Mary Jane and Spider-Man. URBAN HEAT/ Bazal. 8,3x11,7 in.

"sweat and silence"

This illustration of Mary Jane Watson with Spider-Man, drawn by Ángel Bazal, is executed directly in black ballpoint pen, without any preliminary sketch, relying entirely on confident line work and spontaneous construction. Every stroke is final, building the image through continuous lines, organic hatching, and visible corrections that enhance the drawing’s raw energy. Mary Jane dominates the foreground with a strong, sensual physical presence, captured in an intense, almost defiant expression. Sweat, body weight, and foreshortening emphasize a tangible, grounded anatomy, far from idealized softness and closely aligned with high-impact American comic aesthetics. Spider-Man appears behind her as both protective figure and symbolic presence, integrated through dynamic lines and circular shapes that suggest webs, danger, and emotional connection. The contrast between Mary Jane’s humanity and the superhero icon adds narrative depth to the composition. This piece stands as a direct tribute to Ed Benes, reflected in the voluptuous figure design, expressive facial features, and bold anatomical choices. Rather than imitation, it is a personal reinterpretation through instinctive drawing, celebrating comics as gesture, risk, and physical engagement with the page.

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