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Space Cowboys
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| Fan Art | |
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| Title: | Space Cowboys (Cowboys) |
| Artist: | Shelley Butler |
| Date(s): | 2006 |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS |
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Space Cowboys is art by Shelley Butler.
It was printed as the front cover of Legends #4.
Fan Comments
I ran out of adjectives for Shelley Butler’s work long, long ago. But I won’t let that stop me from saying how well she has once again captured sensitivity and affection between Kirk and Spock. The editor calls this “Space Cowboys”, but aside from the jeans they’re wearing, I can’t make the connection. To me they are Starfleet officers, deeply in love, sharing a few moments alone and off-duty. Likely they are ashore somewhere, but the background is left entirely to the imagination. No imagination is required, though, to see the way Kirk fondles Spock’s butt, pulling him as close as possible. The other hand rests on Spock’s shoulder, assuring there is no separation between them. We see Spock’s sleek hair and elegant ear, along with all of Kirk’s face. His expression is thoughtful, not lustful. Possibly he’s just counting his blessings for the incredible man he holds in his arms. We’re treated to a tantalizing view of Spock’s finely honed musculature, the valley along his spine, his strength and vulnerability evident in every line. Is “ahhhhhh” an adjective? [1]
"Space Cowboys" -- "Shelley's art gives me Jim and Spock at their best, Kirk's facial expression one of haunting tenderness as he holds in his arms Spock, the heart of his soul. It struck me again that Shelley surely knows how to deliver emotional hits to my heart with her depictions of Kirk's strong hands, one on his lover's muscular back, cradling, the other on Spock's ass, cherishing. A swell opening to this splendid zine that I've waited long for and longed for. [2]
References
- ^ from The K/S Press #127
- ^ from The K/S Press #131