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Jackraow21

Dec 31, 2003, 12:38 pm

Y'know, personally I'd like to see X-treme go away. I've never liked having 3 core books, and that's why I never bothered to buy the title regularly anyway. And now that Claremont is on Uncanny (the original title), why do we need X-treme? All we have to do is move the X-treme characters back over to the Uncanny team and all is right with the world. Personally, I'd love to see an Uncanny team made up of Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Bishop, Nightcrawler, Archangel, Sage, Jubilee, and Northstar. But I digress...

As far as Sal is concerned, I think he would be a perfect fit for Ultimate X-men. In fact, he should've been the artist on the book from the beginning IMO. He did, after all, design most of the Ultimate X-men costumes. And the guy never needs a fill-in. He's also capable of doing 18 issues a year like Bagley over on Ultimate Spider-man. So IMO they ought to put Sal on Ultimate X-men and move Finch over to the regular Marvel U as the fill-in for Cassaday and Davis ('cause you know they'll both need fill-ins at some point). Larocca is too fast to be a fill-in, but Finch isn't. He could be working on the 2nd NXM arc while Cassaday is working on the first. Then he could also fill-in when Davis needs a break (though I think Davis is a little faster than Cassaday, so he probably won't need as much help). That would be the best of all situations as far as I'm concerned.

Uncanny: CC and Davis
New: Whedon and Cassaday (w/ Finch alternating arcs)
Ultimate: Mack and Larocca

Captain America

Dec 31, 2003, 03:12 pm

Oh no, please, not Ultimate X-Men! ....I dropped that

Sal, you wanna be and you are drawing the real X-Men, right? :D *hopes you say yes*

Victor Shade

Dec 31, 2003, 03:26 pm

Originally posted by Captain America
Oh no, please, not Ultimate X-Men! ....I dropped that

Amen to that. Never bought it. Shall have to do to have Ultimate War (in Spain it will be published as part of Ultimate X Men. We are about a year later than US edition).

Huzzah

Jan 1, 2004, 04:33 am

OT: I think Robertson (the artist on Wolverine ) never signed any exclusive with Dc
I thought so perhaps. I wasn’t quite sure.
Greg Rucka's last issue as series writer is 18. He is exclusive to DC now. Darrick Robertson, series artist, has indicated he would like to continue with the next writer. Issue 18 isn't out for months after Reload, so no Sal on that. Issue 13 comes out during Reload month if I remember correctly.
Well that would make me think they would want to keep him on the title. Someone who actually wants to be a regular artist is probably something Marvel wants to keep I think.
With 18 not being out till after, and those issues being written before hand, we can now assume that Wolverine is out of the Reloaded picture.
Although there is a rumored Nightcrawler book in the works...i don’t know if the character can really float his own title. Perhaps Excalibur redux?
I want Sal back on X-Treme. Igor is doing a respectable job, but its just not the same when you have had 24 amazing issues by Sal in a row(plus an annual...albiet a sideways 'widescreen' annual. I didn't like that format...)! As for Sal being the worst artist on the Reload titles? Bah, don't belive you! Alan Davis is the only one confirmed, and whilst he is fantastic and has so much experience and he is a huge name...you're as good, if not better. Different styles, both excellent.
True ‘dat. Wasn’t a fan of the widescreen thing either...as I take it most fans weren't either. Hence we do not see them anymore.
I'm fairly positive on Whedon/Cassady for new, although the mamet part seems far fetched. And I doubt they would take him out of the X-books since he is not only one of the best artist ever, he actually wants to stay on the books. Igor have a contract coming up? Or was he ever an exclusive? I doubt they would take him off the book, but he may have chosen to look for greener pastures. Especially if he ever had any editoral stuff that seems to plague CC.

Y'know, personally I'd like to see X-treme go away. I've never liked having 3 core books, and that's why I never bothered to buy the title regularly anyway. And now that Claremont is on Uncanny (the original title), why do we need X-treme? All we have to do is move the X-treme characters back over to the Uncanny team and all is right with the world. Personally, I'd love to see an Uncanny team made up of Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Bishop, Nightcrawler, Archangel, Sage, Jubilee, and Northstar. But I digress...
I wouldn’t. XXM serves a purpose and is relevant. I would think it would be better to let some of the satellites go. Your Emma Frost or Mystques. It’s really different from the two cores, and has a clear message/purpose, other than telling stories involving the characters.
As far as Sal is concerned, I think he would be a perfect fit for Ultimate X-men. In fact, he should've been the artist on the book from the beginning IMO. He did, after all, design most of the Ultimate X-men costumes. And the guy never needs a fill-in. He's also capable of doing 18 issues a year like Bagley over on Ultimate Spider-man. So IMO they ought to put Sal on Ultimate X-men and move Finch over to the regular Marvel U as the fill-in for Cassaday and Davis ('cause you know they'll both need fill-ins at some point). Larocca is too fast to be a fill-in, but Finch isn't. He could be working on the 2nd NXM arc while Cassaday is working on the first. Then he could also fill-in when Davis needs a break (though I think Davis is a little faster than Cassaday, so he probably won't need as much help). That would be the best of all situations as far as I'm concerned.
I wouldn’t like him on Ultimate... He wouldn’t be able to flex his creative muscles much there.
Amen to that. Never bought it. Shall have to do to have Ultimate War (in Spain it will be published as part of Ultimate X Men. We are about a year later than US edition
This actually boils down to one reason I wouldn’t want Sal there. Its just retelling old stories. I never got the ultimate universe. All they do is tell the same stories as the regular. It seems they have a cool new universe and they fall into the pittrappings of old stories. I would rather Sal help create new interesting characters, like Vargas, than just draw the same ole same ole that comes with Ultimate.

Valkyrie

Jan 1, 2004, 12:10 pm

I would just like to remind folks that this isn't a general discussion forum for the X-Men. This is Salva's forum for you to interact with him and vice versa. Any general X-Men discussion or speculation on who should be on which title, etc. needs to be taken to the Xavier Institute (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6) where it belongs.

Thanks!
~Val

Namor 1111a

Jan 1, 2004, 03:02 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

Hi guys.

I hope you had a great Christmas!

Don't get worried about what book I'll be drawing,Marvel will be doing a big anouncement soon,and I think you'll be happy,not just with my book,also with the rest of x-books.
I only can say that I'm the worst of the artists of the reload stuff!

Rumors are just rumors,and as for that I know,aren't accurate.
Sorry,but I can't speak more about it.

Anyway,thanks for your interest!

Salvador

Salvador said he's the worst of the reload team, meaning he's involved, meaning he's doing one of the core books. So if that's true and Alan Davis is doing Uncanny X-Men, and John Cassady is doing New X-Men. Then that means the only core book left for Salvador to do is X-Treme X-Men. Just some food for thought.

Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year's

^_^

Peace Out!

Captain America

Jan 1, 2004, 03:25 pm

Seventh Sense

Jan 1, 2004, 04:05 pm

Oh, God, I have dreams about a CC/Larroca reunion...:cloud9:

Kevin Sutton

Jan 1, 2004, 04:40 pm

Victor Shade

Jan 1, 2004, 05:46 pm

Originally posted by Namor 1111a

Salvador said he's the worst of the reload team, meaning he's involved, meaning he's doing one of the core books. So if that's true and Alan Davis is doing Uncanny X-Men, and John Cassady is doing New X-Men. Then that means the only core book left for Salvador to do is X-Treme X-Men. Just some food for thought.

Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year's

^_^

Peace Out!

Anyway, I remember that Larroca to Uncanny was announced 7 months ago. If we supose that Davis works with the same time, it means we have still almost 6 months of Salvador. And I am sure he shall be drawing his new job.

By the way, I have read that Whedon anouncement can't be done before he finishes with his TV contract. It would mean he and Cassaday can't go on NXM in many months time.

JLeXile

Jan 2, 2004, 01:31 pm

As long as Salvador Larocca is illustrating an X-Men title, I'm happy, he's IMO 1 of the top 4 artists in the comic book industry, and he continues to improve too.

Whatever X-Men title Salvador draws, I'll support.

Captain America

Jan 2, 2004, 03:34 pm

Originally posted by JLeXile
As long as Salvador Larocca is illustrating an X-Men title, I'm happy, he's IMO 1 of the top 4 artists in the comic book industry, and he continues to improve too.

Who are the other three, just out of interest?

adolfo

Jan 2, 2004, 04:22 pm

I can´t imagina Larroca as the worst penciller of the reload, they should be big guns, such as Andy Kubert or Jim Lee, Alan Davis is a Master but they have similar quality, especially seing Larroca's last jobs. My only wish is that Marvel keeps him in a collection for a while.
A question for Salva, is there any new on the Namor film?

¡Feliz año nuevo!

JLeXile

Jan 2, 2004, 04:34 pm

Originally posted by Captain America
Who are the other three, just out of interest?

Just my personal opinion, but here are my top 4 comic book artists: Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Adam Hughes, and Salvador Larocca.

Jan 2, 2004, 09:49 pm

Originally posted by Namor 1111a

Salvador said he's the worst of the reload team, meaning he's involved, meaning he's doing one of the core books. So if that's true and Alan Davis is doing Uncanny X-Men, and John Cassady is doing New X-Men. Then that means the only core book left for Salvador to do is X-Treme X-Men. Just some food for thought.

Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year's

^_^

Peace Out!

so the only books getting "reloaded" are New, Uncanny,and XXM. why would they just reload those 3,why wouldlnt they do it to other X-titles Sal could probably be talkin about Wolverine,Mystique, Emma Frost,X-static,Exiles and whatever else im missing..i doubt that just those three would get reloaded but hey what do i know./

anyways he could be drawing anything but I hope its Xtreme because Igor is Igor and im not that pleased

Fusion

Jan 3, 2004, 12:23 am

Originally posted by Kevin Sutton

Unless Reload includes other X-books as well as the core books.

So does this X-men: Reloaded thing start in January? Can't wait for the shake ups. Acutally it seems that January and Mrach are gonna be big months for comics in general.

The only guys that could come close to touching a candle to Sal would be Jim Lee, and Micheal Turner. But since that might not happen anytime soon. Who could it be? :?

ZOD

Jan 3, 2004, 02:22 am

Originally posted by CKG XXM
so the only books getting "reloaded" are New, Uncanny,and XXM. why would they just reload those 3,why wouldlnt they do it to other X-titles Sal could probably be talkin about Wolverine,Mystique, Emma Frost,X-static,Exiles and whatever else im missing..i doubt that just those three would get reloaded but hey what do i know./
Apparently the entire X-Verse will be a part of the "Reload". Nunzio DeFilippis confirmed in this post (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?threadid=24686) that New Mutants # 13 will be part of the event.
Originally posted by Fusion
So does this X-men: Reloaded thing start in January?
It looks as if it will start around April or May.

ZOD

NateYoshida

Jan 3, 2004, 01:59 pm

Well the Emma book's 2nd story arc is Jan to June, at least as originally laid out. That, added to the fact that it's still presently taking place in a time about a decade prior to current continuity, I doubt it'll be part of this.

Also, Carlo Pagulayan just started his run as regular penciller on Emma (with Jan's issue).

Just my Emma-centric contribution to this topic ;)

BTW, I think Sal was more likely referring to a core X-title. Tom Derenick's comments over on the rumor thread (news forum) makes it sound like the Whedon/Cassaday layout, even if true, would not be for the long run (well he was more cryptic about it but that's what I extrapolated from it for now :) ) so Sal might still be the new regular penciller...

Either way, good luck, Sal. I look forward to anything you're drawing :)

John6777

Jan 3, 2004, 05:12 pm

Dear Salvador,

I love your work sooooooo much. I am so happy to see you here on X-fan. Anyway i just have to say that i have been emailing Marvel ever since your leave of X-treme to get you back on the title. I hope you stay at Marvel for years. You have to be the best artist i have seen in a very long time.

John

Huzzah

Jan 4, 2004, 12:53 am

so the only books getting "reloaded" are New, Uncanny,and XXM. why would they just reload those 3,why wouldlnt they do it to other X-titles Sal could probably be talkin about Wolverine,Mystique, Emma Frost,X-static,Exiles and whatever else im missing..i doubt that just those three would get reloaded but hey what do i know.

Well Wolverine’s creative team isn’t changing, and this “event” seems kinda new, so I would speculate it isn’t factored in to the stuff already done before he went DC exclusive.

Mystique could possibly. Although I doubt it.

Emma Frost is a flash back book

X-statix.. I doubt they would touch

Exiles isn’t connected to the marvel universe proper, I'm I believe the reloading will happen as an event calls for it.

Since Sal can make deadlines, I would expect them to keep him on a major X-title. It only makes sense. With satellite books it doesn’t matter so much.

Apparently the entire X-Verse will be a part of the "Reload". Nunzio DeFilippis confirmed in this post that New Mutants # 13 will be part of the event.

