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Steve Rude Nexus 20, p.11

Artists: Steve Rude (Penciller) , John Nyberg (Inker) , Mike Baron (Writer)

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Title:	Steve Rude Nexus 20, p.11
Artist:	Steve Rude (Penciller)
Artist:	John Nyberg (Inker)
Artist:	Mike Baron (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	203
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	3/13/2025
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My favorite page of the three I have from this issue. Baron and Rude are in perfect sync here. The staging of the first panel, a top down shot with the pirate captains arrayed against Nexus, their shadows all pointing at him, set up the confrontation. The second and third panels one of the best 'one-two' panel progression I've ever seen. It's dramatic and funny, the body language is perfect, and the writing just sings.

"Guilty. Kreed? ZAM!" These are pirate captains, so they're tough and nasty and cool, but they aren't just zealots and thugs. I love how distinct each of them are.

The framing and staging of the last three panels, all with strong foreground/background elements, shows an artist in total control. I love the Goulessarian-loving hawk-headed pirate in panel five. He'd already been established as the most logical of the bunch, so his quick compromise makes perfect sense. With his mace on his shoulder I assume he's a nod towards DC's Hawkman.

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Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/13/2025

Fantastic! Steve worked with inkers who complemented him perfectly. One after another. No weak links. Nyberg stands tall among them!

Kevin Koch
Member Since 2015

Posted on 3/14/2025

Felix Lu wrote:

Fantastic! Steve worked with inkers who complemented him perfectly. One after another. No weak links. Nyberg stands tall among them!

Yes, Nyberg was awesome. I think he probably inked more Nexus pages than anyone. Not to take anything away from him, but I think Steve's pencils are so tight that he makes a good inker's job pretty easy. Plus I'm pretty sure Steve almost always went over every page before publication and fixed anything in the inking that bothered him.

Peej Sy
Member Since 2023

2 - Posted on 3/13/2025

So goooood!!

Ron S
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/14/2025

Great page! Rude was hitting out of the park at this time in the run.

Doug L
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/14/2025

Horatio getting hot under the collar!! Brilliant layout by Dude and tight writing by Baron. A killer team back then.

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/18/2025

Sweet page - would be especially suitable for an attorney!

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