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The Thing

Artist: Alan  Davis (Penciller)

13 Comments  -   217 Views  -   6 Likes


The Thing Comic Art

 

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My digital ipad pro inks over Alan's pencils

 

   

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Title: The Thing
Artist: Alan  Davis (Penciller)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Convention Sketch
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 217
Likes on CAF:
Comments: 13
Added to Site: 5/26/2025
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I freaking love this!!

Picked up at the Lawless Comic Convention in Bristol - a beautiful pencil rendition of bashful Benjamin, absolutely jumped out at me in Alan's portfolio of sketches.

Davis draws the Thing with so much heart and character. This shows both his epic stoicism and his eternal sadness - and the iconic trenchcoat and stoogie just make it even better.

I was chatting to Alan about how much I love the way he draws Ben Grimm and he said that after he'd finished The End, he realised that he'd been drawing his Dad when he drew the Thing. Really, really got me in the feels, and explains so much regarding the sheer quality and personality he invests in capturing this fantastical but very grounded figure.

Also had a go at scanning the pencils and adding my inks digitally with my trusty ipad Pro!

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Joined: December 2011
Last Login: September 2025
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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Daniele Carrabba 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/26/2025

Beautyful piece!!

Marvelman Excelsior 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/26/2025

Daniele Carrabba wrote:

Beautyful piece!!

Thanks Daniele! I absolutely agree!

Miki Annamanthadoo 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 5/26/2025

Nice. I really like the expression!

Marvelman Excelsior 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/27/2025

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:

Nice. I really like the expression!

Thanks Miki, that's what got me too! 

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/27/2025

Very handsome!  Looks like Kirby in a moment of determination!

Marvelman Excelsior 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/27/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:

Very handsome!  Looks like Kirby in a moment of determination!

It does indeed! Well spotted! 

Sean Price 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/27/2025

A great Thing with bags of personality! Alan's convention sketches are a " Thing" of beauty. It's always narrowing it down- which is hard when he nails every character.

Marvelman Excelsior 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/27/2025

Sean Price wrote:

A great Thing with bags of personality! Alan's convention sketches are a " Thing" of beauty. It's always narrowing it down- which is hard when he nails every character.

Absolutely! So many spot-on characters in that sketch folio - but at the end of the day, the most important art is the art that connects with the viewer. This one really got me. 

Looking forward to seeing your stunning Batman/Joker piece up!

Sean Price 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/27/2025

That Batman Vs The Joker is up now. Or should I say Batman giving the Joker free dental treatment!

gene o 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 6/2/2025

I dig Alan. And i dig this Thing!

Marvelman Excelsior 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/3/2025

gene o wrote:

I dig Alan. And i dig this Thing!

Thanks Gene! I agree, it's someThing really special! 😁

gene o 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 6/4/2025

Marvelman Excelsior wrote:

Thanks Gene! I agree, it's someThing really special! 😁

Ouwwwch!  By the beard of Aunt Petunia!

Marvelman Excelsior 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 6/5/2025

gene o wrote:

Ouwwwch!  By the beard of Aunt Petunia!

Dad Jokes are the best. Bearded Aunt gags may be even better! 😁😁😁

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