Breccia, Alberto - Mort Cinder, Lead Eyes, episode 7, page 2 (1962)
Artist: Alberto Breccia (All)
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DescriptionI've provided some background information on Mort Cinder, Alberto Breccia & Hector German Oesterheld's graphic storytelling triumph, in the 'Charlie's Mother' description in this same gallery.This page is from the 'Lead Eyes' story that ran from July 20 - December 14, 1962. It's the first story that follows the prologue introducing us to Ezra the Antiquarian and finishing with the line "Is the past as dead as we believe?" The only time we hear (or see) the Mort Cinder name in that story is in the title page - it's an otherwise Ezra-only story. It's in 'Lead Eyes' that we finally meet Mort. Ezra is given an amulet by another antiquarian - and it's wrapped in a newspaper with an article about a murderer having been hung that morning...and his name is Mort Cinder. From there, we meet the three leaden-eyed men who want the amulet and become the driver of the action as they chase Ezra to the grave of Mort Cinder to find it. It's where Ezra meets Mort for the first time and begins the journey, through this story and future ones, of who Mort is. As Ezra puts it, 'The more I know, the deeper the chasm. Mort Cinder, chasm of time, chasm of incredible human experiences. Chasm of unexpected death, a bottomless chasm that pulls with an irresistible force.' This page features Mort & Ezra approaching the home of Professor Angus, the creator of leaden-eyed men. It's simultaneously beautiful and haunting - kind of like the story. It's long, lays the foundation for what is to come and contains stunning sequences artistically. Hope you enjoy! Social/Sharing |
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Rick W 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Love the mood on this piece. Panel 4 is a stroke of brilliance!
Dries D
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
I certainly enjoy! Great page! What an atmosphere!
R Berman
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Nice architectural details in panel four, and spooky uplighting.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
I don't know the first thing about this artist, this series, these characters, or this story. But there is so much to appreciate in the artwork that I don't even know where to start. Love the chalky texture of the sky in the first two panels. That uplighting in the third panel is just brilliant. And the light and shadow of the structural facade (and the two figures) in the fourth panel is so well executed. You could teach a class on this piece.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/12/2024
E DLS wrote:
I don't know the first thing about this artist, this series, these characters, or this story. But there is so much to appreciate in the artwork that I don't even know where to start. Love the chalky texture of the sky in the first two panels. That uplighting in the third panel is just brilliant. And the light and shadow of the structural facade (and the two figures) in the fourth panel is so well executed. You could teach a class on this piece.
I think you might do a better job of teaching that class than me, Eric!
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Wow, terrific and haunting. At the rate you're going, I hope there's a Slingsby Bros edition in the planning stages :)
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
A very memorable page artistically from a book of memorable pages and scenes. This was Breccia's breakthrough work in my opinion although hints of genius can be seen earlier works. Great page.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/12/2024
The heavy shadows does give you lead eyes as the atmosphere gives everything a sense of weight.
GAB R
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 11/12/2024
Wow. what a great page from a classic, memorable book. Dificult to describe the feelings these pages can instill you. I can´t stop to amaze every time i contemplate these pages. Mort Cinder is a comic monument. Congratulations!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/12/2024
Wooooooooow! This is just brilliant draftsmanship. 1962... imagine if someone like Breccia had been tapped to lead the launch of the Marvel universe. My mind boggles at the idea of how incredibly different the universe, and superhero comics as a whole, might have looked had the titles all been drawn by realistic illustrators such as this.....
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 11/12/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Wooooooooow! This is just brilliant draftsmanship. 1962... imagine if someone like Breccia had been tapped to lead the launch of the Marvel universe. My mind boggles at the idea of how incredibly different the universe, and superhero comics as a whole, might have looked had the titles all been drawn by realistic illustrators such as this.....
Now, that is an exciting thought!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/12/2024
Wow. There is so much to like about this piece. Absolutely love the amazing inks. Congrats.
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/12/2024
Really beautiful! Love the lighting and the brushwork. Do you think he used a crayon or wax pencil rubbed over texture on the back of the board? Very cool technique if so! Congratulations on another fantastic addition to your collection. :-)
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/13/2024
Yo Kuri wrote:
Really beautiful! Love the lighting and the brushwork. Do you think he used a crayon or wax pencil rubbed over texture on the back of the board? Very cool technique if so! Congratulations on another fantastic addition to your collection. :-)
That is a great question...but I'm going to need you to see the piece in person to answer it for me!
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/14/2024
Awesome mise-en-scène. And a memorable architectural page!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/21/2024
I need to see this in person - simply amazing! The architecture alone is simply chilling.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 11/22/2024
Josh F wrote:
I need to see this in person - simply amazing! The architecture alone is simply chilling.
An in-person viewing can most certainly be arranged :)
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