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">My Thoughts on no YJ or GLATS until JANUARY 2013


"Before the dawn" was good. Like... GAH... ALIENS. EXPLOSIONS. TOO MANY CHARACTERS TO COUNT ON FOUR HANDS...

If you have an itunes subscription to the series, it should have downloaded automatically, but I've heard reports about it not showing up if you don't. Meep. If you want some spoilers and screen caps from the latest episode of YJ or GLTAS, you should probably check out the "young justice" and "gltas" tag on tumblr.

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Anyways, about the pic.

I hadn't done character design in a while, so this was pretty fun. It's actually an older piece, like a month or two old, just posting it now. XD

And of course, being on a blue beetle kick, how could I not try my hand on everybody\'s homicidal scarab, Khaji Da? Now, if you watched "before the dawn," this wouldn't make sense for that universe, but how cool would it be if Khaji Da was originally a Reach Warrior that got stranded on Earth 5000 BC, and was the ultimate influence of the Egyptian aesthetic?

SUPER COOL.

I love Khaji Da in beetle form, but I always thought it would be so neat if he actually had a warrior form that he was prior to just being the scarab. I mean, maybe the alien that he took over died from old age and that’s how he’s stuck as a scarab, or maybe that’s his true form. Actually, another thing I was thinking, was that maybe Jaime actually has "stages" of transformation, so this would be like his Stage two, sorta like how Iron Man has his Mark II, III, IV and so forth...

I obviously based his look on the egyptian pharaohs (or did they base their looks on him? *wink*). This was really fun to do.

Now, off to watch YJ again! I have another Saint Walker piece that I'm going to upload soon. ^^ hopefully you fans out there can buy the latest episodes or find them online!

fav.me/d5018wv <--- might also like this, a reference to the new character that showed up in the cartoon!

     

-Dou
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Comments: 71

Wicked1-1Malicious [2023-01-31 20:15:59 +0000 UTC]

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Sedah-Senrot [2018-02-10 16:18:49 +0000 UTC]

What a wonderful design !

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Tastikixtutsu [2013-03-22 17:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Awwww niiiice

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Szczeniaczek [2012-11-15 19:06:05 +0000 UTC]

Nice He look like he come from Egypt

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natomita [2012-10-17 10:03:10 +0000 UTC]

blue

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darrenrawlings [2012-10-16 17:33:32 +0000 UTC]

Coolness!

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Starshinesoldier [2012-10-16 03:03:56 +0000 UTC]

OMGOMG! I loved "Before the dawn" sosososo muuuch! The Blue Beetle is my fav, hehe, first cause he was hilarious "arguing with himself" and then cause he's just that awesome. AND OMG! DID YOU SEE VIRGIL HAWKINS THERE!?!?! I HOPE STATIC SHOWS UP ON YJ THAT WOULD BE EPIC! *\o/*

-cough- >///< Um, anyways, the stages idea is awesome. And I totally don't believe Jaime was the "evil" Blue Beetle from the future Impulse was talking about. Jaime was probably killed and the Scarab was given a new host. -nodnod-

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dou-hong In reply to Starshinesoldier [2012-10-17 19:14:30 +0000 UTC]

XD OMG YES!!! I love static! He was the first DC series that I got into. ^^

Jaime gives me so many feels that I don't know what to do with myself. I sorta want a scene like in the comics where the negotiator totally rips the beetle off his back, but at the same time I don't. T_T

^^ Now it's just a waiting game...

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ETrujillo [2012-10-15 20:47:25 +0000 UTC]

Amazing concept.

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Av8rIrish [2012-10-15 20:36:25 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome. And that's without me even knowing who the character is... Stop making me want to watch more series. I don't have time. (And if I keep saying that, maybe I'll convince myself. MUST RESIST.) You still keeping up with TFP?

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dou-hong In reply to Av8rIrish [2012-10-15 20:55:30 +0000 UTC]

XD Don't worry, he's not real. Just a personal rendition, he's not going to show up anytime soon. ^^ I haven't kept up with TFP. Don't get me wrong, it's a gorgeous show, but there's just something about it that's... lacking to me. I don't get excited when I see the synopsis or hear spoilers... and that's a terrible feeling when you want to watch and support.

