Ben Reilly, 'Spider-Man' clone

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Ben Reilly, 'Spider-Man' clone

Original Size: aprroximately 10" x 15" This piece is a sample cover I did for Marvel Comics a while back. They were running a series about Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man, being cloned and Ben Reilly was apparently one of those clones. I then decided to reflect what they were doing at the time with this work. Note of Interest: To the best of my knowledge, there was some controversy about this storyline in the comic world, because the writers suggested that Ben Reilly might be the first Spider-Man, and Peter Parker the actual clone. This angered comic purist who don't like such liberties and deviations being taken with a classic comic book character. As a result, Marvel got on track and 'dumped' the revised origin storyline and went back to their original Spidey origin. As for me, Spider-Man will always be Peter Parker!

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Miguel Moraes

Miguel Moraes 10 Nov 2008

beautiful work,Richard!

Richard Santos
Artist Reply: Thank you very, very much or the kind words, Miquel!
Richard Santos
Artist Reply: Thanks a million, Miquel!
Tahnja Wolter

Tahnja Wolter 19 May 2007

You dude are AWESOME! Such excellent work, I still have so far to go....sigh...lol

Richard Santos
Artist Reply: Thank you, Tahnja. I apprecaite it very much. But don't be discouraged...You have a wonderful talent... :)
Leroy Drumm

Leroy Drumm 11 Jul 2006

I agree, Great job Richard!

Richard Santos
Artist Reply: many thanks! Spidey is one of the best Marvel characters...
Richard Santos
Artist Reply: Thank U Very Much, Leroy! I appreciate that alot coming from U... :)
Katerina Koukiotis

Katerina Koukiotis 29 May 2006

amazing portrait one of the best spiderman portraits i have seen-i'm blown away from your acrylic skills!!! may i adk do you work on canvas ? or on watercolor paper? beautiful detailed worked!

Richard Santos
Artist Reply: Thanks so much! For this piece, I use a medium-textured, watercolor-styled board. With this board, my acrylics seemed to take on a watercolor-like form upon drying, which I liked very much. On a side note, I also use medium-to-rough toothed papers, and canvas, depending on the project.
Michael J. Priewe

Michael J. Priewe 17 May 2006

This is "AMAZING FANTASY" work!!! I like dark overtones and power behind this work of a Hero. Great job!! it is a 11 out of 10!!!

Richard Santos
Artist Reply: Much apprecation!! I am truly honored by your 11 out of 10 comment!!!