Legends of the DC Universe 14 Cover prelim by Rude

Feel the throw back style in this one. Nicely inked.

I'm a big fan of Steve Rude in ALL of his periods and this is such a brilliant example of his work. The composition, the spotting of blacks, the anatomy, the early 70's Kirby homage, etc. It's all truly of the highest calibre. I also love that Guardian and Dubbilex are there!

We Guardian dance
We Guardian dance
We Guardian dance Dubbilex some fun

Dig!

The chills that Rude skills with the black marker filled
With Kirby action prelim done
Satisfaction of what's to come
Rude could've done just no other
No, Jimmy Olsen fourth world cover (you know that's right)
This Rude, I do deeply dig
Not all, only the pitch
My Super itch, my artwork stash wish (sing it, baby)

I saw this task for a cover (uh-huh, uh-huh)
No, I wouldn't ask for another

Evolution heart-art-art-art
Rude is Legend heart-art-art-art
Rude does Kirby art-rt-rt (astronomical)
Kirby homage dots-art-art-art (hit me!)

Rude captures the feel of Kirby like few others can. Gorgeous.