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

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

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

Content:
Page 4: An atmospheric scene in a venue ("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 black protective board, as is common for Bisley works intended for galleries or private collectors.

Story details (13 Coins #2)
The Protagonist: The pages depict John Pozner, a tormented man who discovers he is the key to an ancient war between exiled angels (the Son of Gods) and humanity’s guardians.

The Venue 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.

Kidnapping (Page 9): This is a pivotal sequence of the issue. John is assaulted and dragged away by figures in tactical suits, a scene that showcases Bisley’s ability to manage "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 explosive violence of Pozner’s kidnapping. Having two pages from the same issue allows appreciation of the narrative continuity of Bisley’s layout.

Dimensions: 25.5 x 35.5 cm, including the black support