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Legion of Mon-Els by Chris Batista & John Dell

Artists: Chris Batista (Penciller) , John Dell (Inker)

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Title:	Legion of Mon-Els by Chris Batista & John Dell
Artist:	Chris Batista (Penciller)
Artist:	John Dell (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,464
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	8/25/2014
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Chris Batista and John Dell did such a fantastic job with the first commission that they collaborated on for me, that I knew I'd have to get another one from them before too long. Chris is a Legion fan, so I thought that he would be perfect for one of these commissions featuring multiple versions of a single Legionnaire. I asked Chris to name some of his favorite Legionnaires, and after looking over those names, I chose Mr. Lar Gand himself for this Legion of Mon-Els commission. Chris and John did an incredible job here, showcasing each costume and featuring Mon-El's original outfit as the highlight of the group. I especially like how the Green Lantern Mon-El's ring energy is forming the background design. I also really love how they drew the sleeves on Mon-El's original costume and the different capes on each character. Huge thanks to Chris and John for again producing amazing work!

Mon-El is both one of the most powerful Legionnaires and one of the most interesting. He spent a thousand years in the Phantom Zone and somehow kept his sanity. He's as strong as Superman and at one point was a Green Lantern. He's been a member of both L.E.G.I.O.N. and the Legion of Super-Heroes, so he's had to put up with crap from two different Brainiacs, and yet he has somehow kept his sanity! You've gotta both admire and feel sorry for the guy. I've liked all of Mon-El's costumes over the years, but my favorite is his original outfit. His Green Lantern uniform is probably my second favorite, simply because I thought it looked really cool. But Mon-El is lucky to not have any truly horrible costume designs in his history, which is something that not every Legionnaire can claim.

If you like this piece then please do go buy some books featuring Chris's work in either physical or digital format. You can also contact John Dell about a commission right here at CAF.

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John B.
Member Since 2003

Posted on 8/25/2014

Mon-El is a great character. This looks awesome. Congrats.

Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008

Posted on 8/25/2014

Mon-El has always been a favorite Legionnaire. That said, looking at all the different versions here I seem to've missed more legion comics than I thought 'cause many I don't know at all :\

Matthew West
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/25/2014

A wonderful showcase commission, Travis. A feast for the eyes to be sure.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/25/2014

This many shades of Mon-el is just marvelous

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 8/26/2014

Mon-El's my favorite and this is a terrific representation.

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 8/26/2014

When I first glanced at this I thought it was an actual pin-up from a Legion book! This is just outstanding. Chris's pencils alone are a sight to see. Mon-El is in my top 5. You need an Ultra boy next!

Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003

Posted on 8/26/2014

This artwork is FUN and FANTASTIC!!! Long Live the Legion (and Mon-El)!!!

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/12/2014

Another winning piece ! Batista & Dell prove once again how well their styles mesh together.

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