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Zorro by Eduardo Risso

Artist: Eduardo Risso (All)

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Title:	Zorro by Eduardo Risso
Artist:	Eduardo Risso (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	322
Likes on CAF:	21 22
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	3/17/2024
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Description

When I found out Eduardo’s only US appearance this year was set for Kansas City’s Planet Comicon, I reached out to my friend and fellow Risso fan, Ken Martin, to see if he wanted to visit a new con and new city… and get ourselves some brand-spanking new Risso commissions.

Of course he did. After all, you can never have enough of Eduardo’s remarkable commission work. So, we collectively set our sights on KC. Now the only question was what should I ask Eduardo to draw?

I’ve been extremely fortunate to commission Eduardo many times in the past, starting with Captain Jack Sparrow back in 2007. Since then, I’ve added Batman & Gordon, Cap vs Iron Man, Indiana Jones, and the Mandalorian and Grogu. Clearly, I’ve covered a pretty wide gamut.

One I hadn’t covered, however, was the original man in black himself; that wily fox, Zorro. And since Eduardo had recently drawn a short story for a European reprint of Alex Toth’s old Zorro stories, I knew this would be right up his alley.

The final result is everything I could have hoped for. Not only does it have the usual Risso mastery of positive and negative space, but Don Diego’s flare and daring take center stage thanks to his smile and Risso’s brilliant body language.

As always, it was great to see Eduardo and his son, Nico. They are two of the nicest gents and always treat me with kindness. I’m also happy to report Ken and I (and his phenomenal wife, Madeline) loved the city, and that KC BBQ definitely lives up to its reputation!

As I’m sure you can guess, this won’t be my last commission from Eduardo. I’ve got several ideas in mind, including an involved one I’ve been thinking about for a while. After years of hemming and hawing, I think I’m finally ready to pull the trigger on it. :o)

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	Jared Michalski ( 6 )
Joined:	September 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/17/2024

Wow! This is a stupendous, cover-worthy piece. Brilliant composition and design!

Alkis V.
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/18/2024

Fantastic piece!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/18/2024

Well thought out action composition to highlight his mastery of using negative space! How he is able to get those tight lines for spears without messing up is impressive.

Tina Hager
Member Since 2024

1 - Posted on 3/18/2024

Gorgeous action. Love the figure in the background trying to get a jab in, as well.

Brian Mulcahy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/19/2024

A tour de force of design and composition.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/22/2024

Fabulous Zorro commission by Eduardo Risso! Love the composition of this piece with Zorro leaping from the roof of a Spanish Church towards the shimmering spears of his enemies! The silhouetted church with its three arches and three bells, provides a powerful backdrop for the scene. Brilliant work by Risso. Great pick-up, congrats!

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