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A Nick Cardy Production of The Taming of the Shrew

Artist: Nick Cardy (Penciller)

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A Nick Cardy Production of The Taming of the Shrew Comic Art

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Spanish Poster for "The Taming of the Shrew"

American movie poster for "The Taming of the Shrew"

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Title:	A Nick Cardy Production of The Taming of the Shrew
Artist:	Nick Cardy (Penciller)
Media Type:	Photograph
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,827
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Favorited on CAF:	3
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	9/14/2010
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Description

A "penfriend" and fellow collector wrote me recently and wondered if perhaps I would want Nick Cardy to contribute to my Shakespeare Project commissions. As Aquaman & Teen Titans were two of the first comic series I collected, I think it is safe to say that Mr. Cardy is very high in the pantheon of artists I admire most. Of course, I said yes.

To date, all of my completed commissions were from the tragedies and I thought it was high time I added a comedy to the collection. For Mr. Cardy, I thought "The Taming of the Shrew" would be perfect.

With characters as broad as Katherine and Petruchio, the casting, as always, would be the trick. A whole slew of romantically linked characters ran through my mind, but after much thought, I chose Black Canary and Green Arrow, as their romance has always had a bit of romantic comedy attached to it. Judging by this photograph, I think I chose wisely.

I also think I should mention the images that I gave Mr. Cardy for inspiration. I have always loved the classic poster to the Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton production (one of their best collaborations) and thought it the perfect pose. I also sent him an image of the Spanish poster for the same movie as I thought it better captured Katherine's feistiness.

My friend, who is an even bigger Cardy fan than me, tells me, "You already know this but for the record... you are so damn lucky." He further adds that the photograph only hints at how good Mr. Cardy's pencils truly look. For his help in setting this up, I cannot begin to thank him enough, and I will have to look for something special to send his way.

Finally, since I live in Japan, I find it difficult to make it to the conventions and therefore rarely get to meet artists like Mr. Cardy that I admire. Since I cannot tell him this in person, let me add it here, "Thank you, Mr. Cardy. Thank you so very much. This is a comic book dream come true."

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Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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1 - Posted on 9/14/2010

This is the good stuff! Nick's work is always terrific and a Cardy girl is always a treat. Congratulations.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/14/2010

The relationship between GA and the Canary is so evocative of the lovers in the "Taming of the Shrew.." brilliant casting and Nick Cardy brings it all the way to front and centre stage.. Cue : Applause !!

Marvel Two-in-One Guy
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 9/15/2010

A new Cardy commission in 2010 is a rare thing, indeed. Congratulations all round.

Will K
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 9/15/2010

Great piece. Nick will be turning 90 this coming October.

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 9/15/2010

Congrats, what a beaut! Great subject choice, Nick's work is a wonderous thing!

Icon UK
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/19/2010

What a marvellous idea for a commission series! And Mr Cardy is never less than awesome.

Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 9/24/2010

Superb art and great feat ! Nick is was a superb artist, his Superboy + Superman cover art and Aquaman stuff is among my favorites of all time.

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 7/8/2025

"What, with my tongue in your tail?"

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