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Holger Altena GERMANY
Member Since January 2022
465 Artworks | Watched by 10

Gallery Comments by Holger Altena

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Cover for a novel in the German series Mitternachtsromane, Comic Art
Cover for a novel in the German series Mitternachtsromane
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commented posted on 7/17/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Very pretty blending the waves and the structure with the face and curl of the hair.  A new mix of the familiar gothic romance elements to create mystery.

I completely agree with you, Marcus. That’s exactly what I found so interesting about this cover, which may never have been published. The painting technique is also different (oil instead of acrylic) and is more reminiscent of Vicente Segrelles than of Firuz Askin’s other covers.

Edge of Light II, Comic Art
Edge of Light II
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commented posted on 7/12/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Just like the antique mirror and tub, her shapely body is finely hand crafted with curves that are pleasing to the eye.

A great back can be just as captivating. Thanks for your comment, Marcus.

Tarzan, Comic Art
Tarzan
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commented posted on 7/4/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Feels so classic as if Ribic was around when the paperbacks came out and we experienced the more animalistic charisma of Tarzan.  

Ribic has his own unique visual style anyway. It doesn't work for every subject, in my opinion, but it works really well for Tarzan—just like it does for Wolverine. 

Onna-musha, Comic Art
Onna-musha
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commented posted on 6/11/2026
Marcus Wai said:

A flourish of nature's beauty accompanies the main character to highlight the female warrior's place in the composition with the sword cutting through diagonally.

I can't understand why the original client didn't accept this colorful work of art, which was created with so much care. Lucky for me ??.

Catwoman, Comic Art
Catwoman
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commented posted on 6/5/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Grayson has only gotten better through the years mixing photorealism with the playful character shots!  Thanks for everything, Julie Newmar!

A style icon

JOHN SINCLAIR #103 (1980) Asmodina`s Death Angels, Comic Art
JOHN SINCLAIR #103 (1980) Asmodina`s Death Angels
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commented posted on 5/22/2026

A beautiful, dynamic, dark, yet very colorful cover by the Spanish master Ballestar. Congratulations!

Cover for Vampir Horror-Roman #60 Der Henker von London / The Executioner of London, Comic Art
Cover for Vampir Horror-Roman #60 Der Henker von London / The Executioner of London
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commented posted on 5/21/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Looks the part!  Thole is such a provocative artist in fantasy and sci-fi that this horror piece has bit of both influences.

Thanks, Marcus. Many of the figures depicted in horror or fantasy paintings look somewhat artificial. This executioner by Karel Thole looks like he stepped right out of real life.

Harlequin ** BARBARA JENSEN COVER ART FOR TRIPLE THREAT! CONGRATULATIONS TO BUYER!, Comic Art
Harlequin ** BARBARA JENSEN COVER ART FOR TRIPLE THREAT! CONGRATULATIONS TO BUYER!
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commented posted on 5/11/2026

Thank you so much for the sale! It’s wonderful that this beautiful piece of art made it onto the cover of *Triple Threat*. I’m very proud of it and was more than happy to support Barbara Jensen’s Kickstarter project.

SpaceGirl in Trouble, Comic Art
SpaceGirl in Trouble
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commented posted on 4/14/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Beautiful old school EC theme of space girl pin up with the tentacle horror!  Ther curves and semicircle shapes are very fun!

Yes, Marcus, everything about this drawing is just right: the subject, the composition, the pose, and the technical execution. Carlos really knows his craft and has excellent taste.

Mandinga, Comic Art
Mandinga
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commented posted on 4/8/2026
Marcus Wai said:

The passion!  The bondage!  The scandalous nature of the affair of the times being depicted!

The biggest scandal surrounding *Mandinga* was, of course, that this low-budget Italian production, packed with sex and violence, shamelessly ripped off the far superior American film *Mandingo*.

The Masque, Comic Art
The Masque
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commented posted on 3/12/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Very nice!  A passion piece that embodies what the artist is about and has thought about until the skill matched up with the idea to make it reality!

I also think that completing this work was a matter close to Les's heart. His wife and manager considers it his best work. Who am I to disagree with her...

Chiro H. Santiago’s HELL HOLE (1978), Comic Art
Chiro H. Santiago’s HELL HOLE (1978)
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commented posted on 3/11/2026

When the movie poster is more entertaining than the movie itself. Pure pleasure! 

Dana Scully - The X-Files, Comic Art
Dana Scully - The X-Files
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commented posted on 3/7/2026
Marcus Wai said:

She made a believer out of me!

I feel the same way. The white X behind her right shoulder must have been put there by aliens, and her appearance is obviously not of this world either.

Pin Up Art # 11650, Comic Art
Pin Up Art # 11650
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commented posted on 3/5/2026
Marcus Wai said:

A very exotic and sexy vixen!  Yellow and red grab our attention and then her sultry pose makes us burn with passion.

I think Sly has perfectly captured how warming rays of sunshine, a promising pose, and a beautiful person combine to create a very erotic overall picture. That's pin-up! 

