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Captain America #302 p. 7 (1985) - cover scene

Artists: Paul Neary (Penciller) , Dennis Janke (Inker)

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Title:	Captain America #302 p. 7 (1985) - cover scene
Artist:	Paul Neary (Penciller)
Artist:	Dennis Janke (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NOT FOR SALE
Views:	1,397
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	12/3/2016
Comic Art Archive:	Captain America Issue: 302 Page: 7 View

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A page from the first Captain America comic I ever read and owned. Its particular draw to me is the fourth panel which is the closest I'll ever come to owning the cover.

Paul Neary may not be a name-brand Captain America artist, but the title benefitted from his lean storytelling. On this page, he uses a mix of medium and long shots, close-ups and high angles, to create momentum in the sequence. Rings and disks are scattered throughout the page for harmony. It's not all Neary though. Dennis Janke's action lines are superb. His shading as well as the diamond-hatched background in the final panel gives us an unexpected turn in dramatic mood. The Neary/Janke team knew how to propel a story without the need for flash.

Also notice that Cap's "half" shield in the fifth panel is completed by the rubbish in the fourth panel to give the eye balance.

February 1985
Ink over graphite on illustration board
11" x 16"

With thanks to Will Gabri-El for making this page available.

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K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/19/2017

Congrats on picking up such a meaningful piece from your younger days! You're right - Neary's not too renowned as a penciller but he did some great issues. Love the 1st and 4th panels on this one!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 10/10/2020

Whoa, Neary is super dynamic... not easy to find.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 4/10/2021

Fantastic page! Neary's work is exemplary here. As are Janke's inks. Great pick-up!

Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 6/28/2021

Fantastic to own a a page from the first book you read, congrats.

Thomas Vanderstappen
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/4/2021

Very cool piece!

David Geo
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/19/2022

Great looking Cap page!

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