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NICK CARDY - Green Lantern #1 - One Minute Later

Location: 1 Minute Later - DC, Image and Indy Titles - 1 Minute Later
Artist: Nick Cardy (All)

Location: 1 Minute Later - DC, Image and Indy Titles - 1 Minute Later
Title: NICK CARDY - Green Lantern #1 - One Minute Later*
Artist: Nick Cardy (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
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Comments: 35
Added to Site: 2/10/2012

The greatest of thanks to Godfather Spencer Beck for making this happen and to Todd DeZago for shepherding it along the way and to Mr. NICK CARDY who at 92 years old just gets better and better. Mr. Cardy is a true professional, he sent me a prelim to approve and we talked many times -- the talks alone about comics and his life were well worth the price of the commission --

Nick Cardy is one of the greatest DC artists of all time and I was thrilled that he would be willing to tackle Green Lantern Comics #1 as a One Minute Later. Now, Mr. Cardy said that he felt the original villain looked to scrawny as if Lantern would simply point and tell him to go home so he bulked him up a bit -- what a great choice.

To help the colorist, Mr. Cardy attached a sheet of tracing paper over the piece and then colored in his view of the colors -- see piece below showing Mr. Cardy's hand-drawn colors on tracing paper.

As additional drawings below, I have put the Commission by itself in hi rez, the pencil prelim and the hand colored version..please take a look.

Once again, THANK YOU Spencer Beck -- the greatest art agent on earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Roy Johnson Member Since 2010

Posted On 2/10/2012

That is awesome! Neat idea on the color/tracing paper, too. Gotta love the old pros.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/10/2012

As I said earlier..He is 92 years of age..COLOUR ME IMPRESSED !

Marvel Two-in-One Guy Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/10/2012

Stupendous!

Ben Friedman Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/10/2012

Fantastic piece -- still better than just about anyone working in comics today!

Frank L Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/11/2012

Ben Friedman wrote:

" Fantastic piece -- still better than just about anyone working in comics today! "

Damn right. I agree. The cross-hatching Cardy did on GL is simply amazing.

Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 2/10/2012

92 - and still one of the greats. Love this one.

Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 2/10/2012

92 - and still one of the greats. Love this one.

T Shen Member Since 2009

Posted On 2/10/2012

That's some incredible linework there. Great story too - congrats! Would love to just sit and chat with a legend in the industry one day.

michael dunne Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/10/2012

I'm green with envy!

Dave W Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/10/2012

wow Michael - I can't decide which is better, the art or your experience. I think I might side with the conversations with Nick. I'd be amazed to hear what you guys talked about. Major congrats. Spencer is THE MAN!

Chad Garrett Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/11/2012

Historic & cool!

larry clay Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/11/2012

Spectacular piece and experience!

Will K Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/11/2012

Nick was there almost from the beginning. He's a treasure. And so is this art.

Michael Rankins Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/11/2012

"Wow!" doesn't really say it, but I can't find another word. To be able to create this level of art at 92? Standing ovation for the legendary Mr. Cardy.

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/11/2012

Just when you think it can't get any better... Congratulations!

Thomas Vanderstappen Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/11/2012

Stunning!

Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/11/2012

Miraculous and unique!!

Peter P Member Since 2009

Posted On 2/11/2012

I'm stunned! Incredible!!

Jean-Michel Anneau Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/11/2012

Another beauty of your fantastic collection !!!!

Rob Stolzer Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/11/2012

wow, Wow, WOW! Congratulations! Simply a terrific piece by one of the greats. Love the lushness of the inking, and the more dynamic composition. While the original cover is a classic, Mr. C really took it to a new level.

Rob Stolzer Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/11/2012

Rob Stolzer wrote:

" wow, Wow, WOW! Congratulations! Simply a terrific piece by one of the greats. Love the lushness of the inking, and the more dynamic composition. While the original cover is a classic, Mr. C really took it to a new level. "

Thanks for adding the prelim and a larger shot of the inked piece. The inking is quite wonderful, especially on GL. And I love seeing the process in the prelims. Terrific stuff!

Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/11/2012

That is simply amazing. Congrats!

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/11/2012

Simply Amazing!

Chris K. Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/11/2012

This is incredible, Michael - amazing the skills Cardy has retained at 92. We should all be so lucky!

D Parker Member Since 2010

Posted On 2/11/2012

No qualifiers needed here -- that's beautiful work for any age! The Green Lantern figure looks so majestic -- a perfect combination of power and grace. Bravo!

Murray Roach Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/11/2012

Spectacular!! Wow - that's beyond fantastic. Cardy really hasn't lost a step. Congratulations on adding this to your collection.

Damon Owens Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/11/2012

If anyone ever doubted whether the greatest legends in the industry answer the call of Michael Finn, here is your answer. The great Nick Cardy, showing why he is one of the masters of the artform.

Guenter J Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/12/2012

this is awesome...

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 2/12/2012

What a wonderful piece of work. The original Green Lantern is a big favorite and Nick nailed him. A very dynamic pose and wonderfully rendered. BTW, the bad guy is a creep; glad GL got him. Yeah, I should judge a book by its cover, but look at that guy!

Dewey Cassell Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/12/2012

Wow, this is great. The detail on the piece is amazing. Nick has still got it. Congrats!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/12/2012

Congratulations on an awesome commission by one of the all time great comic illustrators!

Jared Simmons Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/13/2012

Really GREAT!!!!

Steven Borock Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/28/2012

Frickin' Awesome!!!!!!!

aric shapiro Member Since 2006

Posted On 12/6/2012

What a gem

Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/20/2014

Wow a very nice take by Mr Cardy!

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