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Title: Dagger! Post by: Dizi on October 29, 2007, 11:57:10 pm (http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8979/cloakanddagger1tq8.jpg)
A friend at work asked about comic book characters that I like who are NOT X-Men. It took me a while to think of any because I've been involved with the X-Men for so many years that I forget there are other comic books out there, certainly any that are not part of the X-Men 'family' of books. However one of the first non-X-Men titles I ever bought was "Cloak and Dagger". Believe it or not, that was even before they made a guest appearance in the original "New Mutants". For a good synopsis of their history see Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloak_and_Dagger_%28comics%29) (there are other places but most tend to leave more out than they put in, mostly in favor of whatever is going on in the comic world now only). (http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4764/cloakanddagger2ou0.jpg) Upsetting for me was that I found better pictures on Deviant Art than any official site. Here (http://larthosgrr8.deviantart.com/art/c-and-d-57983285), here (http://rantz.deviantart.com/art/Challenge-WIP-Part-2-16007191), here (http://maehao.deviantart.com/art/Cloak-and-Dagger-63340438), and here (http://windriderx23.deviantart.com/art/cloak-and-dagger-colored-47028024) are some that I thought were good representations. Before anyone asks or gets upset about it, no I did not even attempt to make Cloak. I have stretched my limited abilities as far as they would go with Dagger. Simple recolors I can do with photoshop but this was a little more complex and I sincerely don't think I can attempt to do more at this time. If someone else were to do it... (hint, hint, hint...) I don't think anyone would complain. Also, it wouldn't hurt my feelings any little bit if someone with more skill than me wanted to make a better version of Tandy. (http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6990/snapshotb4327b1fd43289bdu1.jpg) Nobody faint but the costume is ALL ME! Yep, I did it myself. The WHOLE THING! Okay, well, I recolored a Maxis body and then added and made changes, but I did it. And the alpha? Have you braced yourself? I did it from scratch! I sure did! Since this is my very first clothing that I did more than a quick recolor of, I'm feeling pretty proud of myself right now. Oh! The facial marking? I did that one too. Man, I was busy! (http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6710/snapshotb4327b1fb4328a4im2.jpg) Credits: hair (http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/helga86/downloads/sims2/body/hair/female/520466/) by helga86, at tsr (not included) brows by Helaene (http://www.helaene.com/) (included) but I think they're actually listed at simsgraveyard (http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/helga86/downloads/sims2/body/hair/female/520466/) now instead of the site blush by Helaene (http://www.helaene.com/) (included) same eyes (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=254285) by bruno (included) eyeshadow (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=230754) by bruno (included) lipstick (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=246724) by bruno (included), part of the blossom set eyelashes (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=236565) by teru k (included due to no policy listed) skintone (http://www.digitalperversion.net/downloads/genetics/skintones/ephemera/spice.html) by liegenschonheit (included) Uh, if I've forgotten something just let me know and I'll fix it. Oh! I know! I've got all expansions and stuff packs if you need to know that. Title: Dagger! Post by: dracine on October 30, 2007, 12:41:59 am Nice job Dizi!
Title: Dagger! Post by: SynapticSim on October 30, 2007, 03:01:22 am Very good job! I know exactly how difficult it is to edit alpha's, especially around the neck area.
It's interesting you mention other comics. The first comic I got was a four pack of X-Men #1, X-Factor #1, X-Force #1, and Uncanny X-Men #280 (ish, I think). We found it at Wal-Mart of all places. Anyhow, I would read and re-read those. But one day I stumbled on G.I. Joe. That series was the first one that I actually collected, and now I'm wondering where those are. Strange, I bet ya would've though it was X-Men. ~ Syn Title: Dagger! Post by: Dizi on October 30, 2007, 06:22:28 am Well, I do count Alpha Flight as an X-title or they would be the first, but "Cloak and Dagger" and "Power Pack" were my first outside the family. Ah, those were the days.
~dizi Title: Dagger! Post by: kenji on October 30, 2007, 03:24:33 pm Great job Dizi! thanks for sharing.
~kenji Title: Dagger! Post by: kim on October 30, 2007, 04:55:03 pm Nice Job
Title: Dagger! Post by: homerette on October 30, 2007, 05:32:28 pm Geez, a blast from the past. I thought my sister and I were the only one's who remember ole Cloak and Dagger. Great job, thanks!
Title: Dagger! Post by: SealJuice on October 30, 2007, 07:02:54 pm Woo hoo! Thanks!
Title: Dagger! Post by: jjjim on October 30, 2007, 07:05:57 pm She's lovely! Great job. Thanks
Title: Dagger! Post by: amadeus451 on October 30, 2007, 08:57:33 pm Wow. And I just had my issue of Cloak & Dagger #1 in my hand not 15 minutes ago. You've done Tandy justice. Thank you for all your hard work.
Title: Dagger! Post by: inJvstice on October 31, 2007, 12:34:32 am wow, thats awesome. I was a fan of the book for a while, way back in the day. Thanks for this.
Title: Dagger! Post by: Missaldith on October 31, 2007, 02:39:25 am Very nice
Title: Dagger! Post by: physcodad on October 31, 2007, 03:34:24 am Nice job. One of my favourite Marvel girls was Silver Sable. No powers but what a bod ! Fancy giving her a try ?
Title: Dagger! Post by: Dizi on October 31, 2007, 06:29:29 am Quote from: physcodad;1013600 Nice job. One of my favourite Marvel girls was Silver Sable. No powers but what a bod ! Fancy giving her a try ? You know, I actually used her in a story, sorta. I think I remember Sable as having a lot of belts and buckles and stuff which I couldn't do. Maybe someday if I can figure out a way but you're best option is to ask Syn next time he takes requests. Honestly, this one pushed my courage and skills. I have no clue when or if I'll be able to work up to trying something else. ~dizi Title: Dagger! Post by: queenrikki on October 31, 2007, 02:34:29 pm Ah! I love Cloak and Dagger so I'm glad that someone made at least half of that pair.
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