Adventures of Superman #561, Page 3

Artists: Tom Grummett (Penciller) , Denis Rodier (Inker)

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Adventures of Superman #561, Page 3 Comic Art

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Title:	Adventures of Superman #561, Page 3
Artist:	Tom Grummett (Penciller)
Artist:	Denis Rodier (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:
Views:	580
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	11/27/2018
Comic Art Archive:	Adventures of Superman Issue: 561 Page: 3 View

Description

I think I've always found Clark Kent to be a more interesting character than Superman, and I suspect Clark's choice in profession (and similar choices by so many other characters in the super-hero genre) played a part in my career in journalism. The modern portrayal of his relationship/marriage to Lois Lane and my appreciation for the style of artist Tom Grummett made adding this board onto my order from a recent eBay win an easy choice.

I love how this simple, brief scene sums up a typical morning for a married couple as they prep for the day in tandem while also competing a bit. The humdrum routine makes the characters relatable, while the focus in the dialogue is on the fantastic.

This page is from 1998 (as attested by the copyright stamp on the reverse), and that means it was just on the edge of the shift from traditional comic and digital production. So we get pencils, inks and letters right on the same board. One can still see Grummett's faint pencil marks on this page, just alongside Denis Rodier's bolder inks.

We're more accustomed to seeing very clean ink work on Grummett's pencils, be it the styles of his frequent collaborators Karl Kesel, Doug Hazlewood or even Cory Hamscher. Here, Rodier brings a slightly looser tone to Grummett's pencil lines, but his style still shines through. I note the thicker, more dominant lines Rodier employs to outline the characters, while finer strokes convey the draping of clothing, for example.

A small pasteup at the center bottom of the board denotes this as page 3 of the story, and Grummett's distinct signature adorns the top.

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	Don MacPherson
Joined:	September 2012
Last Login:	April 2021
Ebay Id:	comicbooksource
Website:	http://www.eyeoncomics.com
Country:	CANADA
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Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/29/2018

I love Grummett pages like this one, Tom. Dirt cheap compared to almost anything else in the hobby, yet provides a high level of artistry and as you say, the humdrum routine of getting ready for work in the morning makes this scene incredibly relatable!

Noah H
Member Since 2015

Posted on 12/13/2018

Great page!

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