Romita, John - SAFE AT HOME Cover
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John Romita pencils and inks; unpublished cover +extras; c. 1990s; image size 10.25" x 15.25"
The Griffey family teaches batting helmet safety!
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John Romita pencils and inks; unpublished cover +extras; c. 1990s; image size 10.25" x 15.25"
The Griffey family teaches batting helmet safety!
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
John Romita pencils and inks; unpublished cover +extras; c. 1990s; image size 10.25" x 15.25"
The Griffey family teaches batting helmet safety!Original cover art by the legendary John Romita Sr. from a charity project intended to raise awareness of batting helmet safety in youth athletes and featured the Griffey family, Ken, Ken Jr., and Craig. Unfortunately the project was never published, but Romita's cover, featuring a baseball scene and the Griffey's stands as a artifact from a well intentioned enterprise. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition. Signed by Romita.
The original book was intended to raise money for brain injury charities, the proceeds from sale of this artwork will honor that legacy and be donated to charity.
Also includes a color mock-up of the unpublished book as well as copies of the pencil art and other illustrations. The back page of the color mock-up has many signatures that appear to be from professional athletes.
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.
John Romita pencils and inks; unpublished cover +extras; c. 1990s; image size 10.25" x 15.25"
The Griffey family teaches batting helmet safety!Original cover art by the legendary John Romita Sr. from a charity project intended to raise awareness of batting helmet safety in youth athletes and featured the Griffey family, Ken, Ken Jr., and Craig. Unfortunately the project was never published, but Romita's cover, featuring a baseball scene and the Griffey's stands as a artifact from a well intentioned enterprise. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition. Signed by Romita.
The original book was intended to raise money for brain injury charities, the proceeds from sale of this artwork will honor that legacy and be donated to charity.
Also includes a color mock-up of the unpublished book as well as copies of the pencil art and other illustrations. The back page of the color mock-up has many signatures that appear to be from professional athletes.
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.