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DescriptionWalter Simonson is one of the greatest comics artists of all time. As talented a writer as he is an artist, Walter is responsible for some of the greatest stories the medium has ever seen -- from the Star Slammers to the Beta Ray Bill saga. In a career that has spanned nearly half a century, his work has only gotten more and more innovative.Fans of Walter know that he has not done full scale commissions in decades. He has also held onto most of his original artwork. When his agent, Spencer Beck, announced that Walter would be taking on ten full size commissions, I immediately signed up. While I love Walter's Thor and Manhunter work as much as anyone, I have a particular fondness for his Star Wars work. Walter's Darth Vader remains my favorite rendition of the Dark Lord of the Sith in comics form. To my great joy, Walter agreed to depict Darth Vader with his lightsaber. Walter has been posting his progress on this commission on his Facebook page. When I saw him adding the Kirby Krackle to this piece as background, I was blown away. I think The King is smiling somewhere. Walter, besides being the best the comics industry has to offer, is also a consummate gentleman. Kind and patient, he is a model to other pros on how to interact with their fans. This piece measures 11" by 17" and is now my favorite commission ever. Thank you to Spencer Beck for making this opportunity available and to Walter for everything else. Social/Sharing |
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Lee Benaka 
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/11/2020
Wow...the Force is strong with this one! Just amazing, big congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/17/2020
Lee Benaka wrote:
Wow...the Force is strong with this one! Just amazing, big congrats!
Thank you, Lee! Congratulations on acquiring those beautiful Secret Origins pages!
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/17/2020
Comic Art Channel wrote:
Congrats! Beauty!
Thank you! You have an extraordinary collection.
F M
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 8/12/2020
Just sublime...
But I think you should call them "Lucas crackles" if only to deter the lawyers :)
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/17/2020
F M wrote:
Just sublime...
But I think you should call them "Lucas crackles" if only to deter the lawyers :)
Thank you! Since Marvel and Lucasfilm are both owned by Disney, I think I'm covered. ;)
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/17/2020
Cristian Casares wrote:
Congrats! Wow!
Thank you, Cristian! Your recent Daredevil and Bullseye commission by John Paul Leon is amazing!
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/17/2020
Nils E wrote:
Not Manhunter ;-)
It's not Manhunter, but it will have to do. ;)
Colin Solan
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 8/12/2020
Beautiful details in the armor here. congrats
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/17/2020
Colin Solan wrote:
Beautiful details in the armor here. congrats
Thank you, Colin! You have an extraordinary collection of Star Wars-themed art. And thank you for maintaining the CAF website for collectors like us.
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/12/2020
Some really cool Simonson flourishes on this piece !! And those additional images ain't too shabby either.
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/17/2020
Will K wrote:
Some really cool Simonson flourishes on this piece !! And those additional images ain't too shabby either.
Thank you, Will! The Michael Nasser pieces you recently acquired are beautiful.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/18/2020
A super finished piece by Walt! So much great inking detail throughout! Big congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/19/2020
K Gearon wrote:
A super finished piece by Walt! So much great inking detail throughout! Big congrats!
Thank you, my friend! Let's oberve a moment of silence for all the valiant pens that died for the sake of this commission.
Vincent Zurzolo
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/1/2020
Very cool. Love the background and the sleeves/pants. Very unqiue look!
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 9/1/2020
Vincent Zurzolo wrote:
Very cool. Love the background and the sleeves/pants. Very unqiue look!
Thank you, Vincent! You have an amazing gallery. Congratulations on getting The Cult Promo Poster art by Bernie Wrightson.
Vincent Zurzolo
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/1/2020
A K wrote:
Thank you, Vincent! You have an amazing gallery. Congratulations on getting The Cult Promo Poster art by Bernie Wrightson.
Thanks. It is a favorite piece of mine!
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 9/1/2020
Jimmy Cawley wrote:
This will be a day long remembered!
Hahaha! Thanks, James. Congratulations on the recent What If page you acquired.
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 9/1/2020
kent mansley wrote:
Such a beautiful piece! Congrats!
Thank you, my friend!
Rob F
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/1/2020
Oh wow, this is incredible. One of my favorite comissions too! Congrats
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/2/2020
Rob F wrote:
Oh wow, this is incredible. One of my favorite comissions too! Congrats
Thank you! I love your G.I. Joe art collection.
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 9/1/2020
I never though Vader + Kirby Krackle would be such a great combo! Absolutely amazing piece. Congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 9/2/2020
Rob R wrote:
I never though Vader + Kirby Krackle would be such a great combo! Absolutely amazing piece. Congrats!
Thank you! You have an impressive collection of Cosmic Ghost Rider art.
Octavio d
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 9/2/2020
Congrats on getting on his list and congrats on getting this vader from the legend himself.
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 9/2/2020
Octavio d wrote:
Congrats on getting on his list and congrats on getting this vader from the legend himself.
Thank you very much, Octavio!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/23/2020
Thought I commented on this but must have been on another site! This is absolutely magnificent and it appears you were like me and eagerly saving those prelim and pencil shots Walt gave us a peak at. Look at all that Kirby Krackle - such a dynamic piece. Congrats my friend!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/23/2020
T Shen wrote:
Thought I commented on this but must have been on another site! This is absolutely magnificent and it appears you were like me and eagerly saving those prelim and pencil shots Walt gave us a peak at. Look at all that Kirby Krackle - such a dynamic piece. Congrats my friend!
Thank you, my friend! The Kirby Krackle is my favorite part of the commission. We are both very, very lucky collectors to get these pieces from Walter.
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/10/2023
M L wrote:
Amazeballs!!!! 🤯
Thank you, my friend! I am very lucky that Walter did this piece for me and added that bonus "Kirby Krackle."
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Zounds! How fortunate to land an opportunity for a commission by the legendary Walter Simonson! He really did a stellar job on this--Heck, an interstellar job! Love the intricate detail Walt put into Vader's uniform. And the addition of Kirby Krackle to the background is inspired! Just a tremendous score--Congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/24/2023
Bill J wrote:
Zounds! How fortunate to land an opportunity for a commission by the legendary Walter Simonson! He really did a stellar job on this--Heck, an interstellar job! Love the intricate detail Walt put into Vader's uniform. And the addition of Kirby Krackle to the background is inspired! Just a tremendous score--Congrats!
Thank you so much, Bill! I was very lucky to get this commission and I agree that the Kirby Krackle makes the piece.
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