Charest/Williams--WildCATS Poster (1993) & TPB #1 Cover (2009)
Artists: Travis Charest (Penciller) , Scott Williams (Inker)
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1993 Promo Ad
TPB Cover
1993 Poster
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DescriptionBeen looking for a great example of Travis Charest's work and picked up this gorgeous group portrait of the 1990's superhero group, WildCATS Covert-Action Teams. Penciled by Charest and inked by the incredible Scott Williams, the portrait includes five of the team's most popular characters--Spartan, Void, Zealot, Grifter and Emp. Drawn originally as a promo piece and poster promoting the comic, it was later used as the cover for James Robinson's Complete WildCATS TPB #1. Studying the powerful layout, the strong figurework and the beautifully flowing lines, you can really appreciate the combined talents of Charest and Williams.Scott Williams commented: "I'm pretty sure this was the very first piece of art Travis penciled for Homage Studios (later-Wildstorm) and you could just see the potential. Still heavily influenced by Jim, Travis already had some terrific aesthetic sizzle. After I inked this piece, I thinned down my line work when I inked some pinups and the Wildcats Annual over Travis. His stuff was delicate and had a lot of subtle finesse that my ink line needed to accommodate. It was a real challenge!" Social/Sharing |
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M L 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
I'm completely oblivious to the WildCATS stories but this is one hell of a compelling piece! Beauty.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Lord Emp looks a lot like Marlon Brando. Very cool 90's Charest! His meticulous drawings back then was perfect for Scott Williams to ink as it fit the famed Wildstorm look! WildCATs early issues are definitive 90's Image era fun! This celebration of them is quite a welcomed sight!
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Woww wonderful cover, congratulations Bill
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
I think Charest's facial features were the best of his trinity with Lee and JSC. Congratz on this big boy!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Really rare combo of Charest/Williams. Bravo!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
This to me is THE definitive WildC.A.T.s image. I think the poster was hanging in every comic book store I frequented at one point, not to mention the house ad as you've pointed out. Congrats on this wonderful pickup!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Great pick-up Bill as early Charest pieces are hard to find ! Been looking for a good one myself,Congrats !
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Gorgeous image, Bill! Worthy of your collection for sure!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
What a gem! Absolutely love team shots like this, and Charest and Williams really gelled nicely here.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Fantastic cover piece that was used all over, huge congrats!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
When Charest took over the art for Wildcats and began to establish his own artistic identity (peaking with his glorious Wildcats/X-men crossover), it was cause for celebration. So I found the choice to use an older piece (1993) that actually predates the works being collected (94-95) as the cover for the TPB interesting. Once Charest became "Charest", there were those who dismissed his early Lee-aping work. But I really loved it. I was probably one of the few who grumbled when he started to move away from it. Of course that all changed after I saw his full evolution. But I really do enjoy both periods of his career. Anyway, I imagine as a publisher it was more expedient to use an older piece than to wait for the notoriously slow Charest to draw a new one. LOL! By the way, I think you and I are part of a pretty exclusive club. We each have our own early Charest Wildcats promo piece. Welcome to the club and congratulations on this beauty.
J H
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 7/17/2021
It looks like he's going to throw a split-fingered fastball. The ref might want to check out the ball, tho, it looks juiced. What a sweet Wildcats promo/cover! Charest and Williams killed it here, with great composition and inks. Very cool score. Congrats!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 7/17/2021
J H wrote:
It looks like he's going to throw a split-fingered fastball. The ref might want to check out the ball, tho, it looks juiced. What a sweet Wildcats promo/cover! Charest and Williams killed it here, with great composition and inks. Very cool score. Congrats!
I just read the Astros signed him as their closer.
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Amazing Gem Cover!! Wow!!!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
The image looks way better in b&w than colored. Excellent!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Love the rendering! Nice pick up,Congrats!!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Wonderful Wildcats and a superb example from the talented Charest, congrats Bill!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
I've alway loved house ads and promo art. This is obviously a phenomenal example of that, Bill. Well done!
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Never read the WildCATS, but I can see this cover would make me want to pick up the TPB when it came out. Congrats.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
Wow incredible Charest example. Excellent rendition of the WILDCATS. charest/Williams combo is great!!
Simon . K
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/17/2021
A terrific piece of art! Where did you even this beauty?!
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
I like the color on the poster version best... it gives the highly rendered line art some space to breathe. I had no idea that Steve Gerber wrote for this series!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
Such a beautyful cover with all the details and background. Congrats, Bill
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
Always loved that fantastic early Charest piece. Jim Lee-esqe but rounder.
Witchblade collector
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
Great piece and this brings back a wonderful 90th feeling.
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
Early Charest work is a guilty pleasure of mine and I actually prefer it to his more "high brow" later work
(which I still like). Great example by a great artist !
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
Charest doing his thing back in the day! Great early Wildcats piece and that trademark detail, enhanced by Williams, is on full display. Congrats!
Michael Kirton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/18/2021
All one could ask for in a WildCATS, Charest, Williams or Image piece for that matter. Just an incredible piece. Congrats
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/19/2021
Great example of Charest's early work, graced by Williams' amazing inks. A perfect addition to your Gallery!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/19/2021
There's Lee & Williams and then there's Travis & Scott. I have strong associations with Travis Charleston and Wild CATS and this is just the perfect piece.
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/20/2021
Charest is a great, great talent and pieces like this one demonstrate why that it. Congratulations!
j sly
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/20/2021
Such an awesome piece from the best decade of all time! Congrats!
Tim D
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/27/2021
I read the first four issues of Wildcats to death in some early tpb. This piece is both stunning and classic.
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/28/2021
Everyone remembers this piece -- wonderful
Ellis M
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/28/2021
I don't say this often, to anyone, but...I want to BE you! ; p
ROCK ON!!!
Eric Callen
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/4/2022
OMGoodness, Bill!!! Your collection continues to amaze!!! Thank you SO much for sharing the art AND the descriptions with us.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 8/21/2022
Beautiful Charest example on good Ole 90s Wildcats. Fantastic shot of Grifter
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/26/2023
Travis, for me, will forever be tied to these characters. The work he did on WildCATs was astonishing. Every issue got better and better. Congrats on this lovely piece of Travis history.
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