Dark Witch (2026) Calendar Poster Art, Comic Art
Dark Witch (2026) Calendar Poster Art
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commented posted on 2/23/2026

Great artwork by Maren! You can already put me down for your Science Fiction & Fantasy Calendar! It's sure to be impressive. 

Harley Quinn, Comic Art
Harley Quinn
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commented posted on 2/22/2026
Bruna Celeghim said:

This is my favorite. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your collection :)) 

Your art is beautiful and unique. I am very happy with the three pieces of your art in my collection.

Sheena 8X12, Comic Art
Sheena 8X12
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commented posted on 2/17/2026

Definitely one of the best Sheena paintings I know.

Harley Quinn, Comic Art
Harley Quinn
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commented posted on 2/13/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Right out of The Suicide Squad where the art design for Harley sequences were some of the most well choreographed action and technology came together.

I completely agree, Marcus. I love the colors and Fernando's iconic depiction.

James Martin, Rachel from Blade Runner in fur coat, Sean Young, Comic Art
James Martin, Rachel from Blade Runner in fur coat, Sean Young
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commented posted on 2/8/2026

Perfectly reduced to the essentials and very skillfully designed.

Audrey Hepburn, Comic Art
Audrey Hepburn
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commented posted on 1/24/2026
Marcus Wai said:

Much greater than a movie icon, she was the epitome of style and class for a generation.  All captured here by Casaro's well chosen lines to sell us on the likeness and personality.

Every single word you say, Marcus, is 100% correct. Thank you for your comment!

Star Wars - Princess Leia, Comic Art
Star Wars - Princess Leia
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commented posted on 1/22/2026
Live Laugh Legion said:

Wow, that's incredible. Love how detailed everything is. 

... and how the light side of the Force outshines everything!

Zatanna, Comic Art
Zatanna
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commented posted on 1/2/2026

Very nice drawing by Bete. I also really like her style.

Freddy Krueger - Nightmare on Elm Street, Comic Art
Freddy Krueger - Nightmare on Elm Street
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commented posted on 1/2/2026
Damon Wright said:

Awesome!  I can hear him!

Freddy is simply iconic, and Tracey has portrayed him fantastically.

Kirsten Dunst as Dawn, Comic Art
Kirsten Dunst as Dawn
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commented posted on 12/14/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Linsner is known to not want to draw Dawn as commissions to keep control fo his IP, so this is one rare acquisition.

Inventing characters that people associate with an artist, developing them creatively, establishing your own distinctive style, and achieving financial success with genuine artistic work is the greatest thing for an artist. Many talented people out there are just scraping by, and that makes me a little sad. Who on earth invented this damn AI?

Idris Elba, Comic Art
Idris Elba
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commented posted on 12/6/2025
Eric B said:

Or is this Heimdall disguised as Idris Elba? There's something about those eyes...

The eyes are definitely supernatural—and so is the whiteness of the teeth 🤣.

Beyoncé , Comic Art
Beyoncé
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commented posted on 11/30/2025
Marcus Wai said:

They sure make it hard to not think these are photos.

I'd rather not think about how much work goes into a drawing like that. You have to have a special passion for this kind of photorealistic artwork to even attempt it.

Black Widow, Comic Art
Black Widow
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commented posted on 11/28/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Is this Budapest?  I don't know what happened there between Hawkeye and Black Widow, but that plot point still hasn't been resolved in the MCU.

It is the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow. It was my wish to place this church in the background as a contrast to Black Widow. Aesthetic considerations were at the forefront here, i.e., I wasn't concerned with accurately depicting existing stories in the MCU.

Black Widow, Comic Art
Black Widow
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commented posted on 11/22/2025

Thank you for this wonderful commissioned work, which I will soon be able to add to my collection. Very, very beautiful and created with great customer focus. Keep up the good work!

Der Höllenwurm, Comic Art
Der Höllenwurm
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commented posted on 11/20/2025

An absolutely magnificent cover with perfect coloring, great drama, and beautiful composition. Ballestar has really created something very special here. Congratulations!

Otello e Desdemona, Comic Art
Otello e Desdemona
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commented posted on 11/19/2025
Paul Roach said:

Great expressions, and a wonderful use of stark areas of colour for conveying multiple scenes. Some very 1970s colours being used as well. Great image!

Thank you—Biffignandi was a master illustrator with an unmistakable style. 

Harlequin, Comic Art
Harlequin
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commented posted on 11/13/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Everything is done to the 9's if not all the way to 10.  Every fabric texture and skin tone is lavishly poured over.   

I completely agree with you, Marcus. Barbara Jensen's artistry is truly impressive.

Dwayne Johnson, Comic Art
Dwayne Johnson
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commented posted on 11/8/2025
Marcus Wai said:

The most electrifying man in all of entertainment!  His charisma is off the charts with that million dollar smile!

You're right, Marcus, Dwayne Johnson has an almost superhuman charisma, and he also seems to be a very likeable person. Definitely a rare combination.

Al Pacino, Comic Art
Al Pacino
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commented posted on 11/7/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Legendary actor portraying some of the most intense characters on film and always getting a rousing response by elevating the material he is given.  Al Pacino Dunkaccino was more memorable than the movie it was from.

