Recent Pictures by thezackburgurn:uuid:f250628a-5444-8016-44aa-18a5d8e0f580Optimus Prime's Transformers by thezackburgurn:uuid:3e14ea3a-8e77-52ec-1329-45719ea3d0452021-06-19T11:04:33-07:00I don't do a lot of Transformers like I used to so here's Optimus Prime transforming from truck to Robot. Honestly I messed up on the transformation part but hey it's all good.]]>Burned Out Streets of Budapest by thezackburgurn:uuid:af90faa1-645e-912b-f172-8e21cafcb79e2021-06-18T11:10:51-07:00Here we have Soviet Soldiers in the Eastern Front during World War II in the Siege of Budapest in 1945. After kicking the Germans out of the Soviet Union, the Red Army pushed forward. One of those was southwards to not take out the Germans but their allies of Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria. Here the Russians pushed into Hungary beat the Germans and their Hungarian allies. Thus taking the capital of Budapest. In which later Hungary would become a Communist puppet state for Russia.]]>Sam and Max: Freelance Police by thezackburgurn:uuid:994778b7-8f97-2437-fa84-88f885eea7ba2021-06-03T11:27:49-07:00 I wanted to draw my favorite cartoon/video game duo: Sam and Max! I seriously love these two so much!]]>The Ocellated Turkey by thezackburgurn:uuid:cbc54608-0d0d-9a3c-e8d9-edf2c26e4a2c2020-11-28T08:05:23-08:00While the Turkey is best known as the bird for Thanksgiving, there is a species of Turkey in Central America that many do not know about. Here we have the Ocellated Turkey. Found in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico along in the borders of Belize and Guatemala. Unlike it's cousin up North, the Ocellated Turkey is very colorful to the point where it's truly been compared to a peacock. In fact if it were for the bumps and boils on it's face, I would say it would truly be one of the most beautiful birds on the planet. It shares many similarities with it's North American cousins, such as it's mating process where the males use their tail feathers and proceed to dance in order to impress the females. During the day the Ocellated Turkey stays on the ground and contrary to popular belief they can fly but only for a short distance. And at night they actually stay in the trees in groups to avoid predators like Jaguars. It is actually eaten regular by the indigenous peoples of Mexico, being their main food source. Sadly unlike it's American cousin, the Ocellated Turkey is actually an endangered species with the main threat it to be humans encroaching their habitats and over hunting.
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Overall I have to say I'm pleased with what I've done here.]]>Fighting Fighting Hippos by thezackburgurn:uuid:a6f18202-484c-7612-da33-b098673470ec2020-07-25T07:54:50-07:00Living in sub-Sahara Africa and Columbia (will get to that part later) the hippopotamus lives in the rivers and swamps of the great Savannah and the Colombian Rainforest (Again we'll get to that part)Here the Hippos mostly stick in groups where relax and mingle among each other. For the longest time it was believed that Hippos were related to pigs but in reality they are related to whales and dolphins. They are able to hold their breath for up to five minutes in the water and despite their large size are graceful swimmers. Hippos are what you would call an animal that goes with the saying "if you leave it alone, it will leave you alone." Despite being vegetarians, being seen as these hilarious creatures we see in cartoons, but in reality they are the most dangerous animal in Africa. Killing more people than any other animal. Their sharp teeth and large size are used to fight off grade A predators such as lions, crocodiles, hyenas and especially themselves. Hippos are known for being territorial. Male Hippos fight for territory and females and the fights are brutal. Often leading to death and other hippos and animals getting caught in the crossfire. The hippopotamus is endangered due to Habitat loss and being hunted for meat and their ivory teeth. And while in Africa their numbers are dwindling, in an unexpected place their numbers are thriving and that is in the South American country of Columbia. Originally four hippos were owned by the Drug Kingpin, Pablo Escobar. However after Escobar's death, the Hippos managed to escape and what started off as four, currently came to eighty. Despite this, the locals have learned to live with the Hippos and they proved to be one of the very few invasive species that actually has been a benefit to the ecosystem. The future of the Hippo is unknown but let us hope that they spend many more years on this planet.]]