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A painting of Wonder Woman by artist Steve “The Dude” Rude
Share some comic art.
Enjoy this Wonder Woman piece by the great Steve “The Dude” Rude.
Thank you, Michael
Space Ghost by Steve "The Dude" Rude. #ComicArt
One of the many days at the drawing board working on Thuneworld in 2023
With the Gallery and Studio Editions, I wanted people to be able to sit with a page as if it’s being worked on right then and there.
Steverude.com/ThuneworldAE
#indiecomic #comicartist #nexusthecomic
Steve made the “Best of the Valley” Phoenix finals. Thanks for making that happen!
Final voting is daily now through the end of April.
phoenixmag.com/2026/01/15/vot…
#BestOfTheValley #PhoenixAZ #VoteNow #ComicArt #SteveRude #ArizonaArtists
From raw structure to controlled finish.
You’re not just seeing a page. You’re seeing decisions layered over time.
This is where the craft lives. Join us in bringing this oversized hardcover edition to life
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Sharing with any sci-fi fans, art enthusiasts, and collectors who might enjoy this oversized edition is always a massive help.
We’d love as many people on board as possible to show you with what goes into the making of comics.
Thank you everyone who’s backed the campaign so far. We’re eager to bring you the pencils, inks, and colors of this 101 page story
Battle for Thuneworld is Rude’s first solo Nexus story.
SteveRude.com/ThuneworldAE
#Nexusthecomic #Comicartist #Artistedition #Indiecomic
Process from latest cover of Nexus Battle for Thuneworld done in January 2025
Medium: Winsor & Newton Gouache and Golden Fluid acrylics
Presented at full scale in this oversized edition. Launch through April 25th
www.SteveRude.com/ThuneworldAE
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This is a Dude Approved share ⚡️
Glad you’re here Kevin.
Happy Easter from the Rude family & Crew!
Steve will be drawing live remarque sketches during the stream.
You’ll be able to claim one in real time. Each one hand-stitched directly into your book.
We’ll be answering questions live. Stop in and say hello!
⚡ SATURDAY — LIVE FROM THE STUDIO today at 1:30 PM PT / 1:30 PM Arizona time. Drawing, process, and real-time conversation.
Something new starts today.
Join us live:
www.steverude.com/YouTubeLive
#NexusTheComic #ComicArt #LiveArt #YouTubeLive
For other artists, which stage do you spend the most time on? Pencils, inks, or color?
Nearly 5 years in the making. From scrapped panels, to the final colors, the whole process is built into one book. 324 pages of seeing how the second volume of Nexus come to life
Take a closer look:
SteveRude.com/ThuneworldAE
#NexusTheComic #ComicArt #ArtistEdition #IndieComic
Which stage of a comic page do you enjoy looking at the most? Pencils, inks, or colors?
Here’s page 93 of Nexus The Battle for Thuneworld. Written, penciled, and inked by Steve Rude
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Sundra Peale from Nexus
Medium: Watercolor and colored pencil
Done in February
Nexus is a sci-fi series hand crafted with love, precision, and purpose.
This print is included in all purchases with our Studio Edition.
SteveRude.com/ThuneworldAE
#NexusTheComic #ArtistEdition #ComicArt #IndieComics
We've made it past our funding goal!
300 pages inside showing the pencils inks and colors. Excited to share this new oversized hardcover edition of Nexus.
Bonus if you can name all the characters in line 😉
www.steverude.com/thuneworldae
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Thank you William for your support ⚡️
Comic Books for Kids brings comics and toys to children in over 200 hospitals across the US and Canada.
We’re honored to support that mission.
Our Battle for Thuneworld launches tomorrow.
🚀 www.steverude.com/thuneworldae
🏆 Steve just received the 2026 @ComicBooks4Kids Award at #C2E2.
He’s the only honoree this year. We’re incredibly grateful.
If you’re at C2E2 today, the ceremony is at 3:00 PM in Room S402-A. Just your badge. There will also be some rare giveaways.
⚡️3 days until Battle for Thuneworld.
Nexus in oil — building the image layer by layer in the studio.
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⚡️4 days out.
Last chance to follow the Thuneworld Artist Edition before launch and get access to the preview downloads and free keyring.
Join the project here:
www.steverude.com/thuneworldae
Launching this Saturday on Kickstarter and BackerKit.
#NexusTheComic #ArtistEdition #ComicArt #IndieComics
⚡️4 days until Battle for Thuneworld!
From rough ideas to finished lines.
Follow the project here:
www.steverude.com/thuneworldae
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Superman pencil study.
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Sketching Ursula from Nexus.
This piece was created for the winner of the community reward from The Art of Steve Rude 2026 campaign.
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