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Av8rIrish In reply to dou-hong [2012-10-17 19:34:51 +0000 UTC]

I know, but I assume he came from somewhere. And I know what you mean. Your redesigns (Both TFA and TFP) are awesome, though.

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cause-im-fuday-k [2012-10-15 16:06:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm in love with Khaji Da (and like, no one ever likes him!) <3 so I was happy to see thisss <33

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dou-hong In reply to cause-im-fuday-k [2012-10-15 21:33:03 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome! Glad to see more KD lovers out there! ^^ I'm glad that you like!

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Medallion2012 [2012-10-15 15:48:43 +0000 UTC]

Love it!

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kryptocow [2012-10-15 07:00:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome design! The eyes in the front view are unnerving. Though, in the 3/4 view, it kinda looks like he's pouting :C

btw, the link to your journal goes to the wrong one.

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dou-hong In reply to kryptocow [2012-10-15 15:30:28 +0000 UTC]

bah.... I'm sorry. XD wow, total brain fart, was looking at the wrong link even though you specifically told me it was the journal entry, durrrr. FIXED! Thank you for telling me!

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kryptocow In reply to dou-hong [2012-10-16 09:40:44 +0000 UTC]

Sorry if that was unclear!

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dou-hong In reply to kryptocow [2012-10-15 15:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Do you mean the link in the description box? It's supposed to go to my YJ Negotiator concept (they call him the ambassador in the cartoon). XDD Unless you thought it was supposed to go to something else?

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KarAnde [2012-10-15 04:52:45 +0000 UTC]

before the dawn like darkest before it caused all the stress....and all the feelings, which for a show on tv let alone a cartoon is an impressive feat

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dou-hong In reply to KarAnde [2012-10-15 15:31:39 +0000 UTC]

yeah, that Black Beetle/Wonder Girl Scene. I was like... shaking my hand at the moniter. NOOOOO!

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KarAnde In reply to dou-hong [2012-10-15 17:23:11 +0000 UTC]

they way things ended in that episode...10 episodes til the end(if its not renewed) seems like so much to pack in..

also the credits showed a certain character initials S.B made an appearance so that was kinda cool

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ReveilleStudios [2012-10-15 01:47:03 +0000 UTC]

Very cool!

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DestinyDecade [2012-10-15 01:14:39 +0000 UTC]

They need to bring back the Blue Beetle.

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OuroborosI In reply to DestinyDecade [2012-10-15 05:19:20 +0000 UTC]

strange comment the second incarnation of Jaime Reyes is still running. And i hate every second of it no humor, no peacemaker, no El paso, no friends, a ugly redecine of the reach and a stereotype whining teen super hero.

it is ironic that blue beetle is handeled better in the young justice cartoon then his own comic book now.

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DestinyDecade In reply to OuroborosI [2012-10-15 05:21:07 +0000 UTC]

Second incarnation of Jaime? This is unexpected.

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OuroborosI In reply to DestinyDecade [2012-10-15 05:34:50 +0000 UTC]

well the dc universe rebooted a year back.

jaime reyes is now the first (or second blue beetle) no ted or dan before him and the scarab itself landed in mayan mexico. its a painful read

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DestinyDecade In reply to OuroborosI [2012-10-15 05:36:25 +0000 UTC]

Painful? Much like stupid. DC's relaunch did a lot of damage to characters such as Roy Harper. He got his arm back but his daughter Lian never even existed.

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OuroborosI In reply to DestinyDecade [2012-10-15 15:56:16 +0000 UTC]

I give them this i love what they did with wonder woman (but that story could even work without the reboot)

But the character that really got the shortest end of stick? Amanda Waller one of the most respected fat woman in comic history has now that stereo type super model figure... -_-

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DestinyDecade In reply to OuroborosI [2012-10-15 15:59:54 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe they ruined that character. I liked her in the DCAU. Started off as a villain but overtime became an ally to the Justice League and one of the people behind Batman Beyond.

