See how Alex Ross paints Superman in an exclusive clip from upcoming documentary The Legend of Kingdom Come

Alex Ross's art for Kingdom Come.
(Image credit: DC)

Kingdom Come is without doubt one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:greatest DC comics stori൩es of all time, and one that made a lasting impact on how fans and creators approach the publisher's core characters. The 1996 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Elseworlds series by writer Mark Waid and artist Alex Ross was a mindblowing achievement, both in its depiction of a dark possible future for the DC Universe – one that Waid recently revisited in the pages of 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Batman/Superman: World's Finest – and with it's stunning art, fully painted by R🌳oss. 

Now, a new documentary titled The Legend of K༒ingdom Come is set to delve into this classic story and its creators with original footage and exclusive interviews from a host of big name comics talent including Waid and Ross, as well as Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, Bill Sienkiewicz, Amanda Conner, Paul Dini and more.

W🌺e have an exclusive clip from the new documentary below that explores Ross's proces💛s while painting a portrait of the Man of Steel.

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"It was my intention with The Legend of Kingdom Come to transcend the boundaries of the comic book world and to make something for all fans of art, pop culture, and the creative process to enjoy," said the film's director Remsy Atassi. "This d🔴ocumentary is a tribute to artistic innovation ꦡand the relentless pursuit of storytelling excellence. So, whether you're an avid comic book reader, a lover of fine art, or simply fascinated by the creative journey, it is my hope that the film provides a compelling look at how these larger-than-life heroes are crafted and why they resonate so deeply with audiences worldwide." 

Reflecting on the series, Alex Ross said, "As I look back on Kingdom Come, and what has become one of the most important works of my career, I find myself getting overcome with emotion. It was such an exhilarating time for me, one of taking risks a💝nd learning through experimentation how to perfect my craft. I am so grateful for all the fans of the comic. With this documentary I hope people can see the joy creating superhero art still brings me and are as excited as I am for the future of visual storytelling."

Mark Waid also described the series as "a high-water mark in m🥀y comics career," and said that the experience "will forever be etched in my mind."

An Alex Ross Kingdom Come art print available via the Kickstarter.

The Alex Ross art🐻 print that is available via The Legend of Kingdom Come Kickstarter campaign. (Image credit: DC)

The crowdfunding campaign for The Legend of Kingdom Come on Kickstarter꧒, with pledge tiers offering digital downloads of the film, signed Blu-Rays, a 20x30" movie-sized poster, exclusive variant cover comics, and more. 

Particularly enticing is the Emerald Edition Blu-Ray at $99, which includes an exclusive sleeve and a bonus trading card set, and will only be available for the first 48 hours of the campaign. A signed fiꦿne art print of the above piece of Alex Ross art will also be available for $595 and includes a certificate of authenticity.


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