Batman with Scooby-Doo

I commissioned an original art piece from Freddie E. Williams in 2012 and then used NightCafe.AI to generate a few variations from that black-and-white sketch. Although I had to edit out some unusual AI-generated artifacts in Affinity Photo, the final results were still satisfactory.

Gamma-Powered Rage!!

The Incredible Hulk rampages downtown crumbling buildings and setting off a gas-line explosion.

[Workflow: I fed a black & white sketch of the Hulk into NightCafe.AI to generate the base of the new sketch, which I then cleaned up and finished in Affinity Photo.]

The Hand of Friendship!?

As the representative from planet Earth, you find yourself standing on the barren, rocky surface of Valtor, surrounded by an eerie silence. The only sound is the gentle hum of the alien technology that brought you here. You've been briefed on the customs of the Victorians, but you can't help but feel a sense of trepidation as you face the towering, imposing figure before you.  N'Tari, the Valtorian representative, stands before you, its eyes fixed on yours. You notice that it's using the right hand to signal right hand to signal you with a single raised finger, and you wonder what this might mean in his native language... you know what it means on Earth, but are hoping for something different with this alien race.

[Workflow: I fed a black & white sketch of an alien into NightCafe.AI to generate the base of the new sketch, which I then cleaned up and finished in Affinity Photo.]

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Zatanna Conjures a Mad Rabbit from Her Hat

Zatanna Zatara, a skilled magician and daughter of the renowned magician John Zatara expertly conjured a pentagram-eyed evil rabbit from her top hat. The air was filled with the sweet scent of mysticism and wonder as the demonic rabbit, with its glowing eyes and twisted, gnarled fur, seemed to embody the dark magic that she had summoned. Its presence was both fascinating and unsettling, as if it held secrets and mysteries that only it knew.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images, and then added additional layers of smoke, particles, paper textures, and warping effects within Affinity Photo.]

Zatanna with Benny the Imp in Triplicate

I took the black & white image of Zatanna Zatara I created a couple days ago showing her kneeling down in front of Benny the Imp and fed it into NightCafe to create some new variations.

Teenage Zatanna with Xaxpyre

As the warm glow of candles illuminated the mystical chamber, Zatanna, now an older teenage magician, kneeled on the floor, her fingers weaving intricate patterns in the air as she attempted to conjure a small flame. In front of her, her loyal demon-imp familiar, Xaxpyre, watched with an air of quiet intensity, his piercing green eyes fixed on the young magician.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images, and then added additional layers of smoke, particles, and flames within Affinity Photo.]

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The Magic of Zatanna and Xax (a young girl magician and her conjured cat)

Young Zatanna Zatara narrowed her eyes, their cerulean depths glowing with intense concentration. Her lips moved silently, forming the arcane words of an incantation. Her hands, imbued with the power she wielded, danced in the air, tracing intricate patterns. The very air around her seemed to thrum, shimmering and distorting as if reality itself bent to her will. A pinpoint of flame ignited on her index finger, blossoming into a miniature inferno fueled by her magic.

Meanwhile, Xax, the impish demon-cat familiar, reveled in the chaos. With a nonchalant flick of his tail, he sent a fireball arcing through the air, a playful glint in his eyes. His paws, impossibly nimble, juggled the fiery orb with practiced ease. The flames danced around him, a mesmerizing spectacle of swirling gold that cast a warm glow on the scene. Xax punctuated his fiery display with a playful meow, a challenge in his emerald gaze, daring Zatanna to snatch one of the blazing spheres from his midair performance.

As the magical energy escalated, the air crackled with raw power. The acrid tang of smoke and ozone mingled with the sweet, earthy scent of burning wood, filling the air with a heady mix. The very atmosphere vibrated with anticipation, charged with the promise of wonder and the thrill of the unknown. Glowing particles, like miniature stars, swirled and pulsed around them, adding to the spectacle.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images, and then added additional layers of smoke, particles, and fireballs within Affinity Photo.]

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and then I created a Manga-style version of this image this time with her fire imp Xaxpyre...

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Zatanna and Benny the Imp

Zatanna Zatara kneels down to greet the exquisitely dressed Benny the Imp.

[Workflow: Started with some Bing Co-Pilot AI images and then added smoke and text within Affinity Photo.]

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Baphomeyt the Goat-Headed Demon Spellcasting

I took several previously created Tengr.AI images and tried using Affinity Photo's image focus stacking to see if they would merge.  It took a couple different stacking attempts until I got a usable image, but now this one looks like the actual spellcasting from Baphomeyt was caught live-in-motion.   I did have to fix-up several artifact issues from the stacking, but I do think it came out pretty good with his hands and head looking like they are rapidly moving to cast the spell.

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More Baphomeyt

I fed my previously created image of Baphomeyt into Tengr.AI and asked for some new variations; here are the best of the batch I picked out...

The Summoning of the Goat-Headed Demon Called Baphomeyt

As the moon hung low in the night sky, a chill ran down the spines of the villagers who lived in the nearby town. They had heard the whispers of a dark ritual taking place in the abandoned mine on the outskirts of town. The wind carried the faint scent of sulfur and brimstone, and the air seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly energy.

Deep within the mine, a figure emerged from the shadows. The goat-headed demon Baphomeyt stood tall, his eyes glowing with an unnatural light. He raised his hands, and the air around him seemed to distort and ripple as if reality itself was being warped and twisted. A swirling vortex of purple and blue lights erupted from his fingertips, coalescing into a shimmering portal that pulsed with an eerie energy.

Baphomeyt sat down on the ground in front of a small wispy fire burning inside a pentagram made of lava rocks. The flames danced and spat, casting flickering shadows on the walls of the disgarded mine. The demon's eyes gleamed with malevolent intent as he began to chant in a voice that sent shivers down the spines of the villagers.

As the ritual progressed, the air grew thick with an unnatural power. The portal behind Baphomeyt began to glow with an intense, pulsing light. The demon's eyes flashed with excitement as he felt the fabric of reality bending to his will.

[Workflow: A couple starter images from Meta AI Imagine combined and masked to form the main goat.  Brushwork added for the glowing portal, fire, smoke, particles, and light distortions within Affinity Photo.]

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