Summary
DC Comics artist Jim Lee pays homage to Akira Toriyama with a stunning piece of Goku fanart, honoring the Dragon Ball creator's legacy. Jim Lee's illustrations capture the essence of Goku in his signature manga art style, while also reflecting Toriyama's artistic influence on the nerd community in this work. The far-reaching impact of Toriyama's work is evident as many creators pay tribute, demonstrating Dragon Ball's lasting legacy.
Akira ToriyamaInfluential anime and manga author of Dragon ball, recently passed through Another World on his way to his next adventure, leaving behind an incredible legacy that fans will never forget. To honor Akira Toriyama as well as give his take on what the Dragon Ball protagonist would look like drawn by himself, the legendary DC Comics artist Jim Lee beat myself Goku fanart shows Toriyama's character fairly.
A work first drawn live on Twitch and then uploaded to Instagram by industry veteran and current DC Creative Director Jim Lee (@jimlee), Mr. Lee is no stranger to sharing renderings. sketches both official and unofficial, using his signature art style to bring to life some of the best fictional characters of all time.
Previously, Mr. Lee has shared fanart of Baylan Skull and Darth Vader from Star Wars, Katana from Mortal Kombat fame, Ultraman, and even Marvel's Black Panther, with This Goku illustration is a welcome addition to Jim Lee's non-DC Comics work.
Jim Lee pays tribute to Akira Toriyama with a new black and white Goku sketch
Fanart design by Jim Lee (@jimlee)
Making its mark as a manga series from 1984 to 1995, being adapted into an anime series in 1986 and then becoming a global phenomenon by the time Dragon Ball Z debuted in 1989, Dragon Ball inspired for audiences for 40 years, with the current Dragon Ball Super. and the upcoming Dragon Ball DAIMA series continues its long-running story in earnest. Reaching a level of popularity that most films can only dream of, The fact that Jim Lee finally succeeded in drawing Goku says a lot about the influence of the Goku character and the series he praises.
Illustrating Goku in his signature art style but also adding a little Toriyama flair to honor his recent passing and his contributions to the nerd community, Jim Lee draws Goku charging what can only be a Kamehameha Blast, posing him in a way that makes everyone feel amused. it felt like he was floating in mid-air. Captioning his drawing: “In memory of legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, who brought the world the wonderful Dragon Ball Z,” Jim Lee's black-and-white sketch is full of additional details and highlights that showcase Goku's kinetic nature and his strange abilities.
Jim Lee draws Dragon Ball's Goku in his iconic art style in new Fanart
Custom image by Brian Colucci
Many creators such as Naruto's Masashi Kishimoto and One Piece's Eiichiro Oda have paid tribute to Toriyama. in the weeks since his unexpected passing, the idea that his work has influenced those in the comics industry and beyond only proves the importance of a series that will now needs to exist without a caregiver there to guide it. Goku looks great when drawn by the legend Jim Leeso hopefully he'll find time to bring in more icons Dragon ball characters come to life at the start of a new chapter in the series, no Akira Toriyamabegin.
Source: @jimlee