Interesting. But I think you could just as easily title the piece "Western fine art masterpiece swipes in DC Comics." There's been a great deal of Christian imagery historically, which tends to happen when the Church is a major patron. Although I'm sure the artists have been aware of the religious overtones they were invoking.
There was a Captain Atom cover where Plastique was cradling Captain Atom, Pieta-style. It's the one that sticks out to me, because it's there I first realized the homage.
Apparently there were two of these: Cap 8 & 44. Neither is featured in this list of Pieta covers,but they're both linked to in the comments.
Funnily enough, I only recently commented on this Rom Pieta of Golden's and was actually taken aback by the striking religious imagery of this Swamp Thing/Batman cover.
I hadn't realised before that the first image of Clark Kent in Kingdom Come shows him both carrying the crossbar of a crucifix and acting as a humble carpenter. Heavy stuff...
Really? He's slouching under the weight in the KC panel, obviously depressed, and rejoicing in his inhuman strength on the cover of AC#1. Almost dancing!
They are two completely different poses in my view.
He happens to be carrying something in both, but for completely different thematic reasons, and to completely different effect.
Really? He's slouching under the weight in the KC panel, obviously depressed, and rejoicing in his inhuman strength on the cover of AC#1. Almost dancing!
They are two completely different poses in my view.
He happens to be carrying something in both, but for completely different thematic reasons, and to completely different effect.
That's more like it. Ross replicates that pose, and draws attention to the fact that the figure on the cover of Superman #1 isn't a million miles from a crucifix image itself.
I love it when comics draw on and converse with the wider, deeper culture like this.
But then Superman, especially in Kingdom Come, must be more Moses than Jesus. That is, a leader more than a teacher. But he too suffers from a lack of faith.
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That's kind of funny. The first thing you see when you follow the link is a poster of "DC Women Kicking Ass." :P
There was a Captain Atom cover where Plastique was cradling Captain Atom, Pieta-style. It's the one that sticks out to me, because it's there I first realized the homage.
Apparently there were two of these: Cap 8 & 44. Neither is featured in this list of Pieta covers,but they're both linked to in the comments.
Funnily enough, I only recently commented on this Rom Pieta of Golden's and was actually taken aback by the striking religious imagery of this Swamp Thing/Batman cover.
I hadn't realised before that the first image of Clark Kent in Kingdom Come shows him both carrying the crossbar of a crucifix and acting as a humble carpenter. Heavy stuff...
Really? He's slouching under the weight in the KC panel, obviously depressed, and rejoicing in his inhuman strength on the cover of AC#1. Almost dancing!
They are two completely different poses in my view.
He happens to be carrying something in both, but for completely different thematic reasons, and to completely different effect.Figserello said:
Ah!
That's more like it. Ross replicates that pose, and draws attention to the fact that the figure on the cover of Superman #1 isn't a million miles from a crucifix image itself.
I love it when comics draw on and converse with the wider, deeper culture like this.
Plus he has nails in his pocket!
But then Superman, especially in Kingdom Come, must be more Moses than Jesus. That is, a leader more than a teacher. But he too suffers from a lack of faith.
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