Check out some of the art and sketches behind RuinWorld, a comic by Derek Laufman. The story follows Pogo and Rex on an adventure of ruin hunting. Joined by a few other characters, they battle an army of toads, stone golems, and try to stop the end of the world.
I managed to get signed copies of the 5-issue comic together with his ArtBook 3 which he did a Kickstarter for back at the beginning of 2019. The art book included a bunch of concept and character sketches for the comic. There was also page development stuff, from the initial panel thumbnails right through to the finished page, which was really cool to see. Laufman has worked for clients such as Warner Bros, Hasbro, Marvel, DC and DreamWorks.
About the comic…
RuinWorld starts off with long-time ruin hunter, Rex, and a rather nervous Pogo, about to search an old keep. Well, it’s Pogo’s turn to search it. It doesn’t take long for the action to start and Rex has to jump in, sword swinging.
They’re an unlikely duo that contrast well with one another, making for some fun jokes throughout the story.
The comic is published by BOOM! Studios and is well suited to a young audience into fantasy adventure. Though at 33, I really enjoyed it as well. Use your kids if you must, to have an excuse to get a copy of this.
Download a free preview of the comic HERE.
Character designs
Rex 
Pogo 
Kale 
Rygone
The comic page process
Want the comic?
You can get a paperback version of RuinWorld: Eye For An Eye (all 5 issues in1) over on Amazon.
Or grab yourself a signed copy over on his website, where you can also buy prints, stickers, and art books.
More?
If you want to see more art and comic characters from Derek Laufman, be sure to give him a follow over on Instagram. You can also support him over on Patreon where subscribers get W.I.P. shots, process videos and more.
If you want to get to know more about Derek Laufman, his art, and making comics, check out this interview below for the Skeshbook Podcast, hosted by Kesh.
For more inspiring art, head on over to this section of the site.
*All art and images here are owned by Derek Laufman.
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