Starlin, Jim - WHERE MONSTERS DWELL #20 Cover
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Jim Starlin pencils/Frank Giacoia inks; cover; 1972; image size 10" x 15"
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Jim Starlin pencils/Frank Giacoia inks; cover; 1972; image size 10" x 15"
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Jim Starlin pencils/Frank Giacoia inks; cover; 1972; image size 10" x 15"Stupendous cover by Starlin from Marvel's Bronze Age series reprinting the early pre-hero monster stories by Kirby and others. This cover, by the great Jim Starlin, features characters from the classic story 'Klagg! His Mission: Destroy Mankind!' originally printed in 1959s Tales of Suspense #21. Pen and ink. Art is in very good condition, there is handling wear and two word balloon paste-ups missing leaving glue residue where they had been. Signed by Starlin.
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/Frank Giacoia inks; cover; 1972; image size 10" x 15"Stupendous cover by Starlin from Marvel's Bronze Age series reprinting the early pre-hero monster stories by Kirby and others. This cover, by the great Jim Starlin, features characters from the classic story 'Klagg! His Mission: Destroy Mankind!' originally printed in 1959s Tales of Suspense #21. Pen and ink. Art is in very good condition, there is handling wear and two word balloon paste-ups missing leaving glue residue where they had been. Signed by Starlin.
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.