Ardian Syaf
Ardian Syaf | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Area(s) | Penciller |
Notable works | Batgirl, Brightest Day and Welcome to the Jungle |
Ardian Syaf is an Indonesian comic book artist. He has worked for DC Comics,[1] Marvel Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment.
In April 2017 he became embroiled in controversy for inserting hidden anti-semitic and anti-Christian messages in X-Men Gold #1, for which his contract with Marvel Comics was terminated.[2][3]
Early life
Ardian Syaf was born in
Career
Syaf started his career in 2007 with
At one point Syaf met an Irish screenwriter named Catie through Dabel Brothers, through which began to get work with
In 2009, he signed a two-year exclusivity contract with DC. That contract ended in September 2011, though he indicated that it would be renewed, and that he would be drawing the
When asked in a 2011 interview what projects he would like to work on, Syaf responded that he would like to draw Wolverine, as that is a character that he adores. He also stated that he would like to do a Tomb Raider story set in Indonesia, which would involve the superstitious beliefs of his home country.[11]
Easter egg references and X-Men Gold controversy
Syaf is known to engage in the practice of hiding Easter egg references to political figures in the backgrounds of his artwork. In Batgirl (Vol 4) #9 (July 2012), for example, Syaf included a storefront sign that referenced the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, although the text that accompanies the image of Widodo in Syaf's penciled artwork is covered by a caption in the final, published issue.[19][20]
In April 2017, Syaf was at the center of controversy for including multiple Easter eggs in
On the double-page spread of Pages 10 and 11 of X-Men Gold #1, in which the Jewish X-Man
The perceived inappropriateness of these messages stemmed in part from the fact
The mentioned artwork in X-Men Gold #1 was inserted without knowledge behind its reported meanings. These implied references do not reflect the views of the writer, editors or anyone else at Marvel and are in direct opposition of the inclusiveness of Marvel Comics and what the X-Men have stood for since their creation. This artwork will be removed from subsequent printings, digital versions, and trade paperbacks and disciplinary action is being taken.[37][39]
On April 11, Syaf's contract with Marvel was terminated.
The controversy resulted in an April 8 retailer rush demand for the book, which quickly sold out. The issue was still available for re-order through
Published work
DC
Artist
- Aquaman #15
- Batgirl #1 – #13 and #0
- Batman and Robin Annual #1 (with various others)
- Night of the Owls(with various others)
- Birds of Prey #7
- Brightest Day #17 – #24
- Catwoman Annual 1 (with various others)
- Green Lantern: The End (with various others)
- Green Lantern: Wrath of the First Lantern (with various others)
- Red Lanterns #0
- Superman: The Reign of Doomsday (with various others)
Penciller
- Action Comics #900
- Batgirl #1 – #9
- Birds of Prey #7
- Blackest Night: Batman #1 – #3
- Blackest Night: Black Lantern Corps #1 – #3
- Blackest Night: Rise of the Black Lanterns #0
- Brightest Day #1 – #5, #7, #8, #13, #17, #18 and #24
- Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #1 – #3
- Green Lantern #63
- Green Lantern Corps #48 – #52
- Justice League of America#34
- Justice League: Cry for Justice #1 and #5
- Justice Society of America: 80-Page Giant 2010 (with various others)
- Red Hood and the Outlaws #17
- Superman/Batman #68 – #70
- Superman: Earth One #3
- The Phantom Stranger#42
- Titans#23
Inker
- Action Comics #900
- Green Lantern #63
Colorist
- Batgirl #7 – #9
- Black Lanterns#0
- Brightest Day Aftermath: The Search #1 – #3
- Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #1 – #3
- Flashpoint: Reverse Flash #1
- Green Lantern: Brightest Day
- Green Lantern Corps #49 – #52
- Superman/Batman #68 – #71, #74
- The Phantom Stranger#42
Marvel
- X-Men: Manifest Destiny: Nightcrawler#1
- Captain Britain and MI-13Vol 1 No's 13 and 14
- Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A To Z Update (2010) #1 (with various others)
Other publishers
- Welcome to the Jungle 2008 hardback graphic novel written by science fiction and fantasy author Jim Butcher. Part of The Dresden Files series.[50] It was nominated for a Hugo Award in the Best Graphic Novel category.[51]
- Storm Front, Volume 1: The Gathering Storm. Dynamite Entertainment
- Storm Front, Volume 2: Maelstrom. Dynamite Entertainment
- Take a Chance (2009) a five-issue comic series for Dabel Brothers written by C. E. Murphy (fantasy book author).[52]
- Covers of Evil Ernie: Origin of Evil 1–6 (2012). Dynamite Entertainment[53]
- Crepusculon – various pin-ups. Panini Comics[54]
References
- ^ "Ardian Syaf". DC Comics. 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d Brown, Tracy (11 April 2017). "'My career is over now': Marvel terminates 'X-Men Gold' artist's contract amid controversy". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b "Marvel fires artist Ardian Syaf over religious references in X-Men comic book". BBC News. 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b c Khoiri, Agniya (10 April 2017). "Ardian Syaf, Komikus Tulungagung Pemikat DC Comics dan Marvel". CNN Indonesia.
- ^ Brown, Avril (2008). "Dresden File Interview". ComicsWaitingRoom.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- The Hugo Awards. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Ferguson, David (October 3, 2016). "Take A Chance Available to Order From Today" Archived 2017-04-12 at the Wayback Machine. Irish Comic News.