Actually that is one book I didn’t think of that certainly would feel the shakeup. Although not wanting to degrade the work on that, so if this comes off harshly than apologies, but considering marvel’s (usual) policies for the best artist for the best book, I don’t know if they would put him on something of that stature. When I say best I'm saying financially speaking mind you, I happen to enjoy that title. Also, doesn’t it only come out once a month? Can’t really utilize his speed there.

Although to be honest, whatever Sal draws will kick ass, and i will certainly buy it regardless. I got some namor dammit!

Fusion

Jan 4, 2004, 01:11 am

Obviously the X-men:Reloaded event will be triggered by the new "NEW X-MEN" writter (Weadon! Please!!!), so I can wait. I hope "M" is a part of the Reloaded event. (YEAH, YEAH...SHUT UP ABOUT "M" I KNOW, BUT SHE IS SUCH A GREAT CHARACTER!) :D

Valkyrie

Jan 5, 2004, 11:08 am

Okay, people. I'll post this one more time then I'm going to start issuing warnings for off topicness.

Originally posted by Valkyrie
I would just like to remind folks that this isn't a general discussion forum for the X-Men. This is Salva's forum for you to interact with him and vice versa. Any general X-Men discussion or speculation on who should be on which title, etc. needs to be taken to the Xavier Institute (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6) where it belongs.

Thanks!

Please folks. Salva is a very busy man and comes to this board when's he able. He doesn't really have time to wade through posts that are not directed towards him. General X-Men discussion belongs in the Xavier Institute (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6). That's what the Xavier Institute is there for.

Thanks,
~Val

cannonlocke

Jan 6, 2004, 02:31 am

over at another site, it's been rumoured that whedon is indeed taking over NEW but only after 12 months from morisson's departure. during which time, it was said that Salva will be the interim artist for new x-men along with the interim writers. if this is true, then Salva will be doing 12 issues of NEW.

Any comment on this Salva? And if this is indeed true, then where do you go after the 12 issues of NEW X-MEN?

Salvador Larroca

Jan 6, 2004, 02:39 pm

Hi!

Sorry,but Marvel let me know that is not possible speaking about any aspect of the uncomming facts.
Looks that I even said too much about it.

Until more Marvel news,I won't speak about it.
I hope you will understand,but I don't want to ruin the matter.

Salvador

NateYoshida

Jan 6, 2004, 03:06 pm

Fully understood and agreed... I mean I'd do the same if I were in your position.

Whatever happens, good luck with your part in it. I'm looking forward to whichever title you'll be drawing in the post-Reload era :cheers:

Seventh Sense

Jan 7, 2004, 02:40 pm

Thanks, Salva. I wish you the best, and sorry if we got you into trouble. Take care!!

I guess I'll have to sit down and wait till Marvel makes any anouncement...:lonely::p

sinestro

Jan 8, 2004, 01:57 am

hey sal,
i just checked out the x women lithograph you drew and thought it was awesome. my only complaint is that i wish you could of put all of the x women on the lithograph.... oh well maybe you could draw a sequel...:D i cant wait for your run on uncanny. i love polaris and am excited to see you draw her. well hope the new year brings you ton of work.

NateYoshida

Jan 8, 2004, 02:20 am

sinestro's post reminds me...

I got your Emma cover (X-Treme #23) lithograph last month, Sal. I didn't even know it existed until you mentioned it on this forum a few months ago, so thanks :)

It's still one of my favorite covers :cheers:

Jorge Ramiro

Jan 11, 2004, 01:44 am

And let's go on with the Q&A...:

-What happened to the initial Vargas sketch, the one with the armour, the swords and the lion insignia... Was it going to be used? I loved that design , it was very medieval

- About Sage/Tessa... Was the new look completely yours? Where the tattoos your idea later developed in Schism (and hopefully in Prisioners of Fire) or Mr Claremont's?

- Do you base your characters in real life peope? Could you hint any (besides Pamela anderson :p ), Is Wolverine based in a young Clint Eastwood?

- How do you work with Mr Claremont's (Mr. Austen's right now) English scripts, are they translated to you? You seem to defend pretty well in English.

Y eso es todo por hoy! :) Feliz año 2004 (Más vale tarde que nunca)

Marty P

Jan 11, 2004, 02:39 am

Originally posted by Wildbull
And let's go on with the Q&A...:

-What happened to the initial Vargas sketch, the one with the armour, the swords and the lion insignia... Was it going to be used? I loved that design , it was very medieval

- About Sage/Tessa... Was the new look completely yours? Where the tattoos your idea later developed in Schism (and hopefully in Prisioners of Fire) or Mr Claremont's?

- Do you base your characters in real life peope? Could you hint any (besides Pamela anderson :p ), Is Wolverine based in a young Clint Eastwood?

- How do you work with Mr Claremont's (Mr. Austen's right now) English scripts, are they translated to you? You seem to defend pretty well in English.

Y eso es todo por hoy! :) Feliz año 2004 (Más vale tarde que nunca)

And I'd like to add one question to that:

-How come you're X-treme, Namor, Uncanny work look so differently? Experimentation?
In all fairness, I like your work in Namor the best (WOW!!), and X-treme is gorgeous too, though I like the art in Uncanny the least. It feels like something is just missing....

And I want to finish with that I hope you're returning to X-treme X-men, you're greatly missed there!!!

XtremeRogue

Jan 11, 2004, 02:48 am

Hi Sal :)

I just picked up Uncanny #437 today, and you really blew me away (as usual). ;) I absolutely love your version of Warren, he's just perfect.
Not sure if this has been asked yet, but how do you like working with Chuck so far?

Hope you had a good holiday. Thanks for keeping beautiful art coming! :cheers:

Captain America

Jan 11, 2004, 12:30 pm

Hey Sal, great work on Uncanny. The inking and UDON colouring makes it look so completely different, but I really like it. Do you think if you were to return to X-Treme one day that you would return to the uninked work? And can I just say again how much I love the next cover that is previewed on the letters page!

ahab26

Jan 11, 2004, 01:27 pm

Hey Sal -
Excellent work on your first issue of Uncanny! The whole issue was a visual feast! Of course this only makes me want to see your renditions of Alpha Flight even more. Is there any chance that you'll be drawing them in some book sometime in the near future? If you were to choose one character from Alpha Flight that you like the most, who would it be?

Salvador Larroca

Jan 13, 2004, 10:49 am

Hi people!
Happy new year to all of you!

let's go with some answers!

Hi Wildbull

-What happened to the initial Vargas sketch, the one with the armour, the swords and the lion insignia... Was it going to be used? I loved that design , it was very medieval

It wasn't used after all,we prefered a more modern costume,more in the line of inmortals,but to me,it could be very usefull,(of course if I have the chance to draw him again)

- About Sage/Tessa... Was the new look completely yours? Where the tattoos your idea later developed in Schism (and hopefully in Prisioners of Fire) or Mr Claremont's?

Yes,the looks was mi idea,but the origin of the tattoos is from Chris.

- Do you base your characters in real life peope? Could you hint any (besides Pamela anderson ), Is Wolverine based in a young Clint Eastwood?

Yes again,I use to think in real persons.But not always.for example,in issue 24(xtreme) the sarge was in mi mind Sean Connery,and you're right with Wolwerine.

- How do you work with Mr Claremont's (Mr. Austen's right now) English scripts, are they translated to you? You seem to defend pretty well in English.

Yes,engish scripts since lot sof years ago,I only used translations on my first year in marvel,when I was a rookie!

I Magic the Darkchild.

-How come you're X-treme, Namor, Uncanny work look so differently? Experimentation?

Yes,I think that I need evolve to a better artist,or at least triying to keep me in the wawe.
Anyway,drawing always in the same way is boring.

I also try to fit the style to the book or to the history,for example,Namor was for young girls,so I decided doing a very open and minimalist style,easy to follow.
It also depends of the creative team,with udon,I can do things that I can't do wit other colorists,same for liquid..

Thanks to all of you for the nice words about the Uncanny issue,I was very worried that people wouldn't undertand the change in the style,but danny and udon are too good,and I feel happy about how it looks,I only sorry because they used the wrong cover,in fact the printed cover is a early version without any revision and it was redone for 3 times in colors,now that have been lost... :mad:

By the way,I'm very interested in objetive opinions about the art,what would like that I keep or what would you love to change...

Thanks!
Salvador

Alex Guillen

Jan 13, 2004, 11:56 am

well I wouldn't change anything, Sal. You just breath new life into the characters with every page and how you evolve once you get to draw the characters over a longer period of time.

wsas that a hint about you getting to draw vargas again? ;)
Sal, keep up the good work and I hope see you stay on the x-books for the forseeable future.

and if you had a chance to do any other comic, which will you choose and why?

adolfo

Jan 13, 2004, 12:35 pm

I can only speak about your job in X-Treme and it is a great step from your uncanny issues, some action scenes are a bit confused but overall your name is a warranty. Another detail is that I think that your art improves with an inker, and Danny Miki is one of the best. So keep working like this.

PD Isn't funny that two of the best authors working for Marvel are so modest? ( John Romita Jr. and Salvador Larroca)

NateYoshida

Jan 13, 2004, 08:53 pm

Even when you draw in different styles, there's still a very distinct "Salvador Larroca look" to it. I mean that as a good thing, of course.

I'm also looking forward to anything you'll bring to the table, but I can't deny that I'm hoping for more of your Emma somewhere down the line :D

Your Uncanny work is looking great so far. Keep it up.

ultimateX

Jan 14, 2004, 03:16 am

yipee!

its been quite a while since i visited the forum threads, and i got excited to see that my favorite artist has a thread of his own.

first of all, congratulations for a job well done. your stint in xtreme are probably the best i have for almost 10 years now. your strokes are simply flawless. though i regret u leaving the book, i must say, im excited to see how you would render other xmen characters such as angel, crawler and other xmen.

i must say, your angel and husk and beautiful!

so are you going back to extreme in the near future? not that i have gripes with igor's art (i got used to it), but seeing you back there will truly usher the golden age for marvel! hahaha!

i hope you'll be brought back to xtreme. :)

Captain America

Jan 14, 2004, 12:43 pm

I think I prefer your art inked, Sal. The run on X-Treme was fantastic, but I do feel that sometimes the lines were hmm undermined by the colours? Liquid is really bright see, and there could have ben more clarity to the work if the lines were emphasised by inks?

NateYoshida

Jan 14, 2004, 01:59 pm

Originally posted by Captain America
I think I prefer your art inked, Sal. The run on X-Treme was fantastic, but I do feel that sometimes the lines were hmm undermined by the colours? Liquid is really bright see, and there could have ben more clarity to the work if the lines were emphasised by inks?

I'd say it works both ways. There was a certain aesthetic to the look of Liquid's colors + Sal's pencils, but as you've pointed out, there's also a nice contrast added by the inked work. Just my opinion.

Jorge Ramiro

Jan 14, 2004, 03:25 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

Thanks to all of you for the nice words about the Uncanny issue,I was very worried that people wouldn't undertand the change in the style,but danny and udon are too good,and I feel happy about how it looks,I only sorry because they used the wrong cover,in fact the printed cover is a early version without any revision and it was redone for 3 times in colors,now that have been lost... :mad:

By the way,I'm very interested in objetive opinions about the art,what would like that I keep or what would you love to change...

Thanks!
Salvador

I'd love to give you my opinion about the new Uncanny issue, but you know how International shippings use to delay here (Spain , I mean) and given the Xmas holidays I haven't read yet the two issue before yours, so I suppose I'll have it about next week (really looking forward to reading it) then.... comments galore ;)

Oh, and Polaris, Havok, Angel and Iceman are some of my fave characters so I think I'll enjoy it very much...

And now the spanish line:

PS: Has probado a ponerle a algún personaje la camiseta del toro de Osborne? Sería bastante curios que alguno la llevase, a mi me hacen mucha gracia esas camisetas ;)

Kichaa

Jan 14, 2004, 05:18 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
By the way,I'm very interested in objetive opinions about the art,what would like that I keep or what would you love to change...

Thanks!
Salvador

Hi, Sal! :)

There's really not much about your art that needs changing, in my opinion. Your pencils are absolutely gorgeous!

As far as inks go, I preferred the inkless style you had with Liquid in X-treme. It's the first time I can remember seeing anything like that, and it remains my favorite art to this day. Something about not having the black lines of inking combined with the vibrant colors gave the pages a 3D quality. It even got my boyfriend to start collecting X-treme, and he'd only picked up random issues of various X-titles before that. ;)

On the colors, do you think you can get UDON to brighten them up a little? They seem a bit washed out.

