When I was young, I created my own superheroes. Now that I'm older, well, I still do. But way back when, Young Thom came up with the name for a crime fighting duo named Black Thunder and Black Lightning. Then, just a couple months later, DC must have sent someone into my bedroom, because they stole my idea and created their own Black Lightning.
Years and years later, I'm good friends with the creator of Black Lightning, Tony Isabella. I've gotten over our parallel ideas (or was he the one DC sent into my room?) and we've had all sorts of adventures together. At Wizard World Mid-Ohio we sat next to each other and Tony asked if I could do a commission featuring his character and mine, Darkblade.
I was glad to. It was fun to draw Black Lightning in his classic costume, and there were some cool lighting effects to play with. I pushed myself with Darkblade, too, interacting with his cape a little more than I usually have opportunity to draw.
Tony got the piece and pronounced it good. I wanted him to post it on his site first, which he did, and now I'm sharing it with you.
And incidentally, my commission list for 2012 is very much open. If you've been thinking of getting a piece done, now's a great time!