My favourite Alex Ross DC work is the "Justice" 12 issue series co-written with Jim Krueger and co-drawn by Doug Braithwaite with this same type of visual style. The plot mixes the 70's Justice League/Super Friends character roster with a much more thoughtful "mature" writing style, where almost every scene is accompanied by dialogue/thought boxes (by either heroes or villains) pondering stuff like the implications of their powers and the possibility of the heroes losing. It's extremely wordy and takes itself completely seriously for a superhero story, which is not everyone's cup of tea, but for anyone looking for a superhero comic trying a serious approach without being revisionist, I'd recommend it highly.
Does anyone remember that there was almost a Kingdom Come monthly sequel in the late 90's that was going to be written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Gene Ha? This comic almost happened but was scrapped and replaced by The Kingdom one shots!
Alex Ross renders heroes and villains as I had always hoped to see them in film. Gorgeous, epic, bigger than life... I didn't know this issue existed, thank you for sharing. Wow!
When I saw this originally, I wondered why he didn't do more in this style since I am sure most fans, they didn't even notice that it wasn't "painted". Another odd technical exercise Ross did that you might want to check out is the Justice miniseries where Doug Braithwaite (sp?) penciled and Ross painted. I remember hearing at the time Ross said that having someone else do the pecils didn't really save him any time ;)
Regarding why the kryptonite doesn’t affect “Kingdom Come” Superman, I imagine it stems from something previously established in “Infinite Crisis.” In that story you have three Supermen from different universes (Earth 1, Earth 2, and Superboy-Prime) and it’s established that kryptonite does not affect Kryptonians if it’s not native to their respective universe. I imagine a similar thing is in play in this story.
I'm going to be a dork and add my 2 cents. I think Kingdom Come was based in part on Alan Moore's never produced Twilight (of The Gods) project. I believe Kingdom Come was set in modern times (90s-00s) and the superheroes were supposed to have aged in respect to their original appearances in comics
I would love Alex Ross to do a straight out pencil comic no colour no ink just pencil I’d buy it in a heartbeat. The only other artist I think that gets close style wise is Doug braithwaite
My favourite Alex Ross DC work is the "Justice" 12 issue series co-written with Jim Krueger and co-drawn by Doug Braithwaite with this same type of visual style.
The plot mixes the 70's Justice League/Super Friends character roster with a much more thoughtful "mature" writing style, where almost every scene is accompanied by dialogue/thought boxes (by either heroes or villains) pondering stuff like the implications of their powers and the possibility of the heroes losing.
It's extremely wordy and takes itself completely seriously for a superhero story, which is not everyone's cup of tea, but for anyone looking for a superhero comic trying a serious approach without being revisionist, I'd recommend it highly.
Does anyone remember that there was almost a Kingdom Come monthly sequel in the late 90's that was going to be written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Gene Ha?
This comic almost happened but was scrapped and replaced by The Kingdom one shots!
Alex Ross renders heroes and villains as I had always hoped to see them in film. Gorgeous, epic, bigger than life...
I didn't know this issue existed, thank you for sharing. Wow!
Man! I never saw this one. His comics were what I hoped the movies would some day be… and I still wish that.
The DC love warms my heart!
20:20 “Comics will break your heart”.
When I saw this originally, I wondered why he didn't do more in this style since I am sure most fans, they didn't even notice that it wasn't "painted". Another odd technical exercise Ross did that you might want to check out is the Justice miniseries where Doug Braithwaite (sp?) penciled and Ross painted. I remember hearing at the time Ross said that having someone else do the pecils didn't really save him any time ;)
Track down a copy of the Wizard Alex Ross Special. A ton of process art and sketches.
Regarding why the kryptonite doesn’t affect “Kingdom Come” Superman, I imagine it stems from something previously established in “Infinite Crisis.” In that story you have three Supermen from different universes (Earth 1, Earth 2, and Superboy-Prime) and it’s established that kryptonite does not affect Kryptonians if it’s not native to their respective universe. I imagine a similar thing is in play in this story.
I remember all these issues. It was a great time to be a JSA fan.
That first full portrait of the old man looks a lot like Harrison Ford, though.
I'm going to be a dork and add my 2 cents. I think Kingdom Come was based in part on Alan Moore's never produced Twilight (of The Gods) project. I believe Kingdom Come was set in modern times (90s-00s) and the superheroes were supposed to have aged in respect to their original appearances in comics
I’ve got the kingdom come absolute edition never seen this before 😮
C'mon Jim! Take on a Ross page for inking, for a four colour style comic...
I would love Alex Ross to do a straight out pencil comic no colour no ink just pencil I’d buy it in a heartbeat. The only other artist I think that gets close style wise is Doug braithwaite
Ed refers to the Daily Planet as the Bugle, whoops.
Alive Lois is 100% Carla Gugino on some pages... 😆
I personally much much much prefer his drawing to his painted art.
Sorry, late to viewing. I was enjoying clips of Sovereign Citizens talking their way into handcuffs.😂😂😂