Marvel Fanfare #45 pin-up, Wolverine by Howard Chaykin
Artist: Howard Chaykin (All)
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DescriptionWhen I was young and still had dreams, I was studying to be a comic book artist. Howard Chaykin in the 80's and early 90's was a big influence on me (and many others). I am not a big Wolverine fan but Jim Lee and Mark Silvestri on X-Men were also massive influences. Marvel re-used this image from Marvel Fanfare as a direct market poster. I absolutely loved the colors by Richard Ory on that image and I proudly placed that poster over my drafting table. There it hung, all through high school and into college. It made a couple of moves but I always placed it over my board, where I could draw inspiration from it.To be honest, I never considered owning this piece. It never entered my mind as an option so calling it a "grail" is not strictly accurate. I didn't set out in this hobby with the goal of someday owning this art. HOWEVER, when Chuck Arnold pointed this out to me; I had to own it. It was like a lightning bolt of nostalgia and I set about doing what needed to be done to procure it. I have to say thank you to Chuck, Jason D'Ambrosio, Lance Suarez, Patrick Rains, Bill Cox, Wolvie Fan Rob, James S and everyone else who either rooted me on or didn't bid on this so that I could bring it home. Social/Sharing |
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Alberto Gonzalez 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
What a beautiful pickup! I am glad you showed this one on Bill's Weekly Recap show, and now we get to enjoy it on CAF!!! Congratulations!!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Absolutely amazing piece! Couldn’t be happier that you own it! Now hang it over your computer you pick Thursday art for to be inspired to pick X-men art!
New School Fool
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Congratulations - this is a great piece! And although you never had this down as a grail, sometimes we obtain them before we even realise they were one! It's moments like this one that makes this hobby so great!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
I was eye balling three things in this auction. I could have split my was chest three ways and put up softball bids on all three. Or I could go big and put all my eggs in one basket. The question was, which one? Unfortunately, I picked the wrong one. And ended up losing all three. I'm so glad fate made my choice for me and that I didn't get in your way for this one. It seems to have ended up where it was meant to be. Congratulations sir!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
FANtastic, man! Hitting that nostalgia home run. Beautiful piece too...look at the control on that spatter fade! Congrats, brother!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/1/2024
You get up for some bidding and your alarm’s fair warning
Chaykin’s Wolverine into the 80’s
There's an auction up from Chuck and people pushin', lots are closin'
Of artwork who try to look Jim Lee
And if your bid's on time, you can get artwork ink line
And start your slaving job so you can pay
If you ever get annoyed, look at me my bid’s destroyed
I love to look at artwork all day
And I'll be Chaykin care of business (every day)
Chaykin care of business (every way)
I've been Chaykin care of business (it's all mine)
Chaykin care of business and Howard everytime, claws out
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
You get up for some bidding and your alarm’s fair warning
Chaykin’s Wolverine into the 80’s
There's an auction up from Chuck and people pushin', lots are closin'
Of artwork who try to look Jim Lee
And if your bid's on time, you can get artwork ink line
And start your slaving job so you can pay
If you ever get annoyed, look at me my bid’s destroyed
I love to look at artwork all day
And I'll be Chaykin care of business (every day)
Chaykin care of business (every way)
I've been Chaykin care of business (it's all mine)
Chaykin care of business and Howard everytime, claws out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsGMB2nKJLE
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Oh! Fantastic pin up from Howard here! Great pick up and a nice claw swipe too, bub.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Great image and great story/journey to get it. Congrats!
Brian G
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Whether it's targeted or something you just stumble across, it's really cool when it takes you back to "that time" in your head. Congrats on being able to catch & ride that nostalgia wave with such a cool piece.
Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
congrats my brother! I am very happy for you in getting this! It's an absolute killer piece of art.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
When I see this poster, I picture a young Snorek proudly showing his art to Wolverine. Logan looks at it, SNIKT, "DO IT AGAIN!!!"
[Young Snorek Cries]
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Johnny M wrote:
When I see this poster, I picture a young Snorek proudly showing his art to Wolverine. Logan looks at it, SNIKT, "DO IT AGAIN!!!"
