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Charlton Heroes by Mike Machlan

Artist: Mike Machlan (All)

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Charlton Heroes by Mike Machlan Comic Art

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Title:	Charlton Heroes by Mike Machlan
Artist:	Mike Machlan (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	126
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	4/28/2025
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2-2025...I've been a big of the Charlton Heroes. Ditko's work on several of the characters, their influence and inspiration on the Watchmen characters, and their integration to the DC Universe make them stand out as rather unique in the comic book world.

It is inscribed "Mac from Jack" and the seller thought it possible it was originally penciled by Jack Kirby, and though I would have my doubts, the style/influence is there.

Captain Atom is front and center and we have Son of Vulcan, Nightshade, and Judomaster on the left then we have the Question, Blue Beetle, Peacemaker, and Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt on the right. Slightly larger than 11x17 and true cover quality!

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Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 4/28/2025

wow what a cool piece including so many classic designs for Charlton hero characters! Mike certainly pays proper tribute to the illustrators/creators who originally spawned these characters to life. I think your gut instinct is probably correct that Jack Kirby did not pencil this and that note is about stylistic tribute or something of that nature but someone with a more discerning eye or knowledge of both Mike or Jack may weigh in who knows. either way, nice piece.

Mister Miracle
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 4/28/2025

Kavi H wrote:

Thanks Kavi! Yes, super cool Charlton tribute! Mike was quite talented!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/28/2025

The character designs are very 60's Ditko. I'm sure the layout is Kirby fourth world and the pose of Captain Atom is taken from Kirby's Thor.

Mister Miracle
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 4/28/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:

The character designs are very 60's Ditko. I'm sure the layout is Kirby fourth world and the pose of Captain Atom is taken from Kirby's Thor.

So much inspiration! Thanks Marcus! =)

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 5/4/2025

My name is Captain Atom. As in A-bomb. As in nuclear fission. As in... the End of the World

Mister Miracle
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 5/4/2025

John C wrote:

My name is Captain Atom. As in A-bomb. As in nuclear fission. As in... the End of the World

Classic! His revamp is great!

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