I must admit that I haven't followed every appearance in Al Pacino's career. So thank you for pointing out Dunkaccino.

Amazons VS The Hunter, Comic Art
Amazons VS The Hunter
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commented posted on 10/27/2025
Gyser . said:

What a Beauty. Classic Paranoia 50s sci-fi theme. Very very cool. Congratulations Holger 🥂

Thank you, Jörg. Carlos is very good at what he does, and I love his style. I will be receiving more artwork from him and am really looking forward to it.

Nosferatu, Comic Art
Nosferatu
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commented posted on 10/25/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Very talented to bring lighting and texture to this ghouly grotesque portrait of Count Orlok!

I don't want to run into him.

Vampirella: Beneath Scarlet Skies Painting by Enric, Comic Art
Vampirella: Beneath Scarlet Skies Painting by Enric
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commented posted on 10/21/2025

You obviously love the Spanish fantasy masters, and your collection of works by the highly revered Enric is truly outstanding. Congratulations!

Shai-Hulud, Comic Art
Shai-Hulud
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commented posted on 10/8/2025
Arrick Un Rama said:

Wow, so its a commission?  Excellent choice of subject. 

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it was a commissioned piece, which Thomas did an excellent job of creating. I'm a big fan of the film and wanted to have an alternative movie poster for it. 

One Million Years B.C., Comic Art
One Million Years B.C.
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commented posted on 9/22/2025

Wow, Gary, that turned out really great. One of my favorite scenes from the good old days of cinema.

Stan Lee, Comic Art
Stan Lee
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commented posted on 9/18/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Really cool!  Very photorealistic and the image is chosen from a time when he was still the charming face of Marvel.

That's true, Marcus. I always enjoyed seeing Stan Lee make his cameo appearances in the good old Marvel movies.

Red Sonja, Comic Art
Red Sonja
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commented posted on 8/24/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Killer design!  That's a cover for a Red Sonja tale set in a sci-fi setting.  The piece has great symmetry with the horse legs crossed on each side and Sonja holding the center of our attention!

That was also my first thought when I saw this masterpiece for the first time, Marcus. The details are simply breathtaking and the overall composition is unique. I was really happy that it hadn't been sold yet and that I was able to come to an agreement with Gil.

Jinx, Comic Art
Jinx
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commented posted on 8/20/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Visually juicy with texturally rich colors that virtually drip off the paper!  The color coordination is brilliantly done!

Thank you, Marcus, for your comment. Jean Medeiros has been convincing for years with his great artistry and good choice of motifs.

Bernie Wrightson's FRANKENSTEIN recreation, Comic Art
Bernie Wrightson's FRANKENSTEIN recreation
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commented posted on 7/20/2025

Fantastic work, Gary. Your technique is beyond reproach, and of course the subject is a knockout too!

Great Sophia Loren, Comic Art
Great Sophia Loren
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commented posted on 7/18/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Koufay on fire!  All those soft textures presenting Sofia Loren as the sex symbol in high focus. 

Thank you, Marcus, for your comment. I have no idea how Koufay does it. The hands, the facial features, the hair, the fur, all the photorealistic details. A fantastic work of art.

Anna Nicole No. 9 Playboy Bunny, 2008 ** Gennadiy Koufay Canvas & Crystals Pin-up, Comic Art
Anna Nicole No. 9 Playboy Bunny, 2008 ** Gennadiy Koufay Canvas & Crystals Pin-up
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commented posted on 7/18/2025

Obviously we were active in the same auction. Congratulations on this magnificent work! I was very lucky to buy the painting Great Sophia - also from Craig's collection - at auction shortly afterwards.

Eva, Comic Art
Eva
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commented posted on 7/17/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Snake skin.

Delicious discussion. I love it. Fortunately, almost anything is possible with fantasy and comic art.

Batgirl, Comic Art
Batgirl
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commented posted on 7/11/2025
Marcus Wai said:

The wave and folds in her cape is really eye catching from afar.  The hatchwork is incredible up close!  Very beautiful setup with a vulnerable look to Batgirl.

Absolutely spot-on comment, Marcus, the cape is really brilliantly drawn!

Cover for John Sinclair Pocketbook #60 (Geister-Dämmerung), Comic Art
Cover for John Sinclair Pocketbook #60 (Geister-Dämmerung)
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commented posted on 6/25/2025
Marcus Wai said:

Very nice with the two tone painting to separate the foreground and background.  Nice focus on the old man (God himself?) who can only watch as hell tears itself apart.

Interesting interpretation, Marcus, but I think Ballestar might actually have thought so.

Unforgiven Clint Eastwood, Comic Art
Unforgiven Clint Eastwood
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commented posted on 6/25/2025
Marcus Wai said:

"Like I was saying, you don't look no meaner-than-hell, cold-blooded damn killer."

"It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have."

Sieben Tote für die Hölle, Comic Art
Sieben Tote für die Hölle
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commented posted on 6/13/2025

Great purchase! Congratulations! Who was the model again? I mean the one in the bathtub...