Graphic Portraits of Medb hErenn

rotecting fictional and graphic characters is very important to their creators, because a popular character can generate a considerable amount of commercial revenue. However, fictional characters like Medb hErenn have a more difficult time receiving protection than graphic characters. The reason is mostly that courts find it easier to grant protection to characters whose appearances are visually apparent. In other words, since fictional characters exist as representations that appear in the readers' imaginations, similarities between fictional characters are generally less concrete than they are for graphical characters, and thus cannot be easily compared. As such, in addition to copyrighting the works that characters appear in and trademarking their names, most intellectual property lawyers advise writers to have graphical representations of their characters created, which are then copyrighted and trademarked.

To that end, Kevin L. O'Brien has commissioned the following portraits of Medb. Though their styles vary because they were created by different artists, they all share the same physical features. They also illustrate some aspect of her characterization.

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Imperious Medb

© by Lisa Forgan

Lisa Forgan runs SilverFox Interactive, a web and print design company. She is a professional web and print designer and illustrator. For this portrait, she chose to portray Medb as most people first see her: standing before them, imposing, intimidating, and imperious.

Ready to Fight!

© by Frank Perrin

Frank Perrin draws the Edemia World webcomic (written by June Ruivivar). He is an illustrator and web designer, and welcomes commissions; email him at frank(dot)edemia(at)gmail(dot)com. For this portrait, he chose to portray Medb at the moment she decides to fight. Perhaps someone has insulted her, or she has witnessed an injustice that needs to be rectified. Regardless, she has just challenged the malefactor to cease and desist or defend himself. Pity the fool who chooses the latter.

The Queen of Battle

© by George Ward

George Ward runs Dungeon Warden Studio and writes and draws the Dungeon Legacy webcomic. He is a full time freelance artist, and welcomes commissions. For this portrait, he chose to portray Medb in combat. She has just lost her spear and has switched to sword and dirk. As is her preference whenever possible, she fights in the nude, distaining armor to show contempt for her opponent.