Valkyrie in Battle by Arthur Adams! **GRAIL**
Artist: Arthur Adams (All)
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DescriptionHave you ever commissioned a piece and had really high expectations for it, so high that you thought there was no way the real thing could meet those expectations? And then when you hold it in your hands you marvel at how truly amazing it turned out to be, even better than you anticipated? This Valkyrie piece by Arthur Adams is like that for me. From seeing AA’s work in comics and being awed by commissions he has done for fellow CAF members I knew that it would be an incredible commission and that the detail would be extraordinary but this piece just knocked my lofty expectations out of the park!I had long told myself that if I ever had the chance to get a commission from Adams that I would ask for Valkyrie. I admire his work so much that I could have asked for any number of characters and I would still have been pleased with the outcome. But I’m very happy that I listened to myself when the opportunity arose and went with Val as I am thrilled with the results. Valkyrie may be outnumbered in this piece but I would bet my money on her emerging victorious. It’s so cool that Adams added Ulik the Troll in this piece. When I was a kid I loved the battles between Ulik and Thor. Ulik’s brass knuckles have his name imprinted on them backwards so as to leave his name imprinted on whomever or whatever he punches. I’m still betting on Val. As pointed out by fellow CAF member Michael Hosey there is Dani Moonstar from The New Mutants in the background fighting alongside Val. Nice! I have previously named my Fairchild by J. Scott Campbell a Grail piece, please forgive me if I call this a Grail as well. Happy Holidays everyone!!! Social/Sharing |
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C F
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/19/2013
A whole lotta art packed into that piece! Great commission!
Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/19/2013
That's about as good as it gets! Amazing commission!
Michael Hosey
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/19/2013
Beautiful. I see Danni in the background, nice.
Brian Hughes 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/19/2013
Michael Hosey wrote:
Beautiful. I see Danni in the background, nice.Danni?
Michael Hosey
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/20/2013
Brian Hughes wrote:
Danni?The New Mutants character. I'm not that familiar with her, is it Danny Moonstar/Karma? in the upper right part of the art?
Brian Hughes
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/20/2013
Michael Hosey wrote:
The New Mutants character. I'm not that familiar with her, is it Danny Moonstar/Karma? in the upper right part of the art?Wow! I think your right! I need to move my eyes off of Val more I guess.
Michael Hosey
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/20/2013
Brian Hughes wrote:
Wow! I think your right! I need to move my eyes off of Val more I guess.Lots of hidden gems in this one.
Jeffrey Moy
Member Since 2011
Posted on 12/19/2013
That's an incredible piece! Congrats! The idea must have really sparked something in Art.
Darby Watkins
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/20/2013
Fantastic! Arthur hits another one out of the park.
Jason Harris
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/20/2013
Awesome Adams piece. Lots of detail, beautiful woman and ugly monsters. What more could you ask for!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/20/2013
I love the way Arthur does Valkyrie. And this is one of the best, if not THE best I've seen. Looks like Santa stopped by your place early. Congratulations and happy holidays!
Tom Orsini
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/20/2013
I don't think there's another artist who enjoys commissions as much as Art Adams. You can tell he truly puts 100% into these pieces. Just a wonderful piece!
Tom James
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/20/2013
Absolutely amazing. And Val is in her GOOD costume to boot, rather than any of the ugly redesigns. You hit the jackpot here.
Murray Roach
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/20/2013
WOW! Every single piece of this is utterly fantastic - great scene, great monsters, GREAT Valkyrie! Very impressive pick-up Brian - enjoy it.
Ryan P
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/20/2013
That is just amazing. Art just keeps getting better and better.
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/21/2013
Wow, this might be the best commission I've seen on CAF by any artist. Fantastic! Love the troll in the foreground looking back at the viewer, I think of that as a Gil Kane trick.
Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/21/2013
Well, I'll pile on to the plethora of comments about this. Arthur's work is always stunning and this piece exceeds it. I'm sure you'll find amazing nuances for months to come. Congrats!
Oliver .
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/21/2013
WoW! I'm speechless right now. This Adam's piece is just amazing, Congrats Brian \m/
Neil Hill
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/26/2013
Merry Christmas to you, with this piece! Awesome stuff.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/31/2013
This is incredible! A huge congrats on this masterpiece!!!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/11/2014
Quite a fantastic piece clearly loaded with detail right down to each strand of her tightly braided flaxon Viking hair.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/30/2018
How is it possible I jhave not commented on this piece yet. Great example from a modern master on one of my favourite Marvel female characters. Timeless!
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