Boi Wonder

Painting of young man leaning against a wall, in a costume not unlike that of Robin, the Boy Wonder, of Batman fame.
Painting of young man leaning against a wall, in a costume not unlike that of Robin, the Boy Wonder, of Batman fame.

2020, 17 in. x 11 in.
Gouache on paper

A saucy take on certain well-known sidekick. Who’s he waiting for? And what does he have in mind?

To me, the superhero genre has always lent itself to homoerotic takes—usually without much effort. The dynamic duo perhaps more so than most.

Published by Edward Ficklin

Edward Ficklin (he/him), the maverick artist not afraid to say gay, is dedicated to creating erotic work as a pathway to liberation for all. His work centers the nude figure exploring its own delights, ranging from the sensual to the ecstatic. His paintings have appeared in NYC galleries, national exhibitions dedicated to erotic art, and numerous naughty, but high quality, publications.