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Keith Becker UNITED STATES
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DWJ Beta Ray Bill issue 1 pg 22 “I’m not Blind...

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Location: Keith’s Art Collection
Title: DWJ Beta Ray Bill issue 1 pg 22 “I’m not Blind...*
Artist:  Daniel  Warren Johnson (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: Nope!
Views: 892
Likes on CAF: 12
Comments: 25
Added to Site: 8/3/2021

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“I’m not blind …”

Issue 1 really started with a big one-two punch. It started with a great fight scene with FFF, and dick-head Thor grabbing the limelight. But this page was the Haymaker of the issue. Even Daniel usually can’t make me cry in a first issue, but he definitely did this time. Such a sad and iconic moment in his latest series. It really infused a lot of heart into the whole series. I’m SO excited to have snagged my first / top request (out of 9 that day). Congratulations to everyone else who scored big in the last day of SDFC!

For those who are interested in looking under the hood, so to speak... I put the piece up to my computer screen because I was real curious as to what I could see under the pasted up / published drawing of Bill in the bottom panel. It's real interesting / cool. you can see that the original drawing had a much more billowed cape vs the droopy version that he decided on. And, you can also see that in the original he had a less sad posture, with his hand grasping the back of his neck, instead of the chosen version where he's buried his face in his hand. I definitely like the edit by Deedubs on this one. The sadder visage of BRB really added to how the moment hits you. Real interesting stuff.

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Matt  Todd Member Since 2014
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Posted On 8/3/2021

Congrats Keith!!! What a wonderful page!! An awesome example of DWJ's storytelling!!! Congratulations on such a great addition to your collection. 

Mark Stanleigh Member Since 2010
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Posted On 8/3/2021

This was also one of my top choices from issue 1. A really heartbreaking emotional moment that definitely stood out. More than that, its the emotional stakes and heart of the series! Congrats on snagging such an awesome page from the series and for sharing it on here! 

Victor Bracamontes Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

KEITH!! I love this page! Its by far my favorite of this issue! Everything you said is 100% correct. I actually tried to go for it myself, but im real happy it found a great home! Huge Congrats on getting it!

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Victor Bracamontes wrote:
"  KEITH!! I love this page! Its by far my favorite of this issue! Everything you said is 100% correct. I actually tried to go for it myself, but im real happy it found a great home! Huge Congrats on getting it!
 "

THANKS VICTOR!!!! Btw, just added some photos that i took when i light boxed the bottom panel so i could see what he changed the panel from. Interesting process moment that i figured you'd def appreciate. 

Victor Bracamontes Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Keith Becker wrote:
"  THANKS VICTOR!!!! Btw, just added some photos that i took when i light boxed the bottom panel so i could see what he changed the panel from. Interesting process moment that i figured you'd def appreciate. 
 "

Oh man thats cool! I would agree with you, I definitely prefer the final over the original, just hits harder! 

Jason K Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Poor BRB. Great page, Keith! 

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

The heaviness is felt more on the whole body.  Rather than strain to keep his head up, he gives in to bury his face down.

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Marcus Wai wrote:
"  The heaviness is felt more on the whole body.  Rather than strain to keep his head up, he gives in to bury his face down.
 "

Exactly! 😊

Evan Atherton Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Oof, such a brutal moment - but an excellent page! Congrats Keith!

Morgan Social Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

I love this page! Great pickup, Keith! Every panel has something to get excited about.

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Morgan Social wrote:
"  I love this page! Great pickup, Keith! Every panel has something to get excited about.
 "

We did good bro... we did good 😎

kent mansley Member Since 2015
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Posted On 8/4/2021

That third panel is raw emotion that only DWJ can pull off. And I love the extra forensics work you did to see what's under the paste up. Always cool to know what the first pass was. Like others have said, I think he made the right choice with his changes. So happy for you, Keith! Huge congrats!

Pat L Member Since 2017
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Posted On 8/4/2021

congrats on snagging this page!  it is a great page - and was on the list of rejections that I got too!  lol

artless artmore Member Since 2013
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Posted On 8/4/2021

Unique and spectacular page from this outstanding series!  DWJ is as good at these heart-wrenching scenes and quiet moments as his with the action and mayem.  The storytelling is perfect.  Thanks for posting what you uncovered beneath that bottom panel!

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
Posted On 8/4/2021

artless artmore wrote:
"  Unique and spectacular page from this outstanding series!  DWJ is as good at these heart-wrenching scenes and quiet moments as his with the action and mayem.  The storytelling is perfect.  Thanks for posting what you uncovered beneath that bottom panel!
 "

Bill's not blind but apparently Keith is, atleast slightly XD 

Robert Coleman Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 8/4/2021

The man in the mirror.

Kevin A Member Since 2019
Posted On 8/5/2021

The first panel might steal the scene, but what makes this page special - in my opinion - is what's depicted in panels 2-4. The changes in focal length, the expressions, and the quick pace all set up the emotional devastation that's showcased in the fifth panel. Congrats on the amazing page!

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
Posted On 8/6/2021

Kevin A wrote:
"  The first panel might steal the scene, but what makes this page special - in my opinion - is what's depicted in panels 2-4. The changes in focal length, the expressions, and the quick pace all set up the emotional devastation that's showcased in the fifth panel. Congrats on the amazing page!
 "

The story telling on this page is masterful. It hits so hard the awkwardness in the first 3 panels flowing into the complete and utter sorrow, and sif staring down the hall as he slumps away. So great!

Yo Kuri Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 8/13/2021

Incredibly touching scene. So DWJ. A++ lighting, storytelling and character acting. This is the one! Huge congrats!

Michael 07 Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/16/2022

Amazing page..huge congrats 

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Fabulous page! Daniel Warren Johnson is amazing! He's already a master of the medium.

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/8/2022

Gorgeous DWJ page! Congrats on picking up the whole issue too!

Alessandro  Pignatelli Member Since 2020
Posted On 6/17/2022

Fantastic!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
Posted On 6/28/2022

DWJ BRB pages are absolute artistic gold, and you hit the jackpot with this masterful page.  It packs quite the emotional punch.

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
Posted On 6/28/2022

Michael McIsaac wrote:
"  DWJ BRB pages are absolute artistic gold, and you hit the jackpot with this masterful page.  It packs quite the emotional punch.
 "

Thanks man! It really does! It's pure DWJ doing what he does best! 

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