Various illustrations and artworks will be turning up here from time to time. I've talked to some fan artists about depicting some of the scenes in the story, plus I have a number of drawings of Warriors' World characters dating back to the late 1980s. As I scan these or receive scans from others, I will post them here.

Doug

• This full-color image of Doug was part of a portfolio of Warriors images I commissioned as Christmas gifts sometime between the late 1980s and the early 1990s -- unfortunately I can't remember the precise year. The artist was a local student who was trying to break into comic books professionally. His name was Vince Russell. Thanks to an email we got from him in November 2003, we now know that Vince did in fact realize his dream and is a well-known artist in the comics industry.
• An early sketch of Doug by "Lisa A." She was one of the artists who "auditioned" for the unfinished Warriors Alpha comic book back in 1988, and this was part of the packet of artwork she sent us. While not the style we wanted, the Warriors Group always felt that she'd perfectly captured the essence of Doug's character.
• Another sketch of Doug, this one by Arthur Hansen, done in October 2000. This is the very first piece of Drunkard's Walk 2 fan art that I know of, and I thank Arthur immensely for giving me permission to include it here.
• Dave Menard's take on Doug. I really like that smirk, and somehow the background seems awfully appropriate. <grin> From January 2003.

Kat

• Kat. A drawing by well-known fan artist/author Dave Menard, created December 2002. This is Kat in one of her favorite "transitional" shapes, which she calls her "half-form" and which she intentionally makes "cute and cuddly".

Shadowwalker

• Shadowwalker out of uniform. This is the outfit which her simulacrum is wearing in the scene at the end of Chapter Two. This unsigned drawing was done by another character artist at a convention some time in the early 1990s.
• Shadowwalker in her duty uniform. This pencil sketch is a little rough, but it should serve. The bodysuit is completely black, and no, that's not a mistake, there really aren't any eyeholes in the cowl. Drawn by Vince Russell (the artist who did the first color pic of Doug above), some time around 1989 or 1990.
• Shadowwalker by Dave Menard. Another great image by one of my favorite author/artists. Created March 2003. Don't miss Dave's impressive portfolio of Undocumented Features art over on the Eyrie Productions website.

Shockwave

• Shockwave in action. This and the following image are both scans directly from the original character sheets for Shockwave, left in the care of the Warriors Group when Jeff moved to California in 1988. This particular image was drawn on a sheet of lined notebook paper, and while I've done what I can to clean it up, you can still see the lines running through parts of the picture... Drawn by Shockwave's player, Jeffrey Ventimilia, circa 1986.
• Another view of Shockwave. A later drawing (although somewhat cruder), this one showing the evolution of Shockwave's costume into the full space suit he used at the end of his career -- the life support pack on his back is just visible. Also drawn by Jeffrey Ventimilia, circa 1988.

Silverbolt

• Silverbolt. Silverbolt shares a distinction with Doug/Looney Toons: they are the only two Warriors who do not habitually wear black duty uniforms. In Doug's case this is because he rotates through three sets of leathers -- brown, grey and black -- but in Silverbolt's case it's because she operates more or less in the nude. The mystic metal which coats her skin blurs many of the less "public" details, but it's hard not to notice that it's the only thing she's got on. This sketch drawn in 1995 by a convention artist named Temple.
• Another version of Silverbolt. Of the two, I personally like this one better. I'm not sure why Silverbolt does her thing nude, but it may be because her powers don't protect what she's wearing, and thus any uniform she might wear would invariably get shredded in the first few seconds of combat anyway.
• Silverbolt, by Dave Menard. Dave's visualization of Silverbolt emphasizes a playful and flirtatious side of her which didn't get any exposure in Chapter 12. Maybe someday in a future installment... Created June 2003.

Wetter Hexe

• The "preferred" portrayal of Wetter Hexe, according to Helen Imre, her creator/player. This is a relatively recent artwork (late 1990s), done to Helen's specs as part of her character sheet. According to her, the artist is a fellow named "Kiyo" who does character sketches at game and SF conventions.
• Hexe at a key moment during her origin story. Hexe's in her mid- to late teens at this point, if I recall correctly. This is another "audition" piece for the comic book; Helen's not that fond of it, but I rather like it. Sadly, neither of us can remember the names of the two-man art team who created it and several other unsigned images which we still have.
• Wetter Hexe, courtesy of artist/author Dave Menard; created January 2003. Thanks, Dave!
• The latest depiction of Hexe, once again done by Dave Menard, this time with micromanagement by Helen Imre. <grin> Created June 2003.

"Sailor Loon"

• Lisa Vanette as "Sailor Loon." Drawn by Brian Dinnigan, January 2001. This is the second piece of Drunkard's Walk fan art that I've received. Thanks, Brian!
• Lisa Vanette as "Sailor Loon," version 2. Another version of the same portrait image, also by Brian Dinnigan, January 2004.

Miscellaneous

• Lisa Vanette at a dramatic moment in Chapter 12. Another excellent piece in what's turning out to be an entire DW portfolio by artist/author Dave Menard; created March 2003.
• A special image commemorating the completion of Drunkard's Walk II. Yet another piece by Dave Menard, who surprised me with it a couple of days before the chapter was released.
• Doug and the Sabers. A photoshopped blend of the full-color Doug image above, and a promotional image of the Sabers out of their hardsuits and sitting on motorcycles. It was created by a reader of the story (obviously) some years ago, but I only recently rediscovered it in my archives. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the fan who created it! If this is your work, please email me and let me know!

"Kat" is a trademark of and copyright by Kathleen Mee Avins.
"Looney Toons" is a trademark of and copyright by Robert M. Schroeck.
"Sailor Loon" is a trademark of and copyright by Robert M. Schroeck.
"Shadowwalker" is a trademark of and copyright by Peggy U.V. Schroeck.
"Shockwave" is a trademark of and copyright by Jeffrey Ventimilia.
"Silverbolt" is a trademark of and copyright by Peggy U.V. Schroeck.
"Wetter Hexe" is a trademark of and copyright by Helen E. Imre.

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