CLOAK AND DAGGER ADVERTISEMENT ART - 1984, Promotion for Ongoing Series by Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin
Artists: Rick Leonardi (Penciller) , Terry Austin (Inker)
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DescriptionI've ALWAYS wanted a page or cover from the series! This ad is just fantastic and happy to be able to have!!!!!!!!The inspiration for Cloak and Dagger came to Bill Mantlo after a visit to Ellis Island. He recounted, "They came in the night, when all was silent and my mind was blank. They came completely conceived as to their powers and attributes, their origin and motivation. They embodied between them all that fear and misery, hunger and longing that had haunted me on Ellis Island."[3] Ed Hannigan, Mantlo's artist collaborator on Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man, recalled that he and Mantlo jointly came up with the characters' visual design: "Bill had a short page or two synopsis of the story that he showed me, and we discussed what the characters would look like. He gave me a lot of leeway, but it was fairly obvious that Cloak would be black and have a big 'animated' black cloak and Dagger would be white with a skintight leotard-type thing. I am not sure, but I think I might have come up with her ballet angle. I put the same kind of amulet/clasp on both costumes and came up with the dagger-shaped cutout on her costume, which was quite daring at the time."[3] Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin combined forces on this 1984 promotional piece touting the start of the first Cloak and Dagger on-going series in 1985. It ran in various Marvel Comics in late 1984. It's a strong depiction of the duo. Cloak and Dagger first appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man #64 and the pair, both teenage runaways with super powers, was an instant hit with readers and collectors. This led to a four issue limited series in 1983 and then a regular bi-monthly series in 1985. The characters have reappeared in Marvel's roster over the past 30 years and continue to attract a devoted collector following. Now they are moving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with their own TV series on ABC's Freeform cable network starting in early 2018. Rick Leonardi has been an active artist working for Marvel and DC for over 30 years now. He's perhaps best known for co-designing the black costume Spider-Man with Mike Zeck that eventually transformed into the character of Venom. Terry Austin is the multiple award-winning inker best known for his historic run with John Byrne on X-Men in the late 70s and early 80s. Social/Sharing |
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Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/21/2017
Stunning piece !! Cloak and Dagger make a great visual and the Leonardi/Austin team really made them shine (pun not intended). Congrats on another true gem in your incredible collection !
Jeremy Radisich 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/21/2017
Wondered who won this great piece--iconic shot of Cloak and Dagger, and beautiful work by Leonardi and Austin. Congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 9/21/2017
Great pick up on this iconic piece! Congrats.
Marvel Two-in-One Guy
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/21/2017
I'd be hard pressed to name a better drawing of this duo. Such a memorable image and ad.
Jason Caldwell
Member Since 2014
Posted on 9/21/2017
Damn, that's cool. I always loved how Leonardo drew Dagger with a graceful petite body. In a universe of interchangable female characters, she stood out.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/21/2017
Absolutely one of THE classic C&D images! I remember it clearly! Sincere congrats on a great get!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/22/2017
Yes, a fantastic pick-up! Coal and Daggar has unique appeal...Leonardi and Austin really hit the mark with this one!
Ken Fries
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/25/2017
I hate you. ;) Seriously, major congrats on a terrific piece. That Leonardi and Austin team were top notch on that series, so they obviously went even more all-out for the piece to promote the series. Excellent pick-up.
Raymond Bryan
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/21/2018
Congrats on this addition!! I wanted it as well. It is a great image and still holds a lot of historical value all these years later for me.
Jonathan H
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/11/2022
Very memorable ad! Great art too. Nostalgic for this one.
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