Carlo M ITALY
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John Romita Jr - Daredevil 266 - page 22 splash - Mephisto

Location: John Romita Jr
Artists: John Romita Jr (Penciller) ,  Al Williamson (Inker)

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Location: John Romita Jr
Title: John Romita Jr - Daredevil 266 - page 22 splash - Mephisto
Artist:  John Romita Jr (Penciller) ,  Al Williamson (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1284
Likes on CAF: 25
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 22
Added to Site: 2/21/2023

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Romita Jr's evolution as an artist has been truly remarkable. I loved his early "Marvel style" efforts with Layton, but the period I personally like the best is Daredevil with Nocenti and the second Iron Man run. The Daredevil run is particularly memorable. It must not have been easy for the Nocenti / JrJr creative team to follow in the footsteps of Miller and Mazzucchelli. Yet they found their own voice, with stories that were different and yet true to the essence of the character. "A true merry Christian would have turned the other cheek". How cerebral is that when said to Daredevil?

This splash features a huge image of villain and hero. Romita decided to go for his own version of Mephisto, giving him an alien-like look that highlighted his deviousness and cruelty.

I am not a fan of inks that show paintbrushes. Yet here one has to admire Williamson's study of lihgt and the use of inks to show hellfire reflections on DD's head and shoulders.

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George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 2/21/2023

Loved JR JR's early DD. Such a fantastic and wild splash!

E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/21/2023

My goodness, those Williamson inks are just ridiculous!  Great splash my friend.

Guido Sartor Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/21/2023

Legendary page! Great catch Carlo!

Hobby Halbert Member Since 2022
Posted On 2/21/2023

Wow!

Rafael Via Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/21/2023

great striking image, and Beautifully inked over 

Posted On 2/21/2023

Gorgeous on every level Carlo!

Toni S Member Since 2019
Posted On 2/21/2023

Fantastic pick-up!!! Huge congrats. JRJR at his finest! DD and Mephisto! What a tremendous splash!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 2/22/2023

When I think "JRJR" I think "DD" first, and that's due to this run and the Man Without Fear mini.  Just at the top of his storytelling AND illustration game, and Al Williamson I know had a lot to do with that.  Stellar example here, Carlo.  Congrats!

alessandro gentili Member Since 2011
Posted On 2/22/2023

Piece with a very impressive emotional impact.  G.Dore ' at Marvel here. Huge congrats!!

Jason K Member Since 2018
Posted On 2/22/2023

Fantastic splash! Legendary duo on this run and character. 

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/22/2023

The evolution of JRJR's artistry happens here and with a legend like Al Williamson, the stage was set for the dramatic and they delivered in this splash.  It was Marvel storytelling breaking away from the house style his father had codified and inspired more artistic voices in the coming decade.  

F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/22/2023

That was a great run indeed. JrJr's transformation of Mephisto was spectacular.

RS 88 Member Since 2018
Posted On 2/22/2023

I absolutely LOVED this run of Daredevil.  One of my all time favourites and this is a perfect splash representing it.

Great pickup Carlo!

David O. Member Since 2018
Posted On 2/22/2023

Congrats!! You got to love JrJr's Daredevil art. 

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
Posted On 2/22/2023

Sh, Mephisto.  You really do know how to make your own fun.  Wow, this is a FANTASTIC Daredevil splash by the great John Romita Jr.  Major congrats!!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/22/2023

Fantasttic splash page.

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
Posted On 2/22/2023

Great looking splash!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/22/2023

Sockamagee!

Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
Posted On 2/23/2023

Loved his take on Mephisto.

robert frey Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/24/2023

how sweet it is! i thought this was an excellent buy. loved williamson on romita jr- good job!

Y M Member Since 2003
Posted On 2/28/2023

Just ask Romita Jr...Al Williamson's inks made his stuff look good.

Mario Losada Member Since 2011
Posted On 3/6/2023

A winner page. Congratulations

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