Lion-O (Thundercats) by Gerardo Zaffino
Artist: Gerardo Zaffino (Penciller)
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Top 5 CAF Best of 2023 - Published/Unpublished Media artwork (Music, TV, Movie)
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DescriptionMore non-comic comic art posts. First movies, then video games, now animation! Here, Lion-O, Lord of the Thundercats, by maestro Gerardo Zaffino!A lord, indeed. Just check out this “Old King Lion-O”. Channels Old King Thor, Old King Conan, etc. Badass. Takes me back to my younger days but as you can see Lion-O’s put on some years along with me! Big and burley and clearly been through it. See the scars, the beard, that no nonsense look. And man, I LOVE the hair. Or should I say mane?! Rendered beautifully by Zaff – what else would we expect?! Got the claw shield, a crackling Sword of Omens, the Thundercats symbol in the background, dramatic lighting...come on! Zaffino with his gritty line work as well as a little ziptone accenting. And big at a little wider than 11x17. One of those images that you’d hope we’d get a story from – I mean, we got the cover right here! And shout out to bud James S – shared the image and I contacted Inky Knuckles straight away. Thanks, man, as well as Inky and Gerardo. Definitely one of my favorite recent acquisitions! 2/6/24 UPDATE: This piece ended up #2 in voting in the Published/Unpublished Media artwork (Music, TV, Movie) category in CAF's Best of 2023! See link below for all of the great pieces in that category, as well as a screen shot of the top 5 in the additional images! https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofyrcatwinners.asp?boid=10&boyr=2023 Social/Sharing |
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Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art 
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
When nostalgia meets deadly good art...
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Well, I'm so tired of crying
But I'm out Lion-O again
No Lion-O again
Well, I'm so tired of trying
‘Cuz I've no Zaffino again
No Zaffino again
There ain't Sword of Omen
Just to call my Siegel friend
You know the Thundercats rattled
Out in the cartoon show
With the Lion-O
You know the best lines’ Zaffino
Out in the pain that shows
In the rain and snow
I didn't have the payroll
Can’t even a sketch to go
And my dear father left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
And my dear father left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
He said, "Lord have mercy,
Art is wicked son."
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
Well, I'm so tired of crying
But I'm out Lion-O again
No Lion-O again
Well, I'm so tired of trying
‘Cuz I've no Zaffino again
No Zaffino again
There ain't Sword of Omen
Just to call my Siegel friend
You know the Thundercats rattled
Out in the cartoon show
With the Lion-O
You know the best lines’ Zaffino
Out in the pain that shows
In the rain and snow
I didn't have the payroll
Can’t even a sketch to go
And my dear father left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
And my dear father left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
He said, "Lord have mercy,
Art is wicked son."
Thought of Roadhouse, one of the best bad flicks out there! And nice way to get Siegel in there :)
Thanks, Marcus, and all, for the comments!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Lion-O's still got it and always will! "Thunder! Thunder!! THUNDER!!!"
Kenneth Carter
Member Since 2012
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
As you are obviously aware, this is truley fantastic!! I've never been in the market for a Thunder Cats page, until NOW!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/28/2023
Kenneth Carter wrote:
As you are obviously aware, this is truley fantastic!! I've never been in the market for a Thunder Cats page, until NOW!
Ha ha, thanks, Kenneth! As long as it's not one I'm eyeing ;)
And when I read that "NOW!", I thought "Thunder, thunder, thunder, Thundercats...NOWWWW!!" Ha!
Thanks for the add, man!
Chris Lutes
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Wow that is gorgeous Kahlil! Definitely one of those magic pieces that invokes an entire story your mind with just a single image. Congrats!
Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Woah, I didn't know I needed this in my life, until now.
thunder
thunder
THUNDERCATS, HOOOOOOO!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Eric Wenger wrote:
Woah, I didn't know I needed this in my life, until now.
thunder
thunder
THUNDERCATS, HOOOOOOO!
I feel the same! Don't know why I clicked on this one but I'm glad I did!
M L
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Hard to believe this hunk of man meat is the youngest Thundercat! Amazing pick up, congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
What if Jason Momoa was Lion-O?! Very cool image with amazing curiouscuro light effect and fine renders
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
What if Jason Momoa was Lion-O?! Very cool image with amazing curiouscuro light effect and fine renders
Well, he was Conan so I can absolutely see it! Word up on the chiaroscuro. Reminds me of that line from Kill Bill: "You know, I've always like that word, gargantuan. I so rarely have the opportunity to use it in a sentence." Sub "chiaroscuro" for "gargantuan" :) Thanks, DF, glad you dig it!
