"Picture Purrfect" by Steve Mannion {Spider-Man + Black Cat + J. Jonah Jameson}
Artist: Steve Mannion (Penciller)
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DescriptionA fun piece inspired by an illustration Steve drew some years ago entitled "Honeymoon's Over." It was the first Mannion example I had been exposed to and ultimately what made me begin following his work. The way he was able to communicate a story with the absence of dialogue was brilliant. Not to mention the master pencil work he used to tell that story. After browsing his various works from other collectors on CAF, I knew I wanted my own..After a few conversations, Steve fired on all cylinders. The composition makes your eyes flow from top to bottom. I think this really adds to the effect that Jameson is looking DOWN on Peter. I also love how he's drawn as a mountain in comparison to tiny Pete. While Jameson's actions are sometimes villainous, he's rarely ever DRAWN like one. It's hard to imagine Spidey coming out of a battle versus this version of J.J.J, unscathed. All in all, I'm very happy with the end result. This certainly won't be the last you see of Steve in my gallery! Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/7/2024
It's hard to top when Mannion is inspired! Certain pieces like this have the fine pencils and a clever idea that carries the creative momentum all the way through. For a minute, you'd thing JJJ turned into the Hulk.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/7/2024
The mere possibility of a happy Spider-Man makes Jonah Hulk out
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 5/7/2024
Mannion's cool and unique style is on full display here.
Congratulations and thanks for choosing to share this here on CAF!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 5/7/2024
Lee Harmon wrote:
Mannion's cool and unique style is on full display here.
Congratulations and thanks for choosing to share this here on CAF!
Thanks, Lee!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 5/7/2024
Absolutely love everything about this, Chris!
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/7/2024
So much to appreciate with this one. I love the traditional superhero pinup contrasted with one of Steve's roided out monster types. Add the Mannion humor and you have a winner, all in pencil.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Such a great piece, perfectly done, congrats on this really amazing piece.
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
James Dornoff wrote:
Such a great piece, perfectly done, congrats on this really amazing piece.
Thanks, James!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Fabulous commission of J. Jonah Jameson as an enraged monster screaming at poor Peter Parker. Drawn by the marvelous Steve Mannion, it depicts Jameson as some kind of gamma-ray infected creature, with a massively bulked up arms, a thick vein-streaked neck and the kind of rage that drives Bruce Banner to change into the Hulk. And what's got him so upset? A picture of Spider-Man getting hugged by the Black Cat! Guess it wasn't page one material. Hilarious commission, congrats!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 6/12/2024
Bill J wrote:
Fabulous commission of J. Jonah Jameson as an enraged monster screaming at poor Peter Parker. Drawn by the marvelous Steve Mannion, it depicts Jameson as some kind of gamma-ray infected creature, with a massively bulked up arms, a thick vein-streaked neck and the kind of rage that drives Bruce Banner to change into the Hulk. And what's got him so upset? A picture of Spider-Man getting hugged by the Black Cat! Guess it wasn't page one material. Hilarious commission, congrats!
Thanks for the love, Bill!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/3/2024
The Incredible JJJ! It's clear we wouldn't like this guy when he's angry. Love the play here on the characters, and the pure pencil rendering is next level. Congrats!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/10/2024
As always, gorgeous pencils by Steve. Love that giant JJJ, especially those Hulk-like hands and arms. The image makes me think of something you might see in a thought balloon over Peter's head while he's getting chewed out yet again by Jonah. Congrats on a great Mannion example.
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