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Karate Kid vs. Luke Cage by Francis Portela

Artist: Francis Portela (All)

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Karate Kid vs. Luke Cage by Francis Portela Comic Art

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Title:	Karate Kid vs. Luke Cage by Francis Portela
Artist:	Francis Portela (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,016
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	1/13/2015
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Karate Kid vs. Luke Cage, Power Man by Francis Portela

I've been a fan of Francis's art for years, going back to when I first saw it in The Resistance. When he started drawing the Legion of Super-Heroes, though, it felt like he stepped up his game and his art was better than ever before. That said, he never did get to draw my favorite Legionnaire while he was one the book: Karate Kid! So when I saw that Francis was going to be at Wizard World New Orleans, I knew that I wanted to get a commission from him, and got in touch with David Macho at Spanish Inq to set it up. I gave Francis a few opponents to choose from and he went with Luke Cage. Of course we had to go with Luke's old school costume, and Francis did a fantastic job depicting it. I love the poses, the look on Luke's face, and breaking ground. Big thanks to Francis and David for this fantastic commission!

Luke used to have sparring sessions with Iron Fist back in their Heroes for Hire days, and he did learn a few moves from Mr. Rand. That said, Iron Fist is no Karate Kid, and Val's gonna mop the floor with Luke. Karate Kid just has to avoid Luke's blows long enough to put him down, which will probably take a few strikes because of Luke's steel-hard skin. But yeah, Val Armorr wins. Sweet Christmas!

If you like this piece then please do go buy some books featuring Francis's work in either physical or digital format and/or go commission him yourself.

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	Travis Ellisor Premium Gallery Owner
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aric shapiro
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/14/2015

Absolutely LOVE this...the fkuidity of his linework is astounding...the broken borders...magical

larry clay
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/14/2015

You have several great fight VS pieces, but this one really stood out to me. Really great piece and choice of opponent for Val.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/14/2015

You are starting the New year with a bang. The placements and poses of the figures work well here

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/14/2015

Wow! The look on Luke's face is priceless! Total frustration. Francis knocked this out. Congrats Travis!

Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/15/2015

Sweet Christmas!!!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/19/2015

super!!!

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