Starlin, Jim - EPIC ILLUSTRATED (1980-86) #14 Interior Page
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: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 27.5"
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 27.5"No one does space battle quite like Jim Starlin, this page show's the chilling aftermath and calm before the battle begins anew. Drawn “Twice-Up”, Starlin puts you right in the middle of the action, making you feel the cold unforgiving alien terrain. From the bronze age of comics and with Starlin firing on all cylinders, the page is packed with detail and carnage!
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. The art 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 hes 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.