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Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
Available as prints, posters, postcards, and cards: http://www.redbubble.com/people/raycaspio/art/4329413-3-the-return
Available as t-shirts, hoodies, and children's clothing: http://www.redbubble.com/people/raycaspio/t-shirts/4329390-4-the-return This is the fourth in my ongoing series of comic book covers based on the Lynda Carter Wonder Woman television show!  I'm particularly proud of this one because when I look at it, THAT is the Wonder Woman in my head.  I've finally given it form.  I decided to add the sketch and digital inks that became this illustration. Episode No. 15 (including the pilot movie):  The Return of Wonder Woman This episode marked the switch from a World War II setting to the modern day (in this case, 1977), and also a change of networks from ABC to CBS.  The premise was:  Wonder Woman returned to Paradise Island after World War II since the Nazi menace had been taken care of.  In 1977, fate intervenes, and IADC Agent Colonel Steve Trevor crashes on the uncharted body of land in The Bermuda Triangle known as Paradise Island just like his father before him.  Princess Diana rescues him and finds out that she's still needed in the outside world:  this time, to stop a terrorist plot. In the "new" series, Major Steve Trevor (Lyle Waggoner) was now Colonel Steve Trevor, Jr., Private Etta Candy (Beatrice Colen) was gone, and Joe Atkinson (Normann Burton) replaced General Blankenship (Richard Eastham) as "the boss" of the series.  That wouldn't last very long.  Diana Prince was no longer disguised as a mousy secretary:  she was on her way to becoming a stylish woman of the 1970s.  By the end of the series, she'd even ditched the glasses and bun/ponytail she used to disguise herself.  I prefer the CBS series to ABC because of the new confidence Lynda Carter gave Diana Prince and Wonder Woman.  In describing the dualities of the role, Lynda Carter has said she always considered Diana Prince as who the woman really was and Wonder Woman as what she could do.  I heartily agree with that interpretation. The first time I saw this particular episode was on the old fX Network in 1994 because it never appeared in syndication on the networks in my area before that.  fX edited it down to one hour long episode and one half hour episode, cutting scenes in the process, so I was delighted to finally see it in its entirety when Columbia House released it on VHS.  Of course, now it's on DVD, but Warner Brothers edited out the opening teaser and the cannon shot that preceded the theme song.  There are a number of odd choices WB made on the DVD release so hopefully one day they'll actually release the complete series, unedited. OK, let's see the art!
Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman No. 15: The Return of Wonder Woman
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Wonder Woman: No. 44 Skateboard Whiz
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This is the second in my ongoing series of comic book covers based on my favorite television show ever, Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman! Episode No. 44 (including the pilot movie): Skateboard Whiz "A teenage skateboarder is manipulated into helping an extortionist win at illegal gambling." Wonder Woman No. 44: Skateboard Whiz Wonder Woman No. 44: Skateboard Whiz
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wonder woman day iv

I'm once again donating art to Wonder Woman Day IV, a benefit for domestic violence shelters.  Kevenn T. Smith and I worked together once again to complete this.  Online auctioning for all of the donated art begins October 17, 2009.  Click on the Wonder Woman Day IV link for details.

I always wanted to do an illustration of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) and Andros (Dack Rambo) based on The New Adventures of Wonder Woman episode Mind Stealers from Outer Space.  So, here's an updated Wonder Woman rescuing an updated Andros from an updated Zardor!

caspio_kevenn_wwdayiv The Rescue of Andros 11" x 17" Pencils, colors: Ray Caspio Colors: Kevenn T. Smith

Detail of Wonder Woman: caspio_wwdayiv_icon

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wonder woman and power girl: marlabeabenefit.com
Kevenn and I collaborated on a piece for the Marla Bea Benefit Comic Art Auction. The auction starts Monday, October 12th through eBay. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. Check out marlabeabenefit.com for more information and artwork from other participating artists! On a personal note, my grandma is a proud, strong breast cancer survivor who has inspired me my whole life.

caspio_kevenn_marlabea Wonder Woman and Power Girl 8.75" x 12" Penciler: Ray Caspio Inker/Colorist: Kevenn T. Smith Pencil, ink, Prismacolor on Bristol

