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Mr Majestic 1 cover by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin

Artists: Ed McGuinness (Penciller) , Jason Martin (Inker)

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Mr Majestic 1 cover by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin Comic Art

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Title:	Mr Majestic 1 cover by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin
Artist:	Ed McGuinness (Penciller)
Artist:	Jason Martin (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	427
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	2/14/2024
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This one is a pretty special addition for me.

First because I love Ed�s art and had already been following him since his early days at Harris comics/CFD and London Night studios when this project really felt like he was upping his game (yet again) even after the successes he had at Marvel (Deadpool) or Awesome (Fighting American).

Second, this series was one my fav�of the badly considered 90s, a true hidden gem of a too short series that was under the radar of many (and possibly indicating that what was bad out of the 90s was to be left behind as this one had a selling date of September 1999, thus at the very end of the dreaded decade). Obviously not to the editorial at DC as it soon landed Ed his Superman gig.

The series was fun, original, and bold in scope with GREAT writing by the always interesting Joe Casey co-sharing that function with Brian Holguin. This first issue had Majestic, basically Wildstorm�s version of Superman, only quite haughty, being an immortal warlord, HIDE our solar system from a solar system threatening menace. No less and astrophysical laws be damned. I loved that first issue so much that I read it again on that same day after reading it first, not something I had really experience before and I don�t believe since.

I�ll be the first to recognize that this cover is not Ed�s best on the series for which he produced 7. And yet, it�s a first issue cover featuring Majestros in a typical super heroic pose with his massive fist up to any threat or villain�s face, safeguarding our nice planet in the process.

From a design pov, leaving so much white space was a bold and ingenious move to get that first issue noticed on the racks.

This one popped on one of our regular dealer�s sites only I felt the price was too high (when does that ever happen, I wonder?) and I was hesitating and sweating it. Then it popped at auction and I was able to obtain for much less than the initial price.

Ed�s art would get even (MUCH) better but everything that would make him the superstar he is (fully embracing his Capcom and Manga/Anim� influences) was already there and enthusing me like few artists before him in that vein. Jason Martin�s inks did a swell job understanding his line and how to approach it with that sharp (Gaijin Studio like) line.

So yes, I quite like that one ;)

This is part 9 of my 2024 CAF birthday party.

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James S
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/14/2024

Ed's art has been consistantly great for decades. Not familier with the title, but will have to look it up when I do my 90s bargin bin hunting.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/14/2024

It's a nice cover, given how early in his career it comes from. I didn't even know this character got his own series. I was only familiar with him from having appeared in some Superman issues, which I haven't read. Was he interesting in those appearances?

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 2/14/2024

Beauty.

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/15/2024

This book was always touted as the best Superman book on the stands at my LCS of the day. Great Pick-Up!

Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/15/2024

Exceptionally Powerful Foreshortening!!.....Congrats!!

Tangled Web Art
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/16/2024

Great cover! Ed is definitely showcasing his great talent here!

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/17/2024

Congrats on adding a great early piece from McGuinness. Love it!

Some Collector
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/17/2024

Great series. Ed's early work is great! This series' pages and the Deadpool pages are joys to find and look over!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 2/27/2024

Love seeing these older McGuinness pieces, with that more cartoony exaggerated look. Pair that with unique design elements like this one here and you got a winner. Congrats!

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