Cal Ripken Jr. 2011 Topps Brian Kong Sketch Cards Artist Proof #NNO #1/1 (BGS 9)

Card has been graded Beckett (BGS) 9. Please see photos for more details regarding the condition of the card (Baltimore Orioles).

Brian Kong started his career at Marvel Comics in 1994, working on iconic characters such as the X-Men, Captain America & Fantastic Four. In 1997, he worked in advertising doing storyboards & preliminary/pitch art for the Universal Studios/Marvel theme park opening.

From 2000-2004 ,Brian produced over 25 custom comics for MLB & NBA franchises ( including the Yankees & Mets ) for promotional giveaways at arenas & stadiums across the US. He continues to work on some of the hottest properties including the MLB, NFL, WWE, Star Wars, Marvel , DC comics, Stranger Things & many more. He has been regularly commissioned by The Topps Company since 2007 to illustrate art for their MLB , NFL & NBA card brands & their entertainment division.

Brian has been featured in the Beckett Sports card monthly annual " the Art Issue " , as well as Non-sport update magazine.

He is currently working with Fanatics producing exclusive prints for their website, and a creator-owned project with Blackbox comics.

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