Do you own original art from the Dark Tower or other comics?
Tell us the artist, the comic book and issue number.
Please post pics here!
Collectible Comic Art - Artists' Originals
Do you own original art from the Dark Tower or other comics?
Tell us the artist, the comic book and issue number.
Please post pics here!
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I guess I will start it off....This is a story of being in the right place at the right time.
About a month prior to the first issue of Gunslinger Born being released (early January 2007), I was looking at the Sketch Book that was circulating at the time and really loved a sketch of Eldred Jonas that artist Jae Lee has drawn as part of the book. An Internet search on Jae Lee led me to an e-mail address, so I took a shot and e-mailed him directly, telling him how much of a Dark Tower fan I was and how I was excited about this new comic book series. I also inquired about whether he was selling any of the artwork he was doing for the series. Jae responded that original artwork would be for sale through his dealer and that I should contact him on the day Gunslinger Born was released in February. Well, I traded a couple more friendly e-mails with him over the following couple of days, and we both learned that my office in New York was right near where Jae lives and is on his route to his workplace at Marvel. He then told me given my proximity to him and my passion for the Dark Tower, that he would handle my art requests personally and in fact gave me first pick of all the artwork done for the first issue. I was stunned and thrilled. I got to preview all of the art before the issue was even released and ended up buying a few pieces. In addition to the issue #1 art, he also had done what he called character sketches of Roland, Cuthbert, Alain, Susan, Eldred Jonas and Martin Broadcloak.
In the end, I bought 4 character sketches--the Ka-Tet of Roland, Cuthbert and Alain as well as the Eldred sketch I loved so much from the Sketch Book)--and I also purchased 2 other pieces, one that I call "Roland bests Cort" and the other I call "Gilead." "Roland bests Cort" appeared in Issue #1 and as it turns out "Gilead" will be the cover art for the much-anticipated Guide Book due out this August.
So without further delay, here is the artwork....character sketches first, then "Roland bests Cort" and ending with my personal favorite "Gilead."
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Here is Cuthbert.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
And Alain Johns
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Eldred Jonas, leader of the Big Coffin Hunters
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Here is "Roland bests Cort"
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
And my personal favorite...Gilead
I love this one because until now I could only picture the barony of Gilead in my head. I think Jae Lee captured my "mind's eye" image quite well.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
David, thanks so much for sharing these. I love 'em! Especially the one of Gilead.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Lucky, lucky! That is so cool!
A true firewasp ninja would never wear such a ridiculous sweater.
There's logic in nonsense.
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.
here's are my two... the first is page 19 from the first installment.
the second is a prelim. study of susan delgado.
That page 19 is awesome, Terry. The Susan sketch is great, too.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
other than being cool numbered page "19" - i really liked the composition of this page. the way the wings match the outstretched arms above... the way positive area chest mimics the negative area created by the bird's back. the grass and the branches repeat... the flow of the page was smooth. this page's two panels just worked really really well together for me.
btw way wiz... i like all yours... but gilead is definitely my favorite also. i love that one.
With the next story arc beginning in 2 weeks, I hope we see some new stuff.
Wow. These are wondeful sketches. Personally, being a comic fan, I was THRILLED when I heard Jae Lee would be involved with the DT comics. He's an amazing and talented artist.
I really appreciate you all sharing. Someday I hope to own some myself.
Currently, I do have a couple of re-pros from Michael Whelan, but really want to add some Jae Lee art to my (limited) collection.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
Check out the Albert Moy webpage. He was the art dealer that sold the originals for the first story arc. He will probably list the artwork soon after the release of the first comic in the second story arc. Then you can buy all you want.Originally Posted by turtlex
http://www.albertmoy.com/newgalleryroom.asp
I just checked and there are still several pieces from The Gunslinger Born that are still available.
http://www.albertmoy.com/newgalleryroom.asp
Thank you very much. You just rocked my world !
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
I just got an e-mail from Jae that said he has been sequestered (sp?) in his home for the past three months deep into the next story arc. I have some stuff for him to sign, and he said I'd have to come to him this time.
I am looking forward to this next arc, as it should have some new story not in Wizard & Glass.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Wiz,
I too, am anxious to get to The Long Road Home. More tales in the world of the Dark Tower are always welcome in my book!
DT Spoiler - Enter at your own risk!
Spoiler:
I am not going to make it until March. Seriously.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
I wonder if he would donate a signed print from the first arc for the giveaway
I'm totally shameless.
The kindness of close friends is like a warm blanket
But shameless for a good cause, so we'll let it go. THIS time.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
That would be sweet for the Haven Foundation charity auction.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Albert Moy has just listed some of the original artwork for sale for The Long Road Home by Jae Lee.
http://www.albertmoy.com/newgalleryroom.asp
All art is still available....cover is a cool $5,000
Story line looks interesting....Sheemie, Dogan...
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Awesome artwork !!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
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