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The Death and Return of Superman Cover Concept Commission

Artists: Dan Jurgens (Penciller) , Brett Breeding (Inker)

25 Comments - 595 Views - 21 Likes

The Death and Return of Superman Cover Concept Commission Comic Art

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Original Layout Sketch Submitted to DC Comics

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Artwork Details

Title:	The Death and Return of Superman Cover Concept Commission
Artist:	Dan Jurgens (Penciller)
Artist:	Brett Breeding (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	595
Likes on CAF:	21 22
Comments:	25
Added to Site:	4/30/2024
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Description

This commission is based off a proposed, but ultimately not chosen, cover layout to a collected edition for The Death and Return of Superman. Dan had shared the original layout sketch online a few years ago so when the opportunity arose to commission him ahead of his appearance at OAX, this is the route I went. A fully fleshed out version of that layout. It was such a strong layout that represents the death and return so well, it was begging to be fully brought to life!

Having Superman as a silhouette both represents his death as well as provides context to the four replacement Supermen shown as they were operating in his shadow upon their arrival to Metropolis. Dan also added the torn cape flag, not in the original sketch, which further connects the chapters of this saga.

I picked up this beauty at OAX and then sent it off to be inked by the other half of the fan favorite creative duo, Brett Breeding. I simply love the results that come with years of working together. Brett instinctively knows where to enhance and fine tune Dan’s pencils to create an image rest for print. I am thrilled with the outcome here and this is such a wonderful addition to my collection!

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André .
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 4/30/2024

A shame this wasn't used! I feel like it perfectly represents this era of Supes. Congrats!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/3/2024

André . wrote:

A shame this wasn't used! I feel like it perfectly represents this era of Supes. Congrats!

Thanks & I agree! It's such a strong layout!

Ernest Benevides
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 4/30/2024

Would've made for a killer cover. Still an incredible add. Congrats

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/3/2024

Ernest Benevides wrote:

Would've made for a killer cover. Still an incredible add. Congrats

It sure would have! Thanks so much!!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/30/2024

So awesome! It fullfiulls the promise of the original concept! It has each of the four doing what they do best. Cocky Superboy maybe front and center, but my favorite is Steel!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/3/2024

Marcus Wai wrote:

So awesome! It fullfiulls the promise of the original concept! It has each of the four doing what they do best. Cocky Superboy maybe front and center, but my favorite is Steel!

Quite true! So much of their characters traits shine in those bust shots!

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Great piece!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/3/2024

Derek Crabbe wrote:

Great piece!

Much appreciated good sir!

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Such a great idea for a commission. Wonderfully done.

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/3/2024

George H wrote:

Such a great idea for a commission. Wonderfully done.

Thanks George! Love when these two work together! Just a natural pairing!

Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 5/1/2024

Well done! Congrats!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/3/2024

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:

Well done! Congrats!

Thanks Miki! Definitely a highlight of my OAX (well the pencils that is)!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 5/2/2024

Whoa, that's sick! I don't know who most of these characters are, but man, that Steel is awesome!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/3/2024

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

Whoa, that's sick! I don't know who most of these characters are, but man, that Steel is awesome!

It's all original too! Hand drawn! I have a feeling you'd love Steel, go back and check out his debut and you will be a lifelong fan!

Noah H
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 5/3/2024

Damnnnnn!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/3/2024

Noah H wrote:

Damnnnnn!

I think that is a direct quote from when I saw the original pencils!

Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

What a great commission!! Congrats!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/5/2024

Mike (aka Off White) White wrote:

What a great commission!! Congrats!

Thanks so much!

Kin Wong
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 5/5/2024

Cool idea to have the original art team revisit this concept, and agreed that the tattered cape flag helps tie everything together. Congrats!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/5/2024

Kin Wong wrote:

Cool idea to have the original art team revisit this concept, and agreed that the tattered cape flag helps tie everything together. Congrats!

Thanks!! It was certainly a nice surprise to see when I picked it up from Dan. Love that he included the cape flag!

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/8/2024

Both artists are in top form here and once again magic happened as they were paired together again ! Awesome piece !

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/8/2024

Gal Schwartz wrote:

Both artists are in top form here and once again magic happened as they were paired together again ! Awesome piece !

Thanks! Yeah, it really is great to see them paired up! Brett does amazing work on Dan's pencils!

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 5/10/2024

A fantastic one-and-done example! Congrats!

Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/10/2024

M L wrote:

A fantastic one-and-done example! Congrats!

Thanks! That's what I loved about the layout, it really does represent the whole saga incredibly well!

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

Posted on 6/12/2024

Great full Circle piece Carl...love it's journey

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