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Web of Spiderman by Charles Vess

Artist: Charles Vess (All)

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Web of Spiderman by Charles Vess Comic Art

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Title:	Web of Spiderman by Charles Vess
Artist:	Charles Vess (All)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	551
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	10/24/2019
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Well I’m not sure what to say here other than I’m one lucky collector . Few days ago I was surfing Charles Vess pieces to see if anything new was added and to my amazement I saw this posted by a long time collector. I knew right then and there I may be looking at one best renders I’d ever seen of Spiderman by Vess period! I sent PM asking if the piece was available for purchase and the rest is history.

An unusual size because it’s 11 x 17” pencil signed & dated 1986. The inscription at the bottom was either done in 86 or later I couldn’t get confirmation on that . In my opinion this strikes me as a private commission rather than a con sketch piece just because it’s more finished and it’s size . Obviously I’m speculating but most convention pieces I’ve seen or read about are smaller . All of them including my other Vess from 85 seem to show a variation of him swinging and his trade mark moon in background.

The actual piece has so much movement it’s stunning . I can feel the power Spiderman is using propelling himself from one web to the next . His body outstretched showing Charles Vess beautiful knowledge on anatomy . From his exposed pelvic bones to a flared rib cage to an even better contorted hand that releases his webbing . It’s simply beautiful . The lighting and line work on this as well takes the image to the next level . From his feet slightly hidden in the misty fog to the darker hues on his upper arms and torso . I don’t think it gets better for a Vess fan. Easily one the best Spiderman Vess drawings I’ve seen. So happy to have this!

11 x 17”
Pencil
Dated 1986

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Daryl R
Member Since 2015

Posted on 10/24/2019

Wow. This is incredible! Love everything about this!

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/24/2019

nice!

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/24/2019

Beautiful and moody--it was such fun discovering an unusual style like Vess' in various Marvel mags in the 80s; it was always a treat.

Jim Warden
Member Since 2003

Posted on 10/26/2019

Congratulations on an exquisite illustration! I am a red and blue Spider-Man guy, but this piece is fantastic and the lush pencils work much better on this costume version!

Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/28/2019

Amazing Vess Spidey. Very cool.

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/28/2019

Sincere congrats, Miles! I can vividly picture Vess's black costumed Spidey from the covers to Web 1, Web Annual 1, and others. You picked up a great example with that trademark texture AND a great pose!

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/2/2019

“the grace is being able to like rock music,
symphony music, jazz …
anything that contains the original energy of
joy."---Charles Bukowski

Vale DG
Member Since 2014

Posted on 12/1/2019

Really nice!! Huge congrats

Spidey-Man4444 .
Member Since 2014

Posted on 6/13/2024

Wow! What a gorgeous Spidey pose by the Master Charles Vess !

Congrays on this true gem !

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