I'll go back to lurking now! :D

Martin Dudek

Jan 14, 2004, 06:17 pm

Originally posted by Kichaa

As far as inks go, I preferred the inkless style you had with Liquid in X-treme. It's the first time I can remember seeing anything like that, and it remains my favorite art to this day. Something about not having the black lines of inking combined with the vibrant colors gave the pages a 3D quality. It even got my boyfriend to start collecting X-treme, and he'd only picked up random issues of various X-titles before that. ;)

On the colors, do you think you can get UDON to brighten them up a little? They seem a bit washed out.

I'll go back to lurking now! :D

I agee. I loved the inkless, and I do think UDON's stuff right now is a little... watercolored, but it does work.

Sal, I was wondering who inks the X-Treme covers? I really really love how they look.

X-Ternal

Jan 14, 2004, 07:07 pm

Sal,
I am so glad you are back on Uncanny. Your art is a step above anything that has been seen in this book for the last year.

I wouldn't change a thing!

X-ternal!

Rictor

Jan 15, 2004, 02:22 pm

Sal have you ever tried your hand at writing? or are you happy to stick to drawing? i read somewhere that you would be happy to continue drawing x titles for a long time, but i cant help but wonder whether you'd like to try your hand at writing and pencilling your own cast of characters in your own universe? (like joe madureiras "battle chasers"?)

Your archangel is magnificent, and like nate, i would love to see your emma frost again.....and also Rictor from X-corp...but thats not likely!

Threaza

Jan 16, 2004, 12:14 am

Hello,

Well, I don't want to be the 'damp squib' of the group, but, you did ask about other opinions, so, here I go:-

I would really like it if you could tone down the chests of the female characters. It's just that , they're a bit big, you know?

Other than that, I have to say that I absolutely ADORE your Gambit! Do you have any particular actor in mind when you draw him?

Also, will there ever be a Gambit/Rogue kissing cover on XXM (by you, of course) ?

Thanks for your time,
threaza :)

XtremeRogue

Jan 16, 2004, 12:58 pm

I have to disagree with the thing about female chests. They don't look that out of place to me, but that's just my opinion. I mean, I've seen worse.

Just out of curiosity, do you have a favorite X-villain, Sal? Perhaps one you haven't gotten to illustrate?

Thanks :)

NateYoshida

Jan 16, 2004, 03:37 pm

Originally posted by Rictor 79'
Sal have you ever tried your hand at writing? or are you happy to stick to drawing? i read somewhere that you would be happy to continue drawing x titles for a long time, but i cant help but wonder whether you'd like to try your hand at writing and pencilling your own cast of characters in your own universe? (like joe madureiras "battle chasers"?)

Dialogue could be a problem for him though, if it's an English-language script. Nuances for characterization and separate voices are difficult enough for many native speakers to write consistently, it'd be a very difficult task unless someone else were to help out with the dialogue. Plotting should be fine I guess.

Captain America

Jan 16, 2004, 05:22 pm

Originally posted by Threaza
I would really like it if you could tone down the chests of the female characters. It's just that , they're a bit big, you know?

Heh. It's almost ironic that this post came after one mentioning Battlechasers by Joe Mad because I can just about remember one of the female characters from the series having a chest approximately the same size as her entire upper body. Heh.

Anyway, I reckon yer spot on with the meassurments, Sal :D
Damn, I don't seem to be able to spell meassurments...

Measure...

Messuare...

Mezi...argh!

Hmm the April Soliciations will be here soon. I wanna see what Sal is drawing! The letters page in the latest Uncanny seemed to indicate you were onbaord for the long-run, but the Claremont/Davis team was made official. Surely they wouldn't lie about that...Nah. Fingers crossed it's X-Treme! ...and that you give the characters colourful costumes! :D

zona75

Jan 16, 2004, 08:18 pm

Sal I haven't posted on your board yet so I just wanted to say how truly amazing I think that your art is. When you were pulled from Xtreme Xmen I almost stopped reading it, but thankfully Chris remained and I love his work as well. I'm so happy now that you are on Uncanny because it has some of my favorite X characters like Havok, Polaris, and Iceman and it'll be great to see how you draw them. I know that you mentioned that you will not be changing any costumes, but could you please do something about Angel's current costume?? It is horrible, it looks kind of like a cross between a gladiator outift and a giant diaper. Anything would be better.

Back in the early nineties when Jim Lee's art was so popular on X-men marvel had him do a card series of the entire x-men universe. If I remember correctly it sold like hotcakes, and I still have a complete set that I flip through on occasion. If Marvel gave you the ok would you ever consider doing something like that?? I know that other then myself many others would love to see your take on all the characters of the X-men universe, such as Richtor, Dazzler, M, Sunspot, and Magick just to name a few. Sure it might never happen, but it sounds like a great idea to me,and would definitely sell very well.

Anyways keep up the great work, you never stop amazing me.

Fusion

Jan 16, 2004, 09:00 pm

Originally posted by zona75

I know that other then myself many others would love to see your take on all the characters of the X-men universe, such as Richtor, Dazzler, M, Sunspot, and Magick just to name a few. Sure it might never happen, but it sounds like a great idea to me,and would definitely sell very well.

Anyways keep up the great work, you never stop amazing me.

M! M! M! most definately M!!!!!! :D

NateYoshida

Jan 16, 2004, 09:08 pm

I miss the days of yearly trading cards, I still have my old collection from the early 90s. It's too bad they stopped, I'd love to see Sal's art on them...

Lockheed the Dragon

Jan 17, 2004, 01:10 am

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
By the way,I'm very interested in objetive opinions about the art,what would like that I keep or what would you love to change...

Even though I'm not an artist myself and don't know anything about the technical aspects of art -- mostly I just know what I like and what I don't like -- I think it's fascinating to see how different pencillers and inkers mesh and how different a penciller's work can turn out depending on who's inking it.

I think your work is especially interesting in this respect because you're one of the very few artists whose pencils we've seen colored and printed without being inked (as in your X-Treme run). That gives us a very good point of comparison.

I personally love your un-inked work best. There's a delicacy and a softness (which I mean in a good way) that really appeals to me. Maybe it's the combination of your uninked pencils and Liquid!'s colors, but I really think your work on X-Treme is some of the very, very best art I've ever seen in 20+ years of reading comics.

When your work is inked, there sometimes seems to be a heaviness that doesn't appeal to me as much. Maybe it's because we've been spoiled by seeing your uninked work for so long! I'm not crazy about Miki's inks over your pencils, but we've only had 1 issue to get used to it. Don't get me wrong, I still love your art, but definitely prefer it uninked. I feel the same way about the X-Treme annual inked by Sandu Florea.

Finally: I was just re-reading the Kitty Pryde story you did with Chris Claremont in X-Men Unlimited #36 and it's just fantastic. I think you draw the best Kitty since Paul Smith/Bob Wiacek 20 years ago! I especially love the 2nd page of that story, with the wonderful homages to classic Kitty scenes from Uncanny #129 and #139. Beautiful! This Kitty fan thanks you for that page! I hope we'll get to see you drawing Kitty (and Lockheed) again soon ... and not just on the AMAZING cover to XXM #44. :clap:

skullogeist

Jan 17, 2004, 02:29 am

Dear Mr. Larroca:

I am currently writing Amalgam Universe profiles for the "Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe" (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/ ). The profiles are going to be the most comprehensive guide to the Amalgam Universe that the web has to offer (and an attempt to rectify all of the little inconstancies along the way). I want to make sure that my information and speculations are accurate, however. I really enjoyed your work on SPEED DEMON #1 and it would be much appreciated if you could peruse through the following list (which includes all the amalgamations mentioned in SPEED DEMON) and point out anything that seems incorrect to you:

Arrowcaster [Speedy (Roy Harper) / ----??]
Blob [Chunk (Chester P. Runk) / Blob (Fred J. Dukes)]
Crime Alley [Crime Alley / ----]
Father Hellstrom [---- / Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan)]
Green Goblin (Harvey Osborn) [Two-Face (Harvey Dent) / Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)]
Guardians [Guardians of the Universe / Watchers]
Hal Jordan [Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) / ----]
Iris Simpson [Iris Allen / Roxanne Simpson]
Jay Garrick [Jay Garrick (Flash) / ----]
Kid Demon (Speed Demon II) (Wally West) [Kid Flash (Wally West) / Ghost Rider (Dan Ketch)]
Merlin [Merlin / Merlin]
Miss Miracle [Mister Miracle (Scott Free) / Crystal (Crystal Amaquelin Maximoff)]
Night Spectre [Spectre (Jim Corrigan) / Nightmare]
Puck [Oberon / Puck (Eugene Milton Judd), Wolf]
Quentin Carnival [---- / Quentin Carnival]
Scarecrow [Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane) / Scarecrow (Ebenezer Laughton)]
Siliconman [Plastic Man (Eel O'Brian) / Sandman (William Baker)]
Sinestro [Sinestro / ----]
Speed Demon I (Blaze Allen) [Flash (Barry Allen), Etrigan the Demon / Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)]
Starbrand Corps [Green Lantern Corps / Starbrand]
Terrible Three [Terrible Trio / Sinister Six]
Uatu the Guardian [Guardians of the Universe / Uatu the Watcher]

Also, at the wedding of Blaze and Iris (page 6), am I correct in assuming the unnamed cameos in attendance are the Ringmaster, the Clown, and the Flying Gambonnos from Marvel's Circus of Crime? Were they intended to have any DC component part or were they just pure Marvel?

Finally, Night Spectre's Souls of Power (page 7): Am I correct in labeling them as Mr. Sinister, Super-Skrull, Valor, the Leader, and Jay Garrick? Were these characters intended to be amalgamated or were they just taken "as is" from their respective universes?

I realize that the Amalgam gimmick was only intended to be a one shot deal and a lot of the writers and artists didn't really plan things out beyond their individual one-shots, but any information or insights you could provide would be very helpful. (I already contacted Kurt Busiek, Ron Marz, Chuck Dixon, and John Ostrander and they were extremely helpful!)

By the way, the Amalgam profiles I completed thus far can be found at http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/amalgamd.htm in case you're interested.

Thanks for your time, Mr. Larroca! I look forward to enjoying more of your X-Men art!

Huzzah

Jan 17, 2004, 11:37 am

I dont mind the chest. Threaza and i had a discussion on this in the XXM thread once.

i think its just standard practice to make for superheroes to look exaggerated (male and female)

but any who.

Bit of a question. In the recent issue 437 Jeb is laid up in bed, with a bandage (i think it's jeb, i cant keep the names straight). So was that in the script or your own touch (the bandage)? Seems to me if he was healed he wouldnt have needed it.

Thanks

NateYoshida

Jan 17, 2004, 02:16 pm

Sal,

Just out of curiosity, what do you think of Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jiminez, Sean Chen, Tom Derenick, and Marc Silvestri? (I mean their art style, no need to go into anything personal :) )

I'm just wondering because I consider at least a couple of the above to be very opposite your style, but I'm both a fan of yours and theirs. I'd like to get your perspective on their styles since they've also done a lot of X-titles in recent years.

Prince Of Monkeys

Jan 18, 2004, 12:10 am

Salvador,
It is so nice to see you drawing the X-Men again...still the only comics I read! I am buying Uncanny for you and you alone, altho I will admit that I am enjoying the story well enough this time. I like your version of the Guthries, it makes me want to see more of them in action.

-Josh looks beautiful...I am curious if the auburn wings were your idea or Austen's. It gives the character a nice distinction from Warren.
-You also do a great job on the costumes I didn't think much of when they debuted. You have put the LaRocca touch on them and made them look more like traditional hero uniforms and less like disco outfits!
-I can't wait to here what the Powers That Be have lined up for you in the future. Your work is so clean and stylish, the is never a weak panel from start to finish. Since you asked for criticism, I will say that [like a number of people who post on this site] I would like to see some more variety in the nose department! You draw a perfect nose but many people are beautiful with very different shapes and sizes of noses and I think it would further distinguish one character from another. I mean that respectfully and in all honestly...it's the one thing I might work on, if I had already achieved the incredible style you have developed.
-I have a couple of older Uncanny's [or X-men's Not sure!] that you drew and I can see how you art has grown more daring and more precise over time, with truly jaw-dropping sequences and two-page spreads. Keep up the fine work!
-Please give in and tell us what you are drawing and when! Your fans must know! Just whisper it...

Thanks again for making comic-reading joyful with this new story!

Jorge Ramiro

Jan 18, 2004, 02:13 pm

Salvador, I have fnally read the issue!

I must say that this is a complete style change, much closer to your job in Ultimate DD than XXM, I love how your style combine with UDON's colors, they create a stylish and smooth atmosphere of textures.
I have realized that you are using more cartoony elements , like the portrayla of the kids and the guy from the beginning, and that you have that comprehension of places and architecture like in the splash where we can see the house exploding as well as the streets and the other houses.
I really liked your portrayal of Jubes and Paige, but I only complain about your rendition of Angel, he seems very boyish IMHO and he should look ominous and powerful, I think Josh looks like how Warren should be.

