Tom Derenick - ProfilesArchive

About Me

comicbook illustrator/artist working mainly for DC Comics at the moment on books such as Superman and JLA. Have worked for Marvel on various Xmen related books as well as Nightside and a little Venom. I've also worked on various licensed books and adaptions over the years such as Star Trek, VIP, Smallville, Catwoman and even had the thrill of doing the artwork that appeared on the Superman Returns Burger King toys. I have a Frisbee!!!! YAY!! Currently working on Shadowpact with Bill Willingham as well as some 52 and World War III.
Started my career in 1990 working for Cry for Dawn productions and Malibu Graphics, so roughly 17 years of drawing comics, even if some of those years were lean. My first published works were Subtle Violents(CFD) and the Protectors(Malibu) and although I wish I had been a better artist at the time I am still proud of those projects. My influences include:
Neal Adams, Alan Davis, John Buscema, Adam Hughes, Jim Lee, Arthur Adams, Mark Silvestri, Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Al Williamson, etc., etc.
David Xiberras of Adelaide, Austrailia sent me this pic of his tat. Next to it is the Catwoman piece I did that it was created from. I'm very honored to have a piece of mine as David's first tatoo.
Just thought this was cool. Someone made a set of Shadowpact action figures.

My Interests

Movies, television, reading, Comics(obviously), roadtrips, working out, etc. etc.

I'd like to meet:

Ernie and Bert but if not them anyone with a pulse really and if you're less boring than I am you're aces in my book.On that note, I've been on a little spree the last week or two adding people. If you're one of those people it's because I went on your page and saw or read something I thought was cool about you. None of the adds were just for the heck of it and I encourage everyone to go through my friends and check out their pages as there are a lot of interesting people in the grouping. Never hurts to mingle and get to know people. And thank you everyone for the approvals, I'm very happy to have everyone in my network. ---------------------------------------------------------- Here's a puzzle of a color pinup of mine, give it a shot if you're in the mood

Music:

Broad tastes, but mostly rock and pop

Movies:

Again, broad tastes, but you throw a good action flick or a comedy in front of me and I'll probably watch it. I don't really have a favorite only because it changes from month to month but Fight Club, the Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption are up there. Batman Begins and the original Matrix are awesome in a more kick @$$ kind of way and I love Blazing Saddles.

Television:

Just started watching 24, I love Lost and Battlestar Gallactica and I recommend the new Dr. Who series to everyone, sci fi lovers or not it's just fun, and I'm a big nut for Conan O'Brien and the Daily Show. My guilty pleasure is Who's Line Is It Anyway. I also get a kick out of atmospheric phenomenon on the weather and Discover channels. ----------------------------------------------------------
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Books:

Timothy Zahn Star Wars triology, working on Bram Stoker's Dracula when I have the time which seems to be never these days.Checklist of my work:
Cry For Dawn:
Subtle Violents

Malibu Comics:
Protectors # 1 thru 14, 17, 18

Ferret oneshot

Gravestone # 1 thru 3

Exmutants #11 and 12

Marvel Comics:
Nightthrasher # 19

Venom:Sign of the Boss #1 and 2

Marvel Teamup #7

Xmen Millenial Visions

Gambit 2000

Toys R' Us Xmen Movie Adaption Giveaway

Xmen: Black Sun #1 and #2

Deadpool #50

Uncanny X-Men #386

X-Men #106

Bishop #16

Cable # 89

X-Men #109

Gambit/Bishop #4

Cable #93

Wolverine/Captain America 1-4

Nightside 1-4

Bloodstone #4

DC Comics:
Star Trek # 66 thru 68

Superman #188

Man of Steel #133

Action Comics #802

Smallville 2-11

Outsiders #12

Catwoman Movie Adaptation

Birds of Prey 77-78

Batman Allies: Secret Files and Origins 2005

Wonder Woman #219

JLA 120-125

Superman #224

Action Comics #836

Adventures of Superman #649

JLA Classified 22-25

JSA Classified 14-16

Shadowpact 7, 9-12

52 week 33

World War III: Hell is for Heroes

CFD Productions:
Scimidar # 1 thru 4

Hyper Violents # 1

Boneyard Press:
Babylon Crush # 1 thru 5

Nightlight Entertainment:
Shadowchaser # 1 thru 3

Silverline:
Cybertrash and the Dog - oneshot

TV Comics:
VIP #1

Brain Storm Comics:
Vamperotica Pinup Book

Wizard Entertainment:
Various pinups and a cover for Wizard Magazine

Crossgen:
Sojourn #26

Wild and Wooley Press:
Worldwatch 1-3
Good lord I've done a lot of stuff. No wonder I'm so darn tired.

Heroes:

My Mom and my Dad for raising my mentally hadicapped brother for 40 years

My Blog

Unused Sinestro Corps pages

Hi guys, Thought it would be fun to share some unused art with you guys. I'm sure many of you read the amazing Sinestro Corps oneshot a couple of weeks ago, well here's a little tidbit about the art ...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 02:32:00 PST

Exclusive to DC Comics

Here's the big announcement guys. As of Yesterday (June 1st) I am officially exclusive to DC Comics for the next two years!!!! My regular book will be the one I am currently pencilling, SHADOWPACT, I'...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:11:00 PST

Countdown and Sinestro Corps

Things have settled a little in the last four days since I posted the last blog, not so stressed out like I was but thank you to everyone for you concerns. That said, I've been a busy bee the last few...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Sat, 26 May 2007 04:07:00 PST

Spent

The last two weeks have been just downright crazy for me. Not going into any details about this part for my own reasons but I felt as though I was strongarmed into something and I let it get und...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Tue, 22 May 2007 11:49:00 PST

Reigning Toads and the Band Storm

Alright, I'm sure you're saying to yourself "What the heck is Tom up to? He doesn't promote bands on Myspace, does he?" Well, that depends on whether I'm friends with any of the members and if I thin...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Wed, 16 May 2007 11:45:00 PST

A little frustrated.

Nothing major but you ever have a time in your life where everything seems to be going really well and you hit a few minor bumps in the road, nothing that'll derail your life but enough little things ...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Sun, 06 May 2007 12:01:00 PST

Come visit me on Free Comic Book Day

Hey guys, just letting everyone know that on Saturday, May 5th I'll be appearing at Comics on the Green, 417 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503 for Free Comic Book Day. Come on down and chat with me if...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:09:00 PST

My visit to the DC offices

I was in the DC offices last week dropping off art to my editor and poking around looking for extra side work which everyone said they would be more than happy to help me out with. Something happened ...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:50:00 PST

Ever notice how hard it is to find something when you need it?

Alright, I've got a little story for you. For the longest time I was looking for a decent replica of a city transit bus. I've drawn a lot of city scenes in the comics I've worked on and always se...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:45:00 PST

Shadowpact #11 pencils continued

just a few more ...
Posted by Tom Derenick on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:55:00 PST