Thursday, August 18, 2011

DETECTIVE COMICS #1 by Dan Christensen



Dan Christensen was born in California, grew up in Arizona, then moved to France. Since then he has written and drawn several graphic novels and comic books, including Red Hands and Paranormal. He is currently working with Jamie S. Rich on a graphic novel for Oni Press, and is writing and drawing a noir fencing story for French publisher Scutella Editions.

Dan says of this piece: "Some of my favorite comic book covers of all time are the early Detective Comics covers of the 1930's and 40's, with the big title banners that take up nearly a third of the page. Although the banners reduced the space the cover artist could use, they had the advantage of catching the reader's eye, so that he (or she) immediately knew where their favorite monthly title was on the rack at the local drugstore or malt shop. I wanted my cover to have a definite retro feel to it, and didn't want to pass up a chance to draw the Crimson Avenger in the 1930's "old school" style. So there ya go." 
 

The Crimson Avenger was created by Jim Chambers.

9 comments:

  1. Love this! Crimson Avenger is such a great character...

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  2. Nice one, Dan.

    p.s.-
    I went to college with Jamie. I worked in the school library and was pals with his friend Natasha. I saw him at this year's Trickster but didn't get a chance to say hello. Anyway....love your art.

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  3. I like the idea that Batman should not feature in any Detective Comics numbered lower than 27. And the Crimson Avenger, DC's first masked hero, is perfect to take his place for a couple years.

    Would read? As a sucker for Golden Age characters, sure would!

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  4. Thank you for this wonderful cover Mr. Christensen.

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  5. A great cover Dan! I love the structure and weight of the Crimson Avenger, and the composition that's got plenty of room for the logo AND shows his entire figure!

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  6. Thanks a million for the kind words, you guys. I appreciate it. Glad you liked the drawing!

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  7. Classic Detective Comics! Batman has enough books already... he could live the space for other more obscure/pulp characters!

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