Romita Sr., John - WOLVERINE MERCHANDISING ART Illustration
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John Romita Sr. pencils and inks; illustration; 1985; image size 10.5" x 13.5"
Rare Wolverine illustration; original art by his co-creator!
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John Romita Sr. pencils and inks; illustration; 1985; image size 10.5" x 13.5"
Rare Wolverine illustration; original art by his co-creator!
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
John Romita Sr. pencils and inks; illustration; 1985; image size 10.5" x 13.5"
Rare Wolverine illustration; original art by his co-creator!Stunning, large, published merchandising illustration of Wolverine by John Romita Sr. Even though he is one of Wolverine's co-creators, and was one of the main designers of the character, the elder Romita actually drew him for print only a very small number of times. This wonderful drawing from 1985 represents one of the finest examples, Wolverine is seen here in his iconic brown and tan suit, introduced by John Byrne in the pages of X-Men, which would be his defining look for many of his classic 1980s stories. The drawing is in full board sized vellum, which has been affixed at the corners to a thicker art board. On the back of the board are production approval initials which show that the drawing was used in print. Pen and ink on vellum. Art is in excellent condition. Signed and dated by Romita Sr.
The image of the drawing used on packaging is for reference only.
Artist Information
John Romita was one of the driving forces behind Marvel's Silver Age, first taking up the reins on Amazing Spider-Man following the departure of Steve Ditko with issue #38. Romita's long run on Spider-Man would include the introduction of classic characters such as 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. Romita's influence has since been felt for decades, including the emergence of John Romita, Jr. as one of the industry's top illustrators.
John Romita Sr. pencils and inks; illustration; 1985; image size 10.5" x 13.5"
Rare Wolverine illustration; original art by his co-creator!Stunning, large, published merchandising illustration of Wolverine by John Romita Sr. Even though he is one of Wolverine's co-creators, and was one of the main designers of the character, the elder Romita actually drew him for print only a very small number of times. This wonderful drawing from 1985 represents one of the finest examples, Wolverine is seen here in his iconic brown and tan suit, introduced by John Byrne in the pages of X-Men, which would be his defining look for many of his classic 1980s stories. The drawing is in full board sized vellum, which has been affixed at the corners to a thicker art board. On the back of the board are production approval initials which show that the drawing was used in print. Pen and ink on vellum. Art is in excellent condition. Signed and dated by Romita Sr.
The image of the drawing used on packaging is for reference only.
Artist Information
John Romita was one of the driving forces behind Marvel's Silver Age, first taking up the reins on Amazing Spider-Man following the departure of Steve Ditko with issue #38. Romita's long run on Spider-Man would include the introduction of classic characters such as 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. Romita's influence has since been felt for decades, including the emergence of John Romita, Jr. as one of the industry's top illustrators.