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Death (of the Endless) & Swamp Thing

Artist: Mike Perkins (All)

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Death (of the Endless) & Swamp Thing Comic Art

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The Swamp Thing (2021) #10 pg.15

Artwork Details

Title:	Death (of the Endless) & Swamp Thing
Artist:	Mike Perkins (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	598
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	2/14/2022
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Description

11.69" x 16.54" (A3) pen and ink

The concept for this commission was Death accompanying Swamp Thing as he lays to rest the remains of Alec Holland. This was an idea I had swirling around in my head that was inspired from a number of different sources including fellow Sandman collector Rob C's "in which" series; a beautiful Michael Zulli Swamp Thing painting; and Sandman #19 (my favourite self contained story from the series).

I had originally intended to commission Michael Zulli for the idea and after making contact it was clear he was done with comic art at this point.

Then I saw the wonderful work Mike Perkins was doing on the most recent series of Swamp Thing and thought he was more than competent at capturing the feeling of the piece.

Though he was to appear at Thought Bubble 2021, after reaching out 2-3 months well in advance, hearing nothing back and guests dropping out like flies, it wasn't looking hopeful. Then Ruben completely dashed my dreams further when he informed me how busy Mike was with art on Swamp Thing and moving back to the UK!

But Mike is the GOAT... He unbelievably turned this around in about a week! No, "sorry I didn't have time" or "let me ship it out", no he actually managed to deliver and send me over a scan days before the convention! Guests I had reached out to as far back as February couldn't complete a commission request (they still haven't even completed them lol)! To say I was impressed by how he turned this around and delivered truly left me floored.

I believe it also ended up being used as a cover for a Swamp Thing fanzine.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/14/2022

This piece summoned the inspiration of Perkins and really embodies the best of both characters!

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

Posted on 2/14/2022

This is a thing of beauty!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/15/2022

To be fair, I only relayed the information Mike gave me himself. But I DID still suggest you reach out to him anyway, so I may have initially dashed your hopes, but by suggesting you reach out, I also take some measure of credit for you getting this fabulous piece done after all! 😃

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/15/2022

Superb commission! Perkins's artistry has just exploded on his foray into Swamp Thing

David Bixler
Member Since 2016

Posted on 2/20/2022

The details here are stunning. Cool backstory too! Glad you were able to get this.

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