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DescriptionThis amazing drawing was a surprise present JB gave me for my 50th birthday in October of this year. Some friends and I visited John in September and he had this propped up on the couch in his studio when we arrived. I had no idea that it was for me and was literally speechless when John presented it to me.JB posted this piece to his web-site on my 50th birthday and in the thread associated with it, he wrote: "The "Secret Origin" of the birthday drawing lies in the fact that I own a page from that original Batman appearance in SWAMP THING, and Jim drools over it every time he visits the Studio. Although I will never willingly part with the page, Jim is the designated recipient in my Will. But with this significant birthday just a few months away, a while back I decided to create this piece to "tide him over". The original is 18" x 24" and is drawn in pencil and ink with gray-tone highlights. It looks much nicer in person than this scan and is a piece I will truly treasure as long as I live. Even after nearly 25 years of working together, I still have to pinch myself each time I visit JB as it seems unreal that I actually know and am friends with my favorite comic book artist. To receive something like this from him just takes things to an even higher level... I keep expecting to be unplugged from the Matrix at any moment and wake up from this terrific dream! Social/Sharing |
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Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/13/2013
I'm speechless ! First of all, congrats on your birthday ! Now, it's the first time I'd ever seen a JB's Swamp Thing and it's amazing !! JB can make anything look great, but it looks like he'd tried to make this even more amazing for you. Spectacular piece !
E DLS 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/13/2013
Truly spectacular! A grand gesture to be sure and something I know you will always cherish. Ridiculous amount of detail here, even for Byrne. Such a masterful piece! I love how well he makes the Batman figure stand out from all that gorgeous background behind him. And if all that wasn't enough, he's leaving you the original inspiration for this in his will. Here's hoping that won't be collecting on that for a long, long, time to come! Congratulations and Happy Birthday buddy!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/13/2013
How I wish one for my 50th... Damn, still 6 to goal! :) Double congrats, Jim, for your half century and for this stunning gift!
Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012
Posted on 11/13/2013
Wow, Jim, congrats on a great piece and a great friendship. Happy belated, too!
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 11/13/2013
An awesome present for an awesome guy!!!! Thank you for sharing this very special piece and the amazing story behind it, my friend!!! And Happy-belated Birthday!!!!
Will Gabri-El
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/13/2013
Great story...great sentiment...great piece...for a great guy! Happy Birthday Jim!
Scott Green
Member Since 2003
Posted on 11/13/2013
Congrats buddy!!! JB outdid himself on this beauty for you!
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/13/2013
The most heartfelt congratulations. Jim has provided many John Byrne fans their first access to John's artwork and he was always a great guy to deal with... I couldn't think of a better art rep! I am happy that John also appreciates Jim the same way we do, this is evident by that beautiful, super cool piece of art!!!
Jim Warden
Member Since 2003
Posted on 11/15/2013
Steve Gumm wrote:
The most heartfelt congratulations. Jim has provided many John Byrne fans their first access to John's artwork and he was always a great guy to deal with... I couldn't think of a better art rep! I am happy that John also appreciates Jim the same way we do, this is evident by that beautiful, super cool piece of art!!!Thank you for the kind words Steve! It has been a thrill to work with my favorite artist, but the best thing about selling JB's artwork is that it has brought me together with so many wonderful folks who I would have otherwise never met!
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/13/2013
Happy Birthday, Jim! And, congrats - what a cool Swampy and Bats. A nice gift for a super nice guy!
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/13/2013
Fantastic piece! It was even better in person! Happy b-day, buddy.
Lloyd White
Member Since 2007
Posted on 11/14/2013
Utterly breathtaking---congratulations on a magnificent piece, and an even better friendship!
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/14/2013
What a great piece to compensate for getting older :)
TIM TOWNSEND
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/14/2013
I love this story as much as I love the piece. Belated happy birthday, Jim!!
Jovi Neri
Member Since 2011
Posted on 11/14/2013
I can see in this piece that a little extra thing called "love" was an ingredient in making it. Nice one Jim!
Patrick Brooks
Member Since 2008
Posted on 11/14/2013
The detail on this is spectacular. John is still one in a million. Congrats on a beautiful surprise.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/14/2013
Fantastic. Such a treat to see and wonderful wall to wall art. Bravo!
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/15/2013
Happy Birthday Jim! It was great to see this in person last month.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/20/2013
First of all....a belated happy birthday wishes to you my friend. Can't believe I missed this post and your birthday. Regardless, an amazing gift and here's to another 50 years for you!!!!
Robbie Cook
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/20/2013
A stellar piece for a stellar guy! I could stare at it for days! One of JB's very best! Gorgeous detail! Congrats!
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/20/2013
Happy BIRTHDAY JIM!!! This is so amazing!! I am in awe!! HUGE CONGRATS ON the big 50 and this HUGE GIFT!!
Adam Ianbarry
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/7/2013
Genius art from a Living Legend! The amount of detail is stunning... Beautiful, & an amazing birthday present! Best wishes Jim!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/4/2014
WOW WOW WOW Wow wow… WHOA!! Can't believe I missed this as well, major congrats and waaaay belated happy birthday, CONGRATS!!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 1/23/2014
Birthday gifts can't get better than this ! This is one awesome masterpiece.
George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/25/2018
Happy birthday Jim- Hope it is the halfway point !
If nothing else it is one you will remember
Best George
George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/25/2018
Happy birthday Jim- Hope it is the halfway point !
If nothing else it is one you will remember
Best George
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/26/2019
Breathtaking! Byrne really pulled out the stops on this one! Congrats!
Marvelman Excelsior
Member Since 2011
Posted on 10/4/2021
Exquisite piece, backed up by such a wonderful story! Love it!
Jeffrey Osgood
Member Since 2020
Posted on 4/24/2022
How come JB is not working for either DC or Marvel , continues to stump me. He still has the goods and easily blows away most of today's so called pros.
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 11/22/2024
Hands-down the best depiction of Swamp Thing outside of Bernie Wrightson. And of course, there's the perfect Batman too. John Byrne Gold!
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