squirreled my copy away for Christmas soon after it arrived. I did get to glance over it just long enough to drool over the exquisit artwork and awesome looking story, but only enough to know that I will be enjoying this immensely once the wrapping paper has been cleared away. I've been a huge fan of everything Steve Rude does and have followed Nexus from the very beginning, back when I was still a college student so many decades ago! So glad to be able to help keep these wonderful stories alive by supporting Kickstarters. Steve's storytelling abilities are so incredible - layout, story, artwork & writing - that I know I'm in for another treat! Please keep these epics coming! Thanks!
As a Nexus reader from the very beginning, I seek out each new publication that features the Rude Dude's ever-ascending artistry. Though I haven't yet received this book - my wife is holding both recent volumes for a nice Christmas gift - I did take a sneak peek to make sure the book arrived safely. I never doubted the great Jaynelle's attention to detail in getting all mailings correctly put together, packaged safely and stuffed with extra fun fliers. My sneak peek also provided a quick perusal of the excellent production values, so I have no doubt that I'll enjoy hours of entertainment once I do receive my books on Christmas morn. Thanks for always advancing your craft so that we fans can continue to enjoy the exploits of Nexus!
I've been with Nexus since the third issue after the large (Capital???) ones. Steve art is magic and this Gourmando book/compilation really shows it. He is by far the best and sits with Kirby, J. Buscema, G. Colon (I know some don't like his work), etc.. and is better than other artists that are currently doing "painted" covers. A shout out to Jaynelle for all that she does and has done. They are lucky to have each other. OK.. enough.... buy the Gourmando compilation.. artist edition. You will not be sorry!!!!
Steve Rude is a master illustrator, and this book demonstrates his imaginative approach to dynamic action-packed storytelling.
I received my book and art print very quickly after purchase, and I was surprised to see how carefully and thoughtfully the package and items arrived in such good condition. All the items arrived in perfect condition and wrapped with wrapping paper. It’s difficult to explain properly but I could see it was wrapped and packaged with care. I could tell instantly that the Steve Rude Art Team honestly cares about their product. A big thank you to the art team for taking the time to produce a great product.
Solid story, great art, & great resolution to the Thune storyline.
The new colors add many interesting textures throughout the story. Great job everyone.
Nexus Origins is such a fun book. Great artwork and story, but reading it makes me think of the old saying "History may not repeat, but it certainly rhymes." It's hard to believe the book was written all those years ago considering how relevant it feels. A man constantly tormented by the evils of other men, and the only release is to murder murderors. Highly recommended.
Everything perfect, and they warn you about free updates!
The familiar origin story of NEXUS is always a great read, but I particularly enjoyed the back-matter in this edition, especially the double-page spread showing the creators’ influences.
The familiar origin story of NEXUS is always a great read, but I particularly enjoyed the back-matter in this edition, especially the double-page spread showing the creators’ influences.
This is a brilliant work of comic art. The characters, the layouts and the colour mixes all blend together seamlessly to produce a quality which I haven't seen since the Golden Age. I really cannot praise Steve "The Dude" Rude's work enough...Truly special and timeless stuff!
Thank you for leaving the very first review for the Battle for Thuneworld! So glad you enjoyed the book.
I left my original review below to emphasise that, not only did they fix the problem, but they did so courteously and quickly, with a fix to the file that was so good that I am more than happy to amend my original review and throw my full support behind not just the product, but also the service!
Original Review:
I love Steve Rude's work, and I love Nexus, so it was a shocking disappointment to find that the digital version that I purchased was of such low quality that the art was reduced to a blurred, pixelated mess.
This was a real letdown.
We are truly sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with your recent download. We value your feedback and understand how frustrating it can be when a digital product doesn't meet expectations.
We were unaware of the quality issue from this 2009 file. Your feedback has been taken to heart and have rebuilt the file from scratch to ensure a better quality experience.
The updated download is now available. Please let us know if you have any further issues or if the quality has been improved to your satisfaction.
What can I say; I’m a sucker for grab bags…
I received a great mix of comics, cards, stickers, other miscellaneous swag (some signed). Great deal and great product as always.
Enjoyed the Nexus family print. Beautiful piece of art. Thanks
A simply stunning piece that perfectly captures the mystery and thrill of the the Dark Night Detective. It's going on my office wall with Steve's print of Captain Kirk! Thanks for all of your great work, Steve!
The PDF is in high resolution and the download was easy. This is another Nexus classic !!!
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A good story and the usual great art. A shocking turn of events upends the Nexus Universe. I'll leave it to you to find out what that is. I'm looking forward to the colored version. So far Steve & Company are batting a thousand. I'm very happy to see Nexus resurrected and will continue to support these projects as long as Steve is willing and able. Thank you! GK
The Thing has always been my favorite character. Steve Rude captures his tragic appearance with humorous personality and situation. Not only did I love opening this gift up on Christmas morning, but I was pleasantly surprised by Jaynelle upgrading this purchase with the Dude's signature on the print! Thanks! Can't wait to frame this and put it on my Fantastic Four wall!
My name is Adam and this order ended up being my Christmas gift. After watching some interviews of Steve doing sketches or art studies made me want to start drawing in my sketchbook on a daily basis again. Now also having one of Steve’s sketchbooks is a helpful reminder that even the pros still like to practice.
Gourmando 1st Printing TPB (Kickstarter Version)
I had to order the "B" cover of the Sketchbook, since the Dude is known as the expert on Space Ghost and all other H-B heroes! Love it! Inside the Sketchbooks are lots of beautiful artwork of course, but also a master class of how it's done! Just amazing to explore the Dude's process and see how all of his experience continues to grow and evolve.
The "Clobbered" Thing print is gorgeous! I had to treat myself to a print of my favorite hero and Dave always makes him seem both believable and fun. Plus, Jaynelle upgraded my purchase to include a signature - thanks for this great bonus.
Even though I ordered this a while back - and it came super fast in the mail - I didn't receive it till Christmas morning. My wife squirreled it all away before I had a chance to see it! But it sure was worth the wait! Can't thank you enough!
It's always such a treat to pour through artwork by Steve Rude, but it's a learning experience to read through his process while going through his Sketchbooks!
The mail quickly brought 2 Sketchbooks and a Beautiful "Clobbered" Thing print, but I had to wait till Christmas morning to open them up and enjoy. Definitely worth the wait! And then to discover that Jaynelle had upgraded the print to include a Dude signature made it even better! Thanks so much! I've got days of Sketchbook studying ahead!