>The Terror of MiG Alley by thezackburgurn:uuid:68f7f614-4184-0083-e7a1-51097f941a9b2020-07-18T06:36:07-07:00While the Germans were the first to use the modern jet fighter, it would the Russians who would bring in it into the new era. Using captured Nazi scientists the Soviet Air Force would create the MiG-15 "prick" (Blame NATO for it's unfortunate name) and would bring in the new age of the fighter jet. The MiG-15 would first be used in the final days of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. where the MiG fighters would help the Communists take down the Nationalist Chinese's American supplied P-38 Fighter planes and B-25 Bombers. But the MiG 15 would get it's chance to shine over the skies of Korea. After North Korea invaded the South, the UNited States and it's allies would push back the North Korean advanced using their planes from World War II and even their own jet fighters. Wanting to help out their ally, the USSR would send their newest MiG-15s to North Korea and China who just entered the war. Here the MiGs would take down American planes without any mercy. Above the Yalu River that bordered North Korea with China became MiG Alley where many of the US and UN pilots were shot down. While there were some North Korean and Chinese pilots, the MiG-15 was mainly flown by Russian pilots as the Chinese and North Koreans didn't have experienced pilots and the Soviet Union didn't trust their Asian allies with the fighter as much as they should have. This was suspected when many American pilots heard Russian being spoken through the radios, but the Soviet Union denied any involvement and Russia still does to this day, only for it to be confirmed by former pilots.The United States managed to counterattack with their newest jet fighter the F-86 Sabre which proved to be a challenge for the MiG. After the War, A North Korean pilot by the name of No Kum-sok flown his MiG-15 to enemy lines where he would defect giving the US the MiG and receiving $100,000 ( A million in today's money) The study of the MiG would help America's allies in the future. For the other Soviet Allies the MiG would be the standard fighter for the Warsaw Pact and other allies of the USSR. However they would prove to be unsuccessful with them. With Skirmishes being fought in all of Eurasia, but it would be 1956 that would be the MiG 15's greatest failure. During the Suez Crisis, the Egyptian Migs would go head to head with British, French and Israeli planes and while some managed to get good hits in most were obliterated by the allied forces and in that same year the Communists Chinese in an attempt to take Taiwan would use Mig-15s . And despite outnumbering the Taiwanese forces, the Taiwanese pilots managed to hold their own and fend off their Communists counterparts. It was here that the USSR decided it was time for an upgrade and would retire the MiG-15. Today it is still used by the North Korean Air Force as a training jet.]]>Wolverine vs Hulk: The Battle of the North by thezackburgurn:uuid:f11cceb8-e356-56aa-e3a4-0864eba6399f2020-06-21T07:44:40-07:00My tribute to Incredible Hulk #181 which was actually the first appearance of the most popular X-men: Wolverine where he fights the Hulk and the Wendigo! (Though the Marvel version of the creature looks more like a savage Yeti) Wolverine wasn't in the X-men at the time as he worked with the Canadian Government, who they sent to fight the Hulk, as the Hulk went to Quebec to get some peace and quiet and to help out someone who was possessed by the Wendigo and the two end up fighting and it became a free for all between all three beasts. but a year later in Giant-Size X-men #1 Wolvie would join the team.
