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Marshal Law convention drawing 1993 – Kevin O'Neill

Artist: Kevin O'Neill (All)

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Marshal Law convention drawing 1993 – Kevin O'Neill Comic Art

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Kevin O'Neill at UKCAC 1993

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Title:	Marshal Law convention drawing 1993 – Kevin O'Neill
Artist:	Kevin O'Neill (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	227
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	11/8/2022
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I was lucky enough to meet Kevin O’Neill when he was at the UK Comic Art Convention back in 1993, and he was kind enough to draw this amusing piece featuring the creators-owned property he was most famous for at the time. On the occasions when it is reported on the news that a ruthless military dictatorship has assumed control of a country and imposed martial law (which is no laughing matter) I always think of this comic character and it brings a smile to my face, even though it is no laughing matter, but that connection is probably what made Pat Mills and Kevin O’Neill decide on his name. I think they call it black humour.

I was sorry to yesterday learn that Kevin O’Neill had passed away recently. His work will continue to be enjoyed by comics fans all around the world. My condolences to any of his family and friends who are reading this.

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artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/9/2022

Great ML sketch! I enjoyed your comments on the artist

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/24/2022

artless artmore wrote:

Great ML sketch! I enjoyed your comments on the artist

Thank you for your kind words. I really rate your Marshal Law drawing as well – Marshal Law giving us the side-eye. I love it.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/9/2022

Love the photos you kept as it wasn't as easy as today. The O'Neill drawing demonstrates the design of the head that is made of sharp cuts and angles that is just part of the danger with his giant gun and shells popping. Very bold 90's style of a character.

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/24/2022

Marcus Wai wrote:

It’s amazing you can find something original to say about even what I concede was a quickie con sketch. Thank you. As far as your comments on my photos – you are too kind. Apart from one year when my camera malfunctioned and I ended up with a set of 6 x 4s of silhouettes when they came back from the developers I am quite pleased with the results from the basic point-and-shoot, autofocus model I used. Separately, I would also add that when the day comes when the best original comic art is accorded the same status as the best of fine art then your photographs of dealers and their back walls will not only be of great interest to comic art fans but also be an important historical resource for the wider public … when original comic art is accorded the same status as fine art. May we all live to see that.

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