Joshua Cassara - X-Force #16 p 18 (Namor the Sub-Mariner, Wolverine, Forge, and Kid Omega)
Artists: Joshua Cassara (All) , Josh Cassara (All)
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DescriptionJoshua is simply one of the best talents in the comics right now, and his run on X-Force has given him all the opportunities to showcase his abilities - including his dynamic compositions, memorable design, impeccable linework, and dynamic finishes.I've wanted a nice example of Joshua's art for some time, but I've had to simply appreciate his work from the sidelines until room opened up in my budget. Luckily I saved for long enough by the time I read X-Force #16. Beyond being another fun chapter in an entertaining series (delivering everything you'd expect from an X-Force book), this story featured an appearance from the original mutant himself - Namor the Sub-Mariner. Now I get it, not everybody likes this smug, arrogant, scantly clad sea dweller... but I sure do! What I love about Namor is that he actually has a personality, even if it happens to be pretty unlikeable. Anyways, as a Namor fan, I can't imagine a better representation. Joshua brings Namor's grand entrance to life, imbuing him with the gravitas and intimidation Namor would surely bring while at the ocean floor. Namor's current costume (which was a part of Marquez's redesign back in Avengers #9) is my favorite yet, and Joshua did it more than justice. From the energy popping from his trident, necklaces and hair flowing in the water, to the textured armor - it's all perfect. That first panel might now be the most iconic interpretation of that design, and one of Namor's best entrances yet. Also lot's to love in Wolverine, Forge, and Kid Omega talking to him next to the parasite in the sea. Thanks again for making this happen, Joshua. 11x17 on Marvel art board Social/Sharing |
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Matt Todd 
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 5/6/2021
Outstanding choice my friend!!! Congratulations on a fantastic addition to your collection!!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 5/6/2021
This is outstanding. It can go straight into the featured pieces of anyone's gallery!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/7/2021
Even Namor likes feeding the fishies, he just does it from inside the water. Man, Cassara killed both the pencils and inks. That first panel is just killer. I really like how he used the fish to create depth, too. Great piece. Congrats!
Klaas V.
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Sweet baby Jesus, what a stunner! Great pick-up Kev!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/17/2021
Outstanding piece for all the reasons you note in your great description. Great pure illustration, and love the sense of atmosphere. Moody, with the tonal work, Namor's pose/expression, the fact that you can tell the scene is underwater, and the overall depth - see the trident in the splash (pun intended!) panel. Awesome all around. Congrats!
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/17/2021
K Gearon wrote:
Outstanding piece for all the reasons you note in your great description. Great pure illustration, and love the sense of atmosphere. Moody, with the tonal work, Namor's pose/expression, the fact that you can tell the scene is underwater, and the overall depth - see the trident in the splash (pun intended!) panel. Awesome all around. Congrats!
I sea what you did with that pun haha. Thanks for the lovely comment, as well as a good laugh.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/17/2021
Kevin A wrote:
I sea what you did with that pun haha. Thanks for the lovely comment, as well as a good laugh.
And thank you for the laugh, too, lol! I also SEA what you did there :) Congrats, again!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/28/2021
So much to love about this splash! It's always special when an artist can do an underwater scene well and Cassara rocked this.
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