Black Panther #7 COVER by Alex Ross (ft Storm, Shuri)

That is awesome! 

Having the lineup askew seems like a simple and inconsequential idea, but it makes such a profound difference to the overall image.

Wow!!! Gorgeous cover.

Can't think of a better place for this piece to reside. 

Huge congrats!!!

Oh MAN, this is next level awesomeness.  An Alex Ross cover is a coup in itself, but getting one this beautiful, and one that fits your collection so perfectly, well ... that's just tremendous.  I love everything about this one.  Major major congrats, K!

Master class in design. Love it.

Congrats! My favorite part is how Black Panther's mask is forming around his face, followed closely by Storm's hair!

Holy guacamole, you have a Ross cover! Well done!

A truly great Alex Ross cover!

It's so hard to land a Ross cover due to the price as I know you know.  You chose such a specatular one!  Big Congrats!!!

Congrats, Kahlil! This is incredible!

You couldn't ask for a better Ross cover for one of the biggest BP collectors. Congrats on the big purchase. 

An absolute masterpiece, this is a collection defining type piece! Just gorgeous!

Pretty epic add to your BP collection! Congrats!

Oh my!  An Alex Ross cover!  "BIG MONEY!  BIG PRIZES!  I LOVE IT!"

I bet this is glorious in person!

Well, you wonder why I always dress in black
Why you better see bright covers sold by Matt
And why Ross in appearance seem to have the color tones
Well, there's a reason for the paints that I have shown

I wear the black when the Dora Milaje found
Livin' for the princess Shuri shines around
I swear it 'cause of T'Challa who I've long paid for in time
And is here because I love the Panther in my mind

I wear the black for those who've never read
Or happened upon works that Alex did
About the road to happiness through love and Jack Kirby
Why, you'd think he's talking straight to you Stan Lee

Well, we're doin' mighty fine, Okoye knows
In Storm's streak of lightnin' art on fancy clothes
But Ayo we're reminded of that Aneka's held back
Up front there Omolola, Panther Black

That third verse, man, perfecto!  Got me, Alex, Jack, and Stan in there...who doesn't belong?!  :)

Thanks, Marcus, and all, for the comments!  This one's a biggie.

Beautiful!

Wow, this is such a badass cover! Love everything about it, especially the horizontal lines, it gives the piece some extra flare! Huge congrats!! 

Huge Score. Big congrats, K!!

Love Ross's use of the Dutch angle on this cover.

Yibambe! My GOODNESS.  Iconic add K. Lovely Ross

WOW!!  This is huge, congrats on a ROSS and for BP centric art!   That's a major win on your end!   The lighting, the shading, the overall painted design is absolutely gorgeous.  

Adding a Ross cover is big deal and it obviously fits in your collection.

Awessome cover! Congrats!

Love the expressions in particular. Huge congrats!

Superb.  Adding an Alex Ross (-any- Alex Ross!) to one's collection is a huge milestone, but when the piece is such an exact fit to the collector and collection, it is an occasion for -massive- celebration. Ross is, of course, a master of lighting, color, and composition, and he brings his A-game here.  A gorgeous backdrop of perfectly chosen color pops out the stunning assemblage; all power and regality.  The tilted camera angle allows for a really compelling POV (and for the cast to take up the most space available on the page).  The streams of yellow light across the image evokes a great "sunrise" effect, like a misty morning dawn in Wakanda, where the royal family is going to bring all their focus to bear on a problem... and you'd better not be looking for trouble. A noble and powerful depiction of our heroes, and Alex's legendary photo-realism elevates this into the heavens.  Such a powerful image!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Kahlil, on locking down this treasure.  You pulled out all the stops to make this happen, and you should bask in this indelible moment of triumph. :)  FANTASTIC piece - MEGA-congrats, K!

Always seeing stuff I don't, and again, YOU are writing my next description :)  Totally see that sunrise effect...whoever they've assembled to face...y'all best not mess!

Thanks, man, and was great chatting about this piece and others at RCCC!  'Til next time!

Wakanda Forever!

This is incredibly awesome! That Alex Ross fellow sure knows how to bring the spectacular. Huge congrats!!!

Ross' recent output of Marvel covers has a classic Marvel feel but modern artistic sensibilities. I love it, great one Kahlil.

You are killing the BP game!

Great encapsulation of the BP cast by Ross. Definitely a capper for a BP collector. Congrats K

Ok, this BP collection is getting ridiculous...  Wow. This cover is insanely cool. Just gorgeous art from a master. T'Challa, Storm, Shuri, the Dora Milaje... this seriously has it all. Huge congrats on an awesome addition man!

I have been waiting on this post and it was well worth it. This is a forever in the collection cover by Ross and I can see this one making it to the next Marvel exhibit? Or maybe just on your wall. Congrats on a huge pick up. 

