Rio, Al – Superman vs Wonder Woman Convention Print Art!

This 2011 piece by the late Al Rio is a standout, capturing a high-intensity clash between DC’s two most powerful icons right in front of the U.S. Capitol. Rio was always celebrated for his dynamic, highly detailed "good girl" art and superhero aesthetics, and you can really see that expertise here in Wonder Woman’s powerful, centered pose. The composition is incredibly energetic, with Superman’s heat vision and the Lasso of Truth creating sharp leading lines that pull you right into the middle of the action.

The original art is executed in pencils and ink on 11" x 16.5" Bristol board, and because it’s full bleed with no borders, the action feels like it’s bursting off the page. Rio’s ink work here is particularly crisp, showcasing the technical precision that made him a fan favourite at major publishers like DC and Marvel. As a very nice bonus for a collector, this original also comes with a 13" x 19" full-color print on Epson glossy photographic paper, which Rio used to sell at his convention appearances. It’s a complete package that highlights both the raw draftsmanship of the original inks and the finished, cinematic look the artist intended for his fans.