MetalDoom's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ultraverse Taskmaster]

This is definitely better than the majority of official redesigns that stray from the classic look, that's for sure. Does a solid job of mixing practicality with that classic look. I think a bit more orange would have helped it a lot. Maybe on the bicep guards, as I think that part could use some color. It'd also call back to the orange around that area on classic Taskmaster's design.

I honestly don't think orange and dark blue is a particularly odd color scheme, seeing as the two are fairly complementary colors. That combined with the splashes of white makes for a very striking and eye catching look. Which is fitting for the character, as he's definitely the type to show off.

If you can believe, Taskmaster actually predates Deathstroke. Both characters were also designed by George Pérez, which might explain the similarities in their costumes.

I really do like this redesign, though. Really liked hearing the thought process behind it too. Good work!

HeartisttheArtist responds:

Thank you so much for the honest feedback! I'm glad that you liked it, but I'm also really glad that you're willing to be honest and tell me how the design could be improved. I can't thank you enough for that, it's constructive feedback like this that helps me grow as an artist and lead to this redesign in the first place.

Maybe it's a matter of opinion? I think it's an odd colorscheme, but that doesn't mean it can't be used well. I fully agree with you that it's very striking and eye-catching. You wouldn't mistake Taskmaster for anyone else.

That makes a lot of sense, I can't believe I didn't know that! Now all the similarities make sense, the two share a lot of design DNA, not just in their costumes. Orange and dark blue, huge sword with a gold handle, mercenary with a sense of honor, weapon mastery, and other such things. How interesting to know!

I'm so happy to hear that. If you like art like this, and hearing the thought processes behind them, be sure to check out more of my art! Thank you so much, dude. Reading your review was an absolute treasure.

[Newgrounds but awesome]

oh that Boyfriend looks downright evil

Edlus responds:

hes embodying rivers cuomo

[Me with da scary face]

ermmm, a bit freaky?

JimmyBiscuit responds:

Yes :)

[Tony's Hawk]

Hah! Hey, this art really does look like that Tony Hawk guy. Was that intentional?

SuperPhil64 responds:

Haha it is! Just a reference to the fact that people not recognizing Tony Hawk's become a bit of an online meme.

[pals being pals being pals bei-]

This style is too cool! I love the colors especially.

eskititgay responds:

woah dude thanks!! :)

[Slade]

Really reminds me of the poses seen in the versus screens in MK3. The blending of Deathstroke's various designs, namely his Teen Titans and Arkham Origins looks, came out pretty well. Really makes for a cool look. I will say that maybe the shade of orange chosen leans a bit too much towards red. That's a nitpick, though.

Pretty cool overall!

Squid-Lizard responds:

Ayyy! That was the idea! I loved MK Trilogy when i was younger.

[Shark Chef]

He just looks so happy. I love this.

JoTheWeirdo responds:

Thanks my dude, glad to hear that!

[Darnell pico and nene!!!!1!]

This is so cute!

Karmi-tan responds:

Thank you! 💖

[Pico and Cassandra getting married]

Daaaamn, this is good! The Satanic Bible is a nice touch too. I'm more of a Pico/Nene kind of guy, but even I must kneel and concede here.

TheShokBlok responds:

Ty! ^^

[Step Up Your Game...notwiththoseflippersthough]

I was gonna say that I can't really think of a Marvel Legends bodymold that resembles this, but then realized this is actually a pretty dead-on a representation of the Pizza Spidey body.

OAFworks responds:

Most of them have this issue but that was definitely the specific one I had in mind lol