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Karate Kid vs. Green Arrow by John Watson

Artist: John Watson (All)

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Karate Kid vs. Green Arrow by John Watson Comic Art

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Karate Kid takes out Radiation Roy in Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #208

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Title:	Karate Kid vs. Green Arrow by John Watson
Artist:	John Watson (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,410
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	10/10/2015
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Karate Kid vs. Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) by John Watson

I first saw John Watson's art on his many comic covers for Marvel and DC. I dug his art, but what made me an even bigger fan is the many commissions he has done for my friend Aidan Lacy. A few months ago, Aidan informed me that John would be at the 2015 Baltimore Comic Con. I immediately started wondering about a "Karate Kid vs." commission drawn by John, and a little later I e-mailed him about setting one up. John picked Oliver Queen as Karate Kid's foe and not long afterwards he produced this beauty! John told me that the kick Karate Kid is performing here is partially based on the kick he used to take out Radiation Roy in Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #208 (see the additional image below). I love the tones here and how John drew Val Armorr looking so awesome. Of course Ollie doesn't look too bad, either, even if he's getting taken out! Big thanks to John for the fantastic commission and to Aidan for picking it up for me!

Though Oliver Queen is a great hand-to-hand fighter, he is no match at all for Val Armorr. His one real advantage is his bow. If he can keep Val at a distance, he has a slight chance. But, if Val gets close, it's over. Ollie might surprise Val at first with his martial arts knowledge, but it won't last long. Poor Ollie. Next time he should bring Dinah and Connor to help him out.

If you like this piece, then please do go buy some comics featuring John's work and/or go commission him yourself.

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Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/10/2015

What a great choice - John is one of the great ones!!

Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008

Posted on 10/10/2015

As I've loved Robin Hood (I mean Green Arrow) since I was a kid I'm goona have to give this one to Ollie.

(does look awesome though)

Jude Deluca
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/10/2015

KICK. HIS. ASS.

Damon Owens
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/10/2015

Clearly, its no contest in hand-to-hand combat. KK way outclasses Ollie. Great work by John Watson!

Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/11/2015

This is incredible---John has really outdone himself on this one!!

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/11/2015

Outstanding! John really nailed this! Take away the bow and it's an easy win for Val! Congrats!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/11/2015

I so wanted to hang on to this one and play the " it must have got lost in the mail card ! " It is an awesome piece. Congratulations.

Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/12/2015

My stomach hurts just from looking at it!

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