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Krypto and Superman – Duncan Rouleau

Artist: Duncan Rouleau (All)

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Krypto and Superman – Duncan Rouleau Comic Art

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Title:	Krypto and Superman – Duncan Rouleau
Artist:	Duncan Rouleau (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	164
Likes on CAF:	12 13
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	7/11/2025
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When I saw the first teaser trailer, released just before Christmas last year, for the James Gunn-directed Superman movie I have to admit to getting a bit emotional. I think this was a perfect storm of three factors coming together: getting old – perhaps you will appreciate it when you get to my age because I certainly did not when I was yours; hearing the rousing and triumphant (slightly modernised) John Williams theme which reminded me of seeing the 1978 Donner/Reeve version which involved a special trip to the capital for me and a small group of similarly-aged family and friends – we should count ourselves lucky that although almost half a century has passed only one of us is no longer here, but we still miss Gary; and seeing the character that comes to the rescue when Superman seems to be out for the count in the frozen wasteland. I think you have to be predisposed to the type of “individual” (no spoilers here in the admittedly unlikely event that you do not know who that is) who is Superman’s saviour in that trailer because a couple of weeks after I watched the trailer again with a small of group of people seeing it for the first time (with me sitting in the back, for obvious reasons) and I noticed that they were visibly unmoved by the trailer and I know that most of them were at best indifferent and perhaps even disliked that sort of character that saves Superman’s bacon near the Fortress of Solitude. If they see the new James Gunn movie perhaps their attitude will change. Let’s hope the film changes a lot of people’s attitudes.

This is a drawing I won just over three years ago in the inaugural eBay auctions in aid of Kepyr. For those outside the US who do not know who Kepyr is – kepyr.org – it is an acronym for Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees. They raise money to support displaced children around the world. Superman was chosen as the subject for the first charity eBay auction because he is the world’s most famous [former-]child refugee; in his case from the doomed planet Krypton. All the artists who gave work to the auction did it free of charge to a deserving cause which it seems, sadly, is in greater need today than it was three years ago. Originally the auction was open to US citizens only but after I made enquiries – you don’t ask and you don’t get – the organiser was willing to open it out to countries outside the States. So thank you to Henry G of Kepyr who pulled a few strings to permit me to pick up this terrific portrait and also a big thanks to Duncan Rouleau for contributing his time and talent – two acts of kindness which I appreciate. Thank you, gentleman. I am honoured to have this drawing not only for what it depicts but also for what it represents. “Look up.”

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 7/11/2025

I like how Krypto is pointing to the right, true as an arrow, with his face shaped that way by Rouleau. A charity for refugees featuring an auction item with refugees from Krypton? Good thing the auction opened to more than the US as there are more people that care about their plight in the world than there are that don't.

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 7/25/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:

Wow, I have got to admire your courage in being outspoken about a controversial political subject. I realise that generally speaking CAF is a safe space and you don’t have to worry about because abused for what you post, but you never know. I suppose you being one of CAF’s most valued contributors helps, so thank you for your candour. I am not sure how the UK compares with the US as the riots that flare up every couple of months over refugees/migrants/asylum seekers certainly grab the attention. The civil unrest last summer after a desperately-sad incident must have made headlines all around the world. With KEPYR they are on safer ground as the focus is on the children, the innocents. I don’t have any solutions to what seems to be a worldwide problem – it is way above my pay grade (and tiny brain) to solve – but I think in the medical world they say that you should treat the cause and not the symptoms. The migrant crises are the symptoms of a deeper problem.

MyComicBookArt com
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/12/2025

I really appreciate your write-up! Agree!!!--- hearing the rousing modernized Donner/Reeve version of the John Williams theme & seeing Krypto take him home made that first trailer experience all the more special (being a dog lover- it hit hard) :)

& Such a great piece of art!!! simple yet impactful

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

Posted on 7/25/2025

MyComicBookArt com wrote:

Yes, I don’t think non-dog lovers will ever truly “get” dog lovers (and perhaps vice versa). Thank you for your comment!

Shane Collects
Member Since 2023

Posted on 7/13/2025

Really cool pickup, congrats!

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

Posted on 7/25/2025

Shane Collects wrote:

Really cool pickup, congrats!

Thank you for your comment. Your collection of commissions is astounding – amongst the best there are on CAF.

Shane Collects
Member Since 2023

Posted on 7/25/2025

Simon Ma wrote:

Thank you for your comment. Your collection of commissions is astounding – amongst the best there are on CAF.

Thank you very much!

Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017

Posted on 7/27/2025

Thanks for sharing your story! It honestly made me smile & put some things into perspective. And a gorgeous pick-up! Congratulations!

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 8/5/2025

Killian Cramers wrote:

Thanks for sharing your story! It honestly made me smile & put some things into perspective. And a gorgeous pick-up! Congratulations!

Seeing as you seem to be predominantly a Marvel fan (although I really like your Batman drawings) I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.

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