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Karate Kid vs. Black Canary by Mike Grell & Simon Gough

Artists: Simon Gough (Colorist) , Mike Grell (All)

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Title:	Karate Kid vs. Black Canary by Mike Grell & Simon Gough
Artist:	Simon Gough (Colorist)
Artist:	Mike Grell (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	9,212
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	8/23/2010
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Karate Kid vs. Black Canary by Mike Grell and Simon Gough

Mike Grell is pretty much the definitive Karate Kid artist to me. His run on Legion of Super-Heroes is one of my all-time favorites. But I personally discovered Mike’s work through his run on Green Arrow. So this was the first match-up that came to my mind when I thought about getting a commission from Mike. And of course it looks great! I rarely get drawings with Val Armorr defending so I’m glad that Mike chose to put Dinah on the offensive. Years later I passed this over to Simon Gough to color and he made this piece somehow look even more gorgeous! This is definitely worthy of being a published cover, in my opinion.

As long as Dinah doesn’t use her Canary Cry then Val will win hands-down. Dinah will put up one hell of a fight, but Val is just too skilled. I’m sure afterwards Dinah will ask him to teach her some moves to add to her repertoire. However, if Dinah uses her sonics in the fight, she might just take Val out.

If you like this piece then go buy some books featuring Mike’s work.

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Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 8/24/2010

Nice combination of characters and artist. One of my favorites in your KK vs. collection.

Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

Posted on 8/29/2010

Beautiful work by Grell---congrats!

Ben Herman
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/16/2010

Fantastic commission. Grell was the perfect artist for this, since he knew both characters very well.

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/28/2011

Why yes! This is exactly who I would get to draw these two characters.

P T
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/1/2012

wow!!! awesome piece.

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