[Young Snorek Cries]
1) Wolverine isn't real, Johnny. 2) Snorek doesn't cry.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Chris Snorek wrote:
1) Wolverine isn't real, Johnny. 2) Snorek doesn't cry.
You can't, as an ambassador of CAF, go on telling people that Wolverine isn't real. Some of us still believe. You've ruined Christmas.
Also, in regards to Snorek crying...I've heard that Chuck Norris' name used to be Chuck Snorek, but you made him change it. So yes, we all can agree that Snorek does not cry.
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 8/2/2024
Johnny M wrote:
You can't, as an ambassador of CAF, go on telling people that Wolverine isn't real. Some of us still believe. You've ruined Christmas.
Also, in regards to Snorek crying...I've heard that Chuck Norris' name used to be Chuck Snorek, but you made him change it. So yes, we all can agree that Snorek does not cry.
Wolverine is real Johnny. I seen his tracks deep in the woods.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Memorable and absolutely killer piece, withthe ink spatter doubling as blood spatter. Awesome!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Awesome piece and even better that you had the poster up on your wall! Some things are just meant to be. Congrats!
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
"lightning bolt of nostalgia" great to get a glimpse into how much this piece means to you. Very striking image!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
An intense Chaykin (with a great cut camera angle) piece and a nasty Wolvie
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
Wonderful piece of art! Love the ferocity in Wolvie's face and that background is great! And seeing a fellow collector and friend bring home a piece so meaningful is always wonderful to see. Major congrats!
IT'S SNIKTING TIME!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
Woooo!! Just let out a Ric Flair exclamation for you, man! It's a great looking piece, no doubt, but that history you have with it...glad it found its way home. Huge congrats, brother!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
K Gearon wrote:
Woooo!! Just let out a Ric Flair exclamation for you, man! It's a great looking piece, no doubt, but that history you have with it...glad it found its way home. Huge congrats, brother!
"Arn is back at the Hyatt, with a Miller Lite so cold in his hand!"
Patrick R
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
Congrats CS. A very memorable image by Chaykin at his best.
matthew reed
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
wonderful image! thanks for posting and taking the time to write up the description. no doubt nostalgia hits hard.
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 8/3/2024
Great image! I hope this one creates new memories for you!
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 8/3/2024
This is the perfect piece for a studio wall as it would give constant inspiration. Congrats!!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/3/2024
I LOVED that all- pin-up issue of Marvel Fanfare; so many incredible pieces by iconic artists--but even among them, this one stood out. I was excited to see this come up for auction and am happy to hear it ended up in the perfect home. Congrats!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/4/2024
Congrats Chris! Loved hearing the story of this acquisition on the update.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/6/2024
I believe the sentence in your description summarises the nature of the beast we call collecting. " I set about doing what needed to be done to procure it. " Nice artwork by the way.
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/10/2024
in my head canon this is your personal soundtrack as you bid.
ALFREDO QUINTERO
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/1/2024
Slices the Air! Doesn't get any better than this.
Nick Postic
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/3/2024
Congrats! I remember this piece very well and appreciate your sharing the original image.
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Chris,who dosen't love wolverine,nice pick!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 9/16/2024
Your description is so good on this powerful dynamic piece. It is simple yet conveys a great sense of movement and captures Wolverine very well. The background colors really give it that blood spatter look that enhances the sense of dynamic movement and deadliness of the claws. Special piece!
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/19/2024
Despite the fact that an angry Wolverine has been drawn countless times, somehow Howard found a way to make this unique and uniquely Howard.
Brilliant pick up.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/19/2024
Fantastic collector's story, Chris, and I'm delighted this one is now home - sincere congrats! Even back then, you could really pick 'em! Chaykin brings all his skills to bear on this one to capture the savagery of Logan. The gradient splatter and sweet, simple composition / camera zoom are dialed in perfectly to showcase a killing machine of terrifying, remorseless efficiency. It has the feeling of a Byrne to me, with the raw power and fantastic presentation. Superb pick up, Chris! Congrats again on this artistic and auction triumph! :)
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/10/2025
Saw this was also published in the Wovlerine EPIC collection trade.
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