SubscribeNote: Amidst all the classic heroes and villains created in the 1960s at Marvel, there are some that are half-baked design-wise, preventing them from reaching their full potential. And Joel Priddy is rescueing one of those by revitalizing the Marvel villain the Beetle, turning him from a simple man in an armored suit to an actual Beetle. Created for The Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe – Reduxe Edition, this design really turns up the creepiness and the threat level without making it look comedic. – Chris A.
Jim Gitman
/ November 6, 2012Well…I think he might look a little bit comical. Love the design, though. I always appreciate when the artists update both the large and small panels in their OHOTMU redesigns.
Speaking of which, you guys are really leaning on OHOTMU lately.
Edwin
/ November 6, 2012Oh God, this is every one of my nightmares brought to life. I will never sleep again after seeing this.
Good use of color
Mario Silva
/ November 6, 2012There’s something that bugs me (ultra pun)…
A pair of smaller limbs waist high would have made the look both more heroic (with belt) and more insect. Also, one pair of wings only , the other being the shell…
Thomas Fummo
/ November 7, 2012As a lover of insects, I’ll admit this looks kind of cute to me, rather than creepy. I like the use of colour too, and overall it’s a nice re-imagining.
*whisper* I hope my Green Lama makes an appearance at some point, please of pretty please. I guess you can edit this part out if you must, but please. *whisper*
Jay
/ November 7, 2012An interesting take and a nice piece – but not really the same character. The classic Beetle armor (phase 2) design was/is pretty much perfect. Too bad it was junked up throughout the years.
Joel Priddy’s Beetle is cool and could be the first in a string of insect heroes … as DC has apes and Marvel has zombies. Up next – Wasp, Ant-man, Spider-man, Yellow Jacket …um, Mantis … that’s all I got
Hellstormer
/ November 7, 2012That Reduze blog is pretty great. You guys should highlight the Moon Knight design (http://ohotmuredux.blogspot.com/2012/08/moon-knight-by-jason-reeves-and-luis.html#comment-form). It’s got some nice elements (the subtle ankh, moon shaped cape).
Chris A.
/ November 7, 2012Jim: Yes, we’re friends with OHOTMU and they’re doing great things. Plus we’re trying to do posts five days a week, and good P:R submissions alone wouldn’t be enough.
Edwin
/ November 8, 2012Can’t say I’m a fan
hermderm
/ November 14, 2012Look, he’s called The Beetle because…he’s a beetle!