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complete 22 pg color guide for "Choices!" story from Amazing Spider-Man #423; signed by Bob Sharen; COA included
Prior to the digital era, color guides were used to inform the printer on how to accurately print the colors of the comic book. These are ONE OF A KIND pieces of the production process of each comic book. Although they vary in size, most color guides were normal note-book paper sized photocopies of the comic book's original art, that were provided to the staff colorist, who would hand-color, water-color, or paint the color guides. The work was pain-staking and required a high level of attention to detail, as well as consistency! Often times a coding system of numbers and/or letters was used to indicate specific colors, shades, and information that was vital to ensuring the printer accurately printed the comic's coloration. These are sometimes drawn right onto the color guides themselves, and in some instances the colorists would mark them up on an acetate or rice paper overlay. Color guides are a unique, one-of-a-kind collectible aspect of the production of a comic book, and as such they have historic value, because they provide insight into the studio and artist's vision of how the comic book should appear in print. Often times the color guide colors are more vibrant and richer than the actual printed comic book, since colors often degraded when printed onto the cheap newsprint paper that comics were traditionally printed on. In addition, some of the nuances of shading and color gradation were sometimes more complex than the print house was able to recreate (or cared to take the time and effort to recreate) and so the color guides often have a truer sense of what the comic should look like, than the actual comic book itself.
In today's digital age, color guides are no longer used, and therefore, vintage color guides are garnering more interest from collectors who are looking for a unique piece of a particular comic book's history and production process to own.
This complete issue color guide by Bob Sharen (coloring pages by Joe Bennett) features our favorite Web-Head battling it out against one of his most dangerous foes, the newly restored Electro, who feels he has the power of a god! This issue sees a Morbius-weakened Spidey defeated and begging for his life from the electrified bad guy after some intense fighting! Also feared prominently are The Rose, Madame Qwa, and Meiko the Dragonfly. Bob Sharen's colors are absolutely stunning as every panel pops off the page!
complete 39 pg color guide for "The Chump, the Challenge and the Champion!" story from Amazing Spider-Man #425 - DOUBLE SIZED!
Prior to the digital era, color guides were used to inform the printer on how to accurately print the colors of the comic book. These are ONE OF A KIND pieces of the production process of each comic book. Although they vary in size, most color guides were normal note-book paper sized photocopies of the comic book's original art, that were provided to the staff colorist, who would hand-color, water-color, or paint the color guides. The work was pain-staking and required a high level of attention to detail, as well as consistency! Often times a coding system of numbers and/or letters was used to indicate specific colors, shades, and information that was vital to ensuring the printer accurately printed the comic's coloration. These are sometimes drawn right onto the color guides themselves, and in some instances the colorists would mark them up on an acetate or rice paper overlay. Color guides are a unique, one-of-a-kind collectible aspect of the production of a comic book, and as such they have historic value, because they provide insight into the studio and artist's vision of how the comic book should appear in print. Often times the color guide colors are more vibrant and richer than the actual printed comic book, since colors often degraded when printed onto the cheap newsprint paper that comics were traditionally printed on. In addition, some of the nuances of shading and color gradation were sometimes more complex than the print house was able to recreate (or cared to take the time and effort to recreate) and so the color guides often have a truer sense of what the comic should look like, than the actual comic book itself.
In today's digital age, color guides are no longer used, and therefore, vintage color guides are garnering more interest from collectors who are looking for a unique piece of a particular comic book's history and production process to own.
This complete double-sized issue color guide by Bob Sharen (coloring pages by Steve Skroce) has twice the action and thrills and is so full of awesome action pages, we can hardly contain ourselves! Featuring Spider-Man teamed up with Nate Grey the X-Man, it is a battle-fest as the two take on the recently super-juiced Electro in a battle to the finish! Also featuring the Rose, Delilah, and the first appearance of Master Zei. Here's a great example of a modern color guide that has electrifying imagery that jumps off the page!
Pg. 19; "Dreamland" Holly Golightly pencils and signed, John Costanza inks; 11" x 17"
"I LOVE surfing- me? Nope I've never surfed, one day but till then drawing Archie surfing is so much fun! I did put a lil' color note on making one of the gals Latino, diversity has always been inspirational to me since I grew up in NYC. And ya, that would be me in the background catching a wave wearing the coolest surf suit I could find! Oh and check out the sea gull and crab &soooo cute! I love sea life!" - Holly
Pg. 16; Sal Velluto pencils, Bob Almond inks; both the Black Panther and the "Future" Black Panther appear in dramatic compositions; one panel left open for stats
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt acrylic on masonite and signed; 15" x 11"; framed 23" x 20"; Card #95 for 1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces set
The year is 2099 and Jake Gallows has found the war journal of the late Frank Castle. Taking the journals final challenge to heart Jake picks up the mantle and becomes The Punisher. This painting of the Punisher 2099 was card #95 of the 1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces set.
