That’s right! It’s Captain Carrot, leader of the famed Zoo Crew!

In all his buck-toothed glory!

I’ve been itching to draw him for a long time now, though this entry was a toss-up between the two Captains– Captain Carrot and Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants. I couldn’t translate Cap’n U to my style without making him incredibly creepy… but maybe I’ll post those sketches another time.

Just FYI, I’m still taking suggestions for the rest of the lineup!

Also, big ups to my man Jason Lewis for hooking me up with the old-school Marvel palette used by colorists in the pre-digital days. Thanks!

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I suppose I ought to introduce myself.
I’m Steve Downer, a professional illustrator, designer and digital colorist. I live in Bozeman, Montana. I’ve had work published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, in magazines across the United States and Canada, and on t-shirts most any place you care to look.
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