Hellboy

The Hellboy HeroesCon showcase continues with this screen toned version of Anung Un Rama, from the true master of the skull, Alexis Ziritt.

When I first attended HeroesCon in 2019, I ended up initially meeting Alexis Ziritt and buying some Space Riders pages from him. This year I was anxious to get the chance to talk to him again, especially after acquiring the recent High On Fire piece. Cam at Inky Knuckles opened up his show list and I knew he would make a great addition to the other Hellboy pieces I had lined up.

Alexis did a wonderful job with this one. The tones are a nice touch to the character, and I especially love the signature Mignola fire around the Red Hand of Doom. Hellboy is well equipped with his pistol, plenty of pouches, and even a rosary to ward off incoming evil. Oh and did I mention that there's a GIANT SKULL in the background! Large enough to possibly be an entrance to a cave or tomb, the skull adds a haunting presence to the commission.

I picked this up on Friday from Alexis, thanked him and also told him how much I love the High On Fire piece. He is another artist that is a true pleasure to speak with, and also very funny. On Saturday, I ran into him again, and we looked at some more of his art. After we were done talking he handed me a drawing. It was another skull, a bonus skull!!! (see additional image) Further proof that he really is the master of the skull.

Huge thanks to Cam and Alexis for another great piece!