Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross
October 1, 2011 - January 8, 2012, at The Andy Warhol Museum.
Considered one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books, Alex Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art with his brilliant use of watercolor. Just as Andy Warhol elevated soup can labels into multi-million dollar artworks, Ross has transformed comic books. By building on the foundation of the great artists who came before him — Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Neal Adams, George Perez, and others — Ross' paintings have revolutionized the comic book industry and transcended the newsstand origins of his profession.