Web of Spider-Man Annual #2 pg 7 by Arthur Adams (ft Black Costume)
Artists: Arthur Adams (Penciller) , Arthur Adams (Inker)
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DescriptionI like to close out the years’ posts with a bang , at least for me, and here ‘tis for 2024! First Art Adams published piece! I’ve wanted one but one from the ‘80s and this hit just the right chord being a black costumed Spidey page by Arthur on both pencils and inks. I LOVE his rendition from this issue. The eyes, the long lean musculature and use of negative space to highlight it, and the different poses he’d have Spidey in. Lucky to have nabbed this example – thanks for the chance, KE!The story’s a fun one-shot focusing on the New Mutants’ Warlock, along with Spidey, but the pickup’s all about the Spidey images as those are what got me as a youngster. Got a nice straight up shot in panel 1 as well as a full figure “THWIP!” shot in panel 3 while also grabbing his oft used camera with the other hand. Funny, and kinda neat, how his webbing is coming from his wrist…should be from the top of his hand :) Granted I’m pretty sure this is only second time Arthur drew the costume after the Marvel Team-Up #141 cover he did with Mike Mignola. I’m now up to ‘80s black costumed Spidey pages by Frenz, Zeck, and now Adams – helluva trifecta! As always, thanks for looking, and Happy New Year all! Social/Sharing |
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Ken Martin 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
That is one way to close out the year! Black costume Spidey by AA!!! LOVE IT!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
That's a big get indeed. Adams was on fire during the 80s and we all have a soft spot for his sequential art (even if would get EVEN better with age). Huge congrats and HNY
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
What??? They told me no bunnies were harmed in my Nad's For Men Intimate Hair Removal Cream. Well, back to the bush it is.
Totally unrelated subject. You think I should change up the swim suit this year?
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/2/2025
John C wrote:
What??? They told me no bunnies were harmed in my Nad's For Men Intimate Hair Removal Cream. Well, back to the bush it is.
Totally unrelated subject. You think I should change up the swim suit this year?
Into swim briefs? Sure! If out of them? Why?!
Thanks, JC, and all, for the comments!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
Adding an outstanding black costume Spidey page by Art Adams to your Frenz and Zeck black costume examples is an EXCELLENT way to end the year. I especially love that third panel, but I am so impressed by how Adams distinguished the black of Spidey's costume from the black countertop in that first panel. And having him swing away in panel 4 is icing on the cake. Congrats, and Happy New Year! Looking forward to your 2025 posts, and see you at OAX!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/2/2025
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Adding an outstanding black costume Spidey page by Art Adams to your Frenz and Zeck black costume examples is an EXCELLENT way to end the year. I especially love that third panel, but I am so impressed by how Adams distinguished the black of Spidey's costume from the black countertop in that first panel. And having him swing away in panel 4 is icing on the cake. Congrats, and Happy New Year! Looking forward to your 2025 posts, and see you at OAX!
Right, Paul?! That black vs black ink technique...looks so good in the OA. And yes, that trio of artists...we can agree as huge fans of Spidey...could do worse :) Thanks, man, and YES, looking forward to catching up in person at OAX!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
Fantastic KG! Adams was a generational talent from the get-go!
Abraham Martinez
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
I remember this issue so fondly, great Art Adams art.
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
This would be a "bang" for a lot of people! Awesome acquisition!!!
Spidey-Man4444 .
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
Wow!!! Congrats on a true grail!
Ive tried many times to convince owners of AA Spidey annual to trade/sell their pages and have always heard the same reply ... 'NO'.
Congrats on succeeding where many have failed (including myself)!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
You damn rat bastard. Excellent page from a book that has some stellar Adams art. And you got a little Warlock rabbit at the end. Congrats!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
What a way to fill a hole! AA going black suit Spidey! Amazing!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
Awesome page! Great way to end the year. Congrats!
