A quick sketch by Ribic sold at a convention panel. I like how he only draws very faint pencil guidelines before applying watercolour but still manages to capture shape and lighting with nice detail. Still you can see where details such as the eyes have been penciled in with greater precision which makes those features stand out well.
Samples of comic cover art. The level of detail in these traditional pieces is beautiful, especially in the muscle definition. I like how this contrasts with the bold, black shadows on the monster, the red cape and the stark, bleak backgrounds. Ribic stands out from many comic artists with his traditional style, especially since he doesn't adhere to the usual thick black outlines and bold colouring of many other Marvel artists.
A two page spread from inside one of the comics. Here you can see that the art is digital, most likely for time efficiency since issues are published monthly, and yet his delicate style isn't compromised. The art still has a gentle and attractive painted look to it, and the higher detail in the linework more than makes up for any that's lost in the colouring process. Even so the lighting on the ridges of the creatures spine is stunning, and the fade in colour and line towards its back end gives a strong sense of perspective.
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