Gil Kane - Marvel Feature v. 2 (Red Sonja) #1 Cover (Marvel, 1975)
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , John Romita (Inker)
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DescriptionCrom and Mitra! I had been searching high and low, from the Black Coast to the Hyrkanian steppes, for this Gil Kane/John Romita Red Sonja masterpiece for almost as long as I have been collecting original art. Why? Because Marvel Feature v. 2 #1 was one of the original two comics (along with Uncanny X-Men #172) that I borrowed from a neighborhood friend back in 1983 that turned me into a lifelong comics fan - so, in addition to being the fantastic cover to Red Sonja's first solo outing, it doesn't get much more nostalgic than this for me!In late 2018, I appealed to the Felix Comic Art podcast listenership for any information regarding the whereabouts of both this and the Defenders #125 cover (I'm still looking for the latter), which have long been at the top of my Want List. Well, I don't know if the former owner of this cover heard me or not, but, it fortuitously turned up at auction this year and I am thrilled to have won it! (special thanks go out to a good friend for his part in helping me secure this one) I feel very fortunate to be able to add another personally significant, nostalgic piece to my collection. For me, there are very few things in this hobby more memorable than this issue and its spectacular cover image of everyone's favorite fighting Hyrkanian! I know that I am a very lucky guy... Social/Sharing |
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Felix Lu 
Member Since 2005
5 - Posted on 7/3/2019
This might as well have been inscribed "To Gene". Congrats!!
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
2 - Posted on 7/3/2019
Fantastic!!!!! Great cover. Good thing it wasn't signed. ;-) Congrats!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
3 - Posted on 7/3/2019
Congrats on landing such a personally nostalgic cover!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 7/3/2019
Congrats on acquiring this, Gene. Happy endings are always good.
Chris C
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 7/3/2019
Rare to find one of the pieces that started you collecting, but now you've found them BOTH!! You're living right....
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
Love Gil Kane covers and this one is absolutely fabulous! Congrats on a nostalgic find.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
One of the greatest Sonja covers of the 70's, so happy to see it finally surfaced after all these years!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
What a find! I nearly had a stroke the day I saw this comic hit the rack. My uncle actually bought it and as soon as I could get my hands on it I read it greedily taking in the sexy warrior woman with great pleasure.Congrats
John S.
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
Special thanks should go out to all of us that didnt punish bid you on this piece :-)
Seriously though, so happy for you.
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
Congrats on you personal grail. There are about 7-8 comics I bought my 1st month as a comic reader that I would love to own the covers. I was lucky to get the JLA #227 which was one of them. Hope you get that Defenders cover soon!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
In your intro you rightly focus on the emotional connection you have with this cover. But artistically it has to be one of the most accomplished by Kane, supported by usual classy, Romita inks. It must feel great to have a piece of art that scores so high on all fronts. Congratulations!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
Stunning Gene! Just Stunning!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
There was no doubt where this cover was going when it popped up - you are lucky - this nostalgic favorite is also a stunner!
A B
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
If something can be a grail, this is a great example
I am happy you have been lucky at last, congratulations!
Imran A
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/4/2019
Congratulations Gene, I did think of you when it went to auction and I am pleased you won!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 7/4/2019
While some may debate, for me Gil Kane is one of the best if not THE best Marvel cover artists ever; and even among his incredible body of work, this stands out as a true gem. Fierce depiction of Sonja in action! The nostalgic connection makes it an incredible acquisition—huge congrats!
J L
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 7/5/2019
Great cover and it's the perfect home!!!! So glad you got this Gene. Congrats!!!!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 7/5/2019
I remember this cover foundly and was wondering why it went so high. Mystery solved. These are the sweetest pickups of all and totally worth it. Congrats!!
Nils E
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 7/6/2019
Boom! A serious art depth charge. 1st issues always exciting
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/8/2019
Wow! A cover to one of the first 2 comics you read and Red Sonja’s first solo story AND an oustanding illustration by 2 all time greats?! Yeah, safe to say you’re lucky here ;) Seriously, though, sincere congrats on true gem!
Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 7/9/2019
Great, great cover! And, of course, your story and the search make it mean even more. Congrats Gene! Like I've said before, anything after this is just gravy......
Ingrid Neilson
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 7/10/2019
Congratulations on achieving a grail piece. Those days are rare and always exciting ... ;)
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/25/2023
Gil and JR Sr were the house style for Marvel's Bronze covers...LOVE IT!
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