Devil Pig News

100 Bullets Covers Added

2006-02-12T23:31:00.000-08:00

14 100 Bullets covers have been added to the Illustration Gallery.

Ben 10

2005-08-06T01:39:00.000-07:00

Well, I guess it's safe to talk about now that's the press release is out. That's right, the show that has been kicking my ass for the past year is called "BEN 10". Here's the press release...

"A fun and new animated television series scheduled to hit the airwaves of Cartoon Network in spring of next year, Ben 10, will bring adventure and science fiction to the network's programming once it gets underway. Announced just recently, Ben 10 is a new superhero television program for a new generation, and seeks to give its viewers an adolescent hero with some rather unusual abilities, which often translate into some real adult problems. The show's lead character, Ben Tennyson, is kind of your normal ten-year-old boy. But there's one small thing that separates Ben from the rest of the kids his age: with the flick of his wrist, he's able to transform into ten different alien beings with incredible superpowers.

Ben Tennyson will be the focus of the new thirty-minute science fiction and action program on Cartoon Network as he tries to figure out not only how to properly manage his transformation abilities, but Ben also has to figure out how to choose the right transformation and when. Ben 10 begins with Ben discovering a strange little device that at one point, locks itself onto his wrist. The device is called the Omnitrix, and it is with this that Ben goes on a journey into what may just be the most hectic time of his youth. With "the watch," Ben has the ability to morph into bizarre aliens like Heatblast, Upgrade, Grey Matter, Stinkfly, Ghostfreak, Razorjaws, Wildmutt and Diamondhead, each with its own set of special abilities, while still maintaining his 10-year-old personality.

This to which is the problem with Ben's new object, no matter what form Ben takes on, he's still just a kid inside. It's most certainly his dream to be a superhero, and ten superheroes at that, things suddenly a little crazy in Ben 10 as the lead character is suddenly burdened with responsibilities unlike any other.

"What kid doesn't want to be a superhero? And wouldn't being 10-superheroes be 10-times as cool?" Sam Register, Cartoon Network senior vice president of development, commented. "Ben 10 will continue in the tradition that Cartoon Network has established of creating a new generation of superhero shows, like Teen Titans and Justice League Unlimited, for a new generation of kids. It's an undeniably original premise with amazing alien heroes and incredible villains."

This original animated television series is currently being produces at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California. The series is presently scheduled to premiere in the month of May 2006, with all of its superhero goodness. Ben 10, created by Man Of Action (Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, & Steve Seagle), has been given the greenlight for 26 half-hour episodes.

More on Ben 10: With these powers, he can play the part of a superhero, righting wrongs, saving the world and getting into some old-fashioned kid-style trouble. Ben and the Omnitrix catch the attention of an intergalactic bad guy named Vilgax who will stop at nothing to get the kind of power that Ben has managed to acquire.

When he's not tangling with Vilgax's cronies or other earthbound villains, Ben is traveling the country in his Grandpa Max's RV. Grandpa Max is a good-humored, open-minded and unsuspecting mentor who wants to put a little more excitement into his grandson's life by taking him on a cross-country summer vacation. Ben's cousin Gwen, who is smart, levelheaded and not exactly thrilled to be along for the ride, joins Ben and Grandpa on their road trip. Still, as the voice of reason, she's invaluable in times of chaos, which is pretty much all the time.

Ben's main challenges are finding the best way to harness his power and making good decisions about when to summon his inner superheroes. It's a good thing that his worldly and wise grandfather and shrewd cousin Gwen are there to keep him in check – and bail him out of trouble when he needs it."

What it doesn't mention is that all the major design work is mine. I'll be credited as "Art Director". And it's a good step in the right direction for my world domination plan to be implemented in 2006, BWHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Movin' on up! To the east side.

2005-01-19T21:58:00.000-08:00

Well, true believers. Your beloved Potentate has changed jobs. I realize most you people haven't a clue as to what I've been doing for a regular paycheck for the past 5 years. Well the answer to that would be I was working as a Background/Prop/Character artist at Warner Bros. First I worked for 6 months on the end of the production on "Batman Beyond". Got laid off. The next day I had a job at Stan Lee Media..... insert joke here. It's funny, I knew it was a sinking ship before I accepted the job, but I ended up having a blast anyway, THANKS STAN, hahaha. 8 months later, got laid off...can you see the pattern?

Well, that all changed when Justice League ramped up for production. What a run that's been. The Bruce Timm bus never seems to run outta gas. Which has been great. Friends on other shows were being hired and laid off, hired and laid off, all in the time that Justice League has been in production. If you ever want to know what I did, look at the designs for the new "Watchtower" the new "Javelin", a whole lotta sci-fi type backgrounds, most of the vehicles(Uniwheel Tank, Transport planes, etc.) from the episode where the "League" travels back in time to fight Vandal Savage during WW2, including the alt. future Batman from that show. I couldn't imagine a better crew and show to work on, but.....

I wanted to do more. So, when I heard of a new show starting over at Cartoon Network, I jumped at the chance to spread my wings a little bit more than I'm able to do on Justice League. That said, as of Monday the 24th I will be the new Art Director on a brand new show. Setting the style of the show will be my job. Not sure if I up to the task, but I'm dying to find out. I'll tell you guy more about the show when I'm aloud to, but for right now I gotta keep it under wraps. But it will have some cool alien designs and monsters. YEESSSSS!!!!!!

Here's a taste of what I got to design.

Fuckin' Holidays!!!!