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Well, now I want to read an Old King Lion-O comic drawn by Zaffino! Great acquisition!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Zaffino's art style is so impressive and that is on full display here. It's without questions the coolest Thundercats piece I have ever seen. One could probably even tape it up inside the new Super 7 lair.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Tyler T wrote:
Zaffino's art style is so impressive and that is on full display here. It's without questions the coolest Thundercats piece I have ever seen. One could probably even tape it up inside the new Super 7 lair.
Oh fo sho, T to the 2nd. Right above the Thunder fireplace ;) Coolest Thundercats piece you've seen eh?! I ain't gonna argue! Thanks for the add!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Man oh man, I don't like being on the receiving end of that glare, and I'm just viewing an image. Imagine if you were facing the real deal in real life? Yikes. Really powerful piece, congrats!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/29/2023
Slapping a ton of black on a sheet of paper is one good way to get my attention. Of course it also doesn't hurt to end up with an incredibly powerful image at the same time. If this were a movie poster, I'd be standing in line already.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/30/2023
E DLS wrote:
Slapping a ton of black on a sheet of paper is one good way to get my attention. Of course it also doesn't hurt to end up with an incredibly powerful image at the same time. If this were a movie poster, I'd be standing in line already.
I'm right there with you, Eric, front of the line :) There is an element of "less is more" in terms of how much ink is on the board vs the actual "drawing". But that makes it even more impressive to me. Glad you dig it!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
THUNDERCATS HOOOOOOly moly this guy is ripped! Great Lion-Oh my gosh!
RS 88
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
Goddamn this guy just melts eyes. The raw mixed with the finery, like we know he uses conditioner, but is it blowdried?
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/30/2023
RS 88 wrote:
Goddamn this guy just melts eyes. The raw mixed with the finery, like we know he uses conditioner, but is it blowdried?
My eyes have just recently been restored man, whew. I'd ask "damn boy what kind of chemicals you put in there?!" He'd respond "I have put no chemicals. Only juices and berries." You know that one, right?!
Stoked to have this one. I'm glad he got the inspiration to do something a lil' different like this :) Thanks for the add, bud!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
Zaffino is a modern master. One of my favorite modern artists for sure. This take on Lion-O gives him a more human appearance than I'm used to seeing and also makes him seem more badass and barbaric. Very cool.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
DAGNABBIT! Gerardo is just a plain monster of ink.
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
This is as cool as any Thundercat has ever been.
Nathan Hanley
Member Since 2010
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
Gorgeous, love the "King Conan" type of look for Lion-O, and the contrasts of this seriously pop. Very cool man.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/29/2023
James should start receiving commissions from art sellers with all of the sales he's helped to facilitate. Great looking piece!
Joe A
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 8/30/2023
Another spectacular Zaffino pinup. He never disappoints. There just isn't anyone doing it like him right now. Congrats!
E. C.
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 8/30/2023
Having seen this in real life I know that this scan does not do the piece justice. Great pick up! #WhereIsSnarf?
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/30/2023
E. C. wrote:
Having seen this in real life I know that this scan does not do the piece justice. Great pick up! #WhereIsSnarf?
Ha ha, I wonder how Snarf's aged. That "snarf snarf" delivered a little more throaty, maybe?! And yeah, man, glad I was able to share this one with you. And I agree - solid scan here but doesn't hold a candle to the in-person view and subsequent inspection! Thanks, E!
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/30/2023
So awesome! I love Gerardo's vision for Lion-O. Magnificent!
VZA Victor
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 8/30/2023
He gave Lion-O a grown up look. I'd definitely check out a series catching up with what the Thundercats have been up to all of these years. Wonderful piece. Congrats!
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
2 - Posted on 9/3/2023
Now this is Khal Lion-O. Absolutely awesome. Congrats!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 9/6/2023
Everything Zaffino touches turns to gold, and he touched this with a 50 lb sledge hammer. Love the textures, composition, lighting, and especially the attitude
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/6/2023
Truly striking and butt-kicking image with superb inks, huge congrats !
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/11/2023
Zaff always amazed with his dark, moody pieces. This one's a beauty, congrats!
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/4/2024
Somehow, I bet this looks even better in person. WOW.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/31/2024
Damn! This is so badass. This is the best image I've seen today, and I'm so late to the party. Congrats on this incredible piece. It's jaw-droppingly good.
Jason Ladwig
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/21/2024
Fierce! And I like the texture on the gauntlet as well as the transition of lighting on his figure. So well done.
Ron B
Member Since 2024
1 - Posted on 9/21/2024
Great Zaffino piece, love all the design choices on this one.
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