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Superman & Bibbo Bibbowski in the Ace o’ Clubs by Jerry Ordway

Artist: Jerry Ordway (All)

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Superman & Bibbo Bibbowski in the Ace o’ Clubs by Jerry Ordway Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Superman & Bibbo Bibbowski in the Ace o’ Clubs by Jerry Ordway
Artist:	Jerry Ordway (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	646
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	11/16/2023
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Description

When it comes to the why behind what makes the post crisis/Triangle Era of Superman stories so wonderful, it comes down to the joy and optimism they represent, as well as humanizing Superman’s world by featuring colorful, relatable citizens of Metropolis! Few characters represent that better than Bibbo Bibbowski!

When the time was right to request another commission from Jerry, I knew Bibbo had to be in there given the fact that Jerry created him! What better way to represent Superman & Bibbo’s relationship than having them share a drink in Bibbo’s bar (Soder Cola of course for Superman!). So that was the request, what I got in return absolutely floored me! I love the story that this piece tells! I love all of the added details, the guy helping himself to another beer as everyone is distracted, the befuddled police officer and who is that behind him? Yup! That’s Superman’s other pal…Jimmy Olsen!

This piece brings me so much joy and captures the spirit of that post-crisis, pre-death era so perfectly!

If at all interested, I did an unboxing video for this commission. I hadn’t seen a preview image so the reaction was the first time seeing the art!

https://youtu.be/ZhOJPzsFGUc?si=66hDeXu8Dy5FGTZt

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Joined:	September 2018
Last Login:	September 2025
Website:	https://youtube.com/@CarlsCollection
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/16/2023

Ordway really brings a retro charm to the 50's Superman stories when it was a lot more wholesome. Bibbo is us with that innocent enthusiasm and fandom from afar when Jimmy took on more roles within the stories.

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/17/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

Jerry's art is incredibly charming, even when drawing a post bar fight celebration!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/16/2023

Nice one Carl! And I just subscribed to your channel and hit the Thumbs up!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 11/17/2023

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:

Nice one Carl! And I just subscribed to your channel and hit the Thumbs up!

Much appreciated!! Thanks Nick!!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/17/2023

This commission is all about the FUN and that's really what this hobby should be all about. Congrats, Carl!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/17/2023

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

This commission is all about the FUN and that's really what this hobby should be all about. Congrats, Carl!

I had to stop myself during our chat when you mentioned Bibbo since I knew this one was coming in the mail! Who doesn't love Bibbo right? This definitely captures that fun charming appeal of this era of Superman stories!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/17/2023

Fun

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 11/17/2023

F M wrote:

Fun

Agreed!

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