This is the original inked art for page 21 from issue #10 of SpongeBob Comics (published in 2012 by Bongo Comics and United Plankton Pictures) penciled and inked by Hilary Barta. This page is the third page of the story “Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy vs. Plankton!” The art features all three characters from the story’s title locked in action-packed intensity!!
The art comes to the NCS directly from the collection of Barta who graciously donated this and two other pages of his art offered in our other auctions today. It measures 11x17” on Bristol board, and is signed in the lower right corner by Barta.
Barta’s comics career began in 1982 as an assistant inker for The Defenders, and quickly started inking on other titles solo. Over the years he has worked on titles such as The Thing, American Flagg!, Power Pack, Plastic Man, The New Mutants, The Simpsons, and Spongebob Comics. Barta’s natural style lends itself so well to humor comics, and whether penciling, inking or both, he is a fan favorite with his extremely entertaining work.
Don’t miss this chance to be the first owner of this original SpongeBob Comics art straight from the files of the artist’s own collection!
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