Big Barda

One of Kirby's greatest female creations, Big Barda is also one of my favorite characters to draw. Her complex costume makes her a challenge to illustrate. I don't think I did it, but she's the ultimate combination of a gentle soul trapped in a warriors body.

I wish my comics weren't packed (oh yeah, we bought a house, and we're moving on March 16th!) or I'd pull out the 2nd best illustrated panel in comic history (IMHO) In one of the issues of Mister Miracle, Kirby drew Barda whipping a chain around.... holy cow! Incredible Power, Unmatched Beauty, Dynamic Layout. It had everything, and that's when I fell in love w/ Barda (sorry Scott Free!)

Anyway, if you're wondering what I conceder the best illustrated comic panel, that has to be Wally Wood's incredible Zipatoned Spirit series. There was a panel where The Spirit is looking out the portal of his rocket ship, out onto the cratered moon, his reflection is in the glass. I don't think I'll ever see anything that compares to that panel.