Danielle “Dani” Moonstar (Mirage) and Demon Bear by Anand Radhakrishnan
Artists: Anand Radhakrishnan (Penciller) , Anand RK (Penciller)
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Description24th artist added to the collection in 2024 and this one’s a biggie. Anand Radhakrishnan’s (aka Anand RK) sublime take on Dani Moonstar and her nemesis, the Demon Bear (DB). This is only 1 of 2 commissions I believe Anand had done so far (check out the other, an outstanding Miles Morales Spider-Man, in my man M L’s gallery - https://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1994960) and he really threw himself into it. I gave him the choice of either Dani/Demon Bear or Brainiac. I knew he would kill both but seeing this I’m glad he went with the former.He didn’t know Dani as a character so went back and read the New Mutants issues to prep and saw how the DB stands for a lot metaphorically, how powerful it gets with each attack, and he thought of Dani taking it down in a brutal showdown in that bitter cold. And after, maybe to survive in said cold for a period, she wears the vanquished bear skin. He thought it would be an evocative image and imagined the bear rattling and making an eerie sound as she moved through the snow. Was awesome to hear how he approached it, and of course we’ve got this result. When you see Anand’s work there’s no doubt it’s him. He really is singular in that way, here melding Dani, the defeated DB, and lots of other subtle imagery in such a unique way. Those additional heads and other ornamentation…Anand said he was just bringing more of him into the piece that way and I’m all about it. The color work is next level in person as are the textures they render. LOVE it. If you haven’t checked out Anand’s work, I highly recommend it…”feast for the eyes” comes to mind. Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
mind blowingly good work, insane. Anand is incredible, man tell me your framing this one ha, congrats!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/5/2024
Kavi H wrote:
mind blowingly good work, insane. Anand is incredible, man tell me your framing this one ha, congrats!!
You know it, man, a few have mentioned this needing to be on the wall and I agree. I'm on it! Thanks for the add!
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
This is a beautiful use of colors! This turned out amazing, congrats!
Abraham Martinez
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
Wow this is amazing, it really needs to be a cover!!!
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
This might be one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen. It belongs in a museum, but with the way your collection is going, I suppose it will The Gearon Gallery haha.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 12/5/2024
Kevin A wrote:
This might be one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen. It belongs in a museum, but with the way your collection is going, I suppose it will The Gearon Gallery haha.
I'm gettin' there, Kevin ;) Luckily have been able to have some pieces in my collection featured in other exhibitions so that's been really cool.
Thanks, man, and all, for the comments!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
A commission request that really paid off. Anand clearly took this seriously. Gorgeous color work that is both expressive and subtle.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
Wow, this is SO good! Anand is a great artist and it's nice to see him tackle some mainstream characters. A great change of pace for him!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
4 - Posted on 12/2/2024
People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one
Anand’s just begun
Think I'm gonna have Demon
It will be Dani and me, DB has enough
Conceived in love
Run is gonna shine above
And even though we ain't got Brainy
I'm so in love with you, Dani
And everything Radhakrishnan of love, oh, oh, oh
In the moonstar, when I rise
You bring a bear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
Wow! I had to see more so I took a look at ML's Miles piece as well. The art is so fantastic and captures the feel of an entire story arc, huge congrats on this artist find and beautiful commission piece for your collection. Cheers!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/5/2024
James Dornoff wrote:
Wow! I had to see more so I took a look at ML's Miles piece as well. The art is so fantastic and captures the feel of an entire story arc, huge congrats on this artist find and beautiful commission piece for your collection. Cheers!
Agreed! Was rad that he went back and read key arc(s) to do some research and that shows in the result. Talk about telling a story with an image here. And yes, same deal with M L's piece! Glad you like, James, and thanks for the add!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
As you already know there is A LOT to like about this one. Congrats on this working out so well!!!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
Wow.. this is lovely. I love that he went and read the material to understand the ask it shows !
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
This is absolutely a feast for the eyes, wow! Beautiful piece if art, congrats Khalil!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
Just an incredible piece of art. Worthy of a spot in your house where every visitor can stare at it!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/2/2024
Super unique and wonderful end result! Major congrats my friend.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/3/2024
What a privilege of having this super commission then! That is amazingly good! Huge congrats amigo!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/3/2024
This is amazing and so much effort and detail, Dani Moonstar was the superior choice for sure!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/3/2024
Fantastic! One of the absolutely best contemporary comics artists.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/3/2024
I love this piece more each time I see it. Beyond being endlessly evocative, the composition and execution are masterful. Congrats KG!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/4/2024
Wow, I am just floored by this one. I keep coming back to your CAF to look at it, hoping I can be inspired to write something appropriately meaningful. I can totally see going to a museum and seeing this on the wall, and being mesmerized by it there just as I am here. It's really a true masterpiece ... congrats K, and thanks so much for sharing.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/5/2024
I don't know if it gets any better in terms of originality. The approach, idea, and execution all came together for a gorgeous end result. It's a very moving piece as well! I am thankful I have got to see this with my own eyes. Huge congrats KG, this is truly beautiful.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/5/2024
Tyler T wrote:
I don't know if it gets any better in terms of originality. The approach, idea, and execution all came together for a gorgeous end result. It's a very moving piece as well! I am thankful I have got to see this with my own eyes. Huge congrats KG, this is truly beautiful.
Like you say, "moving". It IS emotive, right?! Makes you think, feel, flat out make you sit and stare...totally agree, bud, and thanks for add!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/5/2024
K Gearon wrote:
Like you say, "moving". It IS emotive, right?! Makes you think, feel, flat out make you sit and stare...totally agree, bud, and thanks for add!
Exactly, not all art has that power either! There is a lot of overall depth to this piece.
Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/8/2024
Amazing, totally catptured the weight of all her history on her shoulders. Love Anand's work so cool to see him taking commissions. I need to get on that list!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/9/2024
This is what happens if you run across a Heffalump or woozle.
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/10/2024
This is fantastic. One of the best commissions I've seem on CAF this year. Congrats!
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/21/2024
This is freaking great! A lovely piece. Love the style and the colors!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/26/2024
Absolutely incredible. Got to chat with Bill about it at length and I COULD NOT SHUT UP ABOUT IT!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
This is stunning!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
I really thought I'd commented on this beauty already, what a piece!
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