Bob Larkin Hulk homage by Simon Biz Bisley Heroes Con 2024
Artist: Simon Bisley (All)
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DescriptionSimon Bisley has been on the Bob Larkin homage want list for quite a while now but has always escaped me due to a string of bad luck with setting up commissions online or missing him at various conventions. That all changed at Heroes Con 2024 when I saw him on the list and was able to set up a piece for the show. Heroes con is my go-to for getting commissions in this series via setup or pick up, which adds to the nostalgia I have for the best comic convention out there IMHO.Simon was GREAT to deal with and was really into the idea as he was obviously very familiar with the Hulk poster art when I shared with him. I still had the Jonathan Wayshak example in my portfolio from OAX and when I showed him, he dropped a few exclamatory bombs in the knowledge he’d be following such a great example in the series. Needless to say, he was a big fan of Jonathan’s art after seeing his version. My expectations were exceeded when I picked this up at the show – I love how much it captures the Biz look, while being an obvious perfect homage. HOME RUN. After picking up the piece, I wandered over to Jonathan’s table that was just around the corner. I shared the Biz piece, and he shared how big a fan he was of Simon and had wanted to meet him but never took the opportunity. I went back to Simon’s table and walked him over so that this pair of stellar artists could meet. See pics for the meeting. Great art, great experience! Check here if you are interested in seeing the other homage pieces done in this series. Social/Sharing |
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K Gearon 
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
Can't beat great art paired with a great experience! Came out great, too, with that BIG brow. A worthy add to the homage collection. And SO cool you got to get a meet set up between Simon and Jonathan! Congrats all around!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
K Gearon wrote:
Can't beat great art paired with a great experience! Came out great, too, with that BIG brow. A worthy add to the homage collection. And SO cool you got to get a meet set up between Simon and Jonathan! Congrats all around!
Thanks brother - each of the Heroes pieces seem to come attached with a great story/experience and great memories. It is really a great show!
Shannon El Guapo Slayton
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
Nobody beats the Biz!
This is superb, Dave!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/24/2024
Shannon El Guapo Slayton wrote:
Nobody beats the Biz!
This is superb, Dave!
Thanks brother! This one has been a long time coming!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
great convention moments - thanks for sharing! this piece was so cool i had to go check out the rest of the homages in the gallery, lots of awesome takes from so much good talent - super impressive!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
Kavi H wrote:
great convention moments - thanks for sharing! this piece was so cool i had to go check out the rest of the homages in the gallery, lots of awesome takes from so much good talent - super impressive!
Thanks Kavi! Lots of personal value wrapped up in these for me
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
Congrats Dave, glad the Bisley Variant finally made it to this line! And it's wonderful.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
T Shen wrote:
Congrats Dave, glad the Bisley Variant finally made it to this line! And it's wonderful.
And what a great story too!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/24/2024
All kinds of scary, but in a good way of course. Great story too. Love that you were able to introduce Biz and Jon to each other.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 6/25/2024
That is a big get and the image is incredible!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/25/2024
This rocks with the Hulk and by extension Bisley's animal charisma! You might have infected Wayshak with the Bisley style and swagger going forward!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/25/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
This rocks with the Hulk and by extension Bisley's animal charisma! You might have infected Wayshak with the Bisley style and swagger going forward!
Thanks Marcus! Based on how they both appreciated each other's art, maybe some infection cross pollentation!
Anthony D.
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/25/2024
Very cool piece to add to your theme. Congrats, Dave.
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/25/2024
Time for a li'l rhyme...
I do believe, everyone would agree
That Bisley and Hulk, were meant to be.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/26/2024
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art wrote:
Time for a li'l rhyme...
I do believe, everyone would agree
That Bisley and Hulk, were meant to be.
Your statement is factual, indeed and for sure
I needed some great art, and Biz was the cure
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/25/2024
Wow, I love this portrayal of the Hulk! And great write-up too. Congrats!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/27/2024
It's amazing to see how detaled and nuanced these can all be from each other. Bisley does the subject justice, and it's even better to see it with the Wayshak piece! Congrats on another beauty, Dave!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/15/2024
Tyler T wrote:
It's amazing to see how detaled and nuanced these can all be from each other. Bisley does the subject justice, and it's even better to see it with the Wayshak piece! Congrats on another beauty, Dave!
Thanks TT - I couldn't agree more and that is what drives the series to continue. Pieces like these are the reason I keep going and as long as the great examples keep coming in, I will continue to look for new artists for the series.
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/27/2024
This is awesome and the perfect addition to your theme.
Alex B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/30/2024
Wow ! This is just phenomenal. Congrats for this breathtaking piece.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/11/2024
Whoaaaa! Fantastic addition to the Bob Larkin Hulk Homage Collection. Simon Bisley was indeed the perfect artist to add to your ever-growing series of Hulk portraits. Biz did an incredible job on this. I love how angry Hulk is here. He's not just angry, he's seriously pissed. I love his near-neanderthal forehead, furrowed with discontent. And the angry set to his mouth and jaw add another dimension to Hulk's fierce demeanor. Biz's Hulk is what a Hulk should be--Frightening. This is not a Hulk you want to mess with. Killer commission, congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/11/2024
Bill J wrote:
Whoaaaa! Fantastic addition to the Bob Larkin Hulk Homage Collection. Simon Bisley was indeed the perfect artist to add to your ever-growing series of Hulk portraits. Biz did an incredible job on this. I love how angry Hulk is here. He's not just angry, he's seriously pissed. I love his near-neanderthal forehead, furrowed with discontent. And the angry set to his mouth and jaw add another dimension to Hulk's fierce demeanor. Biz's Hulk is what a Hulk should be--Frightening. This is not a Hulk you want to mess with. Killer commission, congrats!
Thanks Bill! I love how you captured the description! Very eloquent, or maybe smashing would be a more fitting adjective. I also love the furrowed brow - very simian in nature. Thanks so much!
gene o
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/6/2025
No one does frenzied rage quite like Biz! And he's a heck of a nice guy too! Great pick-up
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