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"Frank Miller's Daredevil run" by Bill Sienkiewicz

Location: My Favorite Runs
Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz (Painter)

Location: My Favorite Runs
Title: "Frank Miller's Daredevil run" by Bill Sienkiewicz
Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz (Painter)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 7731
Likes on CAF: 24
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 42
Added to Site: 2/15/2018

I've admired dozens of painted masterpieces by Bill Sienkiewicz (and was lucky enough to own some of them), especially ones with his eternal muse Elektra. But this piece is by far my favorite Sienkiewicz piece in decades. Once I saw this piece with my own eyes, I knew it was special : its sheer size (about 17x21), all the mixed techniques, the care brought to the background, the colors (sorry for the pic, it didn't fit in my scan), its textures, etc. and of course the depiction in itself.

That perfect summary of one of my all time favorite comics runs : DD, Elektra, their embrace, the fractured surface, the blood dripping, the loneliness, the menace of the Kingpin, the Church, the darkness, etc. Everything that mattered to me in Frank Miller's run was on that drawing.
Considering I fell in love with Bill Sienkiewicz' art with his Daredevil GN with Miller and their Elektra ltd series, this felt like the definitive DD piece for me by my favorite artist. If I had dreamt of a perfect DD piece back then, it would have looked exactly like this. Although it's a recent piece, it brought back all the right nostalgic vibes : my 1986 self would be very happy for me ;-)

I could talk about this piece for hours, I already spent months looking at it. While my other art pieces are all framed next to each other on small walls, this giant one is all by itself on my biggest wall in the center of my living room. Maybe I'll find another great Sienkiewicz piece in a few years that I'll like even better and I'll want to upgrade, but I doubt it as it took decades for this one to find me (and vice versa).
I've often wondered what is my grail in my collection. The one piece. I had multiple answers. It probably means I hadn't found it yet. But now I know : I guess that all the collectors who have found their own grail know how I felt when I got mine.

Sienkiewicz told the original owner this piece would be used as an IDW cover in a few months. Really cool if it does so more people can enjoy it, but doesn't change anything for me: I could not love it more !

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REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016

Posted On 2/15/2018

Fantastic Illustration, great Sienkiewicz, congratulations

alessandro gentili Member Since 2011

Posted On 2/15/2018

Must be amazing in person ! So happy for you my friend !!

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009

Posted On 2/15/2018

Exceptional Alex, congrats!

Davide G. Member Since 2009

Posted On 2/15/2018

Definitive and just awesome! Enjoy your grail, Alex :)

Charles Dahan Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/15/2018

Wow! Double wow!

Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/15/2018

this is beautiful - congrats!!

Mark Scot-Quinn Member Since 2009

Posted On 2/15/2018

Worth everything. Congratulations.

Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 2/15/2018

Striking imagery. Love the textures! Congrats.

Kyle K Member Since 2012

Posted On 2/15/2018

Fantastic piece, Alex.

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 2/15/2018

A piercing image of beauty! Congrats!

Xavier . Member Since 2010

Posted On 2/15/2018

That’s amazing! A true work of art! Congrats!

comicinkking. com Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/15/2018

Congratulations!! If I’m not mistaken - it’s also a self portrait! ;)

Alex B Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/15/2018

comicinkking. com wrote:

" Congratulations!! If I’m not mistaken - it’s also a self portrait! ;)
"

The question was asked to Sienkiewicz about the specific influence for these eyes : he just smiled and stayed mum... but I love the possibility of it ! Maybe it will remain a mistery similar to the Mona Lisa ;-)

comicinkking. com Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/15/2018

Alex B wrote:

" The question was asked to Sienkiewicz about the specific influence for these eyes : he just smiled and stayed mum... but I love the possibility of it ! Maybe it will remain a mistery similar to the Mona Lisa ;-)
"

I’m 99% sure those are his eyes. :)

E DLS Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/15/2018

I think being able to pick out one single piece in any collection is an almost impossible task. And if you ARE able to separate just one from all the rest, that it must be a very special piece indeed. Congratulations on finding and getting your grail. It certainly is a beauty.

Carlos DS Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/15/2018

Très belle acquisition ! bravo !

Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/15/2018

Indeed GRAIL worthy! I had not seen this particular piece previoulsy, and I am in awe of it! Suberb example! Congrats Alex, and thanks for sharing!

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/15/2018

Amazing

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/15/2018

Great piece Alex. Glad to read that you found such a special piece. Congrats!!!!

A B Member Since 2015

Posted On 2/15/2018

Congratulations on this, you have to be very happy!

Vit Budin Member Since 2016

Posted On 2/15/2018

Congratulations, this is beautiful piece. I`m glad with you that you`ve gave him new warm home :).

eewwnuk 1 Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/15/2018

Stunning

artless artmore Member Since 2013

Posted On 2/15/2018

That is a wonderful painting! Stunning and classy

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/16/2018

It is a beautiful and haunting image. Congratulations!

Nicolaj Borch Member Since 2012

Posted On 2/19/2018

Great to see that You finally got to this Wonderful DD piece, it really is outstanding!

George O Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/21/2018

killer piece from the master

Canadian Collector Member Since 2015

Posted On 2/22/2018

That is one sweet painting. Congrats!

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/2/2018

wooooooooooooooooooooooow

Marc W Member Since 2014

Posted On 3/3/2018

MASTERPIECE!

Tim G Member Since 2010

Posted On 5/20/2018

Spectacular! I mean, how can anyone not love this piece? Great acquisition Alex!

Patrick Brooks Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/23/2018

This is INSANE. The few things that jump out at me are the thickness and texture of the paint and the dripping effect. Sienkiewicz's style proves his genius. Not every character or scene has to be hyper detailed. It adds to the mood of the character and piece. Just beautiful.

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/26/2019

Wow! What a stunning painting! Beautifully executed!

j sly Member Since 2011

Posted On 6/10/2021

One of the best paintings I've seen! Great get!

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/14/2023

It would be perfect as a cover so I hope that happens. Sienk is a unique talent to be sure.

Stefan H Member Since 2003

Posted On 1/10/2024

Wow, I stand in awe before that stunning piece.

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017

Posted On 6/22/2024

Quite possibly my fave Sink I've ever seen.

James S Member Since 2017

Posted On 6/23/2024

This piece is absolutly gorgous!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004

Posted On 6/24/2024

Fantastic Daredevil piece. Congrats!

Anthony T Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/30/2024

Amazing piece. A great example of Sienkiewicz's work.

Steve . M Member Since 2017

Posted On 7/1/2024

Can't believe only seeing this now. Gorgeous piece

Joseba Herrero Member Since 2009

Posted On 9/25/2024

Amazing!!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006

Posted On 12/18/2025

Wow, it's just a stunning piece, such a cool Daredevil painting, congrats!!

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