Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #6 COVER by Mark Bagley (ft Kaine)
Artists: Mark Bagley (Penciller) , John Dell (Inker)
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DescriptionTeased this one with last week’s post :) My favorite image from this run AND I’ve checked off a Bagley cover from the ol’ collector list! Loved the image when I first saw the published comic and had been mulling the OA. I just kept going back to it so that’s a good indicator to pull the trigger, right?!OUCH – look how far Reilly’s head’s snapped back after Kaine’s left hammer! And to add insult to literal injury he’s being punched through a wall. A truly dynamic image with the action coming right at the viewer. That’s what I liked first. Second was having such a bold rendition of Kaine in his Scarlet Spider (SS) outfit as rendered by Bagley. I’ve loved the look since back in 2012’s Kaine SS book – designed and first put in a comic by one of my fave artists in Ryan Stegman. It’s actually what got me into Ryan’s work in the first place. So a little throwback quality there. Third, the detailing is killer throughout, from the characters themselves to all of the falling and breaking bricks, no doubt accentuated by Dell. I particularly like Kaine’s lens sheen, and how some bricks are inked black vs. others, based on where they fall in the scene. Cool stuff. Lastly, the piece takes me back to the Bagley ASM books of the ‘90s. These 2 SS's were bitter rivals then, to say the least, with Kaine actually initially appearing to take out the “imposter” Reilly. Some things, it appears, never change :) It all lends to this being one of Bagley’s best modern covers IMO. No bias there ;) Thanks, John, and thanks all for looking! Social/Sharing |
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Paul P Spiderversity 
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/20/2020
Oh man, this is SUCH a super dynamic cover! The battle action totally bursts off the page! Congrats on your first Bagley cover!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Oh man, this is SUCH a super dynamic cover! The battle action totally bursts off the page! Congrats on your first Bagley cover!
Thanks, Paul - just a few more Bagley covers and I'll be right there with you ;) Seriously, much appreciated, from an owner of some of the best Bagley art out there. And thanks, all, for the comments - I'm lovin' this add!
Kevin C
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 7/20/2020
Amazing details! Really like the ink work. Congrats!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 7/20/2020
Fierce image by one of the great all-time Spidey artists!
James S
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 7/20/2020
"Quit kitting yourself, quit hitting yourself!" Killer cover KG!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/21/2020
James S wrote:
"Quit kitting yourself, quit hitting yourself!" Killer cover KG!
Ha ha, thanks, man! I mean, what IS your problem, SS?! Also, it's one thing to hit yourself, but to HIT yourself?! :)
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 7/20/2020
I think That John Dell might be my favorite Bagley inker. This cover is incredible!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
A truly dynamic, energetic, prodigious, astounding, and staggeringly ineffable cover! Or as the kids like to say these days, amazeballs! Love the anatomy and Dell's magical inks. Congrats K, a great choice for your 1st Bagley cover!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
A truly dynamic, energetic, prodigious, astounding, and staggeringly ineffable cover! Or as the kids like to say these days, amazeballs! Love the anatomy and Dell's magical inks. Congrats K, a great choice for your 1st Bagley cover!
Much appreciated, Ruben - those adjectives seemed to just have rolled right off your fingertips :) And you're right, man, Bagley and Dell truly did make the killer combo with this output - a very worthy first KG Bags cover, indeed :)
Vik V
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Wow, you picked a monster cover! Absolutely beautiful. Congrats
JN 80
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Such a beautiful bagley cover K! Love the action on this one
F M
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
I know it means a lot to you.
Great cover and great inks.
Nick-le-Fou !!
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
That's one hell of a cover. Agreed with you description, that is one the best Bagley recently did. Really happy for you, KG, a most than pleasant addition to your great collection. Congrats!!!
Joshua Tan
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Oh my, I love me some Bags Spidey! Great pickup man!
Tommy S
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Congrats on your first Bagley cover and it's a phenomenal one to boot! Still need a Bagley cover myself, on my wishlist. ; )
J H
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Now that is a punch! What an awesome cover, packed full of artistic tricks. The composition, details, right down to the careful shading and light source. Congrats! Another score
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
J H wrote:
Now that is a punch! What an awesome cover, packed full of artistic tricks. The composition, details, right down to the careful shading and light source. Congrats! Another score
Thanks, J! As you note, man, there's lots to like about this cover - one of the newer ones I'm lookin' at ALL the time!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
This is the last time I'm gonna tell you. STOP WEARING MY HOODIES!!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
John C wrote:
This is the last time I'm gonna tell you. STOP WEARING MY HOODIES!!!
Ha ha, I KNEW I could count on you, John! "I mean, I done told you HOW MANY times?! What'd you expect?!" :)
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 7/21/2020
Incredible Cover!!! Just wow!! Love everything about it.
S Riz
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 8/3/2020
Well, where do you go from here bro?? Great Bagley example which compliments your collection just right.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/3/2020
S Riz wrote:
Well, where do you go from here bro?? Great Bagley example which compliments your collection just right.
Well...if I tried hard enough, Riz, I think I could figure something out ;) But I hear you, man, this really does hit on all cylinders for me as far as a Bagley cover example goes - the characters, energy, pure illustration, ink detail, etc., all at the right price point :) Thanks, man - glad to have joined you and others in the Bagley cover club!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 8/8/2020
Sorry I'm so late to the party here, K... and what a party it is! When you combine a heavyweight like Bagley with the deft skills of John Dell (and his awesome, consistent attention to detail) you end up with a piece like this - a knockout in more ways than one. Incredible shading and lighting on those bricks add a three-dimensionality that throws these two combattants right into the lap of the viewer. I would imagine this would be a stunning piece to see in person! Beautiful work - a real stunner - and a terrific "first" Bagley cover to grace your already outstanding collection with... Congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 8/9/2020
Jason Hussa wrote:
Sorry I'm so late to the party here, K... and what a party it is! When you combine a heavyweight like Bagley with the deft skills of John Dell (and his awesome, consistent attention to detail) you end up with a piece like this - a knockout in more ways than one. Incredible shading and lighting on those bricks add a three-dimensionality that throws these two combattants right into the lap of the viewer. I would imagine this would be a stunning piece to see in person! Beautiful work - a real stunner - and a terrific "first" Bagley cover to grace your already outstanding collection with... Congrats!
I guess I can forgive your being late...the comments make up for it so we're OK. Just don't make it a habit ;) Still looking at this piece frequently for all the points you note... particularly that 3D quality - it's totally there and even clearer when looking at the piece in hand! Ben getting straight thumped right at the reader! Thanks, man!
A K
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 8/9/2020
A powerful Scarlet Spider cover the definitive Spider-Man artist of the 1990's. Congratulations!
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
2 - Posted on 8/10/2020
WOW K! Awesome cover! Dell really nailed the inking. Love the image with its dynamic action, looks like the fight is coming at you and falling to the left. One of the best covers! Congrats!
Jack L
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 10/8/2020
This is a sweet action cover by Bagley, you have great taste!
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
Totally agree with you, this is one of Bagley’s best modern covers
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