Absolute agreement!
I remember, gosh - it seems many years ago now, purchasing some of his "Cannon" graphic novels and some other book in which this page accompanied some interviews. I, too, photo-copied it out to use as inspiration.
Its so simple, but its pure gold! As you said: "Genius"
Hehe <^,^> I have something like that out of one of my manga books <^,^> handy stuff!
A Warrior's Friend: ID 335212 - Help Infernal save Valkyrie from Battle Maiden.
Above Mars Part 1: The Wellington: ID 159769 - Save Mars by destroying a monstrous battleship from the inside!
>.> My DA page, where I attempt to art.
*sniff*
That's beautiful, man.
Wow.
This is never gonna leave my side.
-CJ