1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

As if this page containing the Black Widow's origins isn't already a good enough reason for Natasha's fans to desire it, it's also beautifully executed in gorgeous washes. Truly an embarrassment of riches!

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, Rubén!  Yes, it is just one of those rare pages where everything, so to speak, comes together so nicely.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

It's was Marvel's response to Batman Black and White and they wanted to bring a hot lineup with Ha!, Ditko, Wrightson, and Stelfreeze for just the first issue!  Gene Ha more than held his own with the wash as paints and this was given the lead off story!

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, Marcus!  And it was great that Gene did such a great job in this lead off story!

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Beautiful artistry. Love it.

Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, Ian!  Yes, it is an uncommonly beautiful piece.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

God this is gorgeous Comic Art Boston!  Congtrats!

Posted on 1/8/2023

Thanks so much, Nick!  I would have probably purchased this piece just for its aesthetics.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Amazeballs. I'll be circling back to view this one again and again. Incredible washes and figure layout.

Posted on 1/8/2023

Thanks so much, Jeff!  There is something quite magical about this piece and I am so glad that I managed to get it.

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

Gene Ha is a great artist but so underrated for a guy who's worked with Alan Moore and other great comics writers. This page shows so many of his gifts as an artist and storyteller. Congrats!

Posted on 1/8/2023

Many thanks, Mark!  And although I haven't had the privilege of meeting him personally, I know that he is a very kind and caring person as well as a great artist.

1 - Posted on 1/9/2023

Beautiful!

Posted on 1/10/2023

Many thanks, Hart, for a perfect single word description!

1 - Posted on 1/13/2023

I just picked up this book a couple weeks ago! :)  WOW!  An absolute stunner of a page, CAB.  A ton of depth and richness; this makes me think of one of the Alex Ross DC hero origin "recap pages", such is its beauty...  I know panel 3 is the money panel (and it is GORGEOUS), but I've spent just as much time staring at panel 2, falling into the open space and taking in all the fine details in the buildings, shading, scaffolding, automobile...  Just sublime art.  Congrats on this beautiful piece, CAB!

1 - Posted on 1/13/2023

Thanks so much, Jason!  Alex Ross - it hadn't occurred to me. There is certainly more than a hint of that, without of course detracting from Gene's own unique style and skills.