WRIGHTSON & GERHARD - Swamp Thing #10 Tribute (Swamp Thing vs. Arcane)
Artists: Bernie Wrightson (Penciller) , Gerhard (Inker)
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Original Wrightson Pencils - Swamp Thing vs. Arcane
Gerhard Initial Draft - Swamp Thing vs. Arcane
Gerhard Mock-up - Swamp Thing vs. Arcane
Gerhard's Detailed Pencils with Background - Swamp Thing vs. Arcane
Gerhard In Process - Swamp Thing vs. Arcane
Close-up of Gerhard's Line Work - Swamp Thing vs. Arcane
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DescriptionAfter I had commissioned Gerhard to create a background and color the Herb Trimpe Hulk vs. Wolverine piece I had, I wanted to do another experiment teaming Gerhard with another favorite of mine. Over the years, there was one team up that I always wanted to see - Wrightson and Gerhard. I always thought that Gerhard's detailed line work followed in the same tradition as Franklin Booth and Wrightson's Frankenstein work.When I met Bernie at the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con, I took a look through his portfolio this piece, I knew instantly it was the one for this project. It was a nice bold image of Swamp Thing vs. Arcane (an homage to Wrightson's last Swamp Thing issue - #10) and followed in the theme of famous battles that I started with the Hulk vs. Wolverine piece. I gave it to Gerhard along with a copy of Swamp Thing #10 and some reference from Wrightson's Frankenstein book. Rather than trying to copy Wrightson's line style, Gerhard wanted to bring the piece to life with his style. I agreed - always good to have artsts do what they do best. I wasn't sure the direction that Gerhard was going to take the background - he surprised me with a graveyard scene (ala Swamp Thing #10). I liked it and I thought the big moon in the background framed it up nicely. After seeing the first draft, I asked for one addition - zombies! I have to say, Gerhard nailed the Wrightson-like zombies! I haven't received the original yet, but I have a feeling this is one of those pieces you just have to see in person. Gerhard spent hours and hours doing the cross-hatching on this piece to achieve the different tones. You can see the progression of the piece on his blog at: http://www.gerhardart.com/apps/blog So here it is for your comments - Wrightson/Gerhard! What do you think? Am I the only one that ever wanted to see these two paired up? Would you want to see them paired up on a future project? What other artist would you want to see paired with Gerhard in the future? Social/Sharing |
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Brett B
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/5/2012
What an interesting collaboration! No one does better, more detailed background than Gerhard and this is really cool!
Alex Johnson 
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 12/5/2012
This is really good. Excellent elaboration by Gerhard. I'm glad to see it. Thanks.
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/5/2012
Never would have thought of this art combo, but this piece is Am-azing!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/6/2012
Simply put, that's a stunning work! Thanks for sharing!
Ken R
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/8/2012
MIND-BLOWING inking on this! Nice job having the vision to put it all together Chuck!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
Posted on 3/5/2022
Insane!
Would love to see a Barry Windsor-Smith / Gerhard collaboration.
Charles Costas
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/22/2022
Gerhard reminded me today that it's been exactly 10 years today since he completed this piece. How time flies!
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