Original Art (c) Herb Trimpe]]>Delta Squad Republic Commando by thezackburgurn:uuid:648909c6-9fa1-1b77-cd7b-8bd0d802c86a2020-06-06T08:07:16-07:00Outside of the main battlefield of the Clone Wars, one group performs underground tasks that not many know about. These are the Clone Commandos! The Republic's best special forces units. Being made up of a four man squad, the Commandos go behind Separatists lines to perform the dirty work for the Republic. They do missions such as scouting, sabotage and assassinations while the being skilled in many abilities that helped them survive on the battlefield. Here we meet the best known Commando Squad. Scorch (Yellow and gray) the demolitions expert, Sev (Red) the sniper, Fixer, (Green) The technician and Boss (Orange), the leader of the squad. Here these four Commandos go their way to fight the worst of the Clone Wars! Also check out my review of the game Republic Commando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeB69X7jIkI]]>Gamera vs Zigra by thezackburgurn:uuid:f3d868d9-0cfa-8852-0509-d374b77507b92020-06-05T09:31:43-07:00Jeez it's been a long @$$ time since I've done anything kaiju related. So let's go with the one that doesn't get enough love: Gamera. Based off the 1971 Gamera vs Zigra where an alien shark monster named Zigra comes into the conquer the earth because humans have ruined the planet so it's up to Gamera to stop him!..The film is sadly not as great as it sounds, but hey still gotta give Gamera his attention.]]>The Sikhs of Saraghi by thezackburgurn:uuid:31bda8dd-6b39-42db-fcda-37f1feda34352020-03-25T06:28:45-07:00When people think of famous last stands, many would think of the 300 Spartans and their allies during the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian Empire, or The Texans defense at the Alamo against the Mexican army, but one people tend to overlook is when 21 Indian Soldiers took on 10,000 Afghan Rebels in the battle of Saragarhi in 1897. In 1878,The United Kingdom would invade Afghanistan for a second time after they faced a humiliating defeat in the country in 1842. This was an attempt to expand the empire but also to create a buffer zone with it's rival, Russia, who was also aiming for control of Central Asia. Using the help of Indian Colonial troops, the British would conquer the nation in 1880. However the British like many empires before and after it, taking over the country was easy, keeping control was the hard part. Throughout the years, Afghan rebels would target British Personnel and to the British these rebels would become a problem for them. The British would set up their position near a small town called Saragarhi, where it would be called Fort Lockhart. The 36th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army was sent to guard the Fort. At first the regiment was originally made up of 912 but several companies were called to help British forces elsewhere thus decreasing the numbers at the fort until only a handful of soldiers guarded the fort. Throughout later August and early September of 1897, Afghan rebels would constantly attack the fort with the Indian Soldiers pushing them back. Until finally on September 12 1897, 10,000 Afghan rebels would band together. With the only 21 Soldiers left at the Fort, the Indian Soldiers were outgunned and outnumbered 100 to 1. At first the Indian Soldiers tried to call for Reinforcement, but the British Commander, Colonel Haugton, told them he couldn't help them. That being said under the leadership of Halvidar (Indian equivalent to Sergeant) Ishar Singh, inspired his men to fight to the bitter end! When the Afghan rebels attacked, the Indians fought hard. At first two soldiers of the company died. At first the leader of the rebels tried to convince the soldiers to surrender but the soldiers refused. The Afghan rebel made two attempts to breach the walls of the Fort, but they failed. The Third time they were more successful. It is here where the Sikhs would face the rebels in one of the most intense moments of hand to hand combat. However, all but one died. One soldier remained by the name of Gurmukh Singh, contacted the British saying he killed 20 Afghans, and that they would have to burn the fort down to kill him. In his last words he yells the Sikh Battle cry "One will be blessed eternally, who says that God is the ultimate truth!" The rebels successful, decided to move on to their next target. But British reinforcements finally came and pushed back the rebels. The Battle of Saragarhi, I believe is one of the most under looked last stands in history. With 21 soldiers of a nation that was conquered by an empire that only saw them as inferior. They fought to the last man, and their heroics should be remembered.]]