A Summer's Treat
$450.00
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There’s an old‑fashioned confidence in the way Superman stands here—chin lifted, chest out, fists set—so the image reads as a clear statement of steadiness and protection. Glen Orbik paints him with warm, late‑day light that gilds the skyline and turns the flag behind him into a sweeping, cinematic backdrop; the reds and golds glow against the cool, saturated blue of his suit, giving the figure both heroic clarity and a comforting solidity. Small details—the Daily Planet globe faintly silhouetted, the cape’s dramatic fold, the calm determination in his face—anchor the icon in a recognizable city moment rather than an abstract pose. It’s the sort of portrait that feels reassuring: both a tribute to the character’s ideals and a striking, standalone image that brings presence and narrative to a wall without needing any explanation.
The Artwork
About Truth, Justice And The American Way
Acclaimed DC Comics artist Glen Orbik, best known for his comic book cover art depicts Superman as the Man of Steel in this stunning portrait. Each piece is hand-numbered and has been signed by Glen Orbik.
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About the Collection
Glen Orbik (1963–2015) was a distinguished American illustrator celebrated for his masterful noir illustrations and pulp fiction art. His dynamic compositions and commitment to figurative realism brought to life numerous comic book covers and paperback novels, notably for the Hard Case Crime series. A protégé of renowned illustrator Fred Fixler, Orbik not only excelled in his craft but also contributed to art education, teaching figure drawing and inspiring a new generation of artists. His legacy endures in the realm of contemporary pulp art, where his work remains a benchmark for quality and storytelling.
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This piece is signed by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Glen Orbik.
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Glen Orbik (1963 – May 11, 2015) was an American illustrator known for his fully painted paperback and comic covers, often executed in a noir style.
In the 1970s, Orbik and his mother moved to Douglas County, Nevada. He is a 1981 graduate of Douglas High School in Minden, Nevada. He studied art at the California Art Institute then located in Encino, later Calabasas, California, and now located in Westlake Village. He studied under the school's founder, retired movie and advertisement illustrator Fred Fixler.
Orbik eventually took over the classes when Fixler retired from teaching and taught figure drawing after returning from an extended hiatus.[citation needed] His work has been compared to Alex Ross and Robert McGinnis,[citation needed] and he was a popular teacher among fine art, comic, and video game artists.[citation needed] He most recently worked on a series of paperback covers for the Hard Case Crime series of novels.
Orbik resided in Van Nuys, California.[1] He died on May 11, 2015 of cancer.
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