Black Panther #7 COVER by Alex Ross (ft Storm, Shuri)
Artist: Alex Ross (Penciller)
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Description‘Tis here. And ‘tis glorious in person…https://giphy.com/gifs/WWE-wwe-wrestling-l0HU7yHIK6Nc3WcE0. You KNOW I let one of those out!I wasn’t in the market for a Ross piece. But I’ve always loved this one. IMO Ross’s best Black Panther cover, from his 15-issue run as volume 8 main cover artist, or otherwise. No bias, too. Sure :) And Matt Ditullio had it on his first CAF live sale show with Bill. I joined late, but it was there behind him. Eyes widened and heartbeat quickened. Decided to make that offer in the last minutes of the show as it was the last piece in the recap…and Matt accepted and gave me some time to get it paid in full. MUCH, appreciated, man. And my fellow CAFers at that night’s show – appreciate your many live congratulations! And also appreciate your comments in pushing Matt to make the deal :) On to the art! All starts with T’Challa. My fave BP look...the original costume with the necklace adornment added. And one of my new favorite things as many of y’all know…the mask forming over. That really sealed it for me. Lookin’ large and in charge and ready to throw down. And check out Storm to his right. Imposing and strong while also elegant and beautiful. With the mohawk. Throwback ‘80s looks brought back and I love the curly textures rendered. Also got Shuri to T’Challa’s right…the no nonsense expression, and the detail on her rows and bun. We also got Okoye, Omolola, and Aneka and Ayo in their Midnight Angel armor. A full cast in Ross color renderings! I’ve pored over the sublime brush strokes lots. Lastly, the element of having the horizontal lines of white go through the legs paired with the slight perspective turn…subtly adds that upped graphic design factor. This shalt be making it to the framers soon! See published image additional images, as well as the TPB cover – no surprise at all why it was chosen for the latter :) Thanks for looking all, and thanks, Matt and Bill! https://www.icegif.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/icegif-993.gif Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Having the lineup askew seems like a simple and inconsequential idea, but it makes such a profound difference to the overall image.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Can't think of a better place for this piece to reside.
Huge congrats!!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Oh MAN, this is next level awesomeness. An Alex Ross cover is a coup in itself, but getting one this beautiful, and one that fits your collection so perfectly, well ... that's just tremendous. I love everything about this one. Major major congrats, K!
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Congrats! My favorite part is how Black Panther's mask is forming around his face, followed closely by Storm's hair!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
I am so happy you got this!! Congrats my friend!
Doug Pflueger
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Holy guacamole, you have a Ross cover! Well done!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
It's so hard to land a Ross cover due to the price as I know you know. You chose such a specatular one! Big Congrats!!!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
You couldn't ask for a better Ross cover for one of the biggest BP collectors. Congrats on the big purchase.
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
An absolute masterpiece, this is a collection defining type piece! Just gorgeous!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Oh my! An Alex Ross cover! "BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES! I LOVE IT!"
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Well, you wonder why I always dress in black
Why you better see bright covers sold by Matt
And why Ross in appearance seem to have the color tones
Well, there's a reason for the paints that I have shown
I wear the black when the Dora Milaje found
Livin' for the princess Shuri shines around
I swear it 'cause of T'Challa who I've long paid for in time
And is here because I love the Panther in my mind
I wear the black for those who've never read
Or happened upon works that Alex did
About the road to happiness through love and Jack Kirby
Why, you'd think he's talking straight to you Stan Lee
Well, we're doin' mighty fine, Okoye knows
In Storm's streak of lightnin' art on fancy clothes
But Ayo we're reminded of that Aneka's held back
Up front there Omolola, Panther Black
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
Well, you wonder why I always dress in black
Why you better see bright covers sold by Matt
And why Ross in appearance seem to have the color tones
Well, there's a reason for the paints that I have shown
I wear the black when the Dora Milaje found
Livin' for the princess Shuri shines around
I swear it 'cause of T'Challa who I've long paid for in time
And is here because I love the Panther in my mind
I wear the black for those who've never read
Or happened upon works that Alex did
About the road to happiness through love and Jack Kirby
Why, you'd think he's talking straight to you Stan Lee
Well, we're doin' mighty fine, Okoye knows
In Storm's streak of lightnin' art on fancy clothes
But Ayo we're reminded of that Aneka's held back
Up front there Omolola, Panther Black
That third verse, man, perfecto! Got me, Alex, Jack, and Stan in there...who doesn't belong?! :)
Thanks, Marcus, and all, for the comments! This one's a biggie.
