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Watchmen: The Art of the Film - Rorschach - illustration

Artist: John Cassaday (All)

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Watchmen: The Art of the Film - Rorschach - illustration Comic Art

 

   

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Title: Watchmen: The Art of the Film - Rorschach - illustration
Artist: John Cassaday (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 691
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Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 13
Added to Site: 8/3/2022
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Description

Rorschach looking badass, by Cassaday. From "Watchmen: The Art of the Film" (Titan Books, 2009).


I parted with my only two Watchmen-related pieces in January, after an offer that was too financially helpful to refuse. This left an itch.


Every year, around my birthday, I like to treat myself to an outstanding piece of art to celebrate. So happily, here is this year's present. From me to me!


Would you believe I lusted for this on Albert Moy's site for more than ten years?

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Joined: August 2009
Last Login: January 2026
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Filmore W. Bedwick 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

The sheer perspective and ultra grittiness make this a Winner! Happy Birthday!

Chris K. 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Well, the wait was certainly worth it - this is fantastic! Cassaday clearly put his heart into this one.

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

The prize piece from Cassaday's set of Watchmen drawings!  The bricked up alleyway with a filthy and bloody mix shows that this world required that type of "hero".  It is plain to see on his face that Rorshach was someone who would get down and dirty to a degree that was even more crazy than the criminals.  In terms of movies, Cassaday makes him stand there silently without emotion like a horror icon ready for his next victim.  

artless artmore 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

10 years --- congrats on pulling the trigger!  It's a beauty!

Felix  Lu 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Cannot believe this was available on Albert's site for 10 years. I'm sure you were not the only one lusting after it. But the opportunity to acquire it is gone. And all the lusting after will take place here. 

A killer piece, Cassaday at his peak. Congrats!

Yo Kuri 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 8/4/2022

Fantastic page with great composition! The chevron shadow pattern is a brilliant touch and is counterbalanced by the zig zag shadows on R's pant legs and coat. Well worth the wait. Happy Birthday!

comicinkking. com 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/4/2022

Congrats Mark - great piece!!  10 years is a long wait!!  Really happy for you!

Tom McDonald 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 9/16/2022

I have been wanting a Rorschach piece for the wall in back of my Zoom calls for two years. Something like this would have been ideal. Well done!

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/4/2022

Powerful Cassaday illustration! He really captures the spirit of Rorschach here. The blood-stains on the walls of the alley mirror the ink blotches that make up Rorschach's mask. Kinda gives me the creeps, but in a good way. Congrats of picking this one up!

E DLS 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/7/2022

What a way to celebrate your birthday.  The inking on his trenchcoat is nothing short of phenomenal.  And don't even get me started on all everything that's going on in the alley behind him.  This is another level of illustration.  Wow, wow, wow!

Tom McDonald 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 1/26/2023

Love it! Ya got my "Best of" vote!

K Gearon 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 4/7/2023

Man, the calm after the storm.  SO gritty, and with Cassaday's trademark flair for presence and detail.  Awesome.  Big congrats!

Phill R 
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/10/2025

What more could you ask for in a Rorschach piece, yeesh!! Killer!!

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