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Karate Kid vs. Drax by David Baldeon

Artist: David Baldeon (All)

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Title:	Karate Kid vs. Drax by David Baldeon
Artist:	David Baldeon (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,445
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	1/14/2015
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Karate Kid vs. Drax the Destroyer by David Baldeon

I first saw David's work a few years ago when he drew some issues of Blue Beetle and Robin. I was impressed with his art, and then later when I saw it again in Young Allies and X-Men Legacy, I marveled at how he was improving with every book he drew. Nowadays he's drawing Nova and it is one of the best-looking comics Marvel is publishing. Anyway, when I saw David would be at Wizard World New Orleans this year, I sent him an e-mail about setting up a Karate Kid commission. After talking with David about a few different opponents, I chose Drax for this commission. David draws awesome big characters, as you can see with his takes on the Hulk and Toro in his comics work. And he gave Karate Kid a massive Drax to fight here! I love the details on Drax's boots and knives, and the look on Drax's face. And David's take on Karate Kid is pretty much perfect. Huge thanks to David for this incredible commission!

Drax is super-strong, durable, and a heck of a fighter. Fighting Drax would be like fighting the Hulk and Wolverine at the same time. Val Armorr could beat him, but first he's gotta disarm him. After that, he's just gotta point behind Drax and say "look, there's Thanos!", and when Drax turns around, knock him out from behind. The end!

If you like this piece then please do go buy some books featuring David's work in either physical or digital format and/or go commission him yourself.

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Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/14/2015

Very cool. That is an AWESOME Drax! Reminds me of the way Drax used to look....the hulking powerhouse.

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/14/2015

I'm not crazy about the NEW Nova,but I am crazy over David's great art on the book! This a beauty and Drax was a perfect choice for opponent. Nice one my friend!

Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/14/2015

Rob Shalda wrote:

I'm not crazy about the NEW Nova,but I am crazy over David's great art on the book! This a beauty and Drax was a perfect choice for opponent. Nice one my friend!

I thought about having David draw Karate Kid fighting both Richard Rider and Sam Alexander at the same time, in space. Still might.

Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/15/2015

I think this is my favorite of your new pieces. Great characterization on both.

Robert Wood
Member Since 2012

Posted on 1/15/2015

Looks like you got some awesome work out of Wizard World last weekend. This piece by David is great and I love your ongoing theme of Karate Kid taking on everyone.

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