>Me Grimlock by thezackburgurn:uuid:08bd2316-c702-197b-bf9b-7106357b10bc2020-02-16T05:30:34-08:00Grimlock is awesome! I mean if you ask most transformers who is their favorite dinobot, it would be Grimlock. I don't know why, it just he has a charm. Altough in Season 3 of the G1 series he and the other dinobots would be used for comic relief and while I kinda thought they were funny like episodes like Grimlock's New Brain, but it really downgraded the character. My favorite version of the character is the badass leader of the Dinobots who takes no shoot from anyone and butts heads with his superiors. While tough he's got a...interior of gold.]]>One Small Step for Man by thezackburgurn:uuid:3ebf5682-5896-eb18-c4a1-fad308b574d72019-07-20T17:35:23-07:00On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong would become the first man to step foot on the Moon. Being born well...26 years too late, I can never understand how those alive felt about seeing this. While the man may be gone, his legacy still lives on. Also check out my video on me detailing Armstrong's life. https://youtu.be/8Bi3kGzdksw
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Batman (c) DC comics Original Art (c) Bob Kane Art (c)]]>The Marvel Universe by thezackburgurn:uuid:a661e766-4845-5df1-b644-191305ef9df12019-04-26T08:09:47-07:00This took me six months complete...SIX MONTHS! But seriously it was worth it. I originally started this as a tribute to the late Stan Lee, but over time I realized that it was best to release it with Avenger: Endgame coming out. But what can I say but we're at a end of an era. 50 years of stories, 10 years of movies. Marvel has come a long way from a small company in the midtown New York in the 60s, to being almost financially bankrupt in the 90s to making it big in the 2010s and then all. So here I draw something based off John Byrne's work http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FwatW3Evx6M/U5ND9h5auvI/AAAAAAAAJZM/9SOS70TKzBk/s1600/byrne+marvel+universe.jpg I decided to replace some of the characters from the original with characters who were a bit more popular now or replacing them with newer versions of the characters. In no particular order here we have:
Spider-Man Hulk Iron Man Captain America Black Widow Thor Black Panther, Captain Marvel Nick Fury Scarlet Witch Quicksilver Dr. Strange Mr. Fantastic Invisible Woman the Human Torch The Thing The Vision Ghost Rider Doctor Doom Loki Namor the Submariner Star Lord Gamora Drax Mantis Nebula Groot Rocket Raccoon Winter Soldier Luke Cage Iron Fist Daredevil Ant-Man The Wasp Howard the Duck Spider-Woman Silver Surfer Falcon The Punisher Nova Ms. Marvel Deadpool Valkyrie Cyclops Jean Grey Angel Iceman Beast Nightcrawler Wolverine Colossus Banshee Storm Professor X Ghost Rider Shang Chi Black Bolt Medusa Karnak Gorgon Lockjaw
Jeez loueez that is a lot of characters!
Characters (c) Marvel Comics Original Art (c) John Byrne Art (c) Me]]>Ms/ Captain Marvel #1 Tribute by thezackburgurn:uuid:5a9c509c-f38d-22e8-27b7-6126f4a27d7c2019-04-16T14:46:43-07:00My tribute to Ms.Marvel #1 from 1979. Man a lot has happened to Carol in the last 40 years. Gaining her powers from her Kree mentor Air Force Captain Carol Danvers becomes the next Captain Marvel and protects the universe from intergalatic threat! So the on it’s opening day I saw Captain Marvel with a friend of mine and we had a fun time I actually enjoyed Captain Marvel. I think the characters were relatable and enjoyable, it was funny and It had some pretty decent action. Also the cat lover in me loves Goose.And for all those complaining that this movie has some SJW agenda...just please get a life, The only agenda I saw was the fact that it was big budget glorified 2 hour commercial for the United States Air Force. Here you could see I changed a lot on this one. With the changing of the costume, replacing Jonah Jameson with Nick Fury, Peter Parker with Yon Rogg and Mary Jane with Monica Ranbeau. Not to mention Carol as an Air Force pilot instead of Answering the Phone. Replacing the Scorpion with Super Skrull who I believe should be the villain in the next film, see my video right here on that topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2xdRaQkwMI And we also have Goose!
