Comic Book Hobos (Modern Hobo Nickel Art)

Cool concept. Been a fan of comic books myself I really like the way Spiderman came out. The X-Men ones looks good too, but
it looks like its a bit lacking.

 

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Not a comic book theme but here are a few from a master nickel carver:





Hobo Nickel Carving in Ancient Theme 'Centurian' and 'Emperor' by Bill (Billzach) Jameson

 

How do they do this? By hand? Or with machines?

 

OHNS members are supposed to follow the traditional "by hand" method I believe, most really use a very basic a rotary tool and pin vise, and other carvers have air compression hand tools so they can get really fancy and charge top dollar.

 

I don't think its the tools they use that allow them to charge top dollar as much as the talent that went into it. I am quite positive that regardless of what tools I use I would not be able to create carvings like these in a nickel. They arent hobo nickels as much as works of art in the spirit of the idea...taking it to a ho....notha...level.

 

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Love the nickels, John14. I have major respect for those with the talent and patience to do this kind of work. :thumb:

 

Most new carvers are members of The Original Hobo Nickel Society http://www.hobonickels.org/. And I totally agree with taking it to a new level. I'm tired of looking at Indian heads turned into skulls, Hobos, Trains, and old style guys with derby hats. I like the new fresh ideas I'm seeing coming out.

 

Venom In Hand

:devil:

 

I collected 70's Ghost Rider comics. The new nickel would look good as a Ghost Rider nickel. Anybody ever seen the Hobo Ike Dollar.. pretty nice...

 

Ghost Rider is a good idea! :thumb:

 

Mr. Natural and I will buy one

 

This one is really titled "Old School Ghost Rider". The character has come a long way since 1972...



Not exactly Nicolas Cage...

 

Wow!!! The Ghost Rider turned out great. Nice!!!!! Definitely one of the best (best one in my opinion). Good job!

 

I like the magneto 1 best.

 

Magneto one is nice too, works good with the face.... Im just feelin' the Ghost Rider one myself...

 

I just won a Batman Hobo today that is simply incredible! Also the Riddler! Will post as soon as they arrive and pics can be taken. :thumb:

 

Sweet.. I want to check those out...

 

come to a Las Vegas coin show. sometimes they have modern hobo carvers do amazing art work on coins. all price ranges to. to bad the ones i like the most are so expensive.:rolling:

 

all always like the skulls on buffalo nickels. big $$$ :vanish: