McKean, Dave - Black Orchid, TPB Promotional Poster (Apr 1991)
Artist: Dave McKean (All)
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DescriptionDave McKean's stunning, full-color original art for the poster created for the release of the Black Orchid TPB collecting the entire three-issue series. In addition to the title character, the poster art features Swamp Thing and Batman, who both make appearances during the series. The art is a glorious ~ 22 x 28 inch size. The original poster hung in my college dorm room - safe to say this scratches a very nostalgic itch!I had been frequently visiting this piece in Marc Mokken's personal collection and finally decided to see if I could pry it loose - something I rarely do for a variety of reasons. Marc could not have been more pleasant to deal with and the result is the piece now sits in my gallery. Thanks for such an enjoyable and smooth interaction, Marc! Social/Sharing |
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Yo Kuri 
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
Very cool! Interesting use of the light arc to unify the three.
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
Breathtaking piece ! Congrats on this incredible addition to your great collection !
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
Because McKean is such a versatile artist, he's had a lot of "peaks" during his career. For me, this piece has always symbolized the peak of his early years when he gave us such vividly realized depictions of DC standbys like Batman and Swamp Things and elevated C-list characters like Black Orchid. Just fantastic.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
Mark V wrote:
Because McKean is such a versatile artist, he's had a lot of "peaks" during his career. For me, this piece has always symbolized the peak of his early years when he gave us such vividly realized depictions of DC standbys like Batman and Swamp Things and elevated C-list characters like Black Orchid. Just fantastic.
Could not agree with you more, Mark - peak McKean for me!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
It captures magic and spirituality in this triumvarate of 90's gothic characters. Each one with inner flaws brought to light by McKean's use of glow and aura on this painting. It brought prestige comics to a whole new level in the 90's.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
Man, the whole 3 sections of colors really add to the contrast. Whew. Each in and of itself is a sight but the adage "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" definitely applies! Congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 7/10/2023
Gotta love the use of light here! Wow!
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/11/2023
What a truly magnificent piece of art! Congratulations
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/11/2023
The textures, the colors, the lighting. All absolutely magnificent!
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/11/2023
what a wonderful painting!! I loved this part of Dave's career (and used to own a key page from the bok but stupidly sold it....) - mazlatov!!
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/11/2023
This McKean guy does pretty nice work. I need to explore and see what else he has done. Thanks for sharing!
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 7/11/2023
Pieces like this are like magic vessels and repositories of a critical age and arc, of attempts and endeavours, new ways of seeing and being. It feels like that entire explosive time has been encapsulated in one place. So cool to hear how personal this is to you, too, so huge congrats!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/12/2023
Wow! What a beauty, congrats on this gorgeous McKean find! The design, color, character interpretation are all top notch abd didn't know about this promo piece. I want to see more of this.
Marc Mokken
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/13/2023
Very difficult to let this go but it went to a good new home. And thank you Chris for a smooth and very pleasant transaction.
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 7/19/2023
Whoah this is absolutely stunning! Congrats on acquiring such a magnificent piece.
Joao Antunes
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
Amazing artwork from one of my absolute favourite artists that elevated the comic art medium, super congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
OMG! What a glorious painting to own! I love Dave McKean's Black Orchid work but this is the best piece of all. I love seeing all three characters on one painting, each highlighted with a different color, but all connected by an arc of white. Each character looks a little creepier than usual, but I know that's a Dave McKean specialty. Congrats on picking up a very unsual--and very beautiful--addition to your splendid collection!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/9/2024
Chris, so glad to see this in your collection! I too have such a fond spot for McKean and this book is a marvel, just magical and glorious. I would love to own a page from this book one day. Meanwhile, I will have to live vicariously through your collection.
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