Coloring Korvus Part 2

Coloring the second issue cover

One of the great things about working on several books at once is the ability to move back and forth from different projects, or simply put, to wear many hats. Illustration, storytelling, coloring, and graphic design are all a part of the larger picture but have a profound effect on the overall outcome.

So after spending several weeks doing design work, when the time came to color the cover for the second issue of Dr. Korvus, I was eager to change to my coloring hat.

Dr. Korvus is the brainchild of writer Eric Stanway, set in Victorian England, the doctor is a cross between Sherlock Holmes and Captain Kronos vampire hunter. It does not hurt that I really, really like Jeff Bonivert’s art. It can be a lot of fun to play in someone else’s sandbox for a little while and can add a different perspective when I come back to my own art.

I posted some of the processes for the coloring for the first issue a few months ago. For the second issue, I wanted to take the colors in a different direction. the first issue used a lot of blues. I wanted this one to be more earthy, with a dirtier look to England. I wanted the second issue to stand apart from the first issue.

The final cover for Dr. Korvus #1.

Here are some of the highlights of the second issue cover coloring process.

Ww start with the artist Jeff Bonivert’s preproduction sketch for issue 2.

Finished inks for the full wrap-around cover include using old London photos.

I wanted the colors earthy, with a dirtier grimy look to England, to make the second issue stand apart.

In Photoshop, I created the color flats, setting the color tones for the cover.

Using the flats to select areas certain areas, I am able to create light, fades, and other effects.

Here is the full trade dress version.

Here is this May 2023 listing in the Diamond Comics Preview catalog featuring the cover art.

Dr. Korvus#1 is available in March from FantaCo for pre-order through finer comic emporiums.

Keep creating,