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Rafael Kayanan - Conan the Adventurer 1 Page 21

Location: Kayanan, Rafael
Artists: Rafael Kayanan (All) , Roy Thomas (Writer)

Location: Kayanan, Rafael
Title: Rafael Kayanan - Conan the Adventurer 1 Page 21*
Artist: Rafael Kayanan (All) , Roy Thomas (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2129
Likes on CAF: 5
Comments: 13
Added to Site: 5/14/2017

While his style is unmistakably his own, I have to say that my real hook to Rafael Kayanan's art was when he launched his Conan the Adventurer series and proclaimed his direct undiluted artistic lineage to Barry Windsor-Smith (and, by the way, to Tim Conrad as well).

At last! I cried...

BWS having built such graphic foundations for the comic book version of REH's larger-than-life tales may have been intimidating enough for most artists to revisit. But then, Rafael Kayanan came on board.

Helped, no doubt, by stories set in the early years of Conan's career, he boldly integrated all the familiar regalia of young Conan (including helmet and necklace) and put them back in action with a sense of recklessness that had not been seen in the series for years (decades?).

And the visions he conjured, the relentless drive of the page...

Look at this one: the bottom panel is pure, absolute BWS! What a thrill!...

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Dadako Dadako Member Since 2010

Posted On 5/14/2017

..I COMPLETELY agree with your words about Rafael Kayanan, Al..This page is a splendid rediscovery of the Barbarian's origins. Huge Congrats on your new addition!

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 5/14/2017

Dadako Dadako wrote:

" ..I COMPLETELY agree with your words about Rafael Kayanan, Al..This page is a splendid rediscovery of the Barbarian's origins. Huge Congrats on your new addition! "

Thanks for your kind words, Alessio! This is another tick off my want list!

Red Raven Member Since 2012

Posted On 5/14/2017

great page action and powerful inks - love it !!!

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 5/14/2017

Red Raven wrote:

" great page action and powerful inks - love it !!! "

Thanks Adom! Rafael comes from a long tradition of Filipino artists, like Redondo and Alcala, who are not only very original artists, but also have a distinctive mastering of their inkwork!

aric shapiro Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/22/2017

Incredible

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 6/5/2017

aric shapiro wrote:

" Incredible "

Thanks Aric! Energizing the day, isn't it?

Rhandy A Member Since 2012

Posted On 6/8/2017

Magnificent. Rafael brings a genuine warrior spirit in these pages

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 6/10/2017

Rhandy A wrote:

" Magnificent. Rafael brings a genuine warrior spirit in these pages "

Thanks Rhandy! You're right, we're in the wilderness, here!...

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 11/3/2018

wrote:

" This is pretty Cool!
"

Thanks Nick! Kayanan’s art is explosive indeed!

David K Member Since 2008

Posted On 1/1/2020

Very cool page!!

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 1/1/2020

David K wrote:

" Very cool page!!
"

Thanks David! It's a high point in Rafael's artistic journey, for sure!

gPrez *** Member Since 2021

Posted On 9/1/2022

I hate saying that Kayanan looks like a berrt version of BWS, but Wow!!!

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013

Posted On 9/1/2022

gPrez *** wrote:

" I hate saying that Kayanan looks like a berrt version of BWS, but Wow!!!
"

Thanks Gerd! I know the comparison is pretty bold, but I do feel it's deserved!...

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