NICK CARDY - Green Lantern #1 - One Minute Later
Artist: Nick Cardy (All)
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Pencil Prelim
Nick Cardy's OML
Hand Colors by Mr. Nick Cardy
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DescriptionThe greatest of thanks to Godfather Spencer Beck for making this happen and to Todd DeZago for shepherding it along the way and to Mr. NICK CARDY who at 92 years old just gets better and better. Mr. Cardy is a true professional, he sent me a prelim to approve and we talked many times -- the talks alone about comics and his life were well worth the price of the commission --Nick Cardy is one of the greatest DC artists of all time and I was thrilled that he would be willing to tackle Green Lantern Comics #1 as a One Minute Later. Now, Mr. Cardy said that he felt the original villain looked to scrawny as if Lantern would simply point and tell him to go home so he bulked him up a bit -- what a great choice. To help the colorist, Mr. Cardy attached a sheet of tracing paper over the piece and then colored in his view of the colors -- see piece below showing Mr. Cardy's hand-drawn colors on tracing paper. As additional drawings below, I have put the Commission by itself in hi rez, the pencil prelim and the hand colored version..please take a look. Once again, THANK YOU Spencer Beck -- the greatest art agent on earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Social/Sharing |
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Roy Johnson
Member Since 2010
Posted on 2/10/2012
That is awesome! Neat idea on the color/tracing paper, too. Gotta love the old pros.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/10/2012
As I said earlier..He is 92 years of age..COLOUR ME IMPRESSED !
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/10/2012
Fantastic piece -- still better than just about anyone working in comics today!
Frank L
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/11/2012
Ben Friedman wrote:
Fantastic piece -- still better than just about anyone working in comics today!Damn right. I agree. The cross-hatching Cardy did on GL is simply amazing.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/10/2012
That's some incredible linework there. Great story too - congrats! Would love to just sit and chat with a legend in the industry one day.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/10/2012
wow Michael - I can't decide which is better, the art or your experience. I think I might side with the conversations with Nick. I'd be amazed to hear what you guys talked about. Major congrats. Spencer is THE MAN!
Will K
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/11/2012
Nick was there almost from the beginning. He's a treasure. And so is this art.
Michael Rankins
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/11/2012
"Wow!" doesn't really say it, but I can't find another word. To be able to create this level of art at 92? Standing ovation for the legendary Mr. Cardy.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/11/2012
Just when you think it can't get any better... Congratulations!
Jean-Michel Anneau
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/11/2012
Another beauty of your fantastic collection !!!!
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/11/2012
wow, Wow, WOW! Congratulations! Simply a terrific piece by one of the greats. Love the lushness of the inking, and the more dynamic composition. While the original cover is a classic, Mr. C really took it to a new level.
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/11/2012
Rob Stolzer wrote:
wow, Wow, WOW! Congratulations! Simply a terrific piece by one of the greats. Love the lushness of the inking, and the more dynamic composition. While the original cover is a classic, Mr. C really took it to a new level.Thanks for adding the prelim and a larger shot of the inked piece. The inking is quite wonderful, especially on GL. And I love seeing the process in the prelims. Terrific stuff!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/11/2012
This is incredible, Michael - amazing the skills Cardy has retained at 92. We should all be so lucky!
D Parker
Member Since 2010
Posted on 2/11/2012
No qualifiers needed here -- that's beautiful work for any age! The Green Lantern figure looks so majestic -- a perfect combination of power and grace. Bravo!
Murray Roach
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/11/2012
Spectacular!! Wow - that's beyond fantastic. Cardy really hasn't lost a step. Congratulations on adding this to your collection.
Damon Owens
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/11/2012
If anyone ever doubted whether the greatest legends in the industry answer the call of Michael Finn, here is your answer. The great Nick Cardy, showing why he is one of the masters of the artform.
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 2/12/2012
What a wonderful piece of work. The original Green Lantern is a big favorite and Nick nailed him. A very dynamic pose and wonderfully rendered. BTW, the bad guy is a creep; glad GL got him. Yeah, I should judge a book by its cover, but look at that guy!
Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/12/2012
Wow, this is great. The detail on the piece is amazing. Nick has still got it. Congrats!
frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/12/2012
Congratulations on an awesome commission by one of the all time great comic illustrators!
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