Richard Corben - Hellboy: Makoma #2 Story Page 5 Original Art (Dark Horse, 2006)....

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Richard Corben - Hellboy: Makoma #2 Story Page 5 Original Art (Dark Horse, 2006). A landmark collaboration between Mike Mignola and Richard Corben, celebrated for his acclaimed work in Heavy Metal magazine, Makoma was the first Hellboy story to feature art by someone other than Mignola. Makoma is depicted here as Hellboy as he smashes through an endless horde of Sand Devils, embodying the relentless fury of a legendary hundred-day battle in a vivid reimagining of African folklore. Drafted in Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 9" x 13.5"; glass-front framed to 16.5" x 21.5". Signed by Mignola and Corben. Exhibits light handling. Unexamined out of frame. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

"The Holiest intersections in the Hellboy Universe, in my personal opinion, are Guy Davis handling the BPRD and Richard Corben drawing Hellboy. This is the beginning of the most fruitful and revealing association the character has ever had. In my opinion, Hellboy as a character is, visually, a Venn diagram between Jack Kirby, Jack Pierce, and Richard Corben. This is the Big Bang of the Corben years. Beautiful, super clean ink work and customary perfect layout." From the personal collection of Guillermo del Toro.

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