Bernie Wrightson, Marvel Graphic Novel - The Amazing Spider-man: Hooky pg42
Artist: Bernie Wrightson (All)
15 Comments - 4,355 Views - 17 Likes
Artwork Details
|
DescriptionSpider-Man is featured in this wonderfully executed painted splash from Bernie Wrightson's Marvel Graphic Novel "Spider-Man: Hooky" (also known as Marvel Graphic Novel #22). It is the best image that we have offered from the book, a full page splash with multiple images of an in-action Spidey executing a powerful back flip to escape a demonic monster that'd be right at home in one of the master of the macabre's traditional horror stories. Transporting Spidey into the world of Bernie Wrightson horror was a brilliant combination. We love it! The legendary artist created this page using ink and watercolor on board.Wrightson was not very active in comic books in the middle 1980s when this graphic novel was produced so the release of this story was an event. The quality of the art was exceptional for an American superhero comic and the setting, a fantasy-based alternative dimension, was a new one for Spider-Man. The story is fondly remembered and it is certainly some of the most visually sumptuous Spider-Man art of the the period. Bernie Wrightson's work on mainstream superhero comics outside of Batman has been relatively limited in his long career, making published depictions of major heroes few and far between on the market. The graphic novel featuring the art offered here is Wrightson's only published Spider-Man work, making "Hooky" art pretty unique. Since the beginning of his professional career in the 1970s, Wrightson has been considered a true master of the macabre and the fantasy setting of this story allowed him to incorporate some of his interests into a Spider-Man story. The art has an image area of approximately 13.25" x 18". --- About Bernie: Since the dawn of his career in the early 1970s, Bernie Wrightson was considered one of the true masters of comic art. From his groundbreaking work on Swamp Thing, into the "Studio" era with colleagues Barry Windsor Smith, Michael Kaluta, and Jeff Jones, and onto mainstream visibility in the late 1970s and beyond with projects like Frankenstein, Cycle of the Werewolf and Creepshow, Wrightson's accomplishments and influence were as far-reaching as any artist emerging from the realm of comic art. His work in comics and illustration art is in a class by itself among collectors of the macabre and his work outside of the horror genre is strongly appreciated as well. Wrightson passed away in 2017, leaving behind an incredible body of work. Social/Sharing |
About the Owner
|
 |
Contact the OwnerUse can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
|
Comments on this Artwork
You must be logged in to make comments.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/28/2019
Just awesome! Congrats on this incredible addition!
K Gearon 
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/28/2019
A real masterpiece here, Ed! Love the multiple Spideys to convey movement and the colors are simply top notch! An outstanding piece by an outstanding creator! Congrats! And welcome back to CAF, BTW - it’s been a bit!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/29/2019
Congrats Edward! As the consignor of this piece I was wondering if it would show back up on CAF. Absolutely adore the art from this book, and this is a stellar example which was pretty painful to part with; but heading back to school required the sacrafice. Enjoy this beauty!
Scott R.
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 5/11/2024
Awesome page! Sincere congrats on this acquisition.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/22/2024
if you ever want to sell, please call me lol. love this so much man!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/3/2025
Had the great pleasure of seeing this page in person when my buddy Jonathan owned it briefly. If he didn't already own the cover to this book, he probably wouldn't have let this go. Beautiful page and one of the best from that story.
Ron B
Member Since 2024
1 - Posted on 6/19/2025
Beautiful and memorable page by Bernie! The visuals and vibe of this book really creeped me out as a kid.
Latest Updates
All |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
Auctions ADVERTISEMENT
Auctions
| Howard Chaykin Hawkgirl #56 Story Page 18 Original |
Auctions
 |
RON FRENZ AND BRETT BREEDING AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252 PAGE 8 (1984, HISTORIC 1ST APPEARANCE OF BLACK SUIT! 6TH PANEL IS 1ST TIME SUIT REACTS TO SPIDEY'S THOUGHTS, GIVING 1ST CLUE IT'S A SYMBIOTE!) |
Auctions
 |
Jim Starlin - Warlock #13, Page 7 |
Hakes Auctions
 |
JUDGE DREDD - 2000 AD PROG 197 COMIC MAGAZINE COVER ORIGINAL ART BY BRIAN BOLLAND. |
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel.. FREE!
Geoff M Art Sales
2 Accepting Commissions
Commission an Artist
For Sale Updates
Classified Updates |
|
Monty B9/5/2025 3:53:00 PM |
|
Saxa Luna Galianan9/5/2025 1:01:00 PM |
|
Will Gabri-El9/5/2025 12:25:00 PM |
|
Michele M9/5/2025 12:05:00 PM |
|
Keith Veronese9/5/2025 11:09:00 AM |
|
Aron Wiesenfeld9/5/2025 10:39:00 AM |
|
Dealer Updates |
|
Coollines Artwork9/5/2025 9:24:00 PM |
|
Koch Comic Art9/5/2025 7:54:00 PM |
|
Anthony's Comicbook Art9/5/2025 6:43:00 PM |
|
Will's Comic Art Page9/5/2025 12:25:00 PM |
|
Essential Sequential9/5/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
Achetez de l'Art9/5/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
|
Become a Premium CAF Gallery Owner & you'll be supporting CAF and also gain access to many services and features not available to standard members.
|