Tim Sale is able to capture the nostalgia we have for iconic characters because of his own passion to see them in that light once again. His artwork can bring about a mood, a moment of reflection, and a recognition of what we felt when we first saw the stories that shaped these characters. Lines and shadows create a simplicity to the enduring images that is psychologically complex and powerful all the same. Sale takes the essential qualities of days behind us and brings back a love of the characters before crossovers and marketing gimmicks.