Here is a photo montage of my thought process, starting with a golden age comic book illustration, then a pencil sketch, followed by a gorgeous hand-painted poster, and finally, an iconic photo.

The artist, Gino d’Achille, and the photographer, Clay Patrick McBride, did brilliant jobs bringing my idea to life.

Mandrake the Magician

Pencil sketch by Gino d’Achille

Oil painting by Gino d’Achille

Photo by Clay Patrick McBride

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And please, no laughing at me wearing a cape…