Mario Gully Ant #4 Story Page 18

About this work

This original story page from Ant #4 (Arcana Studios, 2004) showcases Mario Gully’s dynamic storytelling as Hanna faces the villainous Cockroach in the final issue of the series. The composition emphasizes close‑quarters conflict and character intensity, reflecting the book’s blend of street‑level grit and stylized superhero drama. Rendered in ink over graphite on Image Bristol board with an image area of approximately 10.25" x 16", the page carries whiteout touch‑ups and light smudging and handling wear that testify to its use as working production art. On the reverse, Gully has drawn a Wolverine pencil sample page, turning the board into a two‑sided document of his range—from independent creator‑owned work to his interpretation of a major Marvel character. Signed by Gully in the top margin on the back, the piece sits within The Askia Jones Collection as a key example of early‑2000s independent comics and Black‑led creative voices pushing into both original series and mainstream superhero spaces.