Aragorn Calls for The Rallying of Rohan and King Theoden by Mike Ploog

Storyboard panels by David Jonas from Lord of the Rings (1977)
22x26 storyboard ca bilbo & gollum  
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Théoden and Aragorn — The Muster of Rohan
Original Storyboard Sequence
From The Lord of the Rings (1978), directed by Ralph Bakshi
This original storyboard sequence captures the reawakening of King Théoden and the rallying of Rohan as war approaches.
 
Moving from shadowed interiors into scenes of mounted strength and rising command, the panels trace the transformation of a once-weakened king into a leader resolved to ride against the coming darkness.
Rendered with dynamic brushwork and expressive line, the sequence emphasizes both scale and intimacy—contrasting quiet exchanges between Théoden and Aragorn with the growing presence of assembled riders. This moment marks a shift from recovery to action, as allegiance is affirmed and the forces of Rohan prepare to answer the call to battle.
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Unlike finished animation cels, storyboards are the closest surviving artifacts to the artist’s original vision—where composition, pacing, and emotion are first brought to life. This piece stands as both a cinematic blueprint and a work of art in its own right.
For the discerning collector of animation history, fantasy cinema, or Bakshi’s oeuvre, this storyboard represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone moment—where image, story, and myth converge.
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Bilbo and Gollum — The Finding of the Ring Original Storyboard Sequence From The Lord of the Rings (1978), directed by Ralph Bakshi
 
This original storyboard sequence illustrates Bilbo’s recollection of his fateful encounter with Gollum deep within the caverns beneath the Misty Mountains. Moving from the eerie stillness of the underground lake to the tension of the riddle game and the sudden burst of pursuit, the panels capture the moment chance intervenes—when the Ring slips onto Bilbo’s finger, altering the course of Middle-earth forever. Rendered in a combination of expressive linework and early color indication, the sequence reveals the rhythm and storytelling clarity of Bakshi’s animation process. Both intimate and kinetic, these drawings trace the transformation of a quiet exchange into a moment of mythic consequence—where a simple discovery becomes the origin of an epic destiny.