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Sassycat2 [2012-10-15 01:13:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is incredibly detailed I just watched that episode, OMgosh, it was awesome and blew me away.

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dou-hong In reply to Sassycat2 [2012-10-15 04:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Can't wait to see more of the Reach!

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BlackRoseWicth [2012-10-15 00:56:14 +0000 UTC]

OMG THIS GOT ON THE FRONT PAGE OF DEVIANT ART! CONGRATS! BLUE BEETLE DESERVES WAY MORE CREDIT THAT HE GETS AND SO DOES THIS SHOW OMG YOU'RE AWESOME!

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dou-hong In reply to BlackRoseWicth [2012-10-15 04:02:34 +0000 UTC]

No way really? shiiiiiiiiiiiit. XD awesome.

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DemonQueen17 [2012-10-15 00:39:50 +0000 UTC]

I love the design. And I want to break my foot off the asses of a few CN execs. This is bullcrap about how they put YJ and GL:TAS on hiatus AGAIN...until JANUARY?!! That is so wack? Yes, I'm from NYC.

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dou-hong In reply to DemonQueen17 [2012-10-15 15:41:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! But yeah... ah well, I guess this is where I can practice my practice...

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Destynee33 [2012-10-15 00:04:41 +0000 UTC]

Turned out lovely! I really like your idea of Khaji Da having a warrior form like this, that's pretty neat. Love the design you made for him too! ^^

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dou-hong In reply to Destynee33 [2012-10-15 04:01:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Crystal-Peak [2012-10-14 22:43:12 +0000 UTC]

Loved Before the Dawn. I am a BB fan myself and it was great to see that they finally had the Reach than Darkseid. I can tell the next YJ episodes will be awesome. And this is a great designed. I noticed in YJ when the girls were on a mission and Batgirl and Bumblebee ended up in a chamber with ruins, I noticed the picture of a scarab...coincidence?

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dou-hong In reply to Crystal-Peak [2012-10-15 04:01:42 +0000 UTC]

COICIDENCE? I THINK NOT! XD I have a feeling in my gut that Darkseid is involved somehow, but now I'm just super happy that we even got the Reach.

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Crystal-Peak In reply to dou-hong [2012-10-15 15:03:00 +0000 UTC]

Same here, xD. He must be involved somehow since the Scarab says Apokaliptian technology is 'not compatible'. I would like to see if they will delve into the ruins thing, cause having an Egyptian Khaji-Da would be cool. I always did wonder though, why is the Scarab called like that? It is an A.I., right?

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dou-hong In reply to Crystal-Peak [2012-10-15 15:33:46 +0000 UTC]

XD it makes it easier for us humans I guess. I mean, it doesn't hurt the fact that it just literally looks like a blue beetle. It's like if you saw a robot dog. You could call it an ai, but most people would just refer to it as a dog.

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Crystal-Peak In reply to dou-hong [2012-10-16 07:35:48 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that makes sense...

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CinnaMonroe [2012-10-14 22:13:23 +0000 UTC]

Freaking love this idea so much and I really wish it were canon! It would be definitely refreshing!

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Brendan-Mudk [2012-10-14 22:08:07 +0000 UTC]

Mind = Blown.

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MightyMorphinPower4 [2012-10-14 22:05:18 +0000 UTC]

Aweosme one

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Keyser94 [2012-10-14 22:01:59 +0000 UTC]

Now this is original.

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jeffreymunoz [2012-10-14 20:53:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! This must be a very strong Blue Beetle

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OuroborosI [2012-10-14 20:36:36 +0000 UTC]

looks like the true first beetle poweder up.

not Jaime Reyes
not Ted Kord
not Dan Garrett
but the Great Pharaoh himself Kha-ef-re

love it

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dou-hong In reply to OuroborosI [2012-10-15 04:00:40 +0000 UTC]

ooooooooh... didn't even really think specifically about kha-ef-re. That's good...

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