And Finally..... The costume evolution of The Ray

The first pass

Second pass                                                  Cully Hamner pass 1

Fourth Pass                                                  Cully Hamner Pass 2

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Sixth Pass                                                     Cully Hamner Pass 3

Final Pass

Special thanks to Cully Hamner for all of the work he put into helping me solidify the final design.

The Ray # 4 preview

The Ray # 3 preview

courtesy of DC comics

The Ray Covers in Black and White

With issue # Shipping on Wednesday the 22nd, (I'll be working and flying to london for the London Super Comic con, I thought I'd present the original pencils and inks for the Ray covers.

As you can see i did a lot of cover sketches for each issue.

You'll notice a different hair line for the original pencils for issue 1's cover. DC decided they wanted the more"bald" look after the fact and I obliged. 

I played with the sizing to get the effect right for the cover for issue # 3.

All the covers were inked traditionally with brush and pen. As tight as the pencils are there's a level of solidity required for the digital treatment and I dont have a Cintiq yet. I will be experimenting in the near future with Digital inking.

The Ray # 2 preview

Raging Bullets takes aim at The Ray!

Sean Whelan and Jim "Sensei of the What-Not" Segulin give a really nice and in depth review of issue one ofn their podcast "Raging Bullets"
Glad you guys liked it so much.
You can check their show at here.

The Ray #1 Reviews!

The reviews for the Ray have been awesome, I'm so happy you guys are enjoying the book as much as you are:


Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray’s Power Girl showed the writing team’s adeptness at creating light-hearted superhero stories without sacrificing brains or heart, and The Ray #1reveals what the team can do when given the freedom of a new character. Joined by artist Jamal Igle, Palmiotti and Gray create one of the most fully realized titles of the DC relaunch, with a clear concept, strong voice, and memorable, diverse cast. Superhero and mainstream comics – December 2011  | Books | Comics Panel | The A.V. Club


In Power Girl, Gray, Palmiotti and artist Amanda Conner also relied on a nostalgia factor as well as a scalpel wielded to eliminate the clutter of a character far too good for her retcons. Not so, in The Ray. Despite Lucien being the third Ray, the writers only mention the legend of the first Ray, from Quality Comics, subsequently recapitulated in Pre-Crisis title Freedom Fighters. For all intent and purpose, the new Ray is precisely that -- a new character, visually and as written.
The Ray #1 (of 4) | Comics Bulletin


I wasn’t actually planning to pick up The Ray #1, and grabbed it on impulse when I hit the comic store. I’m incredibly glad I did, because this is a pitch-perfect debut issue that outshines many of the titles that DC introduced with the “New 52.” This is only a four-issue mini-series, but I hope we get to see lots more of this new character.
Newsarama.com : Best Shots Comic Reviews: AVENGERS ACADEMY, THE RAY, More


Gray and Palmiotti give us an entirely new character to carry the mantle of The Ray, and it works. Even those readers who are die hard Ray Terril fans from the 90s would be hard pressed not to enjoy this issue. Why? Because it’s got everything needed to impress and excite all in its first issue. Excellent artwork and writing that makes this one a definite must have if you see it on shelves!
DC Comics Reviews: The Ray #1


The Ray looks to be another quality book from the New 52. If the rest of the miniseries is this good, it could join The Huntress as another title I want to see go monthly. Who knew DC could produce so many great comics?
Comic Roundup: Avengers: X-Sanction, The Storyteller & The Ray | Geekadelphia


And that's just the tip of the Iceberg, again thank you all!

Signing at Acme Superstore Saturday

Acme is proud to announce Jamal Igle will appearing at the store on Saturday December 17th for the very first time for the debut of THE RAY #1, from DC Comics!

Ramp up to THE RAY! part 8: Lip Service radio show

I appeared on the radio show "Lip Service" hosted by Rod and Barbara Jenkins of Kissmecomix.com
Click here

Ramp up to THE RAY! part 7:Palmiotti and Gray talk to IGN

Over at IGN.Com Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray discuss their take on the new Ray and say some nice things about your truly along the way. Click here
Also if you're in the New York area tomorrow night. I'll be signing at Jim Hanley's universe( 4 West 33rd Street)from 6 to 8p.m. 

Ramp up to THE RAY! part 5:Talking comics with Tim

Over on Comic book Resources Tim O'Shea and I talk the Ray amongst other topics. Click here

The Ray # 4 Solicitation

THE RAY #4
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by JAMAL IGLE and RICH PERROTTA
Cover by JAMAL IGLE
On sale MARCH 14 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T
The final conflict between The Ray and the evil maestro who has been behind all his woes comes to a conclusion. Lucien will need to take his powers to an all-new level to defeat the evil Director and his reality warping abilities.