Justo Concept Art | billrogers

When Steve asked me to create Justo, I first went to work researching for the Justo suit. I got references of motocycle suits, Ironman, Halo, actual space suits, transformers and even Power Rangers for inspiration.

The original Justo Costume was more futuristic. Trying to find the right feel for the helmet.

I wanted to create an interlocking system for the belt. Possibly having 2 belts. One high and one low.

Tried to figure out how the suit should look. I wanted to have metal and plasticy space armor.

After figuring out the basic design I created a mock cover and colored it on Photoshop.

Steve wanted more of a celtic influence mixed with futuristic space knights. He wanted a medieval look and create something besides a gun. I created his suit to have circuits. I decided to have the circuits power his suit and also available for a weapon.

A bad pose will make a awesome drawing look bad. I took pictures of myself making this pose and drew from it. I wanted to make sure that the pose worked. I then sketched some ideas for the suit.

Here I was trying different boots and arms on Justo. The first couple boots weren't looking good. It is important to redraw because your first drawing is never your best.

I tried to figure out how I wanted the circuits on his hand as well as an idea of buildings. I then designed a basic background before adding all the details.

Steve wanted a face instead of a mask. I agreed because a covered face is ususally menacing. Steve gave me a picture of a man he wanted me to model Justo after. I wanted him to look determined and strong.

After making a face design I liked I applied it to the angle of Justo. I then added some more value and detail.

The first design didn't see print. The second design printed for about a year. The third design has been printed since the beginning of 2013

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