... Looking forward to seeing Polaris :love:

aylw

Jan 19, 2004, 01:35 am

Helly, Mr Larocca, this is my first post, and I just like to first say, Love your art. When you left Xtreme Xmen, the change in styles was so drastic, I just had to take a break from the title. And your cover on Uncanny Xmen 437 single-handedly made me pick it up. wow, that's a beaut.

'cept Juggernaut. I never liked juggie, and him being on an x-team just seems WRONG to me. But that's just personal opinion.

Anyways, I've followed your stuff on Uncanny X-men (it was uncanny first, right? I can never remember), to Xtreme, and now back to uncanny, and It's kinda amazing how much you've changed, yet still stayed distinctive. I notice that your older work was a lot mroe stylised, a lot less smooth, with more jagged edges, and I believe shadows as well. Now, you've gotten a much smoother, thin-line approach, looks a lot less cartoony. This style change seems to follow the general "comic flow" , as it gets away from the manga-like, cartoony influence of the late 90s. I was wondering, was this a natural evolution (You just let your hand take you there), or was it a conscious change,(where you noticed the trends, or decided to do something different, or some other reason)?

Also, some notes on your faces. Is it just me, or do your women all kind of change face shapes from front to side? I don't know, I'm not a very good artist, but it seems that straight on, or slightly to the side, the women you draw sometimes have longer, smaller noses, sometimes with what seems like straight bridges, to sharp pointy noses, whereas, once you see them from the side view, they all look the same, same eye tilt, and same nose, that swoops down, with a round, button nose-look? Maybe I'm just remembering wrong, as I don't have my collection with me at the moment, but that's alway bugged me a bit. Also, the fact that Psylocke didn't look Japanese. Or asian at least.

I guess, it all comes down to this: One of my fav characters, Jubilee, is chinese. And chinese people generally look very different than your standard "woman" look, so I was wondering if you are going to make her a little different? :D We had a far off look of Jubes in 437, but I notice your close ups often depict the character a bit different than your far-shots.

Well, that got a bit complicated, but basically, what I'm asking is 2 things

1) How did you happen upon this style? I know it changed, and that keeps you interested, but did you CHOOSE your current style, after experimenting a lot, or was it a natural progression. and

2) Is it just me or do your women have different noses from front view to side view, and all have the same nose from side view? And will Jubilee have a different look, and look maybe asian? (At least not the same as the people of other race)

oh, and 3) in Uncanny 437 page 14, the bottom, where paige is looking at warren, and there is ahand there, brushing her hair from her ear, is that Warren's hand, or Paiges? Cause the thumb placement makes me think it's warren, but the fingers seem a bit dainty for manly-man Angel's hand. So maybe it is Paige, reaching her other hand over, but then the tilt of her head seems a bit off for me, ao I was wondering which is it? Cause the difference means a lot in terms of warren and paige's relationship.

Okay, sorry, if I got carried away, lots of questions, love your work, always wanted to know the answers, and I'm definately sticking to this arc, as long as you are ;)

-Aylw

Salvador Larroca

Jan 20, 2004, 10:09 am

Hi people!

I use to writte in caps,except in this forum,but in order to make differences between questions and answers,I'm going to keep my writting in caps.

HI CAPTAIN AMERICA:
I DON'T THINK THAT I COULD COME BACK TO UNINKED ART,NOT,IS TIME TO CHANGE,I THINK.
NOW I'M WORKING ON X BOOKS WITH LOTS OF INKED ISSUES BEFORE ME,SO I MUST KEEP DOING IN THAT WAY,I THINK THAT IT FITS TO THE BOOK.

HI AHAB26:
Is there any chance that you'll be drawing them(ALPHA FLIGHT) in some book sometime in the near future? If you were to choose one character from Alpha Flight that you like the most, who would it be?

SORRY NOT AT THIS POINT,BUT I LOVE THE CHARACTERS,SPECIALLY GUARDIAN (BEFORE VINDICATOR).

HI ALEX GUILLEM:
and if you had a chance to do any other comic, which will you choose and why?
I WOULD LOVE DRAWING ALONG MY FUTURE CARREER ALL THE MARVEL CHARACTERS,BUT I MUST TO SAY THAT SPIDERMAN APART OF THE X-MEN IS MY FAVOURITE.

HI NATE YOSHIDA:
YES,YOU'LL SE ENMA SOON.

HOLA WILDBULL:
PS: Has probado a ponerle a algún personaje la camiseta del toro de Osborne? Sería bastante curios que alguno la llevase, a mi me hacen mucha gracia esas camisetas.

GOOD IDEA,I'LL KEEP IN MIND FOR DOING IT IN FUTURE:)

I really liked your portrayal of Jubes and Paige, but I only complain about your rendition of Angel, he seems very boyish IMHO and he should look ominous and powerful, I think Josh looks like how Warren should be.

I THINK THAT ANGEL LOOKS LIKE HE SHOULD,HE FEELS VERY DEPRESSED,AND I TRIED TO SHOW THAT IN HIS BODY LANGUAJE,IN CONTRAST TO JOSH WHO IS EXHULTANT IN LOVE..YOU'LL UNDERSTAND IN FUTURE ISSUES.

HI ICEY:
THE COVER FROM XTREME,NAMOR AND UNCANNY ARE UNINKED,JUST PENCILS AND COLORS.

HI RICTOR 79:
Sal have you ever tried your hand at writing? or are you happy to stick to drawing? i read somewhere that you would be happy to continue drawing x titles for a long time, but i cant help but wonder whether you'd like to try your hand at writing and pencilling your own cast of characters in your own universe? (like joe madureiras "battle chasers"?)
CURRENTLY,I'M NOT INTERESTED ON HAND AT WRITTING,OR DOING MY OWN CHARACTERS,I'M NOT SO GOOD OR FAMOUS LIKE MADUREIRA!!;)
I PREFER KEEP DRAWING MARVEL CHARACTERS,SPECIALLY THE X-MEN FOR A LONG TIME.

HI THREAZA:
I would really like it if you could tone down the chests of the female characters. It's just that , they're a bit big, you know?

WELL,I THINK THAT IS A MATTER OF TASTE,I LIKE DRAWING MALE CHARACTERS STRONG AND MUSCLED,AND FEMALE CHARACTERS TALL,THIN WAIST AND BIG BREASTS(PLAYBOY GIRLS),BUT FOR EXAMPLE,YOU'LL NOTICE THAT I DRAW AN ALSMOST FLAT CHESTED KITTY,BECAUSE SHE HAVE BEEN STABLISHED YEARS AGO IN THIS WAY,IN NAMOR THE TEENS HAVE SMALL BREASTS,ONLY JEAN,SAGE,STORM ETC...CHARACTERS ARE DRAW WITH BIG BREAST BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN STABLISHED PREVIOUSLY.

Other than that, I have to say that I absolutely ADORE your Gambit! Do you have any particular actor in mind when you draw him?
TO ME HE'S LIKE TOM CRUISE WITH LONG HAIR

Also, will there ever be a Gambit/Rogue kissing cover on XXM (by you, of course) ?

NOT AT THIS POINT,SORRY

HI XTREMEROGUE:
Just out of curiosity, do you have a favorite X-villain, Sal? Perhaps one you haven't gotten to illustrate?
MAGNETO AND VARGAS,BUT SPECIALLY MAGNETO.

HI ZONA75:
NO PLANS FOR ANY CARD SET,IT'S THE KIND OF STUFF WHERE I HAVEN'T ANYTHING TO SAY,THEY ASK ME FOR IT OR NOT,BUT I CAN'T SAY I WANT TO DRAW A SET CARD LIKE JIM LEE DID...
WOULD BE NICE,BUT NOT SPECIALLY INTERESTED.I'M TOO BUSY WITH REGULAR BOOKS.

HI SKULLOGEIST:
SORRY,BUT I CAN'T HELP YOU,I DON'T REMEMBER DETAILS OF THAT BOOK,IT WAS DONE LOTS OF YEARS AGO,AND EVEN I'M NOT SURE IF I HAVE ANY COPY OF IT.

HI AGAIN NATE YOSHIDA:
Just out of curiosity, what do you think of Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jiminez, Sean Chen, Tom Derenick, and Marc Silvestri? (I mean their art style, no need to go into anything personal

I LOVE PHIL GIMENEZ AND SILVETRY STUFF TOO,THE OTHER ARTISTS ARE VERY GOOD ARTISTS BUT NOT BETWEEN MY FAVOURITES.DON'T MISSUNDERSTAND MY WORDS,THEY'RE EXCELLENT PROFFESIONALS UNDER MY POINT OF WIEW.

HI AYLW:
1) How did you happen upon this style? I know it changed, and that keeps you interested, but did you CHOOSE your current style, after experimenting a lot, or was it a natural progression. and

YES,IT IS INTENTIONAL,BUT AFTER EXPERIMENTING IT PREVIOUSLY.ULT DD AND ELEKTRA WAS THE EXPERIMENT TO THE CURRENT UNCANNY X-MEN STYLE.

2) Is it just me or do your women have different noses from front view to side view, and all have the same nose from side view? And will Jubilee have a different look, and look maybe asian? (At least not the same as the people of other race)
SORRY,I HAVE LIMITS AS ARTIST!! :)
I'M ALREADY TRYING TO SOLVE THIS,ANT LEAST I'M TRYING THAT BLACK PEOPLE LOOKS LIKE THAT..AS FOR JUBILEE,SORRY BUT ALONG THE ISSUES DONE,THAT SHOT ON THE FIRST ISSUE IS THE ONLY TIME THAT I HAD THE CHANCE TO DRAW HER.

oh, and 3) in Uncanny 437 page 14, the bottom, where paige is looking at warren, and there is ahand there, brushing her hair from her ear, is that Warren's hand, or Paiges? Cause the thumb placement makes me think it's warren, but the fingers seem a bit dainty for manly-man Angel's hand. So maybe it is Paige, reaching her other hand over, but then the tilt of her head seems a bit off for me, ao I was wondering which is it? Cause the difference means a lot in terms of warren and paige's relationship.
TO ME IS THE WARREN FINGUER...

THANKS!

SALVADOR

Rictor

Jan 20, 2004, 11:45 am

im glad that you want to draw the x-men for a long time. we're extremely lucky to have you. your fantastic pencils and your contribution to this website are very much appreciated. personally, i hope you never go back to drawing the xtreme team. the uncanny/new casts are far more interesting and your archangel/emma frost are superb. the sight of a rather sinister looking lorna lurking behind havok on the cover of 437 is a personal favourite.
no questions. just congratulations.

Alex Guillen

Jan 20, 2004, 01:24 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
Hi people!

I use to writte in caps,except in this forum,but in order to make differences between questions and answers,I'm going to keep my writting in caps.

HI ALEX GUILLEN:
and if you had a chance to do any other comic, which will you choose and why?
I WOULD LOVE DRAWING ALONG MY FUTURE CARREER ALL THE MARVEL CHARACTERS,BUT I MUST TO SAY THAT SPIDERMAN APART OF THE X-MEN IS MY FAVOURITE.
thank youtaking the time out to answer my question. muchas Gracias, Salvador.

HI NATE YOSHIDA:
YES,YOU'LL SE ENMA SOON.

HI THREAZA:
I would really like it if you could tone down the chests of the female characters. It's just that , they're a bit big, you know?

WELL,I THINK THAT IS A MATTER OF TASTE,I LIKE DRAWING MALE CHARACTERS STRONG AND MUSCLED,AND FEMALE CHARACTERS TALL,THIN WAIST AND BIG BREASTS(PLAYBOY GIRLS),BUT FOR EXAMPLE,YOU'LL NOTICE THAT I DRAW AN ALSMOST FLAT CHESTED KITTY,BECAUSE SHE HAVE BEEN STABLISHED YEARS AGO IN THIS WAY,IN NAMOR THE TEENS HAVE SMALL BREASTS,ONLY JEAN,SAGE,STORM ETC...CHARACTERS ARE DRAW WITH BIG BREAST BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN STABLISHED PREVIOUSLY.

THANKS!

SALVADOR [/B][/QUOTE]
I like how you draw women, I know some people say you're just putting them with big chests just beacuse but I do like how you draw the x-women, especially Emma and Rogue.
Hey most women have big chests but I like that you draw Kitty a little less chested but still great job :D

sinestro

Jan 20, 2004, 01:53 pm

dear sal,
i really liked your rendition of the "uncanny" cast on the cover of 437. i really like your polaris and to me she stands out more than the rest, maybe it the green hair. to me she stands out cause she looks deliciously evil hanging onto alex. i do hope you get to draw more of polaris since she is perhaps one of my favorite x women. my favorite naturally is psylocke. i always thought she looked great under your pencil.

i do have a question though will there be a sequel to the x-women lithograph featuring the rest of the x women or is that all thats planned?

well i hope all keeps going well for you,
sinestro

Salvador Larroca

Jan 20, 2004, 02:23 pm

HI SINESTRO.

