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Chin Music 1 Phantom variant cover by Tony Harris
Artist: Tony Harris (All)
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DescriptionA very VERY creepy cover by an artist not always immediately associated with the horror genre and yet who can do it very effectively as exemplified here.Chin Music was to be a limited series from modern horror writer Steve Niles and Tony Harris that remains unfinished, another professional series to which Mr Harris has been attached that falls in that limbo category we all love 😉 I bought it directly from Tony during a European tour after many hesitations. But the price was certainly right and I’m glad I did. I find the piece highly disturbing visually as it convokes Lovecraft and the myth of the ancient ones. The impassibility of the man shown here as a disgusting (on its own) slimy tentacle creeps into his orbit and goes out his ear is truly creepy. His face full of scars gives us the impression that he has seen (too) much like a mirror ready to break from reality. In terms of technique, the ID card delineated in delicious cross-hatching in the background is an element I particularly love as it harkens back to Tony’s Gaijin studios days. The use of light seemingly coming from a slowly moving light bulb coming from above in an interrogation room type of setting truly adds to the eeriness. Lastly, everything is expertly drawn here, including the logo and the stamp and Tony’s inks are as impressive as ever. Happy Halloween to all! Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/1/2024
Definately creepy and I agree with your comment about it evoking Lovecraft. I really enjoy Steve Niles written content so I should probably check this one out too. The cracking/scarring of the face and the file/dossier with the ID in the top are nice touches and add a noir-ish feeling to it. Great piece, congrats!
P.S. Selfishly I wish the scan was better or not as washed out (or maybe it's a photo?) so we could see the details better but it's a minor gripe ;-)
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/1/2024
Sweet chin music! Harris surprises and rocks this Lovecraftian look with horror and tentacles with fully revealed rendered details.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/1/2024
How very Lovecraftian of Tony Fuckin' Harris! Along with Dave Johnson and JH Williams III, he's one of the best graphic artists in comics during the last 35 years. It's a beautiful piece, so if it didn't cost much, then great bang for your buck, which is even better!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/19/2024
Unsettling in the best way! Harris really showing out his creepily good design chops here! Congrats!
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