Supergirl (Silver Age) vs. Nick Pitarra by Nick Pitarra
Artists: Nick Pitarra (Penciller) , Mike Garland (Colorist) , Nick Pitarra (Inker)
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Nick, the art, and me
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DescriptionNick Pitarra is the artist on The Manhattan Projects. The book explores a timeline where the Manhattan Project to build the bomb is just a minor activity and front for what was really going on. A fascinating read with wonderful art.I met Nick and Joe Eisma at the first Space City Comic Con. They were literally starving artists so I bought them some food. Nick talked me into buying the first five issues of The Manhattan Projects from him. I'm glad I did. Since then, I have accumulated a few convention pieces by Nick, but I've wanted a commission for awhile. Arranging a commission isn't so hard. Nick is represented for OA sales and commissions by Felix Comic Art. Felix does a great job for his buying clients (and, I assume, his artists. :) ) The tough part for me is the concept for the commission. Well, normally it is. I have three themes:
Since Nick has taken up arm wrestling, the idea was obvious - Nick vs. Supergirl. I maintain a potential gift list for my wife (I'm very thoughtful) so I added this to the list. The result is everything I could have wished to receive. At the bottom center, we have Nick matched up with Kara Zor-El. He's not intimidated by the Kryptonian powerhouse. Backing Nick (top to bottom), Team Pitarra consists of:
Backing Supergirl (top to bottom), we have: Looming over the contest, we have the evil mastermind of the piece - me! (I've never looked better.) Nick put his all into this piece. He wrote on Facebook, "Threw a bunch of my heroes influences and creations on this most PITARRA centric commission ever..." I think it's great. There is a funny story that goes with this piece as there usually is. Nick was due in Houston for a signing at my LCS, Bedrock City Comic Company on Saturday, July 30, 2016. When I got up that morning, I saw my face in my Facebook feed. Nick had posted the Evil Genius picture. I knew he was coming to Houston for the signing and he knew I'd be there. He'd said he'd have sketches to give away so I assumed that this was for me. I asked him for it and he said sure. I'm pleased that I have this great personal sketch. Then he posts the entire commission. It's awesome and exactly what I'd hoped for - only I hadn't ordered it. So, I asked Kathy about it and she gave me that look. Ooops! No one had told Nick it was a surprise. Kathy was not pleased that I'd seen it, but I was tickled pink. She called Felix and he called right back. He'd asked Nick to start it now because he knows Nick can procrastinate a bit. However, Felix forgot to tell him it was a surprise. Nick thought it was just a commission for me. Pretty funny I think. Felix refunded the S/H since it was hand delivered and Kathy wouldn't let me look at it - until now! :) Update 1 (2019-10-06) - Mike Garland, Nick's designated colorist, created a digitally colored version that really pops. I've also found a number of details that I hadn't noticed before the color was added. The color is a terrific addition. Social/Sharing |
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Dave Kopecki 
Member Since 2008
Posted on 11/22/2016
Great piece, great story, great fun! A fantastic piece to have yourself in! :)
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/22/2016
The commissions I've seen from him lately have been very impressive.
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 11/22/2016
An insanely cool piece!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing - both the art and the story.
aric shapiro
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/22/2016
Nick keeps getting better and better. He's become a favorite of mine and pieces like this one are why
Bill Lait
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/22/2016
I'm a big fan of The Manhattan Projects, and a big reason why is Nick's art. What a terrific commission! Congrats Alex, and happy anniversary!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/22/2016
Such a great piece - from the art to the story ... this put a smile on my face. Nick captured the evil genius side of your personality perfectly! Congrats!
Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013
Posted on 11/22/2016
Truly a special piece. Nick really outdid himself. Congrats, Alex!
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/22/2016
You have the best wife. Also, though Supergirl will certainly humiliate Nick in this match, he does have the far more interesting group of supporters.
Anthony F
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/22/2016
Great commission, your wife is the best, she knows you so well!
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/17/2017
Such a great piece! So many fun characters in this, you got a home run!!
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/31/2017
Superb!!! Can't wait for the follow up piece with Supergirl running around the arena waving Nick's just-ripped-out-of-its-socket arm over her head in victory!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/13/2022
The surprise may have been spoiled, but the wonderful and villainous self portrait turned out great and I'm sure more than makes up for it!
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