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Published: 2009-09-21 10:38:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 3349; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 901
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The first of two pages or Rogue Trouper I produced as sample art in 1987 under the watchful eye of my mentor and friend, the late great Don Lawrence. I was just 18 and after all this time I still wonder why I'm not much better now at the age of 41!The original art is long gone, but I recently found a photocopy of this and lots more long lost early art. Quite an eye-opener to me really. Enjoy!
Best,
Liam.
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My son is gonna faint when I tell him you drew Dredd and Rogue Trooper. He is a super fan of both and he has seen your gallery. Dredd is a heritage of his father, me, while he has recently known Rogue Trooper because of the Wii game. He is ten, maybe you remember, he was shocked when he knew Frank Frazetta had passed away.
By the way, your writings are as interesting as your artwork.
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Damn Nort scum 
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The old classic issues are the best! Your dad should have some issues with my work in, though sadly I never did get to do Rogue in the actual comic. I mainly did Judge Dredd stories, P.J.Maybe was my invention, and I believe he's the 3rd most popular Dredd villain...
Take care, and keep drawing!
Liam.
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Thats a shame, I might have a look through the old progs of the ones he's got to see which ones hes has of your, But I have a few of the new one of the recent year in my collection, i just such a bad thing their all so expencive these days not as cheap as the used to be!
Will do!
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The story was fantastic this comic Liam.
Very nice, congratulations!
One day I get there!
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I love this page. The wide panel in the middle is amazing.
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I was trying very hard to be Colin Wilson - his Rogue work was seminal.
Thanks for the kind words!
Best,
Liam.
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Wow! Rogue Trooper! Awesome! Did you work for 2000ad? Looks just like it!
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Oh wow! your that Liam!! Nice ta' meet you. I am a big fan of your stuff! I still have Eagle reprints of Judge Dredd and a bunch of stuff. I used to have tons of this stuff. My favorite was Nemisis just because it was so weird. ABC Warriors!! Awesome!
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Gotta love classic 2000ad!
Thanks for the kind words, and sorry for the belated reply - I've been swampred recently... Don't think I'll ever catch up with all my messages on here now! LOL!
Best,
L.
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your stuff have more finesse and more polished look now but I see what you mean. There's a peak everyone reaches and then it either stays that way or we change style a bit.
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this was done when you were 18...wow! talk bout a great mentor and just natural imagination and skill! Rogue Trooper was one of the characters that introduced me to the brit comics scene, knew him before i met Judge Dredd. just love how all his dead comrades' personalities are installed in his bag, helmet and rifle. really brilliant stuff!
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when I was 18 I can't do it like you do. Great piece
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This is the difference between great masters and the rest of the artists. It is a huge privilege that you share your reflections and your early work.
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No difference - and I really wouldn't consider myself one of the great masters, but thank you anyway! 
Take care and very best,
Liam.
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Phenominal work for a teenager. A rare talent, pal.
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Niรงe ...
In your beginning , You were already as great and doing as good things as of today...
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Cheers Rubi - though I do hope I've improved at least a little! LOL!
L.
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