Starlin, Jim - EPIC ILLUSTRATED (1980-86) #14 Interior Page
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Jim Starlin pencils and inks; Messiah Page 2 (Marvel Comics, 1982); image size 11.75" x 17.5"
A Vintage Starlin Sci-Fi Story!
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Jim Starlin pencils and inks; Messiah Page 2 (Marvel Comics, 1982); image size 11.75" x 17.5"
A Vintage Starlin Sci-Fi Story!
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Jim Starlin pencils and inks; Messiah Page 2 (Marvel Comics, 1982); image size 11.75" x 17.5"
A Vintage Starlin Sci-Fi Story!No one does space battle quite like Jim Starlin. This page depicts the chilling aftermath and calm before the battle begins anew. Produced larger than “Twice-Up”, this is Page 2 to the six-page story. Starlin places us right in the middle of the action, enabling the reader to feel the cold unforgiving alien terrain. From the bronze age of comics! The entire six-page story had been locked away in a collection for the last 40 years and only recently have individual pages finally made their way to the marketplace! Only one other page from this six page story has ever been made available to the public.
Published September 7, 1982 as page 2 of the story Messiah.
The art is accomplished in ink over graphite on thick Bainbridge illustration board. It measures approximately 15 x 20 inches and is in excellent condition.
Panels 6 and 7 are photostats of panel 8 with hand drawn alterations.
Images from the published book are for reference only.
Artist Information
After leaving the Navy as a photographer Jim Starlin began his career in comic books where he enjoyed success as both a writer and artist. Starlin credits legendary artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko as major influences to his illustration style which is apparent in his early works. For over 40 years he's been known for his space opera-esque stories where he created popular characters such as Thanos, Drax, and Gamora. His most notable works include Iron Man, Adam Warlock, and the Infinity Gauntlet.
Jim Starlin pencils and inks; Messiah Page 2 (Marvel Comics, 1982); image size 11.75" x 17.5"
A Vintage Starlin Sci-Fi Story!No one does space battle quite like Jim Starlin. This page depicts the chilling aftermath and calm before the battle begins anew. Produced larger than “Twice-Up”, this is Page 2 to the six-page story. Starlin places us right in the middle of the action, enabling the reader to feel the cold unforgiving alien terrain. From the bronze age of comics! The entire six-page story had been locked away in a collection for the last 40 years and only recently have individual pages finally made their way to the marketplace! Only one other page from this six page story has ever been made available to the public.
Published September 7, 1982 as page 2 of the story Messiah.
The art is accomplished in ink over graphite on thick Bainbridge illustration board. It measures approximately 15 x 20 inches and is in excellent condition.
Panels 6 and 7 are photostats of panel 8 with hand drawn alterations.
Images from the published book are for reference only.
Artist Information
After leaving the Navy as a photographer Jim Starlin began his career in comic books where he enjoyed success as both a writer and artist. Starlin credits legendary artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko as major influences to his illustration style which is apparent in his early works. For over 40 years he's been known for his space opera-esque stories where he created popular characters such as Thanos, Drax, and Gamora. His most notable works include Iron Man, Adam Warlock, and the Infinity Gauntlet.