This painting by Shade is just so beautifully emotive, and in the context of this chapter, it just feels so especially fitting. I’m so honored to have the opportunity to share it with you!
While we’re so often accustomed to seeing the Winter Soldier as a hardened assassin, I love this moment of self-awareness edging on humanity. I love the way Shade was able to render that lost soul of his breaking through the noise of the role he was forced to play for so long.
As always, Shade really crafted something incredible here, and I can’t thank her enough for allowing me to share this piece with you. Please check out her Twitter page to see more of her beautiful art!
Chapter 89: "The Crux of Trust" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"
This illustration by @elkleggs is just so warm and cozy and easy to fall into, and I'm so thrilled to share it with you with my latest story update!
I love the idea of hinting at more of Bucky’s life in Wakanda, and while there were certainly some rough and trying times, I’d like to think there were a lot of peaceful and nourishing ones too. There’s something sweet about him connecting with the people around him, and the idea that asking to borrow one of Yama’s sister’s hairbands came with a promise that she could style his hair was an amusing one to me, and I adore Elklegg’s take on their interaction!
Elkleggs captured such a sweet and charming moment with these two. Please check out her Twitter and Tumblr pages to see more of her beautiful art!
Chapter 82: "Completely Inconspicuous" - (Read on Ao3) "Winter of the White Wolf"