Metamorpho by Ramona Fradon

I bought the left hand image on eBay some time ago. It was referred to as a "Special Splash" page. Sometime later,
Scott Kress of Catskill Comics told me that it was a commission piece by Ms. Fradon.

It is a wonderful example of her work. However, as much as I enjoy that piece - after all, it features the full cast sans Sapphire, action, Metamorpho changing his shape and substance, a scary villain, and lots of detail - it really seemed to be missing something without Sapphire.

I tried to commission Ramona once, but failed due to an injury to her wrist and her work commitments. :(

More recently, I met her at a signing at October Country in New Paltz, NY and asked if she'd be interested. She was! Working with Scott Kress, we came up with an idea to complete the scene. Kathy got it for my birthday.

Thanks for taking a look. Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

BTW, Ramona did the second one when she was 85! (b. Oct 1, 1926)