Peej Sy
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Wow, this is such a badass cover! Love everything about it, especially the horizontal lines, it gives the piece some extra flare! Huge congrats!!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
WOW!! This is huge, congrats on a ROSS and for BP centric art! That's a major win on your end! The lighting, the shading, the overall painted design is absolutely gorgeous.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Adding a Ross cover is big deal and it obviously fits in your collection.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Love the expressions in particular. Huge congrats!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Superb. Adding an Alex Ross (-any- Alex Ross!) to one's collection is a huge milestone, but when the piece is such an exact fit to the collector and collection, it is an occasion for -massive- celebration. Ross is, of course, a master of lighting, color, and composition, and he brings his A-game here. A gorgeous backdrop of perfectly chosen color pops out the stunning assemblage; all power and regality. The tilted camera angle allows for a really compelling POV (and for the cast to take up the most space available on the page). The streams of yellow light across the image evokes a great "sunrise" effect, like a misty morning dawn in Wakanda, where the royal family is going to bring all their focus to bear on a problem... and you'd better not be looking for trouble. A noble and powerful depiction of our heroes, and Alex's legendary photo-realism elevates this into the heavens. Such a powerful image!!
CONGRATULATIONS, Kahlil, on locking down this treasure. You pulled out all the stops to make this happen, and you should bask in this indelible moment of triumph. :) FANTASTIC piece - MEGA-congrats, K!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Jason Hussa wrote:
Superb. Adding an Alex Ross (-any- Alex Ross!) to one's collection is a huge milestone, but when the piece is such an exact fit to the collector and collection, it is an occasion for -massive- celebration. Ross is, of course, a master of lighting, color, and composition, and he brings his A-game here. A gorgeous backdrop of perfectly chosen color pops out the stunning assemblage; all power and regality. The tilted camera angle allows for a really compelling POV (and for the cast to take up the most space available on the page). The streams of yellow light across the image evokes a great "sunrise" effect, like a misty morning dawn in Wakanda, where the royal family is going to bring all their focus to bear on a problem... and you'd better not be looking for trouble. A noble and powerful depiction of our heroes, and Alex's legendary photo-realism elevates this into the heavens. Such a powerful image!!
CONGRATULATIONS, Kahlil, on locking down this treasure. You pulled out all the stops to make this happen, and you should bask in this indelible moment of triumph. :) FANTASTIC piece - MEGA-congrats, K!
Always seeing stuff I don't, and again, YOU are writing my next description :) Totally see that sunrise effect...whoever they've assembled to face...y'all best not mess!
Thanks, man, and was great chatting about this piece and others at RCCC! 'Til next time!
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
This is incredibly awesome! That Alex Ross fellow sure knows how to bring the spectacular. Huge congrats!!!
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Ross' recent output of Marvel covers has a classic Marvel feel but modern artistic sensibilities. I love it, great one Kahlil.
Patrick R
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Great encapsulation of the BP cast by Ross. Definitely a capper for a BP collector. Congrats K
Nathan Hanley
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Ok, this BP collection is getting ridiculous... Wow. This cover is insanely cool. Just gorgeous art from a master. T'Challa, Storm, Shuri, the Dora Milaje... this seriously has it all. Huge congrats on an awesome addition man!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
I have been waiting on this post and it was well worth it. This is a forever in the collection cover by Ross and I can see this one making it to the next Marvel exhibit? Or maybe just on your wall. Congrats on a huge pick up.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/17/2024
Paul Brzegowy wrote:
I have been waiting on this post and it was well worth it. This is a forever in the collection cover by Ross and I can see this one making it to the next Marvel exhibit? Or maybe just on your wall. Congrats on a huge pick up.
I'll have to share in person soon! Solid image I posted but doesn't hold a candle to in-person viewing. Exhibition? Mayhaps! But needs to stay with daddy for awhile :) NO doubt this one's gettin' framed! Thanks, Paul!
Octavio d
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Big.Big..congrats on this one khalil, i bet it looks amazing in person too!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Beautiful cover from a legend of the medium!
Migs DC
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
what a stellar addition to an amazing gallery. Congratulations
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Stunning cover by Ross. The masking or maybe its unmasking on Black Panther is a nice touch. Big congrats on picking this up.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Epic!!! The team composition is superb, but as you mentioned, the horizontal lines are such a great design choice. This one is something else! Thrilled to see you add this to the collection.
