Simon Bisley - 2 Original page - 13 coins - #2 - 2014

In two consecutive original pages (layout/pencils) by the British master Simon Bisley for the series "13 Coins", published by Titan Comics. These pages come from issue 2 of the angelic-dystopian saga created by Martin Brennan and Michael B. Jackson.

Details of the work:
Author: Simon Bisley.
Series: 13 Coins #2.
Technique: Pencil on drawing paper. Characteristic "Biz" style with a masterful use of chiaroscuro and hyper-detailed anatomy.

Content:

Page 4: An atmospheric scene in a club setting ("Dragon Garden") with excellent close-ups of the protagonists.

Page 9: A pure action sequence with the protagonist's kidnapping, complete with hand-drawn sound effects ("SKREEEEE!").

Support: The pages are mounted on a black protective board, as is often the case for Bisley works intended for galleries or private collectors.

Story Details (13 Coins #2)
The Protagonist: The pages feature John Pozner, a tormented man who discovers he is the key to a millennia-old war between exiled angels (the Sons of Gods) and humanity's guardians.

The Club Scene (Page 4): We see John in a moment of tension in the "Dragon Garden." Bisley uses these panels to build the sense of paranoia surrounding the protagonist before his life is upended.

Abduction (Page 9): This is a pivotal sequence of the issue. John is assaulted and carried away by figures in tactical suits, a scene that showcases Bisley's ability to manage the "controlled chaos" and the violent movement.

These pages are particularly meaningful because they represent the turning point of issue #2: the shift from the tense calm of the first part of the issue to the explosion of violence in Pozner's abduction. Having two panels from the same issue allows appreciation of the narrative continuity of Bisley's layout.

dimensions 25.5 x 35.5 cm including the black backing