Chris Wright UNITED KINGDOM
Member Since August 2017
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Location: Independent Comic & Illustration Book Titles
Title: Powerman (aka ‘Powerbolt’) by Brian Bolland. Early character design (1975).
Artist:  Brian Bolland (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS Permanent Collection
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Likes on CAF: 1
Comments: 1
Added to Site: 6/27/2025

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Description
Young Brian Bolland cut his teeth along with Dave Gibbons, working on this strip aimed at the Nigerian comics market.

Power Man (AKA ‘Power Bolt’) was a black African superhero, and was aimed at Nigerian children, with a view to encouraging reading and literacy.

The strip was eventually gathered up and reprinted by Eclipse comics/Acme in the States. At the time of writing, I understand a new collection is planned for the U.K.

This is an early character design. A4 size, pencil and ink on Bristol board.

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Member Since: August 2017
Last Login: April 2026
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/27/2025

Ver nice touch having the lighting from behind where thicker shadow lines can affect the front features more.  Very nice perspective to have the left arm trail back so there'd be a nice point of interest to balance your attention.