part of my architecture collection of NYC empire state building
Thrilled to add this massive splash to the gallery! This is the original production art for Page 13 from Aquaman #41 (2018), which served as a crucial tie-in issue for the DC "Drowned Earth" crossover event.
The page features pencils by Lan Medina and depicts a spectacular, chaotic double-page-spread style view of New York City being overtaken by the alien armada. Lan Medina’s line work here is incredibly detailed, showing the contrast between the rigid, swamped urban architecture of NYC, the military helicopters, and the massive, organic alien fighter ships hovering in low orbit.
The top production border is clearly marked for Aquaman Issue #41, Page 13. A phenomenal example of modern DC event scale and world-building on the page.
This page captures the central hook of DC’s Drowned Earth event—the alien armada arriving in low orbit over a submerged New York City. The pure density of the line work (the intricate detailing on the downtown high-rises, the fleet of spaceships, and the military helicopters)
Original production pencil pages from an artist with the pedigree of Lan Medina (an Eisner Award winner widely respected for Fables, The Punisher, and major DC/Marvel runs)
