Mytholon
I know I am very late in commenting on this post but then I joined these forums even later.This is awesome work and I regard it (work wise) one of your best work.
I have gone through all of your paintings using zbrush, I missed this one somehow but this is exactly what I was looking for. Using photoshop to create those post effects with layers.
Now I am also using zbrush mainly for 2d works and paintings and I would like you to comment on my comics I am currently working on.Pls any of your tips to make it better( link below)
I have few questions regarding the layers theory you used here
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have you rendered everything in zbrush or used mental ray ?
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Basically how have you composited all the layers together, you have just use masking to hide some areas to blend different layers ?
that glossy effect on horns looks awesome and I have no idea how to create it. I always though it can be done only in 3d softwares not in photoshop.
I want to use this effect on the front cover of my comic , though I cannot for all my pages as it might take lots of time.
I hope I learn something from a master like you 
Pleae do take out some time from your busy shedule.
Thanks