- ^ Lam, Steve (2015). "Superman: Earth One Volume 3 – Interview With Artist Ardian Syaf". Bam! Smack! Pow!
- ^ "Justice League of America #34" Archived 2017-04-12 at the Wayback Machine. Comic Book Roundup.
- CBR.com.
- ^ a b Tju, Cheng (22 August 2011). "Interview with Ardian Syaff at STGCC". Singapore Comix. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ Cohen, Jason (26 June 2009). "Justice League of America #34". Comics Bulletin.
- Johnston, Rich (12 April 2017). "Gail Simone On Her Batgirl Artistic Collaborator, Ardian Syaf". Bleeding Cool.
- ^ Esposito, Joey (7 September 2011). "Batgirl #1 Review". IGN.
- ^ Norris, Erik (12 October 2011). "Batgirl #2 Review". IGN.
- ^ Elfring, Mat (9 November 2011). "Batgirl #3 – A Breath of Broken Glass Review". ComicVine.
- ^ Nguyen, Minhquan (12 December 2011). "Batgirl #4 – Review". Weekly Comic Book Review.
- CraveOnline.
- ^ a b Johnston, Rich (April 8, 2017). "Marvel Artist Ardian Syaf Hid Anti-Christian And Jewish Messages In This Week's X-Men Comic". Bleeding Cool.
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- ^ Cochrane, Joe (22 November 2014). "An Ethnic Chinese Christian, Breaking Barriers in Indonesia". The New York Times.
- ^ Harfenist, Ethan (August 17, 2014). "Jakarta Could Be Getting Its First Ethnically Chinese Governor". Vice News.
- Center for Strategic & International Studies. November 27, 2012.
- ^ Dewi, Sita W. (3 October 2014). "FPI members arrested during violent protest". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ Dewi, Sita W. (18 November 2014). "Muslims declare support for Ahok". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ a b c "Basuki Tjahaja Purnama: Jakarta's governor". BBC News. 4 November 2016.
- ^ a b Sasongko, Agung (6 October 2016). "Video Ahok: Anda Dibohongi Alquran Surat Al-Maidah 51 Viral di Medsos". Republika.
- ^ "Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:51)". quran.com. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ La Batu, Safrin (14 December 2016). "Accompanying text of Ahok video not intended as transcript: Buni Yani". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ a b "Buni Yani Questioned Again in Cyber Harassment Case" Archived 2017-02-21 at the Wayback Machine. Jakarta Globe. January 2017.
- ^ "Buni Yani, uploader of Ahok's blasphemy video, named suspect". The Jakarta Post. 23 November 2016
- ^ La Batu, Saffrin (21 December 2016). "Court rejects Ahok video uploader’s pretrial motion". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ McKirdy, Euan (5 November 2016). "Thousands rally in Jakarta over governor's alleged blasphemy". CNN.
- ^ France-Presse, Agence (2 December 2016). "Jakarta protests: Muslims turn out in force against Christian governor Ahok". The Guardian.
- ^ Comics Beat.
- ^ Cochrane, Joe (13 December 2016). "Governor of Jakarta Issues Tearful Denial as Blasphemy Trial Opens in Indonesia". The New York Times.
- ^ ComicBook.com.
- ^ a b c Riseman, Abraham (10 April 2017). "Marvel Was Rocked by a Weird Hidden Koranic Message This Weekend". Vulture.
- ^ a b c d e Ching, Albert (April 9, 2017). "Marvel Responds to X-Men Gold Artist Controversy". CBR.com.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (9 April 2017). "Ardian Syaf Tries To Explain What Happened Yesterday". Bleeding Cool.
- ^ Tan, Yvette (April 10, 2017). "Marvel will punish 'X-men' artist who snuck political references into the latest comic". Mashable.
- ^ a b Ching, Albert (April 11, 2017). "Marvel Terminates X-Men Gold Artist's Contract Following Controversy". CBR.com.
- ^ Ching, Albert (10 October 2017). "X-Men Gold Artist Addresses Controversy: ‘My Career is Over Now'". CBR.com.
- ^ a b "Officially fired by Marvel, Indonesian artist Ardian Syaf says, 'When Jews are offended, there is no mercy'". Coconuts Jakarta. 12 April 2017.
- ^ M Andika Putra; Raja Eben Lumbanrau (17 January 2017). "Jejak FPI dan Status 'Napi' Rizieq Shihab" (in Indonesian). CNN Indonesia.
- ^ Sita W. Dewi (September 25, 2014). "FPI threatens Chinese Indonesians". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta.
- ^ Arya Dipa (18 January 2017). "Petition calls for disbandment of FPI". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ "University Students in Manado Take to Streets to Demand FPI Disbandment". Jakarta Globe. 11 February 2017.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (9 April 2017). "Speculator Corner: X-Men Gold #1 By Ardian Syaf". Bleeding Cool.
- ComicMix.
- Hugo Awards. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ Murphy, C.E. (March 2, 2009). "Preview: C.E. Murphy's Take a Chance #1". Geeks of Doom. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013.
- ^ Cooper, Booby (15 November 2012). "Comic Review: Evil Ernie #2". Geeks of Doom.
- ^ "Crepusculon". Tebeosfera. 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Ardian Syaff at ComicBookDB.com
- adrian-syaf. DeviantArt
- Lewis, David A.; Pregill, Michael; Rashid, Hussein (10 April 2017). "We Are All Children of the Atom: Marvel's X-Men Gold Controversy, the Qurʾān, and the Problem of Diversity". Mizan Project.