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
That must be something to look at in person! Congrats!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/17/2024
My dude, whoa. This is a-whole-nother level. Alex Ross perfection - congrats, friend!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
Holy shit! Never knew you were in the market for an Alex Ross Black Panther piece, but goddamn, you really nailed one down, didn't you?!? I love his stance and the diagonal tilt, but I especially love all the individual facial expressions best! A real coup for your BP collection, man. Kudos!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Holy shit! Never knew you were in the market for an Alex Ross Black Panther piece, but goddamn, you really nailed one down, didn't you?!? I love his stance and the diagonal tilt, but I especially love all the individual facial expressions best! A real coup for your BP collection, man. Kudos!
Thanks, man! I wasn't really in the market for a Ross, but loved this image from when it was first solicited, and when I saw it for sale that night, out of the blue, at a solid price...yeah :) One of his best covers IMO, let alone one of his best BP covers. Had to move some pieces to make it happen but ZERO regrets!
Anthony Bryan
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
Woah there it is! Ross is quite the talent, I've yet to see anything by him in person but I'm sure it's awe inspiring.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
holy moly brother!! this one found it's way to the perfect home/collection. huge congrats on this epic addition, must be absolutely stunning to look at in person.
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
A very impressive image and cover from Ross a wonderful addition and perfect for you
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
Major congrats my friend on landing such a stunning Ross cover! Love the cast, the angle, and the light flare effect.
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/19/2024
Whoa!!! You swung for the fence, connected and hit a grand slam on this !!! Magnificent acquisition!!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/20/2024
What to say ? Fantastic cover like all Ross stuff...Storm is fantastic and beautiful !!!
Congrats Khalil !!!
J Ledger
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/20/2024
Wow what a striking BP cover! Going to look amazing framed congrats!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/21/2024
It should to be yours!!! Top arteork plenty of your favourite items!!! That's so good! Huge congrats!!!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/22/2024
Holy cow!!! Are you still driving a car to work???
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/23/2024
John Espinoza wrote:
Holy cow!!! Are you still driving a car to work???
Yes! Off Work Yabba GIF - Off Work Yabba Dabba - Discover & Share GIFs (tenor.com)
:)
It did take some OA sacrifice, man, but all good! Thanks for the add!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/22/2024
Wow! What a beautiful cover! Major congrats on this one!
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 9/25/2024
Incredible pièce by the master - congratulations !!!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/26/2024
Wow! Wow! Wow! Regal. Powerful. Striking. I'm out of adjectives! This is very beautiful. Congratulations!
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
I thought I should get you to 69 comments. I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said, but I love that Alex Ross can take characters that I don't know so well and make them look like all-time classic heroes. Big congrats on this lovely painting!
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/3/2024
No freaking way! A Ross?! Dude, museums will be fighting over that someday. Couldn't be happier for you. Nothing could ever represent your favorite character better than this.
Ryan CCC
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/4/2024
Dude!!! Killer pickup! Ross has always been in my top 5-10 marvel artists of all time and this one is perfect for you with BP front and center!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/6/2024
Having read your description ( I’ve pored over the sublime brush strokes lots. ) You may need a bib or dribble guard. Poring over art can damage it...Americans don't spell pouring as poring? Lol
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/6/2024
Peter Sullivan wrote:
Having read your description ( I’ve pored over the sublime brush strokes lots. ) You may need a bib or dribble guard. Poring over art can damage it...Americans don't spell pouring as poring? Lol
Lol, well "pore over" and "pour over" are 2 different things but, to your point, might as well be same in this case! Thanks for the add, Peter!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/9/2024
K Gearon wrote:
Lol, well "pore over" and "pour over" are 2 different things but, to your point, might as well be same in this case! Thanks for the add, Peter!
Theres a funny article I read years ago where John Bolton was telling a interviewer to stop spitting on his artwork. Excitement can cause dribbling and worse.
ALFREDO QUINTERO
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/16/2024
Great Cover Brother. Looks like a Holy Grail for you.
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/10/2024
Congratulation on the perfect addition to your collection K!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/21/2024
Incredibly cool! I love the bent angle which, if possible, adds a further layer of power to the composition! Same for the choice of dominant blue tints... A masterpiece, no less!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/14/2025
Incredible Alex Ross Black Panther cover! I don't love all of Ross' paintings, but this one is sublime! T'Challa looks terrific here, Ross captures his physique perfectly and gives him a powerful pose. Standing next to him is Storm, with her Mohawk hairstyle, looking strong and fierce. Around them stand his sister, Princess Shuri and a number of other female warrrors. It's a great group portrait and reminds me of the phrase, "It takes a village..." Here is T'Challa and Shuri's village of supporters standing ready to help in whatever way they can. Fabulous pick-up, congrats.
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