Suicide Squad Fan Illustration
Mixed media drawing on paper • Unidentified fan artist (signed with initials 'HB' or similar abbreviation)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Pop Culture/Caricature Art
Medium & Technique
Colored pencil, graphite, and pigment ink on paper utilizing illustrative shading and caricature-style line work.
Creation Period
Circa 2016 (dated beside signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches (including matting); portrait orientation
Subject Description
A group composition featuring characters from the 2016 DC film 'Suicide Squad', including Jared Leto's Joker as the central large figure, Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Katana, Enchantress, El Diablo, Killer Croc, and Captain Boomerang. The title 'SUICIDE SQUAD' is lettered vertically on the left.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; housed in a secondary frame with purple matting
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Likely a secondary market purchase; contains a visible orange 'Goodwill' price sticker in the upper right corner indicating retail thrift resale.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'Fan Art' movement of the 21st century, reflecting the cultural impact of superhero cinema on amateur and semi-professional artists. It holds communal rather than institutional value.
Notable Features
Includes a stylized signature and date ('16); stylized font replicating film marketing; exaggerated facial proportions characteristic of caricature art.
Condition Issues
Minor surface scuffing on the frame; potential light fading depending on the lightfastness of the pencils used; slight buckling of the paper under the mat.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct UV light to prevent fading of the pigments; consider acid-free matting if the current purple mat is standard pulp board.