Signed - Hildebrandt
Giclee print on canvas signed and remarqued by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt; 22.5" x 17"
Based on a classic Hildebrandt Spider-Man image Dynamic Forces created this Giclée print in 2002. There is a Remarque sketch on the lower right corner, over the pumpkin.
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt acrylic on masonite and signed; 11" x 15"; framed 15" x 18.5"; Card #7 of 1996 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire card set
Created for the 1996 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire trading card set. This card, which is card #7 of the set, depicts the powerful Xizor getting his hands dirty. At one point this character was known as one of the most influential characters in the Star Wars universe, and that is fully expressed in this painting by the Brothers Hildebrandt. Notice the deep, dark shadows the emphasize the evil of this character and his intentions, the expressive figure that is trapped in Xizor s grasp, and the always gorgeous color and lighting. Even dark subject matter can be painted beautifully when created by the Brothers Hildebrandt. - Signed by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt
Pg. 15; Jack Kirby pencils and signed, Frank Giacoia inks; 10" x 15"
If you're looking for a great Falcon page by the King of Comics, Jack Kirby, look no further! Every panel from this 200th anniversary issue has our winged hero in it. Bombastic action from start to finish with beautiful inks by Frank Giacoia.
Pg. 15; Don Perlin, pencils, Kim DeMulder, inks; 11" x 17"
Beautiful, classically executed pencils and inks on this intriguing page from The Defenders. Featuring Valkyrie, whom we'll all get to enjoy on the big screen in Thor Ragnarok this November, along with Oden and Gargoyle. And remember kids, dramatic exits only, memento mori.
Pg. 3; Jack Kirby pencils, Chic Stone inks; signed by multiple Marvel artists and Stan Lee; 12.5" x 18.5"; comes with a color xerox of the cover, and a photo of Jack Kirby with fans
Okay, now this is sweet. The page comes framed with an image of Jack "The King" Kirby posing with a pair of young fans, and is signed by a roster of Marvel royalty. From the beloved second FF annual, it features not only a smorgasbord of vintage Thing panels, including our boy Ben handily wrecking a classic car, but also the original FF lineup, PLUS the Fantasticar! Your 10-year-old self wants you to have this precious (and awesome) gift, one that can't help but palpitate the hearts of any true Marvel-ite-iac.
Wouldya look at the hands that this page has passed through over the years -- Neal Adams, Gene Colan, John Buscema, Marie Severin, John Romita, Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, and even Stan "The Man" Lee, all have signed this incredible piece of Marvel history. Original Silver Age comic art can be a solid investment, sure, but it's incredible pieces like this that get the fanboy in any collector all giddy, and transform collectible investments into treasured heirlooms. And, yes, it's even more awesome in person.
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Greg Hildebrandt pencils on paper and signed; 38" x 36"; created for a mural for the Montclair Art Museum in 2007
On September 16th 2007 the Montclair Art Museum opened its new show on the Evolution of Comic Book Superheroes. Greg Hildebrandt was honored to have been chosen to paint two 12 FOOT murals for the show. The first contained Seven of DC Comics classic characters. The second 12 Foot painting contained Seven of Marvel Comics classic characters.
When Greg designs his layout for a painting he does many initial layout sketches and then his final. This is one of Greg's FINAL FULL SIZE pencil character layouts for his DC Mural.
Greg transfers from his final sketch to his canvas or board. The two paintings Greg created for the Museum are the largest Hildebrandt paintings ever created. Created in August 2007
Signed by Greg Hildebrandt
Back cover image shows the how this sketch was used for the finished mural. Colored image does not come with piece.
Greg Hildebrandt mixed media on blackboard and signed; 30" x 20"
Matt Murdock has evolved throughout the Daredevil Netflix series from a man just beginning his mission to a lost soul in search of his path. Not knowing if he should risk opening his heart, and unwilling to give up his fight against Wilson Fisk, Charlie Cox beautifully portrays the complexity of Daredevil's character from start to finish. Greg was awed by this show with its incredible choreography, set design, and storytelling.
Inspired by the graphic nature of the Netflix show, Greg began a new process with his black boards that he calls, "splatter boards."
This piece is made with Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil on Black Board.
Signed by Greg Hildebrandt.
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