WELL,IF YOU WANT A SEQUEL OF THE X-WOMEN LITHOGRAPH,YOU SHOULD ASK TO DYNAMIC FORCES,THEY HIRED ME FOR THAT THE FIRST TIME,BUT I THINK THEY'RE PLANNING MORE X STUFF FOR ME,EVEN THAT I'M NOT SURE IF THEY WANT MORE GIRLS AT THIS POINT :)

THANKS!
SALVADOR

Lockheed the Dragon

Jan 20, 2004, 02:33 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
WELL,IF YOU WANT A SEQUEL OF THE X-WOMEN LITHOGRAPH,YOU SHOULD ASK TO DYNAMIC FORCES,THEY HIRED ME FOR THAT THE FIRST TIME,BUT I THINK THEY'RE PLANNING MORE X STUFF FOR ME,EVEN THAT I'M NOT SURE IF THEY WANT MORE GIRLS AT THIS POINT :)

I just want to thank you for making 1 exception to the "X-women" theme for that lithograph and putting Lockheed on it!!!

:clap:

Was it your idea to include him, or did they request it when they asked you to draw it? Either way, you draw an awesome Lockheed.

Salvador Larroca

Jan 20, 2004, 02:41 pm

HI LOCHEED THE DRAGON:

YES IT WAS MY IDEA,AND THE DYNAMIC FORCED GUYS LIKED TOO.

ANYWAY I WAS SURE YOU WAS GOING TO ENJOY IT (JUST CHECKING YOUR NICKNAME I WAS SURE!) :)

ANYWAY,ANYBODY KNOWS FOR SURE THAT THE DRAGON IS A MALE?

SALVADOR

NateYoshida

Jan 20, 2004, 04:21 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
HI NATE YOSHIDA:
YES,YOU'LL SE ENMA SOON.

You just made my day, Sal.
One more reason I'm actually looking forward to Reload :D

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

I PREFER KEEP DRAWING MARVEL CHARACTERS,SPECIALLY THE X-MEN FOR A LONG TIME.

That's good news to many of us, I'm sure :)

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

WELL,I THINK THAT IS A MATTER OF TASTE,I LIKE DRAWING MALE CHARACTERS STRONG AND MUSCLED,AND FEMALE CHARACTERS TALL,THIN WAIST AND BIG BREASTS(PLAYBOY GIRLS),BUT FOR EXAMPLE,YOU'LL NOTICE THAT I DRAW AN ALSMOST FLAT CHESTED KITTY,BECAUSE SHE HAVE BEEN STABLISHED YEARS AGO IN THIS WAY,IN NAMOR THE TEENS HAVE SMALL BREASTS,ONLY JEAN,SAGE,STORM ETC...CHARACTERS ARE DRAW WITH BIG BREAST BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN STABLISHED PREVIOUSLY.

I've always seen your art as somewhat of a modernized homage to the eras past, in some ways (for example, moderately colorful costumes yet "toned down" enough for present day sensibilities). Your preferences in drawing your male and female characters this way fits perfectly with this approach, imo.

Besides, as Morrison wrote in New X-Men, these are "the good-looking mutants". They're like the celebrities of mutant culture in the post-Morrison era. They should be idealized :)

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

MAGNETO AND VARGAS,BUT SPECIALLY MAGNETO.

I'd love to see you draw him sometime... if he's ever alive again :p

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

2) Is it just me or do your women have different noses from front view to side view, and all have the same nose from side view? And will Jubilee have a different look, and look maybe asian? (At least not the same as the people of other race)
SORRY,I HAVE LIMITS AS ARTIST!! :)
I'M ALREADY TRYING TO SOLVE THIS,ANT LEAST I'M TRYING THAT BLACK PEOPLE LOOKS LIKE THAT..AS FOR JUBILEE,SORRY BUT ALONG THE ISSUES DONE,THAT SHOT ON THE FIRST ISSUE IS THE ONLY TIME THAT I HAD THE CHANCE TO DRAW HER.

This is actually something I've noticed too, but it doesn't bother me all that much.

Having spent 2 years at the University of Calgary's art department, I've seen much worse when it comes to people's artistic limits ;)

Thanks for taking the time to answer us, Sal. I know how time-consuming your work can be :)

Threaza

Jan 20, 2004, 04:51 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
Hi people!

I use to writte in caps,except in this forum,but in order to make differences between questions and answers,I'm going to keep my writting in caps.

HI THREAZA:
I would really like it if you could tone down the chests of the female characters. It's just that , they're a bit big, you know?

WELL,I THINK THAT IS A MATTER OF TASTE,I LIKE DRAWING MALE CHARACTERS STRONG AND MUSCLED,AND FEMALE CHARACTERS TALL,THIN WAIST AND BIG BREASTS(PLAYBOY GIRLS),BUT FOR EXAMPLE,YOU'LL NOTICE THAT I DRAW AN ALSMOST FLAT CHESTED KITTY,BECAUSE SHE HAVE BEEN STABLISHED YEARS AGO IN THIS WAY,IN NAMOR THE TEENS HAVE SMALL BREASTS,ONLY JEAN,SAGE,STORM ETC...CHARACTERS ARE DRAW WITH BIG BREAST BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN STABLISHED PREVIOUSLY.

Other than that, I have to say that I absolutely ADORE your Gambit! Do you have any particular actor in mind when you draw him?
TO ME HE'S LIKE TOM CRUISE WITH LONG HAIR

Also, will there ever be a Gambit/Rogue kissing cover on XXM (by you, of course) ?

NOT AT THIS POINT,SORRY

THANKS!

SALVADOR

Dear Salvador,

I do understand where you're coming from, but, Rogue (I asked the 'chest question' because of her essentially) has been established with normal-sized breasts. She's not too big and she's not small (like, you mentioned, Kittty is) but normal. Well, except for Joe Mad's Rogue, but, as mentioned above by another poster, he's somewhat famous for his large breasted portrayals of women.

In any event, I would like to thank you for being the professional that you are and replying in the same tone with which I had asked the question. As is obvious from the replies after my question was posted, I'm in the minority with some of my views (or rather, I'm in the minority when it comes to voicing semi-popular views). I want to thank you for answering even though my question was along the lines of criticism. Although, I do hope you know that it was CONSTRUCTIVE criticism and not meant as destructive criticism. :)

Too bad there'll be no Gambit/Rogue kissing cover. Thanks for the reply on Gambit/Tom Cruise.

Is there any particular actress you 'see' Rogue as , when you draw her?

Thanks for your time,
Threaza

Martin Dudek

Jan 20, 2004, 05:21 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca
HI ICEY:
THE COVER FROM XTREME,NAMOR AND UNCANNY ARE UNINKED,JUST PENCILS AND COLORS.

Really?! Wow, I can hardly tell on some X-Treme covers. They're all wonderful, of course.

Jorge Ramiro

Jan 20, 2004, 09:54 pm

Originally posted by Salvador Larroca

HOLA WILDBULL:
PS: Has probado a ponerle a algún personaje la camiseta del toro de Osborne? Sería bastante curios que alguno la llevase, a mi me hacen mucha gracia esas camisetas.

GOOD IDEA,I'LL KEEP IN MIND FOR DOING IT IN FUTURE:)

¡Fantástico! Siempre es posible que la Patrulla-X haya pasado la Semana Santa en Benidorm y se haya comprado unas cuantas :p
Estaré atento en los próximos números entonces...

I really liked your portrayal of Jubes and Paige, but I only complain about your rendition of Angel, he seems very boyish IMHO and he should look ominous and powerful, I think Josh looks like how Warren should be.

I THINK THAT ANGEL LOOKS LIKE HE SHOULD,HE FEELS VERY DEPRESSED,AND I TRIED TO SHOW THAT IN HIS BODY LANGUAJE,IN CONTRAST TO JOSH WHO IS EXHULTANT IN LOVE..YOU'LL UNDERSTAND IN FUTURE ISSUES.

Yep, I have realized that sad "something" within Warren, while Josh seemed to more relaxed... So Paige is not the cause of Warren's sadness.... :chin: Well, as this is story related I'll just wait and see for future issues.
Sorry If I used the verb should, it's just my p.o.v. on the character.

Re: Vargas

Do you know Vargas origin? Where dos he come from, what is he exactly? I'd love to se him again but only If drawn by you.

cannonlocke

Jan 22, 2004, 02:58 am

with the recent announcement of xtreme's cancellation, i guess we can all give up any hope of salva returning to XXM :(

Vector

Jan 22, 2004, 10:56 am

Sal,

First, I loved your run on X-Treme X-Men. :cloud9:

1. Will you ever get to draw Sage again? Please say you will! :yes: :cross:

2. What made you decide to put the pinup of Sage in the band's locker room in UXM 438? ;)

Alex Guillen

Jan 23, 2004, 11:36 am

wildbull, no te olvides de mi y si ves a Salvador dale una ceveza de mi parte :cheers:

Salva, so recent rumours have davis going to the new Exaclibut instead of Unacnny, could this mean you're staying on Uncanny? :D and please do another Emma cover soon.

NateYoshida

Jan 23, 2004, 12:07 pm

It would make sense... but post-Reload's Uncanny would almost be like drawing X-Treme again, since I'm assuming Chris will want a lot of his favorites moved over there (while Kurt and a few of the current Uncanny members are likely to end up in Excalibur).

Sal said he wouldn't be saying much more about this till it's officially announced though. I think it just makes sense at this point to leave him on Uncanny while Davis pencils Excalibur, but I'm sure none of the casts will remain the same past it all so it's almost like penciling a different title from a character standpoint :)

Namor 1111a

Jan 24, 2004, 02:10 am

Hello Mr.Larroca, I was just wondering will you be drawing Uncanny X-Men with CC writing when the Reload happens? Also is their any chance you'll be drawing Wolverine on a regular basis?

Martin Dudek

Jan 24, 2004, 09:55 am

Salva has already said that he cannot say anything about the Reload.

darkvisor

Jan 24, 2004, 10:39 am

dunno if u fellow sal fans have heard/seen, but i've just found out that mr larroca's work will be in Street Fighter #7 (new Devil Due prinitng) as a cover and back-up story~~~!!!

i can't provide a link but its one of the "i'm-not-supposed-to-talk-about" sites.

from what i can see, its possibly the first cover done by back-up artist which looks better then the one done by UDON (joe mad aside).

got a question, what will ur back-up story be about and how long will it b?? its a double length issue so i hope we get a double length back-up

keep up the gd work,

Yik

Jorge Ramiro

Jan 24, 2004, 12:46 pm

Originally posted by Alex Guillen
wildbull, no te olvides de mi y si ves a Salvador dale una ceveza de mi parte :cheers:

Salva, so recent rumours have davis going to the new Exaclibut instead of Unacnny, could this mean you're staying on Uncanny? :D and please do another Emma cover soon.

Well Alex, how could I :p ? La cosa es que Salvador y yo no coincidimos por Valencia, se supone que vivimos en lugares distintos... Y mira que he salido por Valencia muchas veces!

As for the second, just wait and see, the solicits are being posted on Monday... then the truth will unfold before our eyes!

Ken Boehm

Jan 26, 2004, 12:46 am

Hey Sal,

Where can I go to find your original art for sale?

Thanks,

Ken

Soundwave

Jan 26, 2004, 07:45 am

Dear Sal, I love your art in Uncanny (even if I'm not entirely happy with the story, it's worth reading just for your art alone!) your art is gorgeous and detailed (the characters, the backgrounds, everything is just so painstakingly detailed! :yes: )

I loved the posters of Sage and Madonna (2 of my favorite things) in the latest issue! I'm hoping that you'd get to draw Sage again after X-Men Reloaded, you know Sage's character so well and it shows in her face features, expressions, body language, clothing style, and whatnot.

Alex Guillen

Jan 26, 2004, 05:17 pm

wildbull, it's monday, I'm waiting.....:)
hey que bien que tu y Salvador han coincido, saludamelo de mi parte cuando lo veas, por favor.

katepryde

Jan 26, 2004, 09:26 pm

Sal,

Any hints on who we might be seeing on the final cover of X-Treme X-Men? You are drawing it are you not? It would be nice to see a team shot closing out the series. One that included all the supporting cast that has come and gone as well. I know they weren't received very well, but Thunderbird, Lifeguard, and Slipstream did contribute to this series, as did Kitty, Beast, Wolverine, and Nightcrawler. And Emma, I s'pose. Even Jean, if she's resurrected by then. And let's not forget the New Mutants cast of Sunspot, Magma, and Empath. Oh, yeah, Lila, too. She rocks! (Not too greedy, am I?)

slick

Jan 27, 2004, 08:59 am

Wohoo! Sal will be getting no more than 4 X-issues and 6 X-covers out in april. =)

Busy guy. I love it.....

