Stroman, Larry - Dark Phoenix Illustration 2020! - $275

This 2020 piece by Larry Stroman gives us a sharp look at Dark Phoenix that leans into his signature high-contrast style. By drawing her in profile, Stroman highlights the coldness coming from the dark part of her soul, creating a focus that feels way more intimate and chilling than a typical action pose.

Her hair really stands out, flowing like living fire and visually showing off the volatile energy she’s barely keeping under control. The heavy use of black ink makes her silhouette pop, as if she’s emerging from the shadows with a predatory kind of grace. Instead of a standard "blasting" scene, this piece captures the quiet, inevitable threat that makes the Phoenix Force so iconic!