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MasterDoodleJoe80062 — Cold and Hard: Character Lineup

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Published: 2018-04-08 20:45:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 10974; Favourites: 224; Downloads: 51
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Description Welp, here's the character lineup for my upcoming short comic, "Cold and Hard." (I'm actually trying to condense the story as of yet... over forty pages isn't really that short XD) The image is quite large so feel free to zoom in!

Peter Vaskov: Peter is the main protagonist of the story. He’s a member of one of the many Imperial Cossack regiments. Peter is well aware of the corruption within the Russian bureaucracy but doesn’t see anything good coming from a bloody civil war as he doesn’t agree with the revolutionary government. He’s sorta caught in the middle but will protect those dear to him. Peter is also a crack shot with his pistol; he treats it like an extension of himself along with his sword.

Ivan: Ivan is Peter’s best ‘soldier buddy’. The two have known each other for a very long time (having worked on the farm together prior to the first world war.) Ivan is something more of a poet and artist… not quite like his other Cossack brothers. But don’t get him wrong… he won’t shy away from a fight.

Katya Gurvich: Katya is a white Russian aviator who has realized the dire situation of the Civil War for her side. She wishes to get the weapons and gold she’s gathered during the conflict outside of Russia in order to carry on the war elsewhere.

Erwin: Erwin is an American aviator who fought during the First World War. He is now serving as a volunteer member of the Kościuszko Squadron. (a group of American aviators who traveled from Paris to help protect Poland during the early stages of the Second Republic.)

Yuri: Yuri is a very interesting character… he’s Peter and Ivan’s commanding officer and also, despite being an atheist, is a staunch anti-communist. He has no remorse for his actions as he “has no one to answer to.” and is fueled by his hatred for the ‘reds’. No one knows what makes things so personal for him, it’s best not to ask.

Officer Dmitry: He’s just an infantry officer who’s going to be causing trouble… I needed to design him anyway. LOL

The Commissar: It’s the Commissar job to make sure that the spirit of the Revolution is not lost under his jurisdiction. Rousing speeches and patriotic songs seem to work best.

Bolshevik Revolutionaries: As the Civil War tips in the favor of the communist, their ranks are constantly filled with better equipment, weapons and new recruits. Victory is in sight for these rebels.

Merian Cooper: Cooper is the founder of the Kościuszko Squadron and is a veteran airman. He was the one who personally went to Paris and hand picked the Volunteer’s for the Squadron. He knows that a larger scale conflict between Russia and Poland is nearing… air superiority will be key player in the upcoming war. (at the moment, he’s the only historical figure to make an appearance in my story, I tried to make it look like him. LOL also another fun fact about this chap is that he directed the first King Kong film and was a big player in the advancement technicolor! XD)

Hope ya'll like it! I'll have more coming soon. (It's been real hard having life and work get in the way of my art... it's not an easy thing to set aside.)
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jeandulin [2021-07-25 20:36:13 +0000 UTC]

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to jeandulin [2021-08-20 01:58:25 +0000 UTC]

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Jehtleman [2021-05-12 14:56:59 +0000 UTC]

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Jehtleman [2021-05-13 04:42:41 +0000 UTC]

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Keyan-Korshunov [2019-12-01 15:40:45 +0000 UTC]

I have a soft spot for anything Russian. Might be because my family's from Russia though we're German. Plus, Russian food's nice. And its history is absolutely stunning!

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Keyan-Korshunov [2019-12-05 08:00:54 +0000 UTC]

I've always been fond of eastern European history. Russia has always been very brutal, but beautiful. Something about it is kind of captivating.

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Keyan-Korshunov In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2019-12-05 13:35:54 +0000 UTC]

It's very interesting to say the least. Russia sometimes gets a bad rap because of folks like Stalin and Ivan the Terrible. And maybe they've been portrayed as villains due to the Cold War. But be that as it may, among my favorite countries outside of the US, Russia is one of them, along with the UK, Canada, and Egypt. Do you have any favorite countries?

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Keyan-Korshunov [2019-12-13 01:42:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, Russians kind of fall into that stereotypical villain category. LOL In truth though, names such has Peter the great and Lenin can also leaves bad tastes in some peoples mouths. I'd have to go with Poland. There culture seems really cool and the majority of the country share the same religion as I do. (which speaking of religion, whilst Catholics and Protestants were slaughtering each other throughout Europe, the Polish Commonwealth avoided any and all religious wars but being very tolerant of it's subjects beliefs... considering the "norm" of the times that's pretty cool.) It seems like the Poles have just had this very long struggle for freedom which really resonates with me.

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Keyan-Korshunov In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2019-12-13 02:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Some of my best friends are Polish. Do you have any Polish friends?

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Keyan-Korshunov [2019-12-13 03:20:51 +0000 UTC]

Only a couple of people on the internet. However, I've know quite a few people with Polish heritage.

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Keyan-Korshunov In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2019-12-13 13:30:35 +0000 UTC]

I have a coworker who's Polish. He's also Hispanic.

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Ponentguy [2019-01-26 22:30:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome style and characters! We don't have that much content set on the russian civil war, and it's a shame! 

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Ponentguy [2019-01-27 04:59:41 +0000 UTC]

It's odd how little attention it gets... I suppose it's talked about more in eastern Europe.

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Raptor-177 [2018-09-07 13:49:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh god I love this style. Clean but somehow incredibly detailed. Props!

