Splash pages, you gotta love 'em. A blank canvas where the artist can hit you with a large dose of illustrated 'wow'. This week, I ask, to draw an iconic shot of Captain America, what does the hero have to be doing? Hitting the Red Skull? Throwing his shield? Or how about standing completely still in a raft surrounded by seamen and spray (sorry, I'm six years old at heart and couldn't resist).
What do you think?
If you are Joe Madureira, it seems you can opt for option C and with your drawing prowess, even remove the childish giggle at the end. Everything about this splashie from Inhumans defines Cap in such a simple way, it's almost a one panel campaign to let Joe tackle Cap's own book in future.
Standing while other men crouch, his bulk, size and gaze - all perfect Cap.
What do you think?
That's the money shot.
ReplyDeletethat looks like a great concept, might have to buy the TPB
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