Latest for Viz!

The newest issue of Viz (a UK humor publication) has a couple of pieces I did the art for. The one above is a take-off on an old (and apperently beloved by Brits of a certain age) British sitcom called “Steptoe and Son”, which was adapted here in the U.S. as “Sanford and Son”. Same premise, it’s an older father and son running a junk shop/collector business. I watched multiple episodes to get the feel of the show and the characters… it was damn funny, but pretty dated as you can imagine. The show ran from ’62-’65 and had a revival in the 70’s.

The other piece is a movie poster spoof for a series of racy British films from the 70’s know as the “Confessions” movies. They all starred the same two guys, Robin Askwith and Anthony Booth, and then featured various UK stars in supporting roles. I only watched some clips of these movies… they reminded me of the U.S. “Porky’s” movies, and not in a good way.

I am slowly becoming an expert on old British pop culture working for Viz!