Vekks and Proteus (Meet the Villains?)

 

Vekks and Proteus the villains(?), but are an odd couple.  Vekks found the Soft-Shell Robot among others sleeping on an alien planet, and after waking up have been companions ever since.  They are both near ageless beings, having been together for hundreds of years.  Vekks is the emotional schemer, while Proteus is calm voice of reason.  Proteus is the first thing Vekks could call an actual friend..

However, after Proteus's sister betrayed him, and stranded them (Seethe Vekks's father, and Ca'aseth Vekks's adopted brother) in space, Vekks began to withdraw. After ages adrift in space they came to the planet of Nede.  Once on the planet, they started repairing the ship, but eventually the family began to go their separate ways.  Seethe, became sullen and despondent remaining on the ship.  Ca'aseth started to learn the ways and customs of the locals, and fit in surprisingly well.  While Vekks met a local child Seer of the Reptilian culture, and began making robot minions of his own, eventually becoming known as a great inventor.

Things changed after the Massacre in the halls of the Stellar League, the world's heroes. Where Seeth and most of the Stellars and the World ambassador Phenallia of the Eten Flam died and the Sol was lost, with Ca'aseth, the murder suspect, disappearing.  

Soon after that event, the War Between Sky and Scales began. Vekks was eventually ostracized, with the only one to remain was Proteus, whom he began to regard with suspicion, and surrounded himself with more and more mindless Vekksbots.

The Story of Willis Henry begins, with Vekks and Proteus coming to Earth to find the lost Sol "Key" now in the possession of Willis Henry...

[Note: Wow, that ah, kind of just spilled out of me..]

Keep Shining

Trey

Willis Henry Senior and the Chancellor (Meet the Parents)

 Willis Henry Senior is the father of our young hero Willis Henry Junior.  After Willis Henry Sr. was abducted by the alien Vekks, looking for the "Key" to the Iron Giant; this event is the catalyst for the journey of our young hero.

The Chancellor of New Ark City, and parent of Quiss and Princess Phen. After the arrival of our young hero Willis Henry and the treacherous action of Vekks; she has her hands full trying to keep the world together.

These are the foundations for our trio of young heroes.

Willis Henry, Princess Phen, and Quiss (The Trio)

The Trio of young heroes: [Top Image] Willis Henry(Center), Princess Phen (Left), Quiss (Right).

These three were the hardest to design.  Mostly because the whole look of just about everything else is made around them.  The looks changed and morphed as all concept does; but most of the changes came in the form of tone of the characters. For example Quiss was a much more straight faces and sad character, but evolved into the beaming, smiling character she is now.

The images below the top image are exploration drawing, including character not to be seen until future comics.  I like creating character in groups because I can more easily contrast one character to another.  In this way their attitudes and look seem to come much easier for me, and story idea seam to flow better.

See ya next week..

Willis Henry Old and New

Willis Henry old and new images.  In the development of Willis Henry as a character; I had to go through a lot of drawings.  Bottom is the oldest drawing from about 2007-2008.  Middle is when I knew I was close to the final designs at that time. 2009.  Top is the redrawing of all of the older designs.  Sometimes I like to redraw some of my older art to see how far I have come.  This was really fun!

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Willis Henry Hero Design

 Willis Henry Hero Design is one my favorite designs I have done. 

Started way back around 2008, when I wanted to do a comic with a very simplified look to match my skills at the time, with a simple shaped head and a sack body, with a youthful look. Sometimes I fall out of love with a design over time or when my skills or taste changes but for this... I love the Design still.

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Willis Henry "Hello and Happy New Year"

Happy New Year!
New Year and new promise and projects.

I think I have left Willis Henry unfinished for long enough. So, here is what I'm thinking. 

Willis Henry Book 01 has about 300 pages to finish, and I would like it done by September 2027.  I should never have left him alone for so long in the first place... but such is life.

Anyway, Willis Henry will be seen a lot on the blog.  The early breakdown so far is. 

Willis Henry Book 01 chapter 03 is 97 pages; and I would like it done just before July 2026.

Willis Henry Book 01 chapter 04 is 106 pages; and I would like that chapter done by December 2026.

Willis Henry Book 01 chapter 05 (Final) is between 80-90 pages; and I would like that chapter done by September 2027.

So, that is my intentions, and you will see Willis Henry around here; to keep me on track and moving Forward!

Keep Shining,

Trey

2026 Start

 

Some of my favorite art together.  

Starting another year.  Let's Go!!

Trey