Giffen and Mahlstedt do Dr.Fate | 1982
Artists: Keith Giffen (Penciller) , Larry Mahlstedt (Inker)
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DescriptionSometime during my freshman year in high school, my 8th-grade collector buddy Ronny called and insisted I pick up the latest issue of The Flash for the Dr. Fate backup stories drawn by an amazing new artist named Keith Giffen.Up to that point, in my limited DC-only collecting, I’d never seen art so striking. The layouts and effects were unlike anything else DC was producing. I soon followed Giffen and inker Larry Mahlstedt to Legion of Super-Heroes, became enthralled with The Great Darkness Saga, and had their famous Legion poster on my wall for years. Giffen’s style shifted not long after that poster was released (no need to rehash that here), which makes this early example of their work together special to me. One day I hope to own a page from their Dr. Fate run with their stunning depictions of Egyptian myth and magical incantations. For now, I’m glad to have even a small piece of the truly magical Giffen/Mahlstedt collaboration in my collection. Social/Sharing |
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Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
This is stunning! One of Keith's masterpieces! Congrats!
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
The use of shadows throughout this page is striking. A lovely page, Tom. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
Nothing out of place or left open ended. Giffen and Mahlstedt was uch a great pairing. This is the equivalent of finishing each other's sentences with how the art turned out.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
Great story! Thanks for sharing. This is a gorgeous page with incredible inking and lighting/shadows. Congrats!
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
The beginning of a great collaboration! Congrats!
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
Posted on 8/11/2025
Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
The beginning of a great collaboration! Congrats!
Thanks! Coming from a man with some Giffen / Mahlstedt jaw-droppers, I appreciate that.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
Loved these Dr. Fate backup stories - there are only 64 pages, so congrats on snagging this one!
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
Mark Levy wrote:
Loved these Dr. Fate backup stories - there are only 64 pages, so congrats on snagging this one!
Only 64!? Never thoought of it like that. Thanks.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/12/2025
Tom McDonald wrote:
Only 64!? Never thoought of it like that. Thanks.
Actually 66 pages as first two are 9 pagers...
Michael Sullivan
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 8/12/2025
Classic deep cut Giffen, all the hallmarks are there, like early version of what would eventually become "widescreen," that profile shot, and the Mahlstedt finish. ANd fabulous story content.
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