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Captain America #153 comic
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DescriptionMay 2011, Captain America #153 Cover, Steve Epting pencils/inks, this is a reinterpretation of the classic Captain America #153 Cover, which was originally drawn by Sal Buscema and inked by Frank Giacoia; This is the 1st Captain America comic I ever read off the newsstand! The original cover date is September 1972 and it began the historic storyline, "Captain America--Hero Or Hoax?", written by Steve Englehart, which reintroduced the 1950s Cap and Bucky in the current Captain America timeline!I asked Steve Epting to re - interpret this cover image about three years ago as he was winding down his Captain America run written by Brubaker; He agreed although he generally does not do any detailed commissions - he did tell me to wait till he got a break in his hectic schedule. I agreed of course. He emailed me a few months later and told me that he got a new Marvel book to draw, which turned out to be "Marvels Project"; he told me that since he pencilled and inked all the issues, he was on a breakneck schedule, so my Cap 153 had to wait once again; No problem for me. After he finished his Marvels Project, eight months later, he did get a chance to email me a Preliminary sketch of the cover, which I instantly approved of. But then Steve broke the news to me that he got the Fantastic Four comic to do, written by Jonathan Hicks, and he had to push back the final cover once again. I understood and patiently waited once again. Steve finally got a change this month to finish the cover for me, which he mailed to me this week, and I got it today! I am speechless with the tremendous effort he put into this cover - the washtone technique he used makes the heroes look almost 3-D. Steve also hand drew the logo and all the captions and word balloons and then inked them! I want to thank Steve Epting once again for his tireless work ethic and for making me a very happy camper. Althought I turned 50 today, I feel like an 11 year old kid reading his 1st Captain America comic once again! I guess this is what our hobby is all about! Social/Sharing |
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Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/27/2011
First, I want to wish you a very Happy 50th Birthday, my friend!! Now for the cover... a wonderful story of a promise kept and perseverance through patience. I am sure that Steve put his all into this cover - and the results are truly amazing - because of your patience. Just a fitting way for one of the nicest people on CAf to spend a very special birthday. Congratulations!!!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/27/2011
Happy Birthday my friend and huge congrats on this wonderful present for yourself! Wow, it is stunning and a GREAT idea to have one of the Cap Masters re-imagine such a great era for Cap. Bravo buddy. Many more.
Ron S 
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/27/2011
Happy Birthday!!!! An excellent gift to an excellent guy. Congrats my friend!
Rob D.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/27/2011
Great story. It's fun to imagine lots of those silver and bronze classics on the newstands but produced by modern masters like Epting.
Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/27/2011
Happy Big 50 you big 11 year old! I was reading/buying way before this issue. But I was 10 going on 11 in July of 72. Probably when this issue hit the stands. I was so happy they finally cleared up my confusion of the Cap of the 50's. This is really very cool. I love the wash art. This was one of my all time favorite arcs of the 70's & of Sal Buscema's stint on Cap! Congrads! Hard to believe it's been nearly 40 years isn't it! Time goes by way too fast!
Maria Coppola
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/27/2011
Happy fiftieth! May you have fifty more! A stunning reinterpretation of a spectacular classic cover! Congrats!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/27/2011
What an amazing story - hope you have a wonderful birthday!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/27/2011
Happy birthday Nick!!!! The cover is wonderful. Congrats. 8 )
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/28/2011
Happy 50th!!! Have a good one, buddy...talk to you soon.
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/28/2011
Fabulous. I know another gallery that this would go well in. :).
Raphael Loh
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/28/2011
Oh man, this is just killer! Congrats on getting such a piece of art! Amazing.
Will Gabri-El
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/29/2011
Happy Birthday Milestone my friend...and whatta great gift, the lettering & logo make this look 'real' !
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/30/2011
WOW Nick! Really beautiful and really has the look of a 70s cover. I loved this comic as a kid.
Giovanni Zagaria
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/31/2011
It's late, but,,, Happt birthday!! Congrats for this wonderful piece and thanks for share the story of it!
- Artemaria
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/31/2011
An exceptional birthday present for a exceptional guy. Epting's Cap is so classic, he looks equally at home on these 1970s covers as he does on the covers of the series just a few short years ago. I know how long you've been waiting for this (and if I didn't, you put it right in the description for everyone to read), so I'm really happy that you got it in time for your birthday. Hronia Polla my friend!
John Paraskevopoulos
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/6/2011
Really nice cover from an exceptional artist. This was well worth the wait. Very nice addition to an already impressive collection of Cap art. Congratulations Nick.
Will Cox
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/8/2012
Wonderful cover! The re-into of the 50s Cap was one of my favorite storylines.
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