REMEMBERING MARIE SEVERIN; A REAL LADY, & A INCREDIBLE ARTIST

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Title:	REMEMBERING MARIE SEVERIN; A REAL LADY, & A INCREDIBLE ARTIST
Artist:	Marie Severin (All)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,542
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	9/6/2018
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Dear Friends..
Just recently I was given the news that Marie Severin had passed
away. I felt sad hearing this. Back in the 1996 San Diego Comic Con,
my brother, and I, had met Marie for the very first time.She was extremely
upbeat and friendly. As most of us know, some of our favorite writers/
artists don't always live up to our personal expectations. Some may
seem bitter, or even very short with fans. Marie Severin was nothing like that.
This sweet lady was a real angel. Someone who always had time for her
fans, even when she didn't have any time to spare. She was like a
female version of John Romita Sr., both being amazing artists, upbeat, and
very giving to fans. Anyway, I had asked her to do a convention sketch
for me. Although Spider-Man is my personal favorite, Marie's Hulk was
something which she was famous for, and rightfully so. So I asked for
a sketch of Spidey battling The Hulk. Here; shown for the very first time in
22 years, is that commission I asked her to do for me. And to this day I
am very pleased with the results. As I'm writing this tribute I'm looking at
this same art framed, hanging to my right. And also framed, above the art,
is both myself, and Marie, both smiling while holding up the art for the
camera. Marie was truly unique. It was a rare find, indeed, seeing such a
grand artist, such as Marie Severin, working in a field that was so male
orientated. Especially in the 1960s. But God blessed this wonderful woman
with such an amazing talent. Some of my favorite Hulk tales, out of "Tales
To Astonish", featured Marie's one of a kind style. Anyway, I'd like to end
this by sending out my condolences to both Marie's family & friends. Losing
someone of such fine character leaves this world a tad bit emptier. But then,
Heaven is now even that much more richer. Thanks, Marie, for the memories, and
making our childhoods that much more memorable. God Bless you, and may you
R.I.P.

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Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 9/6/2018

What a beautiful tribute to Marie. Thanks for sharing the story and the art.

Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/6/2018

Marie was such a great artist!

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 9/20/2018

I was disheartened by the lack of tributes to one of our very best comic artists. I met Msarie on a few occassions including this convention in 96 which i believe was the SDCC?. Marie was all heart and if you weren't a fan before meeting her, I promise you she had you're undying loyalty afterwards. Marie RIP and like Daniel says Heaven is richer for your presence. Daniel the drawing is magnificent and you're moving tribute top notch. If you don't mind I elect you to eulogize any future giants that pass from this life to the next. We consume with great enthusiasm their blood swaet and tears poured out on the comic page. Sadly we fall short when it comes time to say thank you and goodbye. I'd like to think we're all too grief stricken to respond. Either way I like many of you will miss that smile and the wondeful unique style of art.

Daniel C.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/20/2018

Michael Kenyon wrote:

I was disheartened by the lack of tributes to one of our very best comic artists. I met Msarie on a few occassions including this convention in 96 which i believe was the SDCC?. Marie was all heart and if you weren't a fan before meeting her, I promise you she had�you're undying loyalty afterwards. Marie RIP and like Daniel says Heaven is richer for your presence. Daniel the drawing is magnificent and you're moving tribute top notch. If you don't mind I elect you to eulogize any future giants that pass from this life to the next. We consume with great enthusiasm their blood swaet and tears poured out on the comic page. Sadly we fall short when it comes time to say thank you and goodbye. I'd like to think we're all too grief stricken to respond. Either way I like many of you will miss that smile and the wondeful unique style of art.

Hey Michael; Thanks for the kind words concerning Marie.

Back in the day around 1997, I remember standing at a comic

art booth, going through some pages. Just then I pull out

an "over-sized' page from "Tales To Astonish"# 92. The entire

page featured Bruce Banner transforing into The Hulk. The

art was rendered magnifigantly by Marie Severin. And the

price tag read $850.00. Yes; a mere paltry amount by today's

standards, but alot to me at the time. In addition, I was still

reletively new to the original comic art scene, still testing

the waters. Also, my main focus, at the time, were set

upon Spider-Man & Doctor Doom art. Still; whenever I think

of that amazing Hulk page, I almost have to kick myself for

passing it by. It sure was (*is*) a dandy, and I just love the

way Marie drew The Hulk.

Yes; Marie Severin was a true master of this

medium, and an incredible human being. She won't soon

be forgotten. My biggest regret, more than not picking

up that gorgeous Hulk page, was not meeting Marie

Severin just one last time. What an angel she was.

S Riz
Member Since 2014

Posted on 10/31/2018

Beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.

J H
Member Since 2019

Posted on 10/26/2020

A fantastic tribute and a lovely piece. She was an immense talent, and I loved her work. Not Brand Ecch was a personal favorite. She was the only person I can recall who was top of the game both with serious Hulk and funny Hulk, too (the Bulk). Congrats!

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