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Flash 226 page 10 by Steve Lightle

Artist: Steve Lightle (Penciller)

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Title:	Flash 226 page 10 by Steve Lightle
Artist:	Steve Lightle (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	313
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	12/17/2022
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So Wally is sick and should just lay down and rest. But if you know your super-heroes, you know he won�t (that would not make for entertaining storytelling, would it?).

The first panel is the establishing shot of the scene. I love the use of light and the fact that all the mountain gear is all around, giving a nice comfy/need to rest feel to the scene. The stance of his friend kneeling next to Wally is also quite good as his position radiates his good intention towards his friend.

The second panel is also on point with a friendly reaction to the snappy banter beetween friends.

I really like the close-up on the two characters in the 3rd panel which is expertly done in the sense that it closes up on them while giving a sense of depth within the panel with a clear distinction between the foreground and the background. Also of note, Wally is wearing both snow googles and an oxygen mask and both are very well delineated and clearly identified on his face.

Same remarks in the 4rth panel regarding the sense of depth and great texture work on the tent. The radio stands out clearly (for the reader to notice) against the rendering of the tent to set the stage for the next action in panels 5 & 6. I really like how Wally is seemingly accepting his sickness and preparing to rest, closing his eyes, when�

�he hears a distress message from Piper that requires his immediate super heroic attention! Extreme close-ups on eyes are always super effective to convey emotions (here a negative surprise which is enhanced by the uneven thick black panel borders) and on the spot here.

And then the final panel with a Wally stricken by panic (again, the work on his eyes/face is top notch here) and standing up in haste to go help his friend as any good sick super hero should. To be honest and transparent, this is probably the weakest panel of the page as I find that the position of Wally�s right arm is a bit awkward and that awkwardness is not helped by the fact that Steve chose to keep it all shadowed. He probably wanted to either convey his sense of disorientation due to his sickness, the urgency that what he just heard required or that he was simply getting up and gearing up but it could/should have been clearer.

In any case, the high contrast work and use of light throughout the page is fantastic and again a great show of Lightle�s artistic skills.

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Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 12/17/2022

I think I say this with every one of these Lightle 'Flash' gems that you post from this issue, F M, but they are SO striking in black and white (imparting such a sense of dramatic scale, whether majestic or claustrophobic) that it is a real shame it was never allowed to be presented this way (outside of CAF :) ). Or maybe I've never said that outright, and instead THOUGHT it every time. But it's all true - really fabulous storytelling work with lots of meat on its artistic bones, by a great talent. Always a treat when you post these pages, Fred, and your excellent write-ups are cherry on the cake. (Hmm... Sounds like it may be time for breakfast! Great page, F M!)

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 12/17/2022

The high contrast work and the zoomed in camera from the first panel to the second, are my favourite parts of this page. Nice Comic Art Storytelling 101 breakdown, well done.

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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1 - Posted on 12/17/2022

Great pick up. A fine page from an under appciated artist, IMHO.

I greatly appreciate a write-up that explains why the page was purchased. Thanks for that.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/17/2022

That eyeball panel is very effective horror movie style! I can see the eye lid opening and the pulpil dialate. It symbolizes an awakening to the dire situation!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 12/19/2022

Fabulous Flash page! Stunning work by the hugely underrated Steve Lightle! I love his use of light and dark! That bottom panel especially pops off the page!

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 12/20/2022

I beg to differ. When Clint Eastwood painted the town red in High Plains Drifter it was great cinema but nothing compared to the sequel where we watched the paint dry. Positively riveting.

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 12/21/2022

More Lightle storytelling magic.

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 1/1/2023

Had to swing past and take another look... I tackled it this time without reading the captions and was struck by how much of a -horror- page this feels like (especially because of panel5, just as Marcus points out). It always feels really cool and fun to have that "gear shift" in a super-hero comic. Fantastic storytelling!

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