I'll have to share in person soon!  Solid image I posted but doesn't hold a candle to in-person viewing.  Exhibition?  Mayhaps!  But needs to stay with daddy for awhile :)  NO doubt this one's gettin' framed!  Thanks, Paul!

Fierce, the inimitable Ross!

Big.Big..congrats on this one khalil, i bet it looks amazing in person too!

Beautiful cover from a legend of the medium! 

what a stellar addition to an amazing gallery. Congratulations

Stunning cover by Ross. The masking or maybe its unmasking on Black Panther is a nice touch. Big congrats on picking this up.

Awesome cover! Major congrats!

Epic!!! The team composition is superb, but as you mentioned, the horizontal lines are such a great design choice. This one is something else! Thrilled to see you add this to the collection.

That must be something to look at in person!  Congrats!

Wow what a great piece! Congrats!

My dude, whoa. This is a-whole-nother level. Alex Ross perfection - congrats, friend!

Holy shit! Never knew you were in the market for an Alex Ross Black Panther piece, but goddamn, you really nailed one down, didn't you?!? I love his stance and the diagonal tilt, but I especially love all the individual facial expressions best! A real coup for your BP collection, man. Kudos!

Thanks, man!  I wasn't really in the market for a Ross, but loved this image from when it was first solicited, and when I saw it for sale that night, out of the blue, at a solid price...yeah :)  One of his best covers IMO, let alone one of his best BP covers.  Had to move some pieces to make it happen but ZERO regrets!

Perfect piece, perfect collection. 'Nuff said. 

Woah there it is! Ross is quite the talent, I've yet to see anything by him in person but I'm sure it's awe inspiring.

holy moly brother!! this one found it's way to the perfect home/collection. huge congrats on this epic addition, must be absolutely stunning to look at in person.

A very impressive image and cover from Ross a wonderful addition and perfect for you

Major congrats my friend on landing such a stunning Ross cover! Love the cast, the angle, and the light flare effect.

Whoa!!! You swung for the fence, connected and hit a grand slam on this !!! Magnificent acquisition!! 

What to say ? Fantastic cover like all Ross stuff...Storm is fantastic and beautiful !!!
Congrats Khalil !!!

Wow what a striking BP cover! Going to look amazing framed congrats! 

Truely an amazing piece of art. Congratulations!

It should to be yours!!! Top arteork plenty of your favourite items!!! That's so good! Huge congrats!!!

Just....wow!

Holy cow!!! Are you still driving a car to work???

Yes!  Off Work Yabba GIF - Off Work Yabba Dabba - Discover & Share GIFs (tenor.com)

:)

It did take some OA sacrifice, man, but all good!  Thanks for the add!

Wow! What a beautiful cover! Major congrats on this one!

Spectacular Alex Ross cover, so cool!

Incredible pièce by the master - congratulations !!!

Wow!  Wow!  Wow!  Regal.  Powerful.  Striking.  I'm out of adjectives!  This is very beautiful.  Congratulations! 

DANG! This is gorgeous! Big congrats!!!

I thought I should get you to 69 comments.  I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said, but I love that Alex Ross can take characters that I don't know so well and make them look like all-time classic heroes.  Big congrats on this lovely painting!

No freaking way! A Ross?! Dude, museums will be fighting over that someday. Couldn't be happier for you. Nothing could ever represent your favorite character better than this. 

Dude!!! Killer pickup!  Ross has always been in my top 5-10 marvel artists of all time and this one is perfect for you with BP front and center!

Having read your description ( I’ve pored over the sublime brush strokes lots. ) You may need a bib or dribble guard. Poring over art can damage it...Americans don't spell pouring as poring?  Lol

Lol, well "pore over" and "pour over" are 2 different things but, to your point, might as well be same in this case!  Thanks for the add, Peter!

Theres a funny article I read years ago where John Bolton was telling a interviewer to stop spitting on his artwork. Excitement can cause dribbling and worse.

unreal!!!

Great Cover Brother. Looks like a Holy Grail for you.

Congratulation on the perfect addition to your collection K!

Incredibly cool! I love the bent angle which, if possible, adds a further layer of power to the composition! Same for the choice of dominant blue tints... A masterpiece, no less!

Incredible Alex Ross Black Panther cover! I don't love all of Ross' paintings, but this one is sublime! T'Challa looks terrific here, Ross captures his physique perfectly and gives him a powerful pose. Standing next to him is Storm, with her Mohawk hairstyle, looking strong and fierce. Around them stand his sister, Princess Shuri and a number of other female warrrors. It's a great group portrait and reminds me of the phrase, "It takes a village..." Here is T'Challa and Shuri's village of supporters standing ready to help in whatever way they can. Fabulous pick-up, congrats.

Black Panther by Ross? Hell yes