Muth, Jon - Sandman, issue 74, page 20 panel (Jan 1996)
Artist: Jon Muth (Painter)
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DescriptionA Jon Muth Sandman panel painting from issue 74 on 13.75" x 8.75" watercolor paper with the actual image area taking up 13" x 7". This was the only Sandman issue that was drawn without a penciller and was done entirely with a calligraphy brush. My understanding of the production process from this issue is as follows - each panel was a miniature painting, as Muth could not get all of the details that he wanted drawn on a regular 11" x 17" bristol board given the size of the brush he utilized to paint the images. As a result, the majority of each panel was drawn on a larger size watercolor paper that was then photocopied and reduced in size to a photo stat that was glued to an 11" x 17" bristol board for printing. There is a delicacy and a weight to the piece in person that is very hard to describe. Very beautiful - and I am very happy. I have included an image that compares the original art to the printed image.The Sandman was created by Neil Gaiman (author) and Sam Keith (artist). Originally published by DC Comics (issue #1 was released in January 1989), it was placed under DC’s Vertigo imprint beginning with issue #47 (March 1993). Mike Dringenberg, Todd Klein, Robbie Busch, and Dave McKean were hired as inker, letterer, colorist, and cover artist, respectively, and comprised the original creative team. The series chronicles the adventures of Dream (of the Endless), who rules over the world of dreams. It ran for 75 issues from January 1989 until March 1996. Gaiman's contract stipulated that the series would end when he left it. The Sandman was one of Vertigo's flagship titles. Critically acclaimed, it is one of the few graphic novels ever to be on the New York Times Best Seller list, along with Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns. The series grew out of a proposal by Neil Gaiman to revive DC's 1974–1976 series The Sandman, written by Joe Simon and Michael Fleisher and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Ernie Chua. DC editor Karen Berger eventually accepted the proposal…but under one condition; “We'd like a new Sandman. Keep the name. But the rest is up to you.” The Sandman became a cult success for DC Comics and attracted an audience unlike that of mainstream comics: half the readership was female, many were in their twenties…and many read no other comics at all. By the time the series concluded in 1996, it was outselling the titles of DC's flagship characters of Superman and Batman. The Sandman's main character is Dream, the Lord of Dreams (also known, to various characters throughout the series, as Morpheus, Oneiros, the Shaper, the Shaper of Form, Lord of the Dreaming and the Dream King, among other monikers), who is essentially the anthropomorphic personification of dreams. We eventually learn that he is one of seven such ‘siblings’ representing timeless aspects of man – Destiny, Destruction, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair & Delirium (formerly ‘Delight’). At the start of the series, Morpheus is captured by an occult ritual and held prisoner for 70 years. He escapes in the modern day and, after avenging himself upon his captors, sets about rebuilding his kingdom, which has fallen into disrepair in his absence. The character's initial haughty and often cruel manner begins to soften given his years of imprisonment, but the challenge of undoing past sins and changing old ways is an enormous one for a being who has been set in his ways for billions of years. In its beginnings, the series is a very dark horror comic. Later, the series evolves into an elaborate fantasy series, incorporating elements of classical and contemporary mythology, ultimately placing its protagonist in the role of a tragic hero. The storylines primarily take place in the Dreaming, Morpheus's realm, and the waking world, with occasional visits to other domains, such as Hell, Faerie, Asgard, and the domains of the other Endless. Most of the storylines take place in modern times, but many short stories are set in the past, taking advantage of the immortal nature of many of the characters This page was part of The Wake storyline, collecting issue #70 (August 1995) – issue #75 (March 1996). The storyline represents the conclusion of the series, wrapping up the remaining loose ends in a three-issue "wake" sequence, followed by three self-contained stories. This page was from the story 'Exiles'. Social/Sharing |
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Peter P 
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/9/2010
Wow, fantastic!!! Always love pieces that use "negative space"! Congrats!
Jonathan H
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/10/2010
That's a great piece of art! Would look amazing framed and on your wall!! Congrats!
Eric Seffinga
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/11/2010
Muth's sumi brushwork is some of my favorite of his works and something I've yet to acquire. You have my jealousies. :)
John B
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/13/2017
I agree with Eric. Watching J do these is something to behold. A giant brush, a blot of ink here, a stroke there, and you wonder where it's going. And then suddenly it comes together and it's beautiful. Watch him do this at a convention someday if you can. It's magical.
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