Carol Danvers (c) Marvel Comics Original Art (c) John Romita Sr Art (c) Me
Captain Marvel (c) Marvel Comics]]>Mulan WWII by thezackburgurn:uuid:f6a0146c-4e9b-d67a-8735-0210538917be2019-03-08T08:17:32-08:00So people are familiar with the tale of Mulan..mostly because of the Disney movie, but still. Hua Mulan (Fa Mulan in the Disney version)the tale of a young Chinese woman who takes her father's place in the army when foreign invaders attack China, where she must disguise herself as a man. After fighting for years she brings honor to her family. Though some versions don't end well for her, but hey here we're here to talk about the Disney version which is what this pic is based on. So for those that don't know Mulan is one of my favorite Disney movies, infact it has a more personal impact for me, but that's a different story there. I'm also a big World War II buff so I thought a way to modernize Mulan was to set it during the Second World World more specifically the Second Sino-Japanese War. The China Front of World War II is probably the most overlooked front of the entire war, with it being overshadowed by the Americans in the Pacific, but it was the longest and the bloodiest of the war
Throughout the 1930s, Japan had territorial ambitious and wanted to kick the Western powers out of Asia and conquer the continent for themselves. In 1931, Japan would invade the Northeastern China region of Manchuria and in July 1937 two years before the Nazis invade Poland and four years before the Japanese attack on Pear Harbor, Japan would invade the rest of China. China at the time was going through problems such as a bloody civil war between the Nationalist Government and the Communists. Despite being having more troops than the Japanese, the Chinese military was poorly trained and poorly equipped. Because of this the Japanese managed take key cites such as Shanghai, Beijing and Nanjing, the capital of China at the time. Here the Japanese would unleash a terror onto the populace. Because the Japanese thought of themselves to be superior to the Chinese, the Japanese would commit acts of looting, murder and rape onto the Chinese. Chinese leader of at the time Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, would enact a couple of policies. For starters he would make an uneasy alliance with his enemies, the communists led by Mao Zedong, second there would be a conscription where many people were forced to fight against the Japanese. Despite that the Chinese were still in poor shape to fight the Japanese. At first the Chinese were supported by Nazi Germany, but due to their alliance with Japan they pulled out, however the tide started to turn for the Chinese when the United States was pulled into the war and supported the Chinese with better weapons and supplies. Not to mention the entrance of the United States pulled Japan's best troops from China to fight the Americans in the Pacific. That being said the Chinese would keep on fighting the Japanese until Japan's surrender in September 1945. 14 million Chinese would die during the Second World War.
So you can see how Mulan can be set in the Second World War, instead of the Huns, it's the Japanese, and instead of ancient weaponry, it's the weaponry of the WW2 and just update the uniforms and clothes and replace the Emperor with the Generalissimo and you pretty much of Mulan but in WW2. Though the first line of make a man song would not be politically correct. "Let's get down to business..to defeat the Japs!" Yeah not sounding too good]]>Shaggy is Strongest by thezackburgurn:uuid:38478c94-660d-884b-c2cb-d67e1616f70b2019-02-16T12:46:41-08:00So I might be a little late to the party but screw it. I had WAAAY too much fun here. So for those who don't know for awhile before the Will Smith Genie took over, There is this meme that Shaggy from Scooby Doo was the most powerful being in the entire universe. Here I draw Shaggy taking on the most powerful heroes: The Incredible Hulk, Son Goku, Superman and Saitama from One Punch Man. And defeats them all! I seriously love this meme. Also this is based off two covers from legendary Comic Book creator John Byrne with Fantastic Four #249 https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/c/c7/Fantastic_Four_Vol_1_249.jpg/revis... and Superman #8 https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7153/6629837809_3a7cdb5271_b.jpg
Shaggy (c) Warner Bros The Hulk (c) Marvel Comics Goku (c) Shueisha/Akira Toriyama Saitama (c) ONE Covers (c) John Byrne Art (c) Me
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