MyNameIsLegion Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) On 3/13/2024 at 5:49 PM, Readcomix said: They can vary, as I understand it. Here’s a couple: Down here we'd have that as the Trash Can Taco: Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, Refried Beans, Fried Potatoes, and Carne Guisada on a flour tortilla. Edited March 14 by MyNameIsLegion ADAMANTIUM, Readcomix, The humble Watcher lurking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaard Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 The name fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KingOfRulers Posted March 14 Popular Post Share Posted March 14 I think Alex Ross is incredibly talented. I absolutely love some of his work. However, there's also some of his work I don't care for. Often times, his work is so static and too heavily reliant on references. His group shots are generally the perfect example of this. However, there's plenty of Alex Ross work that is AMAZING. His Fantastic Four: Full Circle shows his talent. It's dynamic and full of energy. As a painter, he is masterful in the art of color selection. For me, it's a similar story with Kirby. His 1960's Marvel work is amazing. I love it. I don't care for his 1970's work though. Artists tend to change throughout their career whether it was a conscious choice or not. royaluglydudes, F For Fake, ADAMANTIUM and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 10:15 AM, KingOfRulers said: I think Alex Ross is incredibly talented. I absolutely love some of his work. However, there's also some of his work I don't care for. Often times, his work is so static and too heavily reliant on references. His group shots are generally the perfect example of this. However, there's plenty of Alex Ross work that is AMAZING. His Fantastic Four: Full Circle shows his talent. It's dynamic and full of energy. As a painter, he is masterful in the art of color selection. For me, it's a similar story with Kirby. His 1960's Marvel work is amazing. I love it. I don't care for his 1970's work though. Artists tend to change throughout their career whether it was a conscious choice or not. I love Kirby's 70 stuff, but I get what you're saying. As for Ross, I agree 100% on the static and photo-reference. If he would let himself off of his own leash, I bet he'd could do some really cool stuff. I remember a quote or interview, probably from the 90's, where I believe it was MIke Allred who said that Alex Ross was a great artist, but he wished he would put the reference photos away because then he'd really be something. Or words to that effect. I may have dreamt that entire scenario, but I stand by the sentiment! KingOfRulers, ADAMANTIUM, Mr Sneeze and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 7:15 AM, KingOfRulers said: I think Alex Ross is incredibly talented. I absolutely love some of his work. However, there's also some of his work I don't care for. Often times, his work is so static and too heavily reliant on references. His group shots are generally the perfect example of this. However, there's plenty of Alex Ross work that is AMAZING. His Fantastic Four: Full Circle shows his talent. It's dynamic and full of energy. As a painter, he is masterful in the art of color selection. For me, it's a similar story with Kirby. His 1960's Marvel work is amazing. I love it. I don't care for his 1970's work though. Artists tend to change throughout their career whether it was a conscious choice or not. It looks like he mailed the top one in. I don't feel any passion. I'd never seen that FF piece, but it is mesmerizing. I'll be looking for a print. Dr. Balls and KingOfRulers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 11:56 AM, shadroch said: I'd never seen that FF piece, but it is mesmerizing. I'll be looking for a print. RIght? That might be one of the best Alex Ross' pieces I've ever seen. His color handling on that piece is out of this world. Reminds me of the old FF Error Cover: KingOfRulers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2739 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 1:56 PM, shadroch said: It looks like he mailed the top one in. I don't feel any passion. I'd never seen that FF piece, but it is mesmerizing. I'll be looking for a print. The FF page is from this graphic novel. https://www.instocktrades.com/products/jun221156/fantastic-four-full-circle-gn shadroch and jimjum12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Cataldo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2024 at 9:08 PM, Dave2739 said: I just asked Sal about the cost on this one when Alex posted it yesterday. I really REALLY love it, but at $6k it's out of my reach at the moment. Dave2739 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 11:16 AM, Dave2739 said: The FF page is from this graphic novel. https://www.instocktrades.com/products/jun221156/fantastic-four-full-circle-gn A quick search didn't reveal any prints or lithos. Dave2739 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfRulers Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 3:48 PM, shadroch said: A quick search didn't reveal any prints or lithos. I'm not surprised as it is from the interior of the graphic novel. It's probably pretty unusual to find official prints released of interior comic art. Why not get the graphic novel? I haven't purchased it yet, so I can't give an opinion on the book as a whole. But I want to read it. It's on my radar. Ross' art in general on the book looks wonderful. I want to purchase the book in the near future. The humble Watcher lurking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Cataldo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 It's wonderful. I purchased an autographed hardcover copy when it was first released. I enjoyed it and will probably read it again this summer. KingOfRulers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2739 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 3:48 PM, shadroch said: A quick search didn't reveal any prints or lithos. I posted the link to the graphic novel. Nobody ever said that was a print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 3:21 PM, Dave2739 said: I posted the link to the graphic novel. Nobody ever said that was a print. I liked the image and said I would look for a litho or a print. However, they don't seem to exist, and I have no interest in hanging a comic page. I've no idea what the fuss is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2739 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/14/2024 at 6:47 PM, shadroch said: I liked the image and said I would look for a litho or a print. However, they don't seem to exist, and I have no interest in hanging a comic page. I've no idea what the fuss is about. Is there a fuss? Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepcat Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/13/2024 at 12:11 PM, SpineTic said: What are your thoughts on Alex Ross and Jack Kirby, or is there no comparison? No comparison. Jack Kirby told fantastic stories in pictorial form. Alex Ross is capable draws pretty pictures (according to some anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 You cannot compare the two. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The lips Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I’m a big fan of Alex Ross and eagerly collected his hero / villain covers. He captures these fictional characters as though they’re actually living, breathing entities. Kirby though is a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-man Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Who is this Will Alex Ross anyways? Dave2739 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2739 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/15/2024 at 6:58 AM, s-man said: Who is this Will Alex Ross anyways? What? You never heard of William A. Ross? Where you been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/13/2024 at 8:51 PM, jimjum12 said: I'm not sure anyone ever will. Kirby was a beast ... prolific AND creative. While Ross is one of the most talented artists ever to grace a comic, he is still basically an homage artist, while Kirby spawned worlds. Sometimes, I find it amazing that someone like Kirby could even exist. GOD BLESS ... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Yup. Ross, amazingly talented artist. Kirby, One-Above-All. KirbyJack and jimjum12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