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wonder woman day III
I am participating in Wonder Woman Day once again this year, a benefit supporting two women's domestic violence shelters and a crisis line.  I hope after reading this post and taking a look at the art, you'll hop on over to their site and place some bids on the art that's available! First, Kevenn T. Smith and I collaborated on an illustration, just like last year!  This one, based on the ABC TV series starring Lynda Carter, has Private Etta Candy (played by Beatrice Colen) and Yeoman Diana Prince (Lynda Carter, of course), who we wanted to make sure were represented in the auction this year.

Etta Figures it Out? 8.5" x 11" on Bristol Board Ray Caspio:  Pencils Kevenn T. Smith:  Inks and Colors (Prismacolor)

This is my solo piece.  Wonder Woman often falls prey to cheesecake-y depictions, so I thought I'd turn the tables and supply her with a bevy of beefcake boys - love interests of past and present:  Andros (played by Dack Rambo on the Lynda Carter TV series), Steve Trevor, Beowulf, Tom Tresser/Nemesis, Trevor Barnes, and Hermes.  Think of it as her Mr. Amazon 2008 contest.

Mr. Amazon 2008 11.75" x 8.75" on Bristol Board Ink

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march of dimes charity auction

I was contacted by a March of Dimes volunteer who asked me, along with several other comic book illustrators, to donate some sketches to raise funds for Be a Hero for Babies Day, which is June 3rd. I sketched Black Canary, Flash, Robin, and Diana Prince/Wonder Woman.

The sketches are now up for auction on eBay, so I hope you'll take a look and place a bid (or two, or three, or four) to help the little rugrats! svgallery=MoDimes Other contributing artists include: Aaron Lopresti, Aaron Sowd,Adam DeKraker, Adi Granov, Al Bigley, Allison Sohn, Andrew Wildman, Angel Gabriele, Arley Tucker, Batton Lash, Bill Maus, Billy Tan, Billy Tucci, Bob Almond, Bob Layton, Brendon & Brian Fraim, Brian Murray, Brian Postman, Cadence Comic Art, Cassandra Lovell, Chad Spilker, Chris Summers, Craig Boldman, Dan Panosian, Dan Parent, Daniel Chon, Dave Simons, David Faught, David Hahn, Derek Furman, Drew Johnson, Ed Benes, Ed Quinby, Fabio Redivo, Frankie Washington, Fred Hembeck, Gary Barker, Gene Espy, Geof Isherwood, Geoffrey Shane, Greg Horn, Greg LaRocque, Greg Moutafis, Greg Woronchak, Guy Davis, Herb Trimpe, Howard Bender, Hugh Vogt, Ian Sokoliwski, Jamal Igle, James Lyle, Javier Lugo, Jay Fotos, Jeff Newman, Jeff Shultz, Jeremy Dale, Jerry Loomis, Jessica Hickman, Jim Mahfood, John McCrea, Joe Singleton, John Johnston, John Watson, Kathleen Webb, Keith Dotson, Ken Branch, Ken Hunt, Khoi Pham, Marc Wolfe, Marc Lewis, Mark Bloodworth, Mark Spears, Matt Maguire, Matt Wagner, Michael Borkowski, Michael Dooney, Michael Munshaw, Mike DeCarlo, Mike Lilly, Mike Vosburg, Mikel Whelan, Nat Jones, Nate Lovett, Nate Taylor, Norm Breyfogle, Paul Gulacy, Randy Emberlin, Ray-Anthony Height, Rich Bonk, Rich Koslowski, Rich Molinelli, Robert Summers, Robt Snyder, Rudy Vasquez, Ryan Sook, Sal Velluto, Scott Christian Sava, Scott Johnson, Sean Forney, Shane Peters, Shaun Ward, Shawn McManus, Sherry McCarty, Stan Goldberg, Stephanie Olivieri, Steve Lieber, Steve Lydic, Todd Nauck, Tom Fleming, Tom Hodges, Travis Bundy, Troy Parke, Uko Smith.
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