Power Company: Striker Z #1 - Cover
Artists: Tom Grummett (Penciller) , Mike Bair (Inker)
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DescriptionI just caught up on the last 7 episodes of Superman & Lois yesterday, when (spoiler!) the 9th episode revealed an appearance by Superboy. Not just any Superboy, but the coolest of all the Superboys, Kon-El, who first appeared in Adventures of Superman #500. Now, I will say that it was a seconds long appearance only, but based only on that brief, on camera appearance, I can only say that they are trying to capture the spirit of the character, but I can't say I found it "impressive" looking. But I'll reserve judgement until they air episode 10 and we get a better look.Either way, it's nice to see them trying to use the character in live action and in honour of that effort, I've chosen to post this cover today. The Power Company series was published in 2001, which makes it astounding to think it has already been over 2 decades since it was released. I've always thought that Tom Grummett's art was often maligned by matching him up with unsuitable inkers throughout his career, but thankfully there were a few who matched up nicely and although he only ever inked these Power Company covers, I've always felt Mike Bair was one of those suitable inkers. Some fans feel his approach might be a bit too slick for Grummett's pencils, and they certainly ARE slick, but that's his style and I'm in the camp who thinks the inks look great, as all of the finished covers to this series of one-shots are beautiful and really stand out. The nice thing about Bair is that while his inking approach may be naturally slick looking, he always tends to ink in service of the penciller, which is to say that he still follows the pencillers' lines closely so that the finished product still has the penciller's style clearly showing through. I would've loved to have seen what the Grummett/Bair team would've looked like in terms of storytelling, and given how much I love the Rags/Bair team on JSA and Identity Crisis, I think it would've looked great. To all you Superboy fans out there, cross your fingers and let's hope he's used properly in the coming episodes of Superman & Lois! Social/Sharing |
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Chris Snorek 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
We will also be patiently awaiting Striker Z to make an apperance!
Galac Tun
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Chris Snorek wrote:
We will also be patiently awaiting Striker Z to make an apperance!
Or Superboy and the Ravers! They tried so hard with Kon-El
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Chris Snorek wrote:
We will also be patiently awaiting Striker Z to make an apperance!
Hey Chris, personally, I prefer to breathe. But by all means, feel free to hold your breath if you feel Striker Z's live action appearance is imminent! 😄
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Grummett and Bair were not an obvious match from a theoretical pov but they indeed matched well.
Bair's more heavy inking approach is more visibile in the Kirby crackles background here (and the jacket and glasses maybe?) whereas he did great service to Tom by approaching the characters with a more lightle touch.
Regarding Tom's drawing, I find that the composition of the 3 figures, while busy, works quite well with all the drapes.
Great one!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
The inks on the Kirby Krackle is mesmerizing, as is the hair, and the glasses ... and then the cover - that's amazing too. This is a visual feast for the eyes! Congrats Ruben - thanks for sharing!
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
A Most Excellent and Memorable work. Very Quesadaesque!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
The initial Power Company one-shots were a lot of fun when they first hit the stands, as it was Kurt Busiek taking on DC after a very successful stint at Marvel. I felt the ongoing series itself never quite found its footing, but the art by Grummett was always top notch. Love the cover here, as anytime Grummett draws his Superboy, its magic.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Wow! The inking on this is just insane! I especially love how flowing and delicate it is in the bottom half of the drawing. I don't have any Grummett art, and I'm not actively hunting for one, but I would buy this in a heartbeat.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Great cover full of flair. I like how the original art extends all the way to the edges of the paper (lost in publication).
Congrats!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Wow, I think these inks are incredibly stunning! And yes, Bair definitely services Grummett's pencils and artistic style very well. Love how Superboy looms over the characters below. Stellar cover!!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
damn i shouldnt have read that Superman & Lois Spoiler - im only a few episodes behind, i think lol. altho I think i caught the cameo of Superboy arriving perhaps. Nonetheless - great cover dude!!! Yah thats a killer right there. Making me want a REAL Grummett instead of the fake one I already got ;-)
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Kavi H wrote:
damn i shouldnt have read that Superman & Lois Spoiler - im only a few episodes behind, i think lol. altho I think i caught the cameo of Superboy arriving perhaps. Nonetheless - great cover dude!!! Yah thats a killer right there. Making me want a REAL Grummett instead of the fake one I already got ;-)
actually - i think we're both caught up to the same place on the show - so it wasnt a spoiler for me now that I've thought about it. hope they do well with the character
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Moderators
We moderate any postin' of the gallery
We're damn good too
But you can't be any geek off the Strip
Grummett is handy drawing Steel
The Power Company, earn your keep
(Moderators, mount up)
It was a clear rules site, clear some immune
Ruben A posting the treat, head of mushroom
Grummett you believe, for the Superman clones
Inking Bair in stride, Striker Z alone
Just hit the broad side of the rules you see
On a mission trying to find Mr. Larry D
Seen a Vargas of girls ain't no need to tweak
All of course know what if you Strike Force Z
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Wall to wall slick inks are my jam! I didn't read your first paragraph, because I'm going to binge that series in a few weeks, but I disagree with anyone who says these inks doesn't match Grummett. I'm with you, it looks fantastic. I'm getting hand cramps just looking at his page. And Kirby Krackle! The red speed force lines are the cherry on top. Great cover. Congrats!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Can't get over the job done on his shades! This is a stunning cover all around. I am definitely a fan of Bair's inks.
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Slick inking? Maybe, but definately effective. Congrats.
Hart R.
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
WAAAaaaaaHoooooooo! What a cover!!!!!!!! It's got ART-BLING x10!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
Insanely Beautiful Cover bud! Glad this one is in your amazing Collection.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
BEAUTIFUL Ruben! Just beautiful!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 4/19/2022
All sorts of crackling action. Really awesome cover.
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/20/2022
Mike Bair's inking here is sublime ! What a great work by both artists involved !
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/20/2022
This is beautiful, Ruben! I LOVE the inks and all the textures on display here; I think this is one of the "prettiest" Grummet pieces you've posted in a while! The Krackle is outstanding, and provides a very kinetic foundation for the rest of the image to springboard off from. Great, fluid inks on the scarves of the attackers, and the central image of Superboy is really striking. Yeah, man - I'm totally onboard the Grummett / Bair train! Woooooo-whoooooooooooo!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 4/20/2022
This is probably one of the nicest Grummett Superboy covers that I've seen!
j sly
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/26/2022
It's no secret I love Grummett's Superboy! Huge congrats!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/27/2022
Yeah, Grummett and Bair was a great combo here. The dance of the fight, with all the robe lines, is just lovely.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/10/2022
Man, I really dig this one. Nice composition with the large Superboy in the background, and the smaller battling characters up front. Some killer pure illustration, too! FINE lines, accentuated by Bair inks. I always thought Bair was a bear (pun!) on inks - his work on Sleepwalker still wows me. Also...some Krackle in the back to take it up yet another notch! Congrats, man!
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