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SOLD ON: Monday, 06/24/2024 9:18 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: John Romita Sr. pencils; alternate page 1 prelim; 1973; image size 10" x 13"
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John Romita Sr. pencils; alternate page 1 prelim; 1973; image size 10" x 13"Great prelim by Romita, for the opening page of Spider-Man #120, similar to the image in the book that ended up being drawn by Gil Kane and Romita. Fabulous image of Spidey hanging on to a rock that's been hurled out of the water by the Hulk. Blue pencil on board. Art is in excellent condition.
Artist Information
John Romita was one of the driving forces behind Marvel's Silver Age, he took up the reins on Spider-Man following the departure of Steve Ditko with issue #38. Romita's run on Spider-Man would be long and significant, introducing characters including Mary Jane Watson, the Kingpin and many others. He would be a major contributor to the entire Marvel line throughout the 1970s including designing the look of The Punisher.