UNCANNY X-MEN #442 & 443
Written by CHUCK AUSTEN
Covers & pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA

NEW X-MEN #155 & 156
Written by CHUCK AUSTEN
Covers & pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA

X-TREME X-MEN #45 & 46
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils by IGOR KORDEY
Covers by SALVADOR LARROCA

NateYoshida

Jan 28, 2004, 03:28 am

Originally posted by slick
Wohoo! Sal will be getting no more than 4 X-issues and 6 X-covers out in april. =)

Busy guy. I love it.....

UNCANNY X-MEN #442 & 443
Written by CHUCK AUSTEN
Covers & pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA

NEW X-MEN #155 & 156
Written by CHUCK AUSTEN
Covers & pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA

X-TREME X-MEN #45 & 46
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils by IGOR KORDEY
Covers by SALVADOR LARROCA

Well Sal was the one who said he'd be willing to pencil more than 18 issues per year when he first signed the exclusive contract with Marvel last year :)

Jorge Ramiro

Jan 28, 2004, 10:26 am

Originally posted by Alex Guillen
wildbull, it's monday, I'm waiting.....:)
hey que bien que tu y Salvador han coincido, saludamelo de mi parte cuando lo veas, por favor.

Yep, I'm also waiting! I thought they were going to post them on Monday...
.... Dije que Nunca he coincidido con Salvador; España y Valencia son muy grandes, eso si alguna vez me gustaría saludarle y pedirle que me firme algún cómic... El problema es que nunca le reconocería por la calle :?

Victor Shade

Jan 28, 2004, 03:28 pm

Originally posted by Wildbull

Yep, I'm also waiting! I thought they were going to post them on Monday...
.... Dije que Nunca he coincidido con Salvador; España y Valencia son muy grandes, eso si alguna vez me gustaría saludarle y pedirle que me firme algún cómic... El problema es que nunca le reconocería por la calle :?

Neither would I. Because of that, I get them signed via Dawn. I have one of those of the Nuff said month. Do you remember them, Salvador? (ten signed in Getxo. They were "special").:D

Martin Dudek

Jan 28, 2004, 05:28 pm

Originally posted by slick
Wohoo! Sal will be getting no more than 4 X-issues and 6 X-covers out in april. =)

Busy guy. I love it.....

UNCANNY X-MEN #442 & 443
Written by CHUCK AUSTEN
Covers & pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA

NEW X-MEN #155 & 156
Written by CHUCK AUSTEN
Covers & pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA

X-TREME X-MEN #45 & 46
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils by IGOR KORDEY
Covers by SALVADOR LARROCA

OOH! Please tell me that we get to see you draw Iceman!

NateYoshida

Jan 28, 2004, 09:59 pm

Sal,

Just out of curiosity, did you use Frank Quitely's panel in New X-Men #116 (taxi cab scene) as reference for Emma's side view in your new cover?

Nothing wrong with that, of course. I'm just curious, because it looks distinctly familiar :)

Radiate

Jan 29, 2004, 05:37 pm

WOW!:O

Sal i just saw the two covers you're doing for April for uncanny and New and i just had to say they are GREAT:yes:Great to see you draw the Xorn helmet even if he's gone now....:(

RADIATE!

Jackraow21

Jan 30, 2004, 01:23 am

Alright, well, Wizard has confirmed the creative team for the new Excalibur series as CC and Igor Kordey. So where does that leave you, Sal? Please tell me you'll still be doing an X-book!? With CC and Alan Davis on Uncanny and Joss Whedon and John Cassaday rumored to be on New X-men, it seems like Marvel's giving you a raw deal. I know there will be an announcement soon, but can you at least tell us whether or not you'll be on an X-book?

Alex Guillen

Jan 30, 2004, 12:50 pm

Originally posted by Wildbull

Yep, I'm also waiting! I thought they were going to post them on Monday...
.... Dije que Nunca he coincidido con Salvador; España y Valencia son muy grandes, eso si alguna vez me gustaría saludarle y pedirle que me firme algún cómic... El problema es que nunca le reconocería por la calle :?
oh, perdon, te entendi mal. Bueno lo que podemos hacer es track down Sal to his home and stalk him. :D Maybe if you agree to meet him somewhere but I would love a signed comic by Salvador.
Great cover, salva by the way.

NateYoshida

Jan 30, 2004, 11:43 pm

Originally posted by Jackraow21
Alright, well, Wizard has confirmed the creative team for the new Excalibur series as CC and Igor Kordey. So where does that leave you, Sal? Please tell me you'll still be doing an X-book!? With CC and Alan Davis on Uncanny and Joss Whedon and John Cassaday rumored to be on New X-men, it seems like Marvel's giving you a raw deal. I know there will be an announcement soon, but can you at least tell us whether or not you'll be on an X-book?

He said he won't be commenting much more on reload, so I doubt he'll answer, but he did say he'd be on an X book.

The most recent rumor on New (and I emphasize, it's just a rumor) is that Whedon/Cassaday wouldn't begin on NXM for at least another year. My guess is that Sal will be penciling it for the rest of 2004 while fill-in writers take the pen during that period.

Ken Boehm

Jan 31, 2004, 01:34 am

Just keep Sal on New. You have here a guy who can do 18 issues a year, great art, no sweat while the other can do 6 great issues a year. Common sense would prevail, but alas...

Captain America

Jan 31, 2004, 12:35 pm

I'm not sure that Udon's colours are melding well with your pencils Sal (only my opinion of course), are they colouring your Scott / Emma story in New X-Men too?

Jorge Ramiro

Feb 1, 2004, 01:48 pm

Excellent! :D Finally and Emma and Scott story! drawn by Salva!
And they are supposing to go on with their relationship...That's wonderful, I was always bored of the whole Scott/Jean never-ending love.

and talking about couples... What are your favourite comic couples, Salvador? Who would you love being paired in a comic?

@Alex-don't worry but... you misunderstood me in Spanish? :( So, you say stalking, errrr... :cuckoo: Yes, yes whatever you say.... Errr... Don't suggest that kind of things to a lawyer :nonono:

Seventh Sense

Feb 1, 2004, 11:30 pm

Salvador, of all the artists mentioned so far in the Reload (Kordey, Davis, Cassaday and Aldred- both rumored-), you are by far the best, IMO, and would love to see you in a CC book, or NXM, and hopefully not with Austen's rumored Kurt-book.
This is just my opinion, of course.:)

Alex Guillen

Feb 2, 2004, 01:22 pm

Originally posted by Wildbull

and talking about couples... What are your favourite comic couples, Salvador? Who would you love being paired in a comic?

@Alex-don't worry but... you misunderstood me in Spanish? :( So, you say stalking, errrr... :cuckoo: Yes, yes whatever you say.... Errr... Don't suggest that kind of things to a lawyer :nonono:
hey sorry I misunderstood you, must be because most of the time I talk and write in english and my spanish is getting rusty again (ironic since I live in a spanish speaking country)
the stalking thing was just a joke, really man. :eek:

Jorge Ramiro

Feb 2, 2004, 05:24 pm

Originally posted by Alex Guillen

hey sorry I misunderstood you, must be because most of the time I talk and write in english and my spanish is getting rusty again (ironic since I live in a spanish speaking country)
the stalking thing was just a joke, really man. :eek:

I know it was a joke :rolleyes: Do you have your camera prepared? :idea: I will get my black coat and my hat and lurk in the shadows...

And to Salva, just the typical semi-personal standard questions:

1. What kind of movies do you like? genre? Favorite?

2. And TV series?

3. Which Football team do you support?

Acabo de ver la televisión ahora mismo...interesante entrevista en "TVV"; estaba haciendo unas prácticas cuando escuché de pasada el nombre de Larroca... Pensaba: "¡Qué curioso, ese nombre me suena de algo y no se de qué!"
Creo que va siendo hora de que en España te reconozcamos más,o por lo menos sentirnos orgullosos de tu trabajo a un nivel mucho más general que el de meros fans del cómic, ¿De aquí a Tómbola :LOL: ?... De todas formas, me pareciste bastante amable y cercano...

...Y esa tienda de cómics :chin: :shhh:

AngelofDeath69

Feb 4, 2004, 03:37 pm

Saludos de Perú Salvador, espero que en el proximo "Reload" te den el sitial que mereces en uno de los titulos x's. personalmente pienso que no debiste salir de X-treme X-men tu y Claremont hacen un exelente equipo.

Una pregunta si no es mucha indiscreción: Tienes un contrato exclusivo con Marvel o eres freelance?

i couldn't resist ask him questions in my own language, sorry everyone.:p

Merlin

Feb 9, 2004, 11:42 am

hey Salvador I have to give you props for 4 issues in one month

I can't wait 4 issues 2 uncanny and 2 new. that is amazing. I am impressesed as well that month you have 2 x-treme covers (the uncanny and new -men covers) and some art in the udon/devils due street fighter comic.

So for April you are doing
7 covers
4 full comics
1 comic (not doing all the art)
spectacular

since X-treme has been canceled and Excalibur is replacing it will you be doing the Excalibur covers (are you allowed to tell us that or you have to stay quite about that).

My next question is that marvel has had you jump from book to book to book X-treme to Namor to uncanny (and new x-men) and now to ???? is this next book permanent????

Alex Guillen

Feb 9, 2004, 01:11 pm

angelofdeath69, Salvador tiene un contrato exclusivo con Marvel ahora mismo por u par de años creo asi que no esperes verlo en otra empresa por ahora.
traslation: salvador has an exclusive contract with marvel Comics.

AngelofDeath69

Feb 9, 2004, 07:30 pm

Gracias Alex! in no way i want to see him in another company, to me he's the esscence of Marvel Comics in the new century, i hope he stays a looooooong time drawing the X-men.

Fusion

Feb 9, 2004, 08:01 pm

Originally posted by AngelofDeath69
Gracias Alex! in no way i want to see him in another company, to me he's the esscence of Marvel Comics in the new century, i hope he stays a looooooong time drawing the X-men.

People love him, Marvel loves him, and Salvador loves the X-men. So yeah, I think he'll be around for a long long time!!! :)

crawler_17

Feb 10, 2004, 09:31 pm

I too sincerely hope Sal will remain in a Core X-Title. Everything he has done on X-Treme and Uncanny have been great. I would have to say that Sal is now my favorite artist in comics. Keep up the good work man!

Toño Anaya

Feb 10, 2004, 09:56 pm

Originally posted by crawler_17
I too sincerely hope Sal will remain in a Core X-Title.

Ultimately, it's up to Val, isn't it? Not too many people know this, but she wields the whip that dictates the direction of the creators. What exactly she does with that whip, I'm not too sure...;) :D

Originally posted by crawler_17
Everything he has done on X-Treme and Uncanny have been great. I would have to say that Sal is now my favorite artist in comics. Keep up the good work man!

Salvador is not only a great artist, he's also to be commended for building a good rapport with his fans here at ComiXfan.

Sal, we love you!

-Toño

Valkyrie

Feb 10, 2004, 10:12 pm

Originally posted by Toño Anaya
Ultimately, it's up to Val, isn't it? Not too many people know this, but she wields the whip that dictates the direction of the creators. What exactly she does with that whip, I'm not too sure...;) :D

Hehe... I'll never tell. :whistle: :D

Originally posted by Toño Anaya
Sal, we love you!

Yes, I whole heartedly agree! :love:

~Val

adolfo

Feb 19, 2004, 09:35 am

I suppose you have already seen it in the news but Larroca will pencil X-Men ( previous X-Men), my question for him is:
Which characters will appear in X-Men?

Seventh Sense

Feb 19, 2004, 11:43 am

I've seen the cover for X-Men, where you're supposed to be working with Austen... Did you do that cover? I can't get a large version of it...

Stevie X

Feb 25, 2004, 09:26 am

Actually I really wanna know who Salvador will be drawing on Uncanny! Also Sal can you offer any advice on how to get into the comic industry? Any tips? I like drawing but Im not sure what equipment I should be using!
Cheers Stevie in rainy old Britain!

John6777

Feb 28, 2004, 05:54 pm

Sal, You have the be the best artist at Marvel right now. I mean not only are you able to draw more then 1 book, and covers for other books. But your art is always consistent. I hope Marvel kisses your butt because without you, I wouldn't be reading half the books I am.

I love your art so much I would love to know how many issues you have drawn. Is there any sites that have all your issues in chronological order or anything to that affect? Or does anyone know of any?

