Marvel comic illustrator in Birmingham exhibition

City art gallery presents debut collection by local artist.

City centre art gallery Havill & Travis have announced the first solo show by Birmingham’s premier comic Illustrator, John McCrea.

The exhibition opens to the public on 21st May at the Havill & Travis gallery situated at Primitivo Bar & Eatery, 10 Barwick Street, Birmingham. with a private viewing on Monday 20th May. It will be open Monday-Friday 11.00am-5.00pm and admission is free. Original artwork and prints are available to buy with prices ranging from £90 to £4,000.

Work from throughout John’s long and illustrious career will be showcased at the exhibition, including original cover art drawings framed with the actual published comics, limited edition screen-prints and limited edition giclee prints.

Pieces include:

• Three new stunning Silkscreen editions of Spiderman.

• Giclee editions of Poison Ivy, the Joker and Black Panther.

• Previously unseen original art from 2000AD with Judge Dredd in the world of The Magic
Roundabout.

• Original artwork from Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, the Mummy, Warhammer 40K and many more.

During the exhibition John will be hosting Comic Art Workshops open to the public. Details will be listed on www.havillandtravis.com.