The Amazing Spider-Man #35 (2023) Variant Cover {Green Goblin} by Joe Jusko
Artist: Joe Jusko (Painter)
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Amazing Spider-Man #35
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Terrificon 2023
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Description*CrRAcKk!!* "JUSKOO!! Deep to left field! There it Goooooooooooooess.. ssSSEE YA!!"Always knew I'd get another painting from Joe. I waited a little over 2 years before I saw him announce his attendance at Terrificon and thought it'd be awesome to finally meet him in person. The only thing that could make this sweeter was setting up a commission for pick-up at the show! I knew with absolute certainty that Green Goblin would be the subject of choice.. but I struggled choosing a composition. Full figure on Glider? A detailed Headshot? Ole' Gobby throwing a barrage of Pumpkin Bombs? Nahh.. I wanted this to be a true companion to the Amazing Spider-Man he painted me. Something that would fully complement it, yet still be distinguishable as a stand-alone piece. The only way to achieve that in my eyes was to perfectly mirror Spidey. I ran the idea by Joe and he replied in two words. "Easily Done!" Fast forward a few weeks (A few days before Terrificon) he messages me. Varnish is drying and the painting was complete!! He followed by asking if I wanted to see it through text or wait for an in-person unveiling at the show. Now... I'd love to tell you I was strong enough to wait. That I unhesitatingly bit the bullet and suppressed all my soul's deep desires to reveal what I've daydreamed about for 2+ years.. However, that wasn't the case. Just as the Title-Splash in ASM 39 reads: (The issue where Green Goblin reveals himself to be Norman Osborn), "HOW GREEN WAS MY GOBLIN!" was all I could ask myself. I folded instantly. When he sent me the scan, a large grin stretched across my face. He completely hit it out the park. In our conversations leading up to the convention, I expressed my wishes to keep the Goblin faithful to his classic look. Specifically asking that Normy's leading hand be firing a Goblin Blast from a pointed finger. Joe had executed my request flawlessly. The large menacing eyes, pinkish duds, the old school Pumpkin Bomb.. Everything was undoubtedly classic about this rendition of Green Goblin and I couldn't have been happier. Meeting Joe and picking up my piece at the show was the icing on the cake though. He's a big guy! As I waited on his gigantic line, I watched as he interacted with his fans. People brought comics, prints, trading cards and he was delighted to appease them all with signatures and pictures. From my interaction with him you could tell how genuine and sincere he was and it definitely left a lasting impression on me. This is now the second "Marvel Masterpiece" he's painted for me and I hope it won't be the last. Thanks again, Joe! *UPDATE* 9/28/23 Two for Two, Baby! Another commission getting published! This time, Amazing Spider-Man #35! Social/Sharing |
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Daeh Bew 
Member Since 2019
Posted on 8/13/2023
Killian Cramers wrote:
Nice piece, Chris!
Thanks, Killian!
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
The penciled face of the Goblin looks more menacing than the painted version. It is nice to see the the pencils with this. It is a beautiful painting by Jusko.
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 8/13/2023
ilia georgiev wrote:
The penciled face of the Goblin looks more menacing than the painted version. It is nice to see the the pencils with this. It is a beautiful painting by Jusko.
I agree. Love seeing how different everything looks when all is said and done. Thanks for the comment!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
Fabulously painted with those grand colors and sparkly finger zapper like Romita did in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968) #2!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
So awesome, Chris! What a pair, in tersm of th GG and Spidey, but also JRSR and JJ! Love the goblin spark lighting effect! Congrats!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
K Gearon wrote:
So awesome, Chris! What a pair, in tersm of th GG and Spidey, but also JRSR and JJ! Love the goblin spark lighting effect! Congrats!
Thanks, K! You can definitely see that JRSR influence, I love that.
ALFREDO QUINTERO
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
This is Great. Jusko at his finest. I love it
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 8/13/2023
ALFREDO QUINTERO wrote:
This is Great. Jusko at his finest. I love it
Thanks, Alfredo!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/14/2023
Wow. Wow. WOW!
This piece is amazing. I love the colors, the depth (his finger is in my face) and the presence. What a spectacular painting by the master of Marvel paintings.
You've got a home run here, Chris!!!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/14/2023
Fisch Benz wrote:
Wow. Wow. WOW!
This piece is amazing. I love the colors, the depth (his finger is in my face) and the presence. What a spectacular painting by the master of Marvel paintings.
You've got a home run here, Chris!!!
Appreciate the love, Fisch - Thank you!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/14/2023
FANTASTIC pickup, man! Glad I got to see this in person!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/14/2023
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
FANTASTIC pickup, man! Glad I got to see this in person!
Thanks, Eranga! Glad I stopped by to show you! =)
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 8/15/2023
William B wrote:
Love this! Congrats!
Thanks, Will! Means a lot coming from a fellow Goblin Lover!
Casey A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/30/2023
Huge win, getting the commission published! This evokes Romita Sr's goblin right away, and the companion pieces are any Spidey fan's dream. Congrats on every commissioner's dream!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 10/2/2023
Casey A wrote:
Huge win, getting the commission published! This evokes Romita Sr's goblin right away, and the companion pieces are any Spidey fan's dream. Congrats on every commissioner's dream!
Thanks, Casey!
34th Ave Comics !!!
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 2/24/2024
Hott Damn!!!
That's definitely a Marvel Masterpiece!!!!
Such a beautiful painting that ended up being used as a cover. Congrats
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/22/2024
Wow! You commission a piece and it gets published? That's phenomenal! But hey, the art deserves to be a cover. I've admired a lot of Joe's corner box covers over the years and this one is as good as any of them! I love the mirrored pose to the Spidey one and I love the vintage Goblin look, right down to the sparkles coming out of his fingertips! Best of all is how perfectly Joe captured the Goblin's face with his maniacal grin. Just a fairy tale ending to your story. Congratulations!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
Posted on 4/22/2024
Bill J wrote:
Wow! You commission a piece and it gets published? That's phenomenal! But hey, the art deserves to be a cover. I've admired a lot of Joe's corner box covers over the years and this one is as good as any of them! I love the mirrored pose to the Spidey one and I love the vintage Goblin look, right down to the sparkles coming out of his fingertips! Best of all is how perfectly Joe captured the Goblin's face with his maniacal grin. Just a fairy tale ending to your story. Congratulations!
Appreciate your comment, Bill. Thanks for the love!
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