John

Captain America

Mar 2, 2004, 09:33 am

Hmm Sal has done Uncanny X-Men, X-Treme X-Men, Namor, Ghost Rider, Gambit & the X-Ternals and will be on X-Men as of Reload. Um that's off the top of me head ya understand, and only stuff that he has done for Marvel U.S. (there were was U.K. stuff before that)

Kichaa

Mar 2, 2004, 05:34 pm

Originally posted by Captain America
Hmm Sal has done Uncanny X-Men, X-Treme X-Men, Namor, Ghost Rider, Gambit & the X-Ternals and will be on X-Men as of Reload. Um that's off the top of me head ya understand, and only stuff that he has done for Marvel U.S. (there were was U.K. stuff before that)

He also did some work on Excalibur and Heroes: Reborn, if I remember correctly.

Rictor

Mar 3, 2004, 10:38 am

Dont forget Psylocke+Archangel's Crimson dawn mini! that was top-class stuff.

Marty P

Mar 3, 2004, 12:22 pm

Originally posted by Kichaa

He also did some work on Excalibur and Heroes: Reborn, if I remember correctly.

Heroes Reborn: The Return # 1-4 to be precise.
I believe he did the last issues of Excalibur....don't know the issue #'s though....

John6777

Mar 3, 2004, 05:54 pm

I thought Pacheco( Another Great Artist) was the one on Excalibur.

John

Kichaa

Mar 4, 2004, 05:02 pm

Originally posted by John6777
I love your art so much I would love to know how many issues you have drawn. Is there any sites that have all your issues in chronological order or anything to that affect? Or does anyone know of any?

John

My brain actually kicked in today, and I remembered that Wizard printed a checklist for Sal's art recently. :D

Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen #1
Battlezones: Dream Team #2
Cable vol. 2 #24
Dark Angel #11-16
Death's Head II vol. 2 #12-16
Excalibur #107-110
Fantastic Four vol. 3 #4-34, Annual 2000
Flash vol. 2 #96-100
Gambit and the Externals #3-4
Generation X/Gen 13
Ghost Rider vol. 2 #51-81
Heroes
Heroes Reborn: The Return #1-4
Incredible Hulk Annual #20
Iron Man vol. 3 #15
Marvel Swimsuit Special #3
Namor #1-6
Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn #1-4
Speed Demon #1
Ultimate Daredevil & Electra #1-4
Uncanny X-Men #338-392, 437-present
X-Men #69
X-Men Unlimited #36
X-Treme X-Men #1-24

Marty P

Mar 4, 2004, 09:05 pm

Reading that list, I remembered that Gambit & the X-ternals # 3-4 was my first Salva-fix!!!:D

Lockheed the Dragon

Mar 4, 2004, 09:14 pm

Also the 2001 X-Treme annual.

John6777

Mar 5, 2004, 04:42 pm

My fist fix of Sal was on Heroes Return. I loved his work so much but barely new who the guy was back then. Who would have thought he would blow up so much. I mean Marvel must treat this guy better then any other artist because man he rocks and he never left or anything. I am so glad Marvel is using their brain for once.

John

Captain America

Mar 6, 2004, 09:48 am

Ok, I give up: what's the difference between the covers and interiors for Uncanny? Are the covers uninked and coloured by someone else? I like them a lot more than the interiors, can't understand it. Maybe Udon's colours aren't meshing as well as I thought they would... Ach, I'm not sure, everyone else in the world seems to think it's fantastic so I wouldn't worry about it!

Valkyrie

Mar 6, 2004, 10:07 pm

Okay folks, let's get back on topic here. Any general X-Men comics discussion needs to be at the Xavier Institute (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6) forum.

Thanks!
~Val

Rictor

Mar 8, 2004, 01:02 pm

Originally posted by Magik the Darkchild
Reading that list, I remembered that Gambit & the X-ternals # 3-4 was my first Salva-fix!!!:D

Ha! would you believe that i wasnt a fan of Salvador at all back then?! it wasnt that his work was bad, its just that i was completely besotted with Tony Daniel who drew Gambit and the Xternals 1 and 2! in hindsight, both artists are top class!

Marty P

Mar 8, 2004, 05:16 pm

Originally posted by Rictor 79'

Ha! would you believe that i wasnt a fan of Salvador at all back then?! it wasnt that his work was bad, its just that i was completely besotted with Tony Daniel who drew Gambit and the Xternals 1 and 2! in hindsight, both artists are top class!

Oh, I believe you. I felt the exact same way!! I didn't like Tony Daniels pencils at the beginning of his X-force run, but more towards the end it looked better and better.....he's my fav penciller to this day, love(d) his creator-owned stuff. I really hope he does some Tenth work sometime soon again, though I doubt it...:(

I do have a question though:

Will Liquid be colorring Sals work, or will it be Udon?
I personally prefer Liquid...

NateYoshida

Mar 10, 2004, 04:05 pm

Originally posted by Magik the Darkchild

Will Liquid be colorring Sals work, or will it be Udon?
I personally prefer Liquid...

I second this.

Liquid's style and the higher-contrast palette that they tend to use is much better suited to Sal's artwork, imo.

Valkyrie

Mar 10, 2004, 10:58 pm

Once again, I need to remind people that general discussion belongs at the Xavier Institute (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6). Folks, Salva is very busy man with all the books he's currently doing and it will save him a lot of time if he doesn't have to wade through posts that aren't directed towards him. Please be a little more considerate towards Salva in that regard.

Thanks,
~Val

Seventh Sense

Mar 11, 2004, 12:39 pm

Salva, I wanted to congratulate you on your cover for XXM#43. Simply beautiful, once again. Great job!! I love it! Hopefully it'll have a connection to the story, but we'll find out next week!!:cross:

gambitX

Mar 11, 2004, 04:33 pm

Salva, the cover of Gambit using his powers brought TEARS to my eyes.
AWESOME.
Thanks
Kiko

dopplegager

Mar 12, 2004, 07:41 pm

I came back to comics because I saw xtrme x-men (Psylocke cover). i have all your issues of x-treme. I bought your namor issue as soon as I saw the cover. You are my favorate artist and I try to emulate your style because every picture is so crsp and perfectly drawn. Your work on Uncanny has also been top notch. Do you get to pick your colorist because if you do go with liquid. Thanks for the great art.

g_whiz

Mar 14, 2004, 11:23 pm

Alright,

Mr. Larroca-- I'm not sure if this question has been asked, answered, or ignored outright as I haven't been round in a while, but I'll ask anyway... with RELOAD coming and you and Chuck Austen continuing whats been started (with a rather fantastic job with pencils by you, I have to say) in Uncanny, in X-Men... is there ANY possible way you can clue us in on what characters are going to be coming with you?

That, and who's your favorite current character to pencil?

Thanks,
and keep up the great work!

Gavin

Rimpelwillem Returns

Mar 15, 2004, 02:15 pm

Dear Salvador,
since no one has touched upon this: I (and I think I speak for all the fans and comix-fan crew) really hope none of your lovedones or family got hurt in the Madrid terrorist attacks. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you in this time of grief...

Captain America

Mar 19, 2004, 09:43 pm

Originally posted by g_whiz
is there ANY possible way you can clue us in on what characters are going to be coming with you?

Mods in other threads have said it's ok to discuss the June covers as long as we use spoilers so I can say Wolverine, Rogue, Gambit, Iceman, Juggernaut, Polaris and Havok are all on the cover in 90's style costumes, very similar to the Jim Lee designs ala X-Men 1.

And can I just say, Sal, incredible job! The inks on that particular cover work better with your pencils than any I've seen! Job well done!! Brilliant. Especially Wolverine! Love the new costumes!

Leia Gaddis

Mar 19, 2004, 09:45 pm

Due to the June solicitations that Marvel has just released, I have a question for you Mr. Larocca. How does it feel to have Rogue and Remy to draw on a regular basis? You seem to have a real affinity for pencilling Gambit-your rendition is my favorite of all time. Are you excited about the team you will be drawing from May on?

ot: I would also like to echo Rimpelwillem Returns in regards to the attach on Madrid.

Namor 1111a

Mar 22, 2004, 11:44 pm

Hello Mr.Larroca can you tell us who the mystery 8th member who returns in #157 is, or at least tell us if the character is male or female Also how does it feel to be pencilling some of your favorite characters again especially Gambit.

Soundwave

Mar 25, 2004, 08:27 pm

Dear Sal:

I got the X-Women lithograph framed and pinned to the wall. I love it SO much! :yes: (The framer liked it too!)

I just saw your X-Men litho and I think it also looks perfect!

Radiate

Mar 29, 2004, 11:22 am

Man Sal i just LOVE your work:love:

I saw the covers for X-Men in Reloaded and i'm glad to hear you're drawing Juggernaut:yes:And everyone else for that matter!

Havok looks really cool,but the goggles are funny.IN a good way:)

And i gotta ask,is Iceman alway's gonna be drawn with a flat head?I've seen him drawn like that and with his hair actually iced up and i prefer his hair being iced up individually if that made ANY sense:p

RADIATE!

Alex Guillen

Apr 2, 2004, 04:23 pm

Radiate,m have to agree that Havok looks very cool and the iceman flat head, well that's old but I never understood it either. :?

Keep up the great work, Salvador.

Cesar Madarro

Apr 4, 2004, 03:40 pm

Dear Mr Larroca,
Some time ago you kindly replied my message and gave me a long critique about my art.
I tried to post your words on my web page today, along with the opinions of some other artists but it seems that thread is erased now from your forum!

Can you please re-post your words here (maybe you got access to all your old posts) so I can update my page with your opinion about my art?

Tha page is : www.iespana.es/persuader/

If the old post is not available anymore, a little review would be much appreciated.
I really thank you for your words then (I still remember what it was all about).

Thanks again for taking care of your fans.
CM

Cesar Madarro's Art Online
www.iespana.es/persuader/

Seventh Sense

Apr 5, 2004, 02:11 am

Salvador, your work on your latest lithography with all the male X-Men is simply breath-taking. Wonderful job, man.:clap:

I loved seeing Colossus penciled by you again, and the issue where he died, that you penciled, was incredibly touching and sad. I almost cried with that issue, and Piotr's appearance in the litho made me smile with sadness...
Thanks for putting Banshee there too. I so want to see him back!!:cross:

Soundwave

Apr 12, 2004, 06:46 pm

Hi Sal, I just saw the cover to the new X-Men Handbook and I *love* it! You are so good at drawing team shots (and just about anything else ;).)

The book is not out yet but I was wondering if you drew Sage's entry? :cross:

Zachary J. Morrison

Apr 20, 2004, 07:36 pm

Salvador, I have to say, I love the cover you did for X-Treme X-Men #45 with Kitty wielding the Phoenix raptor. It should have been Jean instead. Any chance of doing a Jean sketch to show off in here? What would Jean look like if she were alive and on the upcoming X-Men Handbook?

cannonlocke

Apr 21, 2004, 02:58 am

hi sal,

any chance we'll see a colored version of the handbook cover soon?

thanks,

cannonlocke

Zachary J. Morrison

Apr 21, 2004, 03:19 am

Originally posted by cannonlocke
hi sal,

any chance we'll see a colored version of the handbook cover soon?

thanks,

cannonlocke
The colored version of the handbook cover preview can be found here (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26885).

Jury

Apr 21, 2004, 05:10 am

Yeah... The handbook cover is really great.

Thanks to Salvador Larroca for maintaining the art quality.

;)

cannonlocke

Apr 21, 2004, 07:40 am

Originally posted by phoenx

The colored version of the handbook cover preview can be found here (http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26885).

thank you. i was not aware that they've updated that article with the colored version. that was awesome! if only i can see interior art colored directly from sal's pencils by no less than Richard Isanov....

maelstrom209

Apr 23, 2004, 04:36 am

Hey Salvador!

I would first like to tell you that your artwork is amazing. I have enjoyed your work for a very long time. I remember you doing Excalibur all those years ago and then you did the Heroes Return book which just blew me away. I knew from that point on that I would be addicted to your work and I was right!

You've improved tremendously over the years and commend you for pulling through with beautiful pieces all the time. I especially like the X-Men/X-Women lithographs that was made exclusively for Dynamic Forces. Those 2 pieces shows the incredible diversity, cleanness of your lines and the deep passion you have for your work. Each of the character were depicted beautifully especially the deceased Colossus and Psylocke. The way that you captured those 2 in the lithographs simply does them proper justice. Seeing how beautifully you portrayed these beloved and deceased characters makes me feel so honored to get a chance to see them.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work. You've been around forever and only now have people started to recognize your work. I hope that you continue to create for you have a talent unparalleled by others. Thanks for sharing you art with us all.

PolarisLover

Apr 23, 2004, 04:42 am

The X-Women one looks awsome. I have it. My only complaint would be that Polaris is missing! :aargh: Other than that, it's absolutely perfect. :D

NateYoshida

May 6, 2004, 08:48 pm

I'm not sure how many other people noticed this, but being such an "Emmaholic", I noticed you re-drew Emma on the cover of New X-Men 155 before it went to print (and added Beast).

