Peterson, Brandon - Mystic: Giselle & Animora Bookmark Art!

This piece by Brandon Peterson and John Dell is a fantastic look at the two key women from CrossGen’s Mystic. By separating the protagonist, Giselle, and the villainous Animora into these long bookmark formats, Peterson highlights the massive contrast between them. The fine linework on Giselle’s hair makes it look like it's caught in a magical breeze, while the intricate scales on Animora’s costume give her a cold, reptilian menace.

John Dell’s precise inking really makes the textures pop, from the smooth gradients on Giselle's robes to the heavy blacks that ground both figures. It is a great example of how a unique format can be used to showcase character design, making both characters feel larger than life. The composition perfectly captures that core conflict, pitting Giselle's new, unwanted power against Animora’s intense and predatory stare!