Rankins, Michael :: "Common Elements" Commissions : Volume 06

"First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers" : Tom Grummett

Artist: Tom Grummett (All)

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First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers : Tom Grummett Comic Art

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Title:	"First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers" : Tom Grummett
Artist:	Tom Grummett (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	3,548
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	9/24/2012
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Description

Tom Grummett was one of the artists atop my "if he's ever available, do it!" list. This Common Elements concept had Tom's name all over it, given that he co-created Josiah Power, seen here battling with fellow legal eagle Jennifer "She-Hulk" Walters.

Josiah's a fascinating character. A prominent attorney whose career took a sudden downturn after his superhuman powers unexpectedly unleashed during a court proceeding, he opted not to become a costumed crimefighter himself, but instead assembled a team of metahumans who acted as heroes for hire (not to be confused with the Marvel Universe squad of that name). Despite being the Power Company's most powerful member -- no pun intended -- Josiah preferred to manage the team's operations from the sidelines and rarely participated in their missions in person. Josiah is also noteworthy as one of the few openly gay heroes in mainstream superhero comics.

She-Hulk... well, you probably know all about her already.

As a side note, wouldn't it be cool if lawyers, instead of presenting reams of boring evidence at trial, simply duked it out in the courtroom? Jury duty would certainly be a lot less tedious.

Thanks to Tom Grummett for this outstanding tribute to his co-creation, and to Tom's art rep Byron Hamm for keeping the project on track.

This is Common Elements #108.

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Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/24/2012

Wow, what a great piece. Tom outdid himself. And Michael Rankins continues his never-ending streak of one winner after another!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/24/2012

Love this piece!! Thanks for sharing, Michael!!!!

Patrick Brooks
Member Since 2008

Posted on 9/24/2012

Dude, I can feel the power of this. So nice. Congrats.

Don Bohm
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/25/2012

Yes, this truly is an 'epic' piece!

Erik S
Member Since 2003

Posted on 10/27/2012

Fantastic commission from Grummett, congrats!

Inkwell Awards
Member Since 2008

Posted on 1/26/2013

Is there any wonder why I love coming to this gallery? Here's an outstanding example of why! Gorgtous art and imaginiative scenarios.

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