Mack (from Body Bags) by Michael Golden

Wow!  What a perfect character for Golden to tackle.  Not only did he absolutely nail it, I'm sure it also wasn't lost on him just how much of an influence he had on its creator.  I was going to say that I couldn't imagine anyone else drawing Mack, but this piece proves that there is really only one other person who you would want to see even try.

This really is a fantastic illustration, even more impressive given that it was done at a store signing! It's a shame that you never got the chance to show this to Pearson, but I'm sure he would've absolutely loved this. Oh and, Happy CAF Birthday?

Powerful piece!

This piece packs a punch!  Golden getting it done in a store signing with those deep marker inks looks sharp!  Nice choice in getting Mack to fill up the entire piece.

Pearson created a very cool character and Golden did a nice job to show him.off here. Congrats.

Wicked cool Golden, FM!  Mack's boxed-in bulk really reminds me of the Dark Knight #2 cover (great use of the space!) and I love the disparity between the mask's smile and the gaze of the eyes (just as you point out).  Great balance of blacks here, and it must have been really special to hit a store signing that was sparsely attended enough that you could score three pieces from him (and three scorching pieces at that)!  Congrats, Fred!

"H"!  (that's the first part of my CAF birthday -greeting- to you, F M! ;) )

Fantastic selection for Golden based on your connection to Jason's work!

Stunning piece by Michael Golden! I love how he embraced the character Pearson had created and drew it as if it were his own.

i feel really fortunate to have a creature commission from both of them. this post is just an amazing homage. incredible stuff no doubt. 

Awesome piece!  Nicely embodies the Golden-Pearson connection.

Great hulking rendition of one of his signature characters!  It's like he's hunching some to fit on the art board.  RIP maestro Pearson, and congrats.

Admiring all your cool Golden commissions.  I bought a Rogue one from him several years ago for a friend of mine (birthday present).  Michael draws so close to the borders I had trouble matting and framing it.  He certainly fills the page.  Congrats!