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Gil Kane - Atom 26 Page 19

Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , Sid Greene (Inker) , Gardner Fox (Writer)

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Title:	Gil Kane - Atom 26 Page 19
Artist:	Gil Kane (Penciller)
Artist:	Sid Greene (Inker)
Artist:	Gardner Fox (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	416
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	18
Added to Site:	2/25/2023
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Description

Now that's what I call a dynamic splash page if ever there was one!

Granted, there's no costume in sight, but Ray (Atom) Palmer is in full action mode when his lightning-like reflexes kick in to make him avoid the nasty flying insect killer-robot diving on him from behind, while keeping his right hand on the wheel firmly enough not to steer off the car an inch... Now, how can he ever do that? I suppose the hum of the robot was significantly louder that the engine's car, but still...

And, just at the same split-second, here comes Jean Loring in full pop-art mode, driving on the opposite side of the road, but, while visibly shaken, she also maintains a perfect trajectory. They certainly are a pair of fine drivers, these two...

Oh, but wait! I hate being a spoiler, but, really, nobody could guess what happens when you turn to the next page!... While you could reasonably expect more action, Ray and Jean stop their cars in the middle of the road (yes, just after the steep curve!), rush into the arms of each other and this is just right here and then that Ray proposes to Jean! Yes! And she accepts! Oh boy...

And, what about about the insect killer-robot? Huh, which robot? Oh, yes, the robot!

Well, instead of pushing its advantage to launch further assault on the couple in full North by Northwest mode, it just stays floating in mid-air, doing nothing else than observing. Who says insect killer-robots had no built-in romantic inclinations?

Well, obviously, all of my comments above only show my deep appreciation of that story, however corny it may sometimes turn out to be. In fact, the pace is so fast that our hero cannot even find the time for a proper proposal situation!

Of course, Gil Kane's art is not a small contributor to my love for this series in general and that specific episode. I mean, except for Jack Kirby, he makes them move like nobody, costume or not!

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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/25/2023

Fantastic addition to your already remarkable Kane collection, congrats!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/25/2023

Davide G. wrote:

Fantastic addition to your already remarkable Kane collection, congrats!

Thnaks Davide! Everytime I think I've come to a comprehensive representation of Gil Kane's artistic journey, I'm reminded of how many great series he's been involved with that I'm still missing! And it's not like he did not leave his remarkable imprinton each(the mark of Kane!). Looks like I'm not done yet...

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/25/2023

Top Notch! Love the action. Love the cars! Great composition. Wow! Huge congrats!!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/25/2023

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:

Top Notch! Love the action. Love the cars! Great composition. Wow! Huge congrats!!

Thnaks! I feel this is actually one of my few comics pages that could qualify as an illustration...

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/25/2023

It only took an attempt on his life for Ray Palmer to realize the things that truly matter in life! Pure mastery of Fox, Kane and Greene to be sincere and simplify life for the kid in all of us!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/26/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

It only took an attempt on his life for Ray Palmer to realize the things that truly matter in life!� Pure mastery of Fox, Kane and Greene to be sincere and�simplify life for the kid in all of us!

Words of wisdom, Marcus! Clarity and fluidity is certainly what we are longing for in life... And this is how it translates in comic book story at its most essential and entertaining!

* bronze-is-gold
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 2/26/2023

It's a good thing for you that you didn't do the description write-up for the recent auction for this splash as I would have bid higher! A great page enhanced by your context and affection. Congrats!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/26/2023

* bronze-is-gold wrote:

It's a good thing for you that you didn't do the description write-up for the recent auction�for this splash as I would have bid higher!� A great page enhanced by your context and affection.� Congrats!

Thanks a lot for your comment! Affection is certainly the thing that cannot translate easily into auction descriptions, but, in most cases, it's the sparkle for us collectors to have a go at these pieces!

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 2/26/2023

Sockamagee!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/26/2023

Timothy Finney wrote:

Sockamagee!

Thanks Robby Reed! Uh, I mean, Timothy!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/26/2023

Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
Took him down the road to eternity

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/26/2023

Rick W wrote:

Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
Took him down the road to�eternity

Thanks Rick! And zzzzuuumm it goes!...

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/22/2023

Gotta love those 1960s comic book splashes! Improbably though they may be, they sure caught our attention and got us to buy a lot of comic books. Congrats on this beauty by Gil Kane--It's a winner!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 3/22/2023

Bill J wrote:

Gotta love those 1960s comic book splashes! Improbably though they may be, they sure caught our attention and got us to buy a lot of comic books. Congrats on this beauty by Gil Kane--It's a winner!

Thanks Bill! They sure knew how to pace a story to maximum impact!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/24/2023

Just some outstanding forced perspective, and I dig seeing some good ol' fashioned cars featured in our superhero OA world :) Congrats, Al!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 3/26/2023

K Gearon wrote:

Just some outstanding forced�perspective, and I dig seeing some good ol' fashioned cars featured in our superhero OA world :)� Congrats, Al!

Thanks! Cars and girls and action... All that stuff, indeed...

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

Posted on 4/5/2023

immense Gil Kane !!!!!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 4/15/2023

Red Raven wrote:

immense Gil Kane !!!!!

Merci Adom ! Chaque fois, je me dis que j'ai déjà tout ce qui il me faut en Gil Kane et chaque fois, je me fais avoir et je craque ! Immense est le mot !

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