2004-12-30T17:14:00.000-08:00

Jumpin' Jimmeny! The holidays are almost over. YEAH! I apologize to all the people who ordered the Dave Johnson sketchbook w/ painting for the slow turn around. Work/life has been murder. But fear not, true believers. Your orders WILL be fulled as soon as can paint them. Plus, I want to do a good job and all.
Other news. I had Lasek done to my eyes. No more glasses. So all those with voodoo dolls will now have to update them to stay on model because the Hoop-a-joo gods demand that a voodoo doll likeness be spot on for it to work right. My eye situation should NOT impact my guest staring role as a New Orleans scumbag bar owner currently appearing in the 100 bullets storey arc. Thank J. Bob Dobbs for that.

Also, for those who don't know. My day job is not comicbook cover artist but that of Background/Prop/Character Designer on the Cartoon Network show "Justice League Unlimited". But you might ask, "What were your designs, Dave?" Well, I'll tell you. The new JL Watchtower, the New Javelin, and a whole lot of backgrounds. Maybe soon I'll be able to post some on this site if I can get permission.

Anyway, I'll be posting a bunch of new stuff soon.

Rev. Dave

Cardboard Kudzu is still spreading!!!

2004-10-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

This fine example of artistic aptitude was sent in by little Johnny Hoffman. Although NOT in a public place like I asked (because one should share the artistic love with the rest of mankind) is deserves to be seen by the rest of you horrible people.

The END IS NIGH!!!!

2004-10-23T10:36:00.000-07:00

Prepair to be spanked, BITCHES!!!

Devilpig Down!!!

2004-10-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

WOW! Devilpig.com is getting more popular with people as of late. We exceeded our bandwith this month already, so Bizland slapped us down like the dogs we are. So we bought 5Gb of bandwith to keep this from happening again, or at least until I post that sex tape that I made of Paris Hilton and her sister Nikki having a three-way with the Potentate while on vacaton in Rio last summer. I have to admit, I've had better. But what the hell, I was drunk at the time so don't judge me.

10:00pm 10/22/04

Well it's almost Halloween and I'm stuck for time to do a decent costume this year. Sucks ass to be me, yadda yadda yadda. Here's my costume from the last year. Standing with me with the very manly sweat stains is "The" Alex Ross. I'm now required by law to put "The" in front of his name when ever it's in print. He throws a party every year that most of you fan-boys would give your Moms dentures to attend. So if you'd just like to show up, his address is..... 2473 North Gofucyerself Lane Chicago, Il. 90210. Have fun and tell him I said "Hi" when you get there since I'm stuck in L.A. this year.

Yes, those ARE tap lights. My outfit was covered in them. 13 in all.

Card Bored is spreading like kudzu!!!

2004-10-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

My plan to infect the world with card board graffiti creatures is starting to come true! BWAHAHAHAHAH!!!! This one was sent in by little Kelsey Shannon. Bowl Boy can now be seen in the Gaijin Studios toilet, waiting for any golden nuggets that might emerge from Cully Hamner's balloon knot. I'm sure he'll have plenty to choose from if I'm any judge of Cully's fecal production (hey, he was my room-mate for a year).

Plus this one.

So if you want a little fame and have a cardboard creature that you've infected on a public place then send them in and I'll post them.

Also, there's even more stuff all over this site, so check it out. And if THAT wasn't enough, all you Safari users will be happy to know that Mr. Gunderson (web master supreme) has figured out the problem, and over the next couple of weeks he will be changing the site so you guys can view the images you open. It'll take time though because he has to change each and every section one at a time. GIVE US SLACK!!! And DON'T HATE ON THE POTENTATE.

iPOD Sweetness!

2004-10-17T21:34:00.000-07:00

Check it out my people. Your iPOD just got a lot cooler. This will be a limited run of iPOD covers by different artists like myself and my good buddy Brian Ewing. Check out the website of these fine people and give them some business.

Go to this site and order up some Potentate goodness with a side of fries...

http://www.podskinz.com/cgi-bin/podskinz.cgi?artist=johnson

New stuff

2004-10-13T16:40:00.000-07:00

LET THERE BE NEW SHIT!!! Said the people, and I answered the call. It's all over so check every section. And more to be posted soon. Also, the JOHNSON sketchbook Hardback edition w/ girly paintings are selling well. For those who ordered already, give me some time to paint these things. With my regular work load it's tough to find time. Plus, I want to do a good job on every last one of them, so cut me some slack. My plan is to print all 100 girl paintings in a full color book someday, so I'll keep you posted.

Rev. D.

Trying to keep an eye on Bush's lies.

2004-09-23T18:49:00.000-07:00

Johnson sketchbook

2004-09-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

OK Boys and Girls! Here's a crazy offer that you can't refuse! The Potentate is now offering the "Johnson sketchbook" Hardback edition for sale. But here's the catch, these copies are going to be signed and numbered and limited to 100. But wait, there's more. Each copy will have and original painting of a girl inset on the title page. That's right a real honest to god girly painting, not a reproduction. The size of each painting will be 4"x4". Those who know me, know that I don't sell a lot of art and even less paintings, so here's your chance to get something. Find out more!

DevilPig.com Updates

2004-09-10T13:28:00.000-07:00

Better pick up that keyboard drool-guard this week! The mighty Potentate has requested an overhaul of the site and added many new pages for you to peruse:

Card Bored - Everything the Potentate touches turns to Fine Art - even discarded cardboard!
Douchebags With Style - Photos of fans sporting their Devil Pig gear
News - This page, dumbass! Check back often for announcements and messages from the Potentate himself (repeat to self, "I'm not worthy... I'm not worthy...")