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Raptor-177 [2018-09-14 01:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! I hope to do something with this story... it's hard working on it alone. lol

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CKyHC [2018-05-23 01:16:31 +0000 UTC]

colorful people :3

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to CKyHC [2018-05-23 04:02:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I hope to do something with them in the future.

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PhoxnSparky [2018-04-11 14:45:13 +0000 UTC]

I am scared that the Commissar is going to sick that dog on people.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to PhoxnSparky [2018-04-11 15:14:47 +0000 UTC]

*plot twist! The dog, tired of the abuse, attacks the Commissar!

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AlexVanArsdale [2018-04-11 13:58:07 +0000 UTC]

These are so awesome! I like how you can tell who is American and who is Russian. And you did a great job on Merian Cooper. What a hero!

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to AlexVanArsdale [2018-04-11 14:28:40 +0000 UTC]

I forgot Cooper's pipe!!!!

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AlexVanArsdale In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-11 14:43:59 +0000 UTC]

Nooo! King Kong must have taken it.  

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Tyranio [2018-04-11 11:15:05 +0000 UTC]

Nice line up of characters. Must say, my favorite Yuri thus far... though I don't think you need personal reasons to hate reds.

Looks quite promising I'll say, though it's hard time rooting for the whites, as we most likely know what will happen to their cause. Still, nice idea for Peter getting his spin-off origin story first.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Tyranio [2018-04-11 14:28:05 +0000 UTC]

I mainly want Yuri to be a mysterious character that is somewhat frightening. He makes an imposing figure indeed.

Sadly the outcome is quite well know... we have to root for the individual characters as they plow through their hardships.

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Tyranio In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-11 14:50:51 +0000 UTC]

It does... as long one doesn't start humanizing it. Understandable or worldly reasons can kill the dread... I think.

Yeah, it's all about the personal story arcs... I know one of them will endure.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Tyranio [2018-04-14 23:23:20 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it's most certain that Peter will make it through this one.

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LadyPep [2018-04-10 02:05:43 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE THEM ALL!  Such great character designs, and I like that you went with a lineup to show them all together.  I really like Erwin's WWI-Era pilot's getup (I'm a sucker for WWI-Era uniforms in general, as you know ), and Katya's uniform too.  Seems like the perfect kind of outfit for her job--more warmer than Erwin's to be sure! lol  I'm looking forward to seeing this comic pop up in my feed!

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to LadyPep [2018-04-11 03:36:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The line up really helps for quick reference as well! Erwin might want to get himself a fur lined jacket. (as for Katya's get up... I might need to redesign her boots. I referenced a pilot who didn't happen to be in a Russian winter. XD Probably just something that looks warmer.)

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LadyPep In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-11 17:42:02 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome!  That's true! I should do that sometime with my cast...

Oh yeah, I can see how she'd need something a lot warmer for those Russian winters!

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Pick-Me-a-Rose [2018-04-09 14:51:57 +0000 UTC]

Nice! I love that each character is unique and has a solid character design. I can't wait to see it when it's uploaded.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Pick-Me-a-Rose [2018-04-11 03:13:43 +0000 UTC]

It took some finagling to get them down, but I guess it turned out pretty well. I'll be uploading some more of these characters so that we can get to know them better before the story starts!

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Pick-Me-a-Rose In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-12 14:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Trying to get character design, and trying to have each character recognizable and unique, does get rather tricky. But you did a good job!

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Pick-Me-a-Rose [2018-04-14 23:21:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Heinkel-111 [2018-04-09 05:20:49 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Heinkel-111 [2018-04-11 03:07:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Heinkel-111 In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-11 17:40:10 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome!

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C-E-Smith [2018-04-09 02:02:56 +0000 UTC]

ahhh very niceee! My favorite character is Hogan from Hogan's Heroes xD

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to C-E-Smith [2018-04-11 03:14:39 +0000 UTC]

HaHa! I think that Cooper turned out looking a lil' too much like Rudolph Hess.

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C-E-Smith In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-11 03:17:22 +0000 UTC]

hahahaha xDDDDDD Oh My! 

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twistedpatriot [2018-04-09 01:07:01 +0000 UTC]

Hidden by Owner

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to twistedpatriot [2018-04-11 03:01:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad that you're excited for it. I'll try to post sneak peaks more regularly.

(please though, I don't care for swear words in my comment section. Again thank you!)

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twistedpatriot In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-12 01:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, my bad. I just think your art and in-process Russian Civil War comic is cool.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to twistedpatriot [2018-04-14 23:22:25 +0000 UTC]

No problem man. I'm glad your liking it so far!

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smithbenzene67 [2018-04-08 22:19:50 +0000 UTC]

Don't condense the story. Let the characters tell it the way THEY want! Great work. You are so talented.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to smithbenzene67 [2018-04-11 02:40:12 +0000 UTC]

GARG!!! Why must you be right! It just feels so daunting though....   I musn't get in my characters way.

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smithbenzene67 In reply to MasterDoodleJoe80062 [2018-04-17 01:52:13 +0000 UTC]

As you write more, you will find that the characters will literally take over, wrestling away your control. Bad for you because of your medium, but GREAT for your fans! We anxiously await the roll-out.

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Rebel-Rider [2018-04-08 21:55:47 +0000 UTC]

Part of me is wishing this was alternate history so these characters would get a better ending.

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MasterDoodleJoe80062 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2018-04-11 02:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I get what you mean. Some of them can still get a happy ending... while others might not deserve it. Really the only one that has a sealed fate is Merian Cooper... he turns out pretty well I guess. LOL

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