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Description9" x 12"It seems amazing to me that this year marks 39 years since what is generally considered to be the comics debut of Arthur Adams with Longshot (he might have had some minor pieces appear in earlier titles). If Arthur Adams had merely maintained the artistic ability displayed in Longshot for the subsequent period then comics fans would have been content but not only has he retained that standard but he has improved on it; he keeps on getting just better, when contemporaries of his in 1985 have retired or long ago hit their peak before starting their gradual descent, which would be the understandable natural order of human creativity. It is still something of an occasion when someone on CAF posts a newly-produced cover or commission by AA. I forget if it was Bill, Mikail or someone else who said during the CAF awards this year that in order to stop AA monopolising every category in which a work by him is entered his dominance should be restricted to a new category of “Best Arthur Adams Piece” in order to give every other artist a fighting chance of winning. It is a shame that we see so little interior work by AA nowadays – we know he has the chops for it – but it seems to me that it could be likened to those team sportspeople who retire from international duty in order to concentrate on, protect and prolong their club-level career. None of us begrudge them that. I won this Arthur Adams Hulk off of eBay around about 20 years ago, so shortly after it was created, for such an unexceptional final price that I have no recollection of what it was. I was fortunate to do so then as I am pretty sure I would not now be able to come up with the cash to acquire this or its present-day equivalent. I don’t know what it is like in the rest of the world but for some time now and partially because of the indolence, venality, mismanagement and incompetence of the sitting government over the last 14 years the UK is currently in the midst of a “cost of living crisis” or I could rephrase this for anyone reading as a “cost of collecting crisis”. I am not being flippant when I say that because from what I understand there are many OA obsessives out there who forgo the normal trappings of modern living such as a new car every five years, or two holidays abroad annually or maybe live an ascetic, hermit-like existence to subsidise/fund their Original Comic Art habit. I am at a loss to explain the longevity/excellence of AA’s career unless it owes something to the “behind every great man …” adage, in which case I can claim a tiny, an infinitesimal contribution to AA’s success – did I ever tell you I had an aunt who shared the same name (kind of) as a famous comic artist? I don’t know if AA is planning anything to celebrate his Ruby Anniversary in comics but on the evidence of the way things are going I can guarantee that whatever Arthur Adams is working on then will be totally off the chart. Social/Sharing |
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T Shen 
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/5/2024
Wooowww, I LOVE this! Arthur does an amazing job portraying Hulk's blind rage here. Thank you for sharing this gem!
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/3/2024
T Shen wrote:
Wooowww, I LOVE this! Arthur does an amazing job portraying Hulk's blind rage here. Thank you for sharing this gem!
My pleasure, but thank you also for sharing your Arthur Adams/Hulk drawings. They are an impressive array. Every one is a winner but the New-Look Defenders page is the first amongst equals.
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
Posted on 4/5/2024
How does it better than this on - it doesn't - that's exactly what the Hulk should look like
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/3/2024
Brian Lake wrote:
How does it better than this on - it doesn't - that's exactly what the Hulk should look like
Thank you for your compliment. That is one stunning collection of Arthur Adams originals in your gallery also. The set from Strange Academy is extraordinary.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/5/2024
Hulked out with his muscles being so massive, he's creating a cavern of shadows within himself to represent the darkness fo the character!
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/3/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
Hulked out with his muscles being so massive, he's creating a cavern of shadows within himself to represent the darkness fo the character!
Wow, that’s one deep and psychologically penetrating and a totally justifiable reading. Thank you.
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/3/2024
E DLS wrote:
Now THAT is a Hulk!
No Arthur Adams upload would be complete unless it was endorsed by CAF’s number 1 Arthur Adams devotee. Thank you.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/5/2024
Stunning! This is a great Art Adams Hulk. Still looking for my example - thanks for posting this - an inspiration!
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/3/2024
Dave W wrote:
Stunning! This is a great Art Adams Hulk. Still looking for my example - thanks for posting this - an inspiration!
Thank you, and I am sure you will snag one in due course, but in the meantime I have to say that you have one of the best three original Hulk galleries on CAF, and that literally eye-popping The Thing by the master is superb.
M L
Member Since 2015
Posted on 4/8/2024
Ferocious and Fantastic, and looks like it's fresh off the drawing board instead of 20 years old - a testament to AA's continuing excellence!
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/3/2024
M L wrote:
Ferocious and Fantastic, and looks like it's fresh off the drawing board instead of 20 years old - a testament to AA's continuing excellence!
Yes, an Arthur Adams drawing seems timeless. Thank you for your kind words; honoured to have a comment from one of CAF’s most high-profile members.
Tangled Web Art
Member Since 2020
Posted on 4/9/2024
Beautiful piece by Art Adams with a classic depiction of the Hulk. Thanks for sharing your story!
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/3/2024
Tangled Web Art wrote:
Beautiful piece by Art Adams with a classic depiction of the Hulk. Thanks for sharing your story!
I am gratified to receive such kind words from someone who really knows and appreciates modern Marvel Comics art. Thank you.
Neil Patel
Member Since 2012
Posted on 5/2/2024
I absolutely love this one,I've got a piece by Art too. Adams was born to draw the Hulk.
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/3/2024
Neil Patel wrote:
I absolutely love this one,I've got a piece by Art too. Adams was born to draw the Hulk.
Thank you for your compliment. Yep, I saw that Arthur Adams Hulk in your collection when you kindly commented on my Simon Williams Hulk about this time last year. You cannot go wrong with an Arthur Adams and it fits right in with your extensive Hulk collection.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
Posted on 5/4/2024
The green powerhouse superbly drawn by this modern master!!!!
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