Heros and Villains

These two pieces—a black and white marker drawing of Red Skull and a colored pencil artwork of Spider-Man—are meant to be viewed together. Each on their own shows different strengths: the harsh contrasts and sharp lines of Red Skull highlight menace and power, while the bright colors and layered shading of Spider-Man emphasize energy and life.

Together, they represent the duality at the heart of every story: hero and villain, light and shadow, chaos and order. One cannot exist without the other, and the tension between them is what makes the narrative compelling. In many ways, the choice of medium underscores this contrast too—monochrome for the villain, full color for the hero.

These works remind me why comic book characters resonate so deeply. They reflect the push and pull of human nature, and how even the boldest stories are built on the balance between opposing forces.