I remember a few people criticizing the original version of the cover when it was solicited (at the time, the background was a side-view of Emma which even I had to admit looked a bit awkward). I was surprised to see you actually fixed it before it went to print. The new version looks much better, imo.

Good work, Sal :clap:

@@liy@h

May 8, 2004, 04:03 pm

Hey Sal! I just wanted to ask if Liquid! will be coloring your artwork without an inker. Your X-Treme run was just perfect! :eek: :)

kwagner

May 15, 2004, 04:13 pm

Sal-
I'm a big fan, and was just wandering if your run on X-MEN is going to continue being colored the way She Lies With Angels and Bright New Morning were. It's different than your previous stuff and I like it.

Keep up the good work!

-kwagner :bamf:

Merlin

May 17, 2004, 12:25 am

Salvador your cover for the X-men handbook was great, Richard Isanove colouring your pencils is great

I think he should colour all your artwork while Liquid and UDON (inked by Miki) are great its just so much better coloured by Richard

Marvel should get Richard to colour your interior pages of X-men (but uninked like the handbook covers)

Rayeye

May 21, 2004, 11:35 am

Dear Mr. Larroca,

First I want to say I'm a big fan of your work! Your art is really fantastic and very detailed. Since I discovered your art in a few Excalibur issues years ago, I try to collect every Marvel issue that you pencilled.
You are also a big example for me, since I'm an (amateur) penciller too. I hope one day I can be that good as you.

I have also a few questions for you:
1) Who is your favorite X-man/woman?
2) Is penciler Carlos Pacheco a friend or colleague of yours? Because his work looks a little like yours.

Many thanks for your great work! (I hope you can understand my English, since my English isn't also very good. :)

Greetings,

Robbert "Rayeye" Graner

mikeyh99

May 27, 2004, 01:38 am

Sal, you are brilliant! i had to say that!

a few questions for you, of course and one for the whole forum.

for Sal, Who is your favorite X-Man to draw and your fave X-Womean to draw?

also for Sal, i realllly want to see you draw Dazzler, who is like my 3rd fave female and i really think you could make an awesome Dazz! Thats kinda a hint, somebody please bring her back!

oh, and for everyone...can someone pm me or post those X-Man/X-Women lithographs or pics or whatever?

Captain America

May 27, 2004, 05:15 pm

Originally posted by mikeyh99
also for Sal, i realllly want to see you draw Dazzler, who is like my 3rd fave female and i really think you could make an awesome Dazz! Thats kinda a hint, somebody please bring her back!

Sal drew Dazzler during Eve of Destruction.

Acadiane

Jun 4, 2004, 05:59 pm

Can I make a personal plea to Salva to put Gambit back into his X-Treme X-Men uniform? That was his best ever.

<sage>

Jun 5, 2004, 11:52 pm

Wow I only just found this forum. This is absolutely fantastic. I dont know how else to say this but Mr Larroca (can I call you Salvador) you are my all time favourite artist you truly are amazing and bring so much more to all the x-books you work on, and i hope you will be staying on them for a long time

With that now said, Are there any plans to bring back Jean Grey? If Emma Frost is getting her own title the Jean sure as hell does!

ALso Mr Larroca will you draw the Xbooks when im writinmg them because i intend to be in the indusrty when im finished at school and University!

Iceman Xtreme

Jun 7, 2004, 10:08 pm

Hi Sal,

havent been around in a bit but I wanted to ask you something.
Was it your choice to give Iceman the flat head again or the higher powers? because personally I was likeing the whole iced up hair thing, like bringing back uniforms is fine yes, but making the dude have a square head thats a no no. If possible is there any chance we may see him get a uniform rather than a part of under pants and maybe give him some hair please?

Thnx for your time

btw you rock!!

Ice

Flameworthy

Jun 8, 2004, 02:38 am

Hey Sal,

Let me just say that you are one of my all time favorite artists. I too would like to see Iceman have the spiky hair in his ice form again. I'm not digging the whole square head. I'm also interested the find out what his costume looks like under all that ice, but I know we probably won't be finding out anytime soon, with him being completely ice and all. Oh, one more thing do you have any plans to give Polaris a new costume in the future(Preferably something in green, and maybe some black).

Sincerly,
Sunspot21

Seventh Sense

Jun 12, 2004, 10:16 pm

Salva, after the fabulous lithos you did (X-Men and X-Women United), are there plans for a X-Villians United?
If so, and you have any say in it, who would you absolutely put in there?
I'd love to see Madelyne, Magneto, Exodus, Mystique, Selene, Shaw, Sinister, Sabretooth, Bastion and Apocalypse.

Thanks!

Alex

Jun 14, 2004, 05:29 am

Hello Mr Larroca,

can you give us some informations about this astonishing drawing ?

http://perso.club-internet.fr/psylocke/news/pic/psylockedesign.jpg

The more I look this sketch, the more I regret Psylocke! :love:

Michael P.

Jun 15, 2004, 02:40 am

mr larocca do you decide who inks and colors your amazing drawings? ur are my idol;) i hope to be where u are someday.

nekobaghira

Jun 19, 2004, 05:15 pm

Sal,

I love your work, you are the only one who can draw Gambit really, really well. And I love it!!!!

Neko

dopplegager

Jun 19, 2004, 11:02 pm

I'd love to know about that PSylocke sketsh also.

Acadiane

Jun 20, 2004, 09:00 pm

That Psylocke sketch is currently up for sale on eBay if anyone is interested in owning it.... But hurry, the auction ends tomorrow!

Mj22089

Jun 21, 2004, 01:17 am

Mr. Larroca, I have to say that you are one of my all-time favorite artists! I can't wait to see you draw the return of the Brotherhood with Nocturne!

Which X-Man and which X-Woman do you enjoy drawing the most? Are you planning to release any new lithos for us to drool over??

P.S.: I agree with many of the posters that although UDON does a great job coloring your art, it is best done by Liquid!. Which one do you prefer?'

Thanks for taking the time to read my post (if you do). :D

cannonlocke

Jun 21, 2004, 03:04 am

Originally posted by Acadiane
That Psylocke sketch is currently up for sale on eBay if anyone is interested in owning it.... But hurry, the auction ends tomorrow!

WOW! where did that design come from? pls give us a hint salva pls...

i'm hoping against all odds that it' a NEW design for betsy, that can mean her return to the cannon. with the way the design was described, it looks like it's a bad-guy betsy design. and didn't the new solicitation for uncanny said the new brotherhood has a new member for a shocker? then this design pops outta nowhere? coincidence??? i hope not! it'd be cool to have betsy back even as a villainess as long as salva is drawing her.

im still keeping my fingers crossed though... for all we know this can be the design made for xtreme at the time chris was plotting the return of betsy.

dopplegager

Jun 22, 2004, 01:20 am

I hope she comes back. Even as a villian for one arc then she could come back to her senses and be on a team again.

Float On

cannonlocke

Jun 24, 2004, 08:16 am

does salva ever visit this forum these days?

Seventh Sense

Jun 24, 2004, 07:24 pm

Well, he has been drawing a lot these past months. In April he had four issues, and in September he will again, two X-Men issues and two Ultimate Elektra issues.
The guy is very talented and fast, but he does have his limits, Marvel. :rolleyes:

Alex Guillen

Jun 30, 2004, 10:14 pm

very true but I think sal's days are filled with drawing but I think he'll pay a visit to the boards soon.
there are so many things I want to aks him now plus that Betsy sketch is awsome.

Mj22089

Jul 10, 2004, 09:24 pm

Wow, Mr. Larroca. I just got your X-Men lithograph in the mail today and i have to say that it is absolutely beautiful! I love the way you drew Colossus and Longshot. I hope we get to see more of these amazing lithographs in the near future...specifically a possible second X-Women lithograph with people like Dazzler, Polaris, etc. Keep up the amazing work!

PolarisLover

Jul 10, 2004, 09:32 pm

Originally posted by Mj22089
Wow, Mr. Larroca. I just got your X-Men lithograph in the mail today and i have to say that it is absolutely beautiful! I love the way you drew Colossus and Longshot. I hope we get to see more of these amazing lithographs in the near future...specifically a possible second X-Women lithograph with people like Dazzler, Polaris, etc. Keep up the amazing work!

Yes, please add Dazzler and Polaris to the next X-Women lithograph! :D I'm so desperate to see another X-Women litho including these two characters.

Sidewinder

Jul 15, 2004, 11:37 am

I hate to double post, but I posted over in the convention thread 2 weeks ago and it doesn't appear to be active any more.

Does anyone know if Mr Larroca will be attending Wizard World Chicago 2004 this year? Wow, Claremont and Larroca at the same con would be fantastic.

Sidewinder

Seventh Sense

Jul 19, 2004, 02:07 pm

I'm well aware that you're very busy, Sal, but could you answer this, please?
Is there any truth to the rumor that you'll leave "X-Men" once Austen leaves too? Please say it ain't so!! The only great thing that book has is your beautiful work!!
Thanks.

Mj22089

Jul 19, 2004, 06:24 pm

Originally posted by Seventh Sense
I'm well aware that you're very busy, Sal, but could you answer this, please?
Is there any truth to the rumor that you'll leave "X-Men" once Austen leaves too? Please say it ain't so!! The only great thing that book has is your beautiful work!!
Thanks.

I agree! You need to stay in X-men! You're one of the only artists who does justice to characters like Gambit, Psylocke, Storm, and many others. We would love to hear from you in this forum as well!

<sage>

Aug 11, 2004, 01:56 am

Rumour has it that, that sketch is the costume that Besty is wearing when SHE RETURNS TO THE X-MEN in Austens final arc, she is the mystery member of the brotherhod that attacks the X-Men.

rash

Aug 14, 2004, 04:04 pm

wow, i just found out that "the salvador larroca" has his own forum. wowowowow!!!
anyhow, i love your work, but i prefer it uninked and colored by liquid! just my opinion.
and yeah, will you be making any more lithographs soon? like an x-women part 2, or with only these three that i love...
hehe, god bless always!!!

Z. Julian Cenac

Aug 15, 2004, 06:46 pm

Mr. Larroca...your drawings are amazing! When I draw characters, I sometimes look at your work since you always use a great sense of depth and everything you draw just seems to fit together well.

Michael Clarke

Aug 17, 2004, 09:06 am

Please could you tell me where I can see this image of Psylocke?

dopplegager

Aug 17, 2004, 11:44 pm

http://perso.club-internet.fr/psylocke/news.html#

Here you go.

Float On

Lisa Charly

Aug 23, 2004, 05:22 pm

I just have to say the first X-Men comic book that I bought was X-Treme X-Men by Claremont and Larocca, and the wonderful mix of my favorite characters and drop-dead-grogeous art convinced me to continue with the title. Nobody since Jim Lee has made Rogue look so sassy and powerful, and Larocca's is the sexiest Gumbo out there. It's because of great artists like you, Mr. Larocca, that I'm trying to pursue my dream as a penciler for the comic industry. Your work is just amazing. I hope you stay with X-Men because you just bring the comic to life.

By the way, the cover of #163 with Gambit is great.

S.D.Polaris

Sep 18, 2004, 09:06 pm

Sal, you are a god in the world of comic books. :worthy: Thank you for making my favorite character :lorna: so beautiful. I was very sad to see her missing from the X-Woman litho, but I still bought it of course. It is an amazing piece of work. I am loving your art on X-Men, however, I don't feel that Danny Miki is the best choice for inking your work. No offense meant, it just doesn't really compliment your work. I hope you are starting to enjoy drawing Lorna as much as I enjoy seeing you draw her. You totally made her costume look fantastic. Especially the cape. I have a favor to ask though. Please put her back in heels. I know, it is a wierd request, but I love your women in heels.
You are a true inspiration to aspiring artists. Keep doing what you do so well. Will you ever make it to San Diego for Comicon? I have a special page saved for a Polaris sketch from you. :cross:

Thanks Sal
Aaron Sokolowski
San Diego, CA

Mj22089

Sep 19, 2004, 02:53 am

Hey Sal,

This may seem a little random, but I was just looking at your art in the early issues of X-Treme X-Men (particularly the issues where you got to draw Lifeguard) and I have to say, those were TRULEY the BEST works of your career. I dont know if its the colors or the inks or the writing, but your current art in X-Men (particularly in issue 161) doesnt seem as great as your X-Treme X-Men art. I miss the good old days of your uninked work with Liquid! coloring. Those times your work had magic and even inspired me to want to draw for comics myself. Dont get me worng, your current work is still beautiful, I just dont get the same feeling I get when I see your work on X-Treme X-Men. Is there any way you could bring that magic back?

I love your art and I hope you keep drawing Marvel (and hopefully, X-Men) books for a long time.

One of your biggest fans and admirers,
Mike

EDIT: It's definitely UDON and the inks that downgrade your work. They just dont fit...The covers to your X-Men issues (with Liquid! coloring) are absolutely beautiful (and have that magic)!