Justin Porter
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
Bad @$$, and then some. Congrats! Fantastic page!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/30/2024
Damn! Black suit Spider-Man by Arthur Adams?! Super lucky!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 12/31/2024
A web line, over Spidey found
Such a lust for life, and Marcus comments now
We save the furry ones, on lab lightning raid
Just like a critter runs, like a fire needs flame
Oh, I burn for you
I got to feel ink in my blood, whoa, oh
Ink needs your brush, so needs your tone, whoa, oh
Art I want, Art I need, Arthur must, annual
Art I want, Art I need, is a lust, annual
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/2/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
A web line, over Spidey found
Such a lust for life, and Marcus comments now
We save the furry ones, on lab lightning raid
Just like a critter runs, like a fire needs flame
Oh, I burn for you
I got to feel ink in my blood, whoa, oh
Ink needs your brush, so needs your tone, whoa, oh
Art I want, Art I need, Arthur must, annual
Art I want, Art I need, is a lust, annual
Love that you brought some of the story into your lyrics, man :) You're an annual! I mean...an animal. I mean...either!! Thanks for the add, MW!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
Wow! Great example .. this is so Art Adams you can see it from a mile away! Congrats!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
For Arthur Adams, when you think annuals, it's usually the X-annuals that come to mind. But I have a special place in my heart for this one because unlike those, this is pure Adams (pencils & inks). When it came out in 1986, I was initially discouraged from trying to find a nice example from it because I had heard a rumor that some rich collector was trying to put the whole book together. So I never even bothered. But 12 years later in San Diego (when I wasn't even looking) I was lucky enough to score the only splash page from the book. Congrats on ending the year with this 4-panel gem of a page. It's a beauty!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/2/2025
E DLS wrote:
For Arthur Adams, when you think annuals, it's usually the X-annuals that come to mind. But I have a special place in my heart for this one because unlike those, this is pure Adams (pencils & inks). When it came out in 1986, I was initially discouraged from trying to find a nice example from it because I had heard a rumor that some rich collector was trying to put the whole book together. So I never even bothered. But 12 years later in San Diego (when I wasn't even looking) I was lucky enough to score the only splash page from the book. Congrats on ending the year with this 4-panel gem of a page. It's a beauty!
Yes, AA on pencils AND inks was definitely part ot the draw, E. So you have the Godzilla Warlock splash?! Super fun and memorable page! I gotta see it one day.
I'm glad you like this pick up! My second Art Adams piece and first published. One closer to catching up with you ;) Thanks for the comment!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
What anAMAZING way to close the 2024!!! Spidey in black costume is always a great addition! Even more if it is drawn by the great AA!!! Huge congrats on this beautiful pick-up!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
This was a memorable annual and this page in particular stands out. Congrats on ending the year with a bang!
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
I love love love this book. Art was allowed to be his art Adams-est adding all the wacky Godzilla and pop culture references, the spindly spidey and the shapely ladies. Great book, garbage coloring/printing on that annual so nice to see in b&w! Beauty of a page KG!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/2/2025
Chuck Arnold wrote:
I love love love this book. Art was allowed to be his art Adams-est adding all the wacky Godzilla and pop culture references, the spindly spidey and the shapely ladies. Great book, garbage coloring/printing on that annual so nice to see in b&w! Beauty of a page KG!You ain't kidding as far as the "Adams-est" and those references! The first panel of the page after this one has a head shot of Warlock as David Letterman! "Spindly Spidey and shapely ladies"....spot on, my friend! I included an additional image of the printed page, too...yeah...the OA looks a tad better :) Thanks for the add, Chuck!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
I love it when Art does the inking as well on his books, this a very cool page and a tough get for sure.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
1st published Arthur Adams and it's a Black Suit Spidey piece!!! hell yeah man pretty damn awesome. congrats and happy new year!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
Well that is one clutch piece to end the year out. Lovely contrast and Happy New Year!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
A tasty piece of Nostalgia! Congrats!!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
Fantastic Adams page and really cool to see him take on the black suit Spidey!
John Livesay
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/31/2024
Wow, that's an amazing page from a classic Art Adams issue.
Ron B
Member Since 2024
1 - Posted on 1/1/2025
Beautiful AA page! It's notable to see Spidey approaching a heavy topic like animal cruelty as well.
Joe F.
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/1/2025
Wowzers! This Art Adams art is marvelous! This Web Annual flew under the radar- now i need to find a copy of the comic.
gene o
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/3/2025
AA can be hit-or-miss with me. But this is a hit. Awesome layout design, clean storytelling, and fantastic (but not over-wrought) rendering. Look at that rabbit!
Desmond S
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 1/4/2025
Stunning Art Adams page packed with all the style and detail that made me such a fan. Very cool seeing his tackle black suit Spidey. Congrats!
Eric B
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/9/2025
This is just beautiful – from the layout and perspective in the first panel, to Spidey's perfect proportions in the third, to whatever's going on with that rabbit in the fourth. Huge congrats on this and the trifecta!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/20/2025
Very cool. I like Art's art of this era and I still need to find a page. This is great. I love the bunny in the last panel, it has me wanting to go find a digital copy to read of this book again. I remember well when Webs first hit the comic rack.
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/21/2025
Wonderful page, pure 80's magic. I also like that he reminisces about his origin. Huge congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/22/2025
What a great example of Art Adams in his prime! Elegant figure work, clear, storytelling, and a sense of design that is second to none. Congratulations on this amazing piece!
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/22/2025
Really great page and congrats on getting an Art Adams published page.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/7/2025
My GOODNESS. How did I miss this tremendous piece. Beautiful black suit spidey rendition by AA
Matt Kennedy
Member Since 2014
Posted on 7/11/2025
Art Adams, zipatone, and an anti-vivisection plot seems like a trifecta to me —congrats!
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