Havok (X-Men) by Daniel Warren Johnson
Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson (Penciller)
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DescriptionHappy New Year, fellow collectors! I start out new year CAF posts with my first get by an artist and for 2024 we’re startin’ with man-of-the-moment, Daniel Warren Johnson! Havok, commissioned at NYCC 2022.I had Havok as a character on my commission list but had to be the right artist. When I think “Havok” I think of the uniquely great costume design mixed with ENERGY, his powers being what they are and his personality being what it is. And if there’s an artist you think of when you think “energy”…yeah :) Alex Summers lettin’ loose. Get the feeling he may have been unfairly imprisoned and is busting out, or maybe busting out a fellow X-Man in the same predicament. Love the depth mixed with straight on perspective, and at the center, the volatile X-Man, with circled plasma blasts emanating out. These dudes having a rough day as a result. Uniquely awesome stuff as only DWJ can bring, particularly packed into a 6x9 board! Thanks, Daniel, and Felix! Social/Sharing |
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JN 80 
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
What a commission. Can feel the power of this Havok piece. Way to start 2024
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Cover quality. You picked the right artist for this. I'm the first comment too!!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Wow! Daniel Warren Johnson was definitely the man for the job in this case. He captures Havok's power and personality PERFECTLY! Great start to 2024!
George H
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Crazy cool perspective! Stop looking at the art and run, ha!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
George H wrote:
Crazy cool perspective! Stop looking at the art and run, ha!
Ha ha, right?! GTH outta there! Got a nice chuckle there :)
Thanks, George, and all, for the comments!
André .
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Excellent character choice to really show the dynamics of DWJ's work. Congrats!
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Powerful and excellent havoc by the master - congratulations !!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Cry havoc, baby! Congrats on scoring a DWJ, Kahlil, and your instincts on who to go to for a reality-defying explosion of energy in pen and ink were spot-on; a fantastic choice of artist to capture exactly that! But there's some powerful subtlety at work here, too, with DWJ taking the Neal Adams "Havok circles" and almost hiding them in the piece (via white paint curves through some of the darker areas of the image). Really nice work (along with "bending" the police officer's night stick). Great work, and a beautiful way to blast things off for 2024! Happy New Year, K!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
Jason Hussa wrote:
Cry havoc, baby! Congrats on scoring a DWJ, Kahlil, and your instincts on who to go to for a reality-defying explosion of energy in pen and ink were spot-on; a fantastic choice of artist to capture exactly that! But there's some powerful subtlety at work here, too, with DWJ taking the Neal Adams "Havok circles" and almost hiding them in the piece (via white paint curves through some of the darker areas of the image). Really nice work (along with "bending" the police officer's night stick). Great work, and a beautiful way to blast things off for 2024! Happy New Year, K!
Word on that subtlety! Havok's costume and how his power is visually displayed...great comics viewing. I think back to Adams but also the Inferno arc in the X titles, as well as some great cover work, like UXM 249 by Silvestri. OK...maybe it's time to hunt for a published page :) Wouldn't be easy! And good call out on the nightstick bending - didn't see that! Always appreciate folks commenting on what they see I may not have. Thanks, Jason!
Kelsey S
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
Woah! Looks like he even homages The Scream a little! Nice one and congrats
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
DWJ blistering energy, gotta be even better in person!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 1/1/2024
It turned out great
Daniel's artwork comes through
Here we are, sent by Lu
Feel Havok and feeling true
It's the end of the party
And his anger seems vibrate
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for posts to say
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Great Daniel Warren Johnson now and then
In a world where every neighbor loves X-Men
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to buy
Daniel's shown, he might as well lay down the line
Six by nine
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/1/2024
This answers the question we always wanted to know.. what if Havok existed in the Akira universe!!! Co grate KG!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
This answers the question we always wanted to know.. what if Havok existed in the Akira universe!!! Co grate KG!
I didn't see it but a few have commented on the anime/manga look of this piece, and now that y'all have mentioned...yep, I see it now :) And yes! You're welcome for getting this burning question answered ;) Thanks, DF!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
The unlucky souls framing the image really make it
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
You can feel this one! Ddubbs does a really great job here of capturing the terror of a Havok blast. A proper introduction to 2024!👏👏👏
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
This is really cool!!! So much energy. Huge congrats!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
Happy New Year with this wonderful commission piece! This encompasses Havok in total power surge. Interesting head interpretation, it feels a bit manga-esque.
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
Starting off 2024 with a bang with the DWJ commission, I can't wait to see what you get at OAX if this is the start of the year!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
What an amazing splash! Nothing comparable to a Mutant showing its power!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
A Havok commish as only DWJ can deliver. Poor police officer probably wished he skipped this call. Congrats Kahlil!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
You got a DWJ??? Of course you did. Congrats on scoring a slice of such an insane artist.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
Nash of the Titans wrote:
You got a DWJ??? Of course you did. Congrats on scoring a slice of such an insane artist.
I did it, man! Gettin' tougher and tougher, as you know, so I'm glad to check the box! Will probably be going for a published example at some point but for now am good, or GREAT, with this "slice"! Thanks, Nash!
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/2/2024
Awesome DWJ piece. Like how Daniel added the cracks/damage to the walls and floor to show Havok's power. Great way to start off the year, congrats.
Joshua Tan
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/3/2024
Wow, this is DWJ at his best! What a pick up! Congrats man!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/3/2024
I'm blown away at how powerfully you can feel Havok blowing away all the bad guys! Happy New Year, Kahlil!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 1/3/2024
The Havok image at the center of the piece certainly fulfills the commission request--but it's the horrified/horrifying expression of the guard slumped against the wall that really sets this piece apart for me.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/3/2024
Mark V wrote:
The Havok image at the center of the piece certainly fulfills the commission request--but it's the horrified/horrifying expression of the guard slumped against the wall that really sets this piece apart for me.
I hear you there. Horrible day that guy's having, no doubt. I missed it initially, but Kelsey S above mentioned the famous painting "The Scream" - I see it now :) Thanks for the add, Mark!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 1/7/2024
You can really feel the energy here with all the speed lines, like something out of a manga. Congrats on the DWJ pickup!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/8/2024
I've not ever wished for Marvel to put out a solo Havok series... until I saw this! Sign him up!
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/9/2024
Way to start of the year! Havok was always one of my favorites. It seemed like he had unlimited potential as a character, and DWJ is proving me correct.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Yowza! What a knockout of a Havok illustration! Daniel Warren Johnson has certainly earned his reputation as an arist who can render action like no other. This image of Havok cutting loose is totally awesome! Without even adding a sound effect (Which he does very well when he wants to), DWJ demonstrates the power of Havok's sonic scream by showing the guards actually getting knocked off their feet by the impact of the sound waves, as well as cracks forming in the walls, and the ceiling starting to fall in. Congratulatiions on getting such an amazing commission!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
The guy makes every piece a cinematic experience, congrats !
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/30/2024
I always loved this piece, and it's a joy to see it again, and have all the jealous feelings rekindled! 😜 What a BLAST!
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 4/12/2024
DWJ is just soooo good. This is awesome. I love the energy of it. Congrats!
J Ledger
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/29/2024
Love the energy DWJ brought to this commission! Can really feel the power of Havok. Nice score!
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