McFarlane--Spider-Man #2 Cover (1989) Spider-Man vs The Lizard!
Artist: Todd McFarlane (All)
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DescriptionYOWZA! Wish you could see this one in person! It's jaw-dropping! The Lizard seems to leap off the page right at you. The whole cover is incredibly dramatic! You can see why Todd McFarlane became such a superstar working on Spider-Man. He rejuvenated the look and feel of the entire Spider-verse. Check out the Lizard on this cover. Has he ever looked more frightening? I think not. McFarlane took the classic villain and made him way more vicious and much more bloodthirsty. I like the way McFarlane composed the scene, too. Instead of giving us the typical rear view of Spidey (The butt-shot, I've heard it called), McFarlane posed Spidey facing forward, turning slightly as he senses the Lizard almost on top of him! You can read Spidey's reaction even though he's wearing a mask and costume. Be sure to notice all the detail McFarlane put in the scene--from the trash cans and junk-filled boxes in the alley to the brick wall and metal fire escape the Lizard dangles from. It's a wonderful cover and a great example of McFarlane's unforgettable run on Spider-Man. Thanks to Brian Chew for letting this one go and to Joe Le for the assist.Social/Sharing |
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James S 
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Just another gemstone in a crown jewel collection! Nice Bill!
Magnus X
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Wow wow wow Christmas came early; Huge Congratulations..!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
The visuals in the series were the absolute best art of this era IMHO. Amazing pickup - congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Killer! The Amazing Bill Johnson strikes again!
RS 88
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Perfect spot! Two covers with nasty green guys coming after heroes in red!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
My gosh - you have created one of the top collections I know of in the shortest amount of time -- fabulous pickup.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Having been fortunate to hold a few McFarlane choice Spidey pieces in my hands, I know how his inks do leap off the page with 3-D effet. This cover is truly extraordinary, as was all of Todd's work on ASM and Spider-Man. Congrats!!
Eric Callen
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Holy moley!!! HUGE congrats!!! Thanx for sharing!!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
A McFarlane cover is a pipe dream, but I'm glad you got one
Rick W
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
As Chong would say... "McFar Out Man"
- Nice score!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Amazing! Spectacular! Sensational! What a web you have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/16/2020
So, once the current crisis is over, may I come over and gawk at this in person? :P Absolute stunner. Thanks for sharing!
J L
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/17/2020
Bill--- this is a wonderful example of Mcfarlane unique style. I always love how Mcfarlane hides a spider or two in all of his covers. You clearly are taking over the comic art world in such a short amount of time. Congrats again!!!! 8 )
E DLS
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 3/17/2020
There are few collections on this site that I enjoy watching as it's contructed brick by brick. This phenomenal collection is one of them. Of course when the builder is using bricks that are pure gold, it's hard not to be impressed. Congratulations Bill. Can hardly wait until you lay down the next one.
Charles Dahan
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/17/2020
I remember buying this book off the stands. What a time to be reading Spiderman! Beautiful piece and remarkable addition to an exceptional collection of comic artwork.
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 3/17/2020
WOW!!!!! THIS IS EPIC!! THANKS FOR TAKING MY MIND OFF THE KIDS AT HOME AND COVID-19! HUGE CONGRATS ON SUCH A COVER!
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 3/17/2020
A feast for the eyes! Enjoy for many years to come.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 3/17/2020
Not a big McFarlane fan myself, but I have to bow to the layout, detail, dynamism and power of this cover. A piece of modern comic history, huge congrats!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/17/2020
Man o man if this was your one and only piece of OA it would be more than enough. One of Mcfarlane's very best.
Nick Williamson
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 3/18/2020
Awesome McSpidey cover! Another grail for your incredible collection.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 3/18/2020
Oh man, we ALL remmber this one - Torment! You're spot on with your description. Really just a beautiful illustration and super effective as a cover, MAKING you want to open up the book right away to see what will no doubt be a knock down drag out battle inside between these 2 classic foes. Outstanding. Sincere congrats, Bill!
bob fish
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 3/19/2020
Probably the best cover done by McF...huge congrats
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 3/19/2020
You know that you have one hot cover when you have over 60 comments in just a three-day period. Great write-up as well and a great McFarlane representation to your already sterling cover collection!
A K
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 3/19/2020
Congratulations on this extraordinary cover! The Lizard looks very menacing here.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 3/19/2020
Wow, amazing piece of comic art history Bill! Congrats!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 3/20/2020
What can I say about this magnificent cover that hasn't already been said other than it must be a real treat to get two versions of the UPC box art!
Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010
2 - Posted on 3/21/2020
Outstanding addition to an outstanding collection! Congrats!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
2 - Posted on 3/21/2020
And yet another addition to the selection of awe-inspiring comic masterpieces. Hat down, Bill!
Dave Kopecki
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/26/2020
Good lord, this is so epic and awesome! McFarlane on Spider-man was a defining era and this is one of his best covers! Hugest of congrats, Bill!
Vit Budin
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 6/12/2020
Only two words: Pure envy !
Huge congratulations.
Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012
2 - Posted on 7/14/2020
As usual, you don't mess around, man. Congrats on another epic cover, Bill!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 8/9/2020
Reminds me of my pet lizard I had in college. He would get angry and hop around when I put pants and a lab jacket on him too.
chad larsson
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 8/28/2020
This is amazing. Huge congrats, holy grail to add to your outstanding collection!
j sly
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 5/14/2021
This cover is one of the best from the 90s! You're collection is so amazing it would take me a week to comment on everything! Huge congrats!
colin L
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 7/30/2021
McFarlane does the best Spidey amd a cover with Lizard is truly insane, Mind Blown wow
Michael Bolerjack
Member Since 2021
3 - Posted on 8/29/2021
Amazing!!! This is from the height of my comic reading as a kid. I still find it unbelievable that we as collectors are able to own pieces like this!!! Congrats on your amazing collection!!!!
Jeff White
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 10/4/2022
Michael Bolerjack wrote:
Amazing!!! This is from the height of my comic reading as a kid. I still find it unbelievable that we as collectors are able to own pieces like this!!! Congrats on your amazing collection!!!!
Couldn't have said that better myself. This is one of those that you never forget jumping out at you from the comic stand as a kid. And actually owning it is unbelievable. It's a real treat for the fans.
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 8/14/2022
I recall back in the day I heard Todd in a interview say, his Spidey run is just a run of Spidey facing monsters and this proves it. No picture could do this piece justice.
Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/16/2022
Man what Iwould not give to see him on a Spider-Man book again. Just look at this cover. Amazing...
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/1/2023
Amazing! Great perspective too, you get to see (most of) the front of both characters. Such a prize, congrats on being the caretaker of such an outstanding work
Robert C
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/14/2023
A Macfarlane cover? How'd you scorte that?!
Congrats on a piece of history, my friend!
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