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Teeg's Christmas Carol p. 6, appeared in Image! 30th anniversary anthology vol. 9, a Criminal short story

Artists: Sean Phillips (Penciller) , Jacob Phillips (Colorist) , Sean Phillips (Inker) , Ed Brubaker (Writer)

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Teeg's Christmas Carol p. 6, appeared in Image! 30th anniversary anthology vol. 9, a Criminal short story Comic Art

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Title:	Teeg's Christmas Carol p. 6, appeared in Image! 30th anniversary anthology vol. 9, a Criminal short story
Artist:	Sean Phillips (Penciller)
Artist:	Jacob Phillips (Colorist)
Artist:	Sean Phillips (Inker)
Artist:	Ed Brubaker (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	617
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	13
Added to Site:	5/28/2023
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Well, as I've mentioned before, Teeg is my favorite miscreant in the Criminalverse, and here he is in a reflective moment. We read about a devastating childhood trauma he weathered in the captions, and understand a little better what formed him. Teeg is presented more and more as a sympathetic character as the series goes on, despite his brutal nature and the prodigious number of corpses left in his wake.

Another tip of the hat to Sean and Mark for taking good care of me, and thanks to you for taking a look!

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Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/28/2023

Awesome image!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/28/2023

Goodbye Papa, please pray for Teeg
Teeg was the black sheep of his family
You tried to teach me mom was wrong
Too much wine and Christmas song
Wonder how he got along
Goodbye Papa it's hard edge lines
When all Ed's words are wringing in the crime
What Phillips brings is atmosphere
Baby Jesus everywhere
When you see him, Teeg'll be feared

Teeg had joy, Teeg had fun
Teeg had reasons for the guns
But the wine made it wrong
He knows Jesus is now gone
Teeg had joy, Teeg had fun
Teeg had reasons for the gun
Mom had wine made it wrong
Now all reasons have him gone

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 5/28/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

Teeg'll be feared! Dynamite lyrics, as always, Marcus. I recognized the source material and heard the strains in my head without having to visit Utube, but thanks for the link in any case!

Davide G.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/28/2023

"And Teeg never forgot that": the genesis of a brute. Impressive portrait and script. Great page!

John C
Member Since 2014

Posted on 5/28/2023

Well let me just quote the late-great Colonel Sanders, who said..."I'm too drunk to taste this chicken."

Mark V
Member Since 2021

Posted on 5/28/2023

Very potent image!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 5/28/2023

Teeg is essentially this series' equivalent to every "family" member in every mob related film in existence. He's the brutal and ruthless antagonist, but ultimately romanticized so the reader ends up sympathizing with him, perhaps cheering him on and hoping he survives, despite his horrible nature. Gorgeous plash page!

Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/29/2023

Beautiful page. I can't recall if I saw this one at como but i saw the rest of the pages. Its a great story and as Sean called it Teeg's origin story!. Congrats on such a cool page.

Horacio Alvarez
Member Since 2008

Posted on 5/30/2023

Woooowww Awesome page , Congratulations I love it ¡¡¡¡¡

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 6/14/2023

Just oozes atmosphere. The shade and miminal lighting work to max effect here - much easier said than done to do! Congrats!

Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/19/2023

Striking , Bold and Powerful!!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/28/2023

Stunning splash page! Moody and Melancholy image by Sean Phillips. Great pick-up, congrats!

CHINCHIEH WAN
Member Since 2014

Posted on 10/9/2024

Beautiful splash page!!! Lucky you!!!

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