There's no end to the invigorating, provocative imagery of Arizona resident, Jesse Lalochezia Gutierrez. If by some strange chance, you've any doubt, check out Tales From the Barrio #9...
I must say, what I respect about Gutierrez's artistry is its unconstrained, adult approach. You'll find no sugar-coated, fairy-princess fodder or conformist, schoolboy sorcery in Gutierrez's pages. His material is aimed at those who appreciate eccentric, Euro espionage, erotic pulp crime--and above all, gorgeous ladies!!!
Issue #9 is no exception in the latter department. I'm talking an unprecedented mingling of Tina and Erika that fans of Harry Kumel's "Daughters of Darkness", Roy Ward Baker's "Vampire Lovers" and Jess Franco's "Vampyros Lesbos" will savor: not that this particular Gutierrez, sexual feast emphasizes any depth of supernatural or bloodsucking content. It doesn't need to (though there's no telling what weird wonders yet await--hint, hint)... What Gutierrez serves in this instance is pure, voluptuous flesh at vivacious play, but of the sort that would make any immortal (fanged or Olympian) envious. I only wish I could reveal the panels, but fear I'd be banned from the blog scene forever if I dared!!!
Gutierrez, on the other hand, isn't in the least reticent, but I guess that's why he and his creations possess such an avid following and one that appeals to a broader base than some might presume. Hell, his entourage of lovely ladies alone continues to grow, as evidenced below:
If you relish steamy storytelling, matched with irrepressible, passionate visuals, Barrio #9 is guaranteed to strike your most libidinous chords. In truth, your library would be sinfully weak without something this sinful!!!
Contact Gutierrez to purchase Barrio #9 (and other bold Bandido products) at ... https://www.facebook.com/Bandido-Studios-Comics-Art-530591547078097/.
I was itchin' for a new Jesse Lalochezia Gutierrez release, and lo and behold, just in time to scratch my itch, the artist supplies a limited-edition "Bandido Studios #Inktober Sketchbook".
Gutierrez's latest compilation shows off his varying, artistic nuances and all conveniently stashed into one, super-cool publication.
Inside "#Inktober", one will find striking tributes to Lon Chaney Sr.; Caroline Munro; Tor Johnson; El Santo; the Twins of Evil; Universal's Frankenstein Monster and his Bride...plus an accompanying spree of mobsters; demons; extraterrestrials; and of course, those voluptuous ladies, carved with curves that go on forever. There's also a terrific, illustrated Gutierrez short story, "The Teleporon Metathesis", which just so happens to feature the stunning semblances of none other than Christopher Lee and Ernest Borgnine!!!
As acknowledged in my previous posts, Gutierrez's style is a blend of Italian, Spanish and Mexican horror movies; as well as spaghetti westerns; including the celebrated efforts of Paul Naschy; Jess Franco; Mario Bava; Dario Argento; and Sergio Leone. The results are sprawling and cinematic, with Gutierrez's comic panels often resembling the best in European poster art.
As a bonus to the sketchbook, Gutierrez gifted me one of his new card sheets, which features an array of phenomenal pictures, plus a flip-side image of his famous, Bandido Studios logo: indeed, a wonderful, supplemental collectible.
Supplies are of the sketchbook and card sheet are flying fast, but please feel free to touch base with Gutierrez, regarding availability. (Contact me through "bizarrechats" and I'll make certain he knows you're interested.)
One can also contact Gutierrez directly through Facebook at ... https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=bandido%20studios%20comics%20%26%20art.
Many examples of Gutierrez's work are posted on the Bandido Studios page, so if anything stands out (and be assured, every bit will), I'm confident he'll consent to negotiate.
Jesse Lalochezia Gutierrez has a mighty fine surprise for his fans--two, super-duper, comic creations in which they can indulge, with all the cool, brash, exploitation elements we've come to know and love from this marvelous artist/storyteller!!!
"Night of the Bloody Chupa-Apes", by its very name, invokes the gruesome, Mexican horror classic, "Night of the Bloody Apes" (aka, "The Horrible Man-Beast": a quasi remake of "Doctor of Doom", as one might know). And yes, Gutierrez's tale is tinged with qualities of '69 film, but his story equally conjures the atmosphere of New World Picture's drive-in favorite, "Humanoids from the Deep", in the way his green simians slink their way into attack. There's also a fine heapin' of beautiful babes, including the voluptuous Tina and the buxom Batwoman; capped by one helluva rambunctious, lucha-libre climax. Also, don't be surprised if that shape-shifting, "brainiac" Baron Salazar surfaces or a particular, pasty-faced chauffeur in the "Burnt Offerings" vein.
In addition to "Chupa-Apes", Gutierrez gives us his latest chapter in the devilishly dynamic, "Phantom of the Barrio" saga. Issue #3 extends the investigative, Edgar Wallace structure we've come to expect, tinged by an atmosphere that smacks of Argento, Bava, Naschy, and Ossorio. Most importantly, the Phantom continues to heighten his reign of terror in the most merciless of ways: precisely what we fans crave.
What's neat about the Phantom is his slick, off-kilter, guitar-strummin' style: in one sense, an embodiment of Angela and Luciana Giussani's Diabolik, but fueled by the wry drive of Jose Mojica Marin's Coffin Joe and Wes Craven's Freddy Krueger.
I adore both issues and recommend them to any one with a sincere interest in collecting the best among today's indie comics.
BTW: To accompany my order, Gutierrez included a limited-edition, "Mexi-Loteria" card sheet, which presents a superb smattering of his colorful artwork. To enhance this fine collectible, the back features a reproduction of the gutsy, Pancho Gila/Bandido Studios logo. To say the least, I'm most pleased and grateful.
If you want to get in on the action (and I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so), leave a message for Gutierrez on this post or better yet, contact him on the pricing and availability of his products at ... https://www.facebook.com/jesse.gutierrez.7186.
Two more of my Facebook friends have supplied some nifty creations for my collection, which I'm most anxious to share.
Jonathan Myers helms Studio Imagine8, where he specializes in rendering the startling likeness of action-adventure characters, including those of Edgar Rice Burroughs, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dr. Who, Star Wars and DC/Marvel superheroes.
Above is Bilbo Baggins: Myers' homage to actor, Martin Freeman, in what the artist calls "The Sting". As you can see, the image embodies the precise likeness of the famed hobbit's movie counterpart. Measuring a suitable 11" x 17", the print is a stylish piece for any fantasy-adventure fan to own. Classy!!!
Next up are two, horror/mystery-based comics from my buddy, Jesse Gutierrez. Gutierrez holds a vast knowledge of foreign imagi-movies, including those of Dario Argento, Mario Bava, Jess Franco and Amando de Ossorio. He also inserts voluptuous maidens into his yarns, styled after those seen in classic Euroshock and Hammer movies. This specialized, retro blend is most evident in "The Phantom of the Barrio" and "Zombie Quinceanera". I highly recommend both.
In fact, Gutierrez' comics flow like movie storyboards, and if given the chance to get behind the camera, I do believe he'd more than hold his own with Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.
You can visit Facebook for more information on both artists, by typing their names at the source, or going to their Facebook work-based pages: in Myers' case, at Studio Imagine8, and for Gutierrez, at Bandido Studios. You'll be happy you visited. There are loads of inspiring visuals to behold from both talented men.
