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Brian Bolland Joker Cover Commission....I can die happy!

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comix4fun

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Hello Guys,

Anyone who knows me knows what kind of intense admirer (read: freak) I am for Brian Bolland and pretty much anything he has created. Well I have reached the collecting equivalent of Nirvana... headbang.gif

 

I posted my art day last week on the comic art list, then after talking to Hari and a couple others realized that I neglected to mention it here.

 

In any case the log jam has been broken, Brian Bolland has done his first commission piece in about a decade, and his first finished pen and ink piece in over 7 years. Spencer helped me get this done with nothing expected in return, he has my eternal gratitude and respect.

 

Here is a close up cropped shot:

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The Entire piece can be seen here:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=124412&GSub=8067

 

or Here:

 

http://www.hulk-smash.com/Bolland%20Gallery/JokerCover.htm

 

and my Bolland collection can be viewed here:

 

http://www.hulk-smash.com/Bolland%20Gallery/Bolland%20Gallery.htm

 

Bask in the glorious glow that is Brian Bolland working in pencil and ink and on paper once again cloud9.gif ....you can see from his creation that he has not skipped a beat, lost a step, or shed one molecule of his monstrous talent. If anything he has improved on his already immense skill.

 

Peace and Happy New Year....may everyone get their grail this year.

 

Chris Caira

www.hulk-smash.com

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comix4fun

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even if Bolland seems to draw everyone's smiles the same

 

Side effect of the Laughing Gas I guess.....funny guy 893naughty-thumb.gif

 

Thanks though....the smile has not left my face.

 

Chris

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comix4fun

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I love it!

 

Did you ask for this 'scene' or just ask for a commission?

 

I actually detailed this scene and about 95% of the details.

 

I actually gave Brian 3-4 different ideas.....and that same night as I was falling asleep this idea/nightmare came to me and I ran to email it to him. It was very detailed down to what the Joker was wearing, the look on his face, what he is holding in his hands, and how he is sitting. He was very excited by this concept, and it showed in the zeal he brought to the work. As well, it was a kick that my artistic hero actually liked my idea.

 

I described to him everything except whose heads would be on the wall. Obviously I wanted Batman and Batgirl but the rest of the heads were up to him. He was a gentleman and he was truly concerned and caring about how I felt about the finished product.

 

Thanks for the kind words, they are much appreciated.

 

Chris Caira

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comix4fun

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Congrats on a GREAT piece.

 

I'm curious, what were some of the other ideas you pitched?

 

 

Thanks for the congrats....

 

The other ideas were more run of the mill "let's see Brian's take on a classic cover theme" type ideas. Like Robin in peril in a circus setting with Joker about to do him in and Batman coming to save him, etc.

 

I knew I wanted the Joker and Batman, so they all revolved around those 2 main characters....the version that was chosen was the most graphic and different from the lot of them. That says alot about Brian's sense of humor and desire to do something challenging.

 

Chris Caira

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Hello Guys,

Anyone who knows me knows what kind of intense admirer (read: freak) I am for Brian Bolland and pretty much anything he has created. Well I have reached the collecting equivalent of Nirvana... headbang.gif

 

I posted my art day last week on the comic art list, then after talking to Hari and a couple others realized that I neglected to mention it here.

 

In any case the log jam has been broken, Brian Bolland has done his first commission piece in about a decade, and his first finished pen and ink piece in over 7 years. Spencer helped me get this done with nothing expected in return, he has my eternal gratitude and respect.

 

Here is a close up cropped shot:

jokercommhead.JPG

 

The Entire piece can be seen here:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=124412&GSub=8067

 

or Here:

 

http://www.hulk-smash.com/Bolland%20Gallery/JokerCover.htm

 

and my Bolland collection can be viewed here:

 

http://www.hulk-smash.com/Bolland%20Gallery/Bolland%20Gallery.htm

 

Bask in the glorious glow that is Brian Bolland working in pencil and ink and on paper once again cloud9.gif ....you can see from his creation that he has not skipped a beat, lost a step, or shed one molecule of his monstrous talent. If anything he has improved on his already immense skill.

 

Peace and Happy New Year....may everyone get their grail this year.

 

Chris Caira

www.hulk-smash.com

 

what a great piece of OA!!!!!!!!!!!! 893whatthe.gif893whatthe.gif893whatthe.gif

 

That's some of the best commission works i have ever seen...truly an inspired piece, fabulous!!! 893applaud-thumb.gifthumbsup2.gif

 

congrats and sherish it... cloud9.gif

 

regards

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Brain Bolland definitely captures the Joker the best. I was blown away when my friend found this rough sketch of the rejected cover for Wonder Woman 96. Although the printed cover of 96 is awesome, the original one he did captures the Joker's personality perfectly.

 

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