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Comics are something I haven't had much interaction with on NeoGAF, but there's bound to be some appreciation of them due to the endless media of the DC/MC universes, and that's not even mentioning manga-mania in Eastern Asia. Illustrations have been around since the dawn of mankind and they've allowed us to share stories, convey emotions and relive the past. Comic books are no exception and are a new breed of those same cave paintings, albeit with more detail and no limits on what we can portray, no longer shackled by reality and it's constraints. Perhaps you're a fan of a particular artist and their style, or a certain illustration for its iconic reputation or feelings of nostalgia? The dreamchild of this thread were those very sweeping landscapes populated with fantastical characters and unforgettable stories, those images painted on our minds, but cherished in our hearts.
Rules:
Maximum of two submissions. Comics have two pages (Splash pages are one entry).
Comic book artwork only. Manga and similar media consisting of images is allowed.
NFSW entries are welcome, though use spoiler tags and follow NeoGAF guidelines.
Mine:
First Page
Book: Batman Black and White Anthology
Artist: Alex Ross
As a long time DC fanboy and lover of Batman, this is my favourite illustration of the Caped Crusader. Alex Ross showcases more humanity in the Dark Knight than Zach Snyder did in all of his movies. The human cost of the endless war against crime and corruption, the map of scars on Bruce Wayne's back are something of legend, so brutal and yet so poetic and beautiful at the same time. The looming shadow and piercing glare of the costume looking over him, judging him for the life he chose to lead, asking "what the fuck are you doing?", as if he had an answer to give.
Second Page
Superman: Day of Doom #4
Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz
After Superman's death in the early 1990s there was a hole in the DC universe, we had lost America's golden child. And whist it only lasted for a couple of months it was still ballsy for DC to kill their flagship hero. This 2003 collected series reflects upon that time period of the DCU coming to terms with Superman's absence. The fourth issue features a sombre image of the last son of Krypton standing amongst the gloomy tombstones as the wind blows into the night.
Rules:
Maximum of two submissions. Comics have two pages (Splash pages are one entry).
Comic book artwork only. Manga and similar media consisting of images is allowed.
NFSW entries are welcome, though use spoiler tags and follow NeoGAF guidelines.
Mine:
First Page
Book: Batman Black and White Anthology
Artist: Alex Ross
As a long time DC fanboy and lover of Batman, this is my favourite illustration of the Caped Crusader. Alex Ross showcases more humanity in the Dark Knight than Zach Snyder did in all of his movies. The human cost of the endless war against crime and corruption, the map of scars on Bruce Wayne's back are something of legend, so brutal and yet so poetic and beautiful at the same time. The looming shadow and piercing glare of the costume looking over him, judging him for the life he chose to lead, asking "what the fuck are you doing?", as if he had an answer to give.
Second Page
Superman: Day of Doom #4
Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz
After Superman's death in the early 1990s there was a hole in the DC universe, we had lost America's golden child. And whist it only lasted for a couple of months it was still ballsy for DC to kill their flagship hero. This 2003 collected series reflects upon that time period of the DCU coming to terms with Superman's absence. The fourth issue features a sombre image of the last son of Krypton standing amongst the gloomy tombstones as the wind blows into the night.
