Daredevil Watercolor Art Proves Alex Maleev Is a Comics GOAT
When it comes to capturing the style and grace of Marvel’s Daredevil, it doesn’t get more dramatic than Alex Maleev’s recent red-and-cream watercolor of the Man Without Fear, shared via the artist’s official Twitter. In his classic red suit, Matt Murdock looks every bit the part of the tireless vigilante who has played a key role in recent comics and live action stories.
Alongside the writing of Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev’s art was a definitive component of one of Daredevil’s most brutal and iconic runs, spanning from 2001 to 2006. Maleev would return a year later for one more milestone issue, Daredevil #100. Among his many accomplishments on this series, the cover art for Daredevil #50 stands out. An unmasked Murdock sits smirking on a throne, echoing the issue’s dark twist where Daredevil declares himself New York’s new Kingpin after brutally beating Wilson Fisk in front of his fellow criminals. Maleev has also worked on Moon Knight, Spider-Woman, Infamous Iron Man, and Batman: The Dark Knight, among other titles, and is presently collaborating with Bendis once more on Scarlet, a creator-owned title that has been published by both Marvel and DC.
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Maleev dropped his art on his Twitter, saying, “I hear people talking about Daredevil. I will oblige with this creamy 14x19 watercolor piece.” His watercolor is a gorgeous representation of the superhero’s diligent watch and his potential for violence in the name of defending Hell’s Kitchen. In this art, Daredevil floats in a featureless cream background with his head angled down and two batons behind him, the drip of the watercolor skillfully accentuating his hard, lean muscles.
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