The Elementals by Bill Willingham and Joe DelBeato 1984
Artists: Bill Willingham (Penciller) , Joe DelBeato (Inker)
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Description12 Years! That's how long ago I first saw this piece in the original owner's collection! 12 Years! That's how long I've thought about this piece in my mind, wanting to one day add it to my Elementals collection! Persistence does pay off in this hobby, as does a strong offer to finally acquire a long-desired piece! Thank you to the original owner who was a great steward of this art for these many years, and for allowing me to finally acquire it after many years and many inquiries! Thank you to my good friend Mike for picking this piece up for me out of state and for hand delivering it to me in its original frame! It's great to have good friends in this hobby that can help each other out and ask for nothing in return. I love that this piece was drawn all the way back in 1984, and it's cool that Joe DelBeato inked it so beautifully! Possibly the only time they collaborated on a piece together. The original owner relayed to me that he was friends with Willingham back in the day and commissioned him to pencil a piece with all 4 members. Also being friends with DelBeato, he then asked him to ink this piece. I don't believe this was ever published as it remained hidden in his private collection for all these years. I apologize for any reflections on the top of the photo, as it is sealed in its original frame. A vintage, classic piece finally to be displayed for all Elementals fans to enjoy!Social/Sharing |
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Rick W 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/8/2024
Beautiful commission. Your persistence certainly paid off!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/8/2024
Better than any cover! Fabulous and Huge Congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 11/9/2024
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Better than any cover! Fabulous and Huge Congrats!
Uh......no. 🤣
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/8/2024
Fabulous piece! The kind of thing that makes you miss the 80's.
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/8/2024
HOLY S#!T! From 1984, too!! Characters and style could be right from the iconic cover. Magnificent condition too! How wonderful!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/9/2024
Drawn just as they looked when they were the hottest indie for those few years in the 80's!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/9/2024
Great looking commission, Rich, congrats on landing it after admiring it for so many years!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Wow Rich this is an amazing find! A true treasure from those nostalgic days of the 1980s when every trip to the comic shop was a thrill - Comico was on fire and the Elementals were the top! Willingham at his best.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Congrats Rich!!! 12 years, patiently persistent personified!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/19/2024
Fantastic! Absolutely should have been a cover and/or poster. Loved this book for the first couple of years. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/14/2025
What a stunning commission of the Elementals!! Gorgeous work by Bill Willingham and Joe DelBeato! The team has never looked better, not even at the height of their success. Such a beautiful group portrait of the four teammates as they display their powers while interrelating with one another. This is better than any of the covers of their books. It should have done as a poster for Comic Con or posted at loal comic book shops. Congratulations for your persistence in chasing this piece. I'm glad the long wait was finally rewarded and you were able to acquire your grail!
Rich Cirillo
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/14/2025
Bill J wrote:
What a stunning commission of the Elementals!! Gorgeous work by Bill Willingham and Joe DelBeato! The team has never looked better, not even at the height of their success. Such a beautiful group portrait of the four teammates as they display their powers while interrelating with one another. This is better than any of the covers of their books. It should have done as a poster for Comic Con or posted at loal comic book shops. Congratulations for your persistence in chasing this piece. I'm glad the long wait was finally rewarded and you were able to acquire your grail!
Thank you Bill! I agree, it is one of the nicest Elementals pieces by Willingham and even more special that it was drawn around the time he was working on the book. It definitely is worthy to be a published piece in some form. It was a piece I thought about for many years, and I'm honored that the original owner entrusted me to add this to my collection after he owned it for so many years.
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