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Punisher #11 Variant Cover

Artist: Matteo Scalera (All)

28 Comments - 750 Views - 31 Likes

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Artwork Details

Title:	Punisher #11 Variant Cover
Artist:	Matteo Scalera (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	750
Likes on CAF:	31 32
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	28
Added to Site:	3/14/2023
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Description

I picked this up from Matteo at Nerd Show Bologna. I was immediately blow away by the design. I swear this man gets better by the day! He explained how he first puts down a red wash over his pencils then builds up gray tones and ink (checkout his Instagram for process pictures). The effect is simple yet perfect for the contrast of Frank in black and the hand in their signature red ninja robes. Every mid-flight pose is unique and the perspective puts you jumping with the ninja storm as they dramatically descend...much like the scale of figures moving to the lower right. Perfect. One of my new favorite covers of all time.

Also he threw in the "rough" sketch, which is actually fairly precise. Thanks Matteo you are a BEAST!

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James S
Member Since 2017

Posted on 3/14/2023

Saw Matteo's twitter post on this. Gorgeous!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/14/2023

James S wrote:

Saw Matteo's twitter post on this. Gorgeous!

Gorgeous indeed, I agree!

Steve . M
Member Since 2017

Posted on 3/14/2023

Saw this on his IG - what a glorious piece! Congratulations!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/14/2023

Steve . M wrote:

Saw this on his IG - what a glorious piece! Congratulations!

Thanks Steve!

Joe A
Member Since 2019

Posted on 3/14/2023

This really is a great cover. Color is critical to the concept. I saw the Instagram post and process pics, and could tell this was going to be an all-timer. Huge congratulations!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 3/27/2023

Joe A wrote:

This really is a great cover. Color is critical to the concept. I saw the Instagram post and process pics, and could tell this was going to be an all-timer. Huge congratulations!

Thanks Joe!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/15/2023

The monochromatic look is a throwback and a killer concept to bring back!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/15/2023

Spectacular cover. All that red makes it pop.

bob fish
Member Since 2011

Posted on 3/15/2023

i've seen the process on Insta : great job !!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

bob fish wrote:

i've seen the process on Insta : great job !!

It's enlightening to see the process and the finished product. Thanks Bob!

Buddy Ray
Member Since 2017

Posted on 3/15/2023

This is probably the best cover on this current run!! True gem- congrats!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

Buddy Ray wrote:

This is probably the best cover on this current run!! True gem- congrats!

I agree!

Jonathan H
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/15/2023

Amazing cover, congrats!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

Jonathan H wrote:

Amazing cover, congrats!

Thanks Jonathan!

Andrew G
Member Since 2022

Posted on 3/15/2023

This is pretty sick. Nice pickup

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

Andrew G wrote:

This is pretty sick. Nice pickup

Thanks Andrew!

David Bixler
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 3/20/2023

Matteo has been on a roll lately. He does keep getting better and better. Nice pickup!

Kin Wong
Member Since 2007

Posted on 3/26/2023

Beautiful cover, and love the use of red wash and textures. Congrats!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 3/27/2023

Kin Wong wrote:

Beautiful cover, and love the use of red wash and textures. Congrats!

Thanks!

Andrea F.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/26/2023

Outstanding piece!!

Eric B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/26/2023

Truly exellent cover. Scalera is getting so ridiculously good with each new piece. Congrats on this incredible addition.

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

Eric B wrote:

Truly exellent cover. Scalera is getting so ridiculously good with each new piece. Congrats on this incredible addition.

Thanks Eric, he is somehow increading in skill...!

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

Posted on 3/27/2023

Stunning visuals that evokes M.C. Esher and a helluva Punisher cover!

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

Dino Mauricio wrote:

Stunning visuals that evokes M.C. Esher and a helluva Punisher cover!

It's true, you really fall into it...

Paul Martini
Member Since 2021

Posted on 3/27/2023

Dino Mauricio wrote:

Stunning visuals that evokes M.C. Esher and a helluva Punisher cover!

Quite true, the shrinking scale makes me feel as if I'm falling as well...

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

Posted on 3/27/2023

Brilliant composition!

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 5/18/2023

So nice to put a name and face to my nemesis...GRUNTS AND MOANS

Seamus O
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 1/20/2024

Got one of my votes for Best Of 2023.

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