Mike Grell

Mike Grell became a fan favorite in the 70's for his Neal Adams-inspired work on books such as Warlord, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, and Legion of Super-Heroes.  Writing and illustrating his own creation, the Warlord, Mike really stimulated the interest of the fans and turned in some of his most beautiful work.  Over the years he's developed a storytelling style all his own.  And if anything, his art has become more detailed and beautiful with the passing years.

• Warlord #2 pp.2/3:  One of Mike Grell's trademarks on Warlord was an opening double page splash on pages two and three of each issue.  When you consider how much impact a regular splash makes, you can see that Mike hit you extra-hard with those double page splashes.  This particular piece was the very first double page splash he drew for the book.  It's done on one large sheet of bristol board and is very clearly marked at the top: Do not cut apart.   Mike colored the piece with watercolors after it sold at a Chicago Comicon charity auction.  (Inks and Watercolors: Mike Grell)