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Oath Hammer

Justin Gerard

I recently had the pleasure of working with the tabletop RPG Oath Hammer to create a cover and several illustrations. Today, I'd like to share some of the work for them with you! I love the challenge that these kinds of projects present: complex character interactions, cool backgrounds, interesting lighting and texture opportunities, and most of all, visual storytelling. This image in particular called for a classic group of RPG heroes who have encountered some…

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JIM HENSON PRESENTS NO. 3 – FRAGGLE ROCK

Cory Godbey

June 24, 2025 - Over the years, I’ve chronicled my affection for and work within the worlds created by Jim Henson and Brian Froud here on Muddy Colors. From the official prequel novels for The Dark Crystal (which became the foundation for the Netflix series) to original works set within Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, to creating the 40th anniversary poster, and more, I’ve had the opportunity over the last 15 years to work on some amazing projects with wonderful folks. And any chance I get to contribute a little something to those worlds is an opportunity for which I’m tremendously grateful.  When the offer to work on a series of four interlocking covers for the Jim Henson Presents series of comics rolled along, well, nobody had to ask me twice. BOOM! Studios, in partnership with The Jim Henson…

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