Spirit, page 4 to "Fan Mail" (1-1-1950)

Artist: Will Eisner (All)

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Spirit, page 4 to Fan Mail (1-1-1950) Comic Art

Artwork Details

Title:	Spirit, page 4 to "Fan Mail" (1-1-1950)
Artist:	Will Eisner (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	806
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	10
Added to Site:	4/3/2015
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Description

WILL EISNER (1917-2005) • Semi-original page 4 to “Fan Mail” (January 1, 1950)
Will Eisner & Jules Feiffer’s “Fan Mail” story is a favorite among Spirit fans for obvious reasons: it is a very early example of comic fans seemingly interacting with the creator of a popular strip. And ordinarily this terrificNew Year’s Eve page, prominently featuring our masked hero, with bird’s eye and worm’s eye views, violent action and dramatic trademark Eisner angles, would bring much more than we are asking here. That it is only a partial original: The letter in the upper left is original, and the figures of Sammy and Commissioner Dolan at the bottom of the page are original, as is the “tattered” border around the edges. The rest is a sharp Photostat. Will Eisner did this retouching when the story was being reprinted in the modern era. It’s still a striking page, and a great starter page.
Medium/Size/Condition: The original portion of this page is drawn with brush, pen and ink on Bristol board measuring 15 inches wide x 22 inches high. The Photostat portion is glued on to the Bristol board. There is a 2-inch tear just below the letter along the left edge, otherwise the semi-original is in excellent condition. Two different Eisner studio rubber stamps on the reverse.

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CHRIS OLIVERIA
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/3/2015

Really cool, thanks for posting! I like Eisner more and more!

Antonio Delgado Liz
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/4/2015

CHRIS OLIVERIA wrote:

Really cool, thanks for posting! I like Eisner more and more!

Thank you, Chris! The last your one of "Election of Mr. Bowser", is in deed impressive.

Santi Ferrer
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/4/2015

Magnifica Antonio !

Antonio Delgado Liz
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/4/2015

Santi Ferrer wrote:

Magnifica Antonio !

Un millón de Gracias a los dos (Santi y Rafa). Estoy encantadísimo con ella, a pesar de que sea solo parcialmente original.

Rafa Roldan
Member Since 2010

Posted on 4/4/2015

¡Qué maravilla, Antonio!

Antonio Delgado Liz
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/4/2015

Rafa Roldan wrote:

¡Qué maravilla, Antonio!

Un millón de Gracias a los dos (Santi y Rafa). Estoy encantadísimo con ella, a pesar de que sea solo parcialmente original.

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/4/2015

woooooooooooooooooooow

Antonio Delgado Liz
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/4/2015

Mario B. wrote:

woooooooooooooooooooow

Ha, ha, ha, Mario... reads well the description ... only it is partially original. But, undoubtedly, it is a very interesting piece.

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/4/2015

Antonio Delgado Liz wrote:

Ha, ha, ha, Mario... reads well the description ... only it is partially original. But, undoubtedly, it is a very interesting piece.

aggghhhh,....Antonio... I read the description, but the page is just cool...and ''WoooooooooooooooooW'' is 100% OK!!!! :-)

Rafa Amat
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/10/2015

CONGRATULATIONS, amigo! Really a "piece" of history!

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