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Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol.1 #2 Captain America (1983) Mike Zeck & Joe Rubinstein - OHOTMU

Artists: Mike Zeck (Penciller) ,  Joe Rubinstein (Inker)

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Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol.1 #2 Captain America (1983) Mike Zeck & Joe Rubinstein - OHOTMU Comic Art
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Title: Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol.1 #2 Captain America (1983) Mike Zeck & Joe Rubinstein - OHOTMU
Artist: Mike Zeck (Penciller)
Artist: Joe Rubinstein (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Pin Up
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 732
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Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 13
Added to Site: 5/4/2024
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At last - I got Cap! Maybe because it had "Official" in the title, I always felt the images created for the first volume of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe seemed iconic, as the best representation of each character. Marvel often had an artist associated with the character to provide the full body pose and, for me, no one did Cap better than artist Mike Zeck. This classic image has been used for licensing and in-house marketing but it is the simple smile and expression that shows Steve's character that makes this image so beloved. Expertly inked by the master Joe Rubinstein.

Thanks to Abraham Madampil for letting me make an offer he couldn't refuse!

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Justin Porter 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Insane! Congrats!

Carl Choi 
Member Since 2018

2 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Love this. Super clean sample of Cap and nice Zeck signature to boot. Congrats!!!

Derek Crabbe 
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

OHOTMU Represent!!!

Rick Verbanas 
Member Since 2018

2 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Derek Crabbe wrote:

OHOTMU Represent!!!

Cap, Red Skull and Zemo are at the framers currently to all be in one frame so I can enjoy looking at them together. :) Always on the hunt for more Zeck Cap related OHOTMUs...

Derek Crabbe 
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Rick Verbanas wrote:

Cap, Red Skull and Zemo are at the framers currently to all be in one frame so I can enjoy looking at them together. :) Always on the hunt for more Zeck Cap related OHOTMUs...

That's great! Maybe you can include a bonus image of all 3 when the framing is completed!

Ian Saint 
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Uff da! That looks awesome! Major congrats on this Rick!

Nathan Hanley 
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Yes! This is definitely in the right hands! Congrats Rick!

Dan P 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

When I saw AM post this, I thought "Why isn't this in Rick's collection?"

I see that you were thinking the same thing!

James S 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

A classic Cap image!

Alberto Gonzalez 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

Not much left to say that hasn't been said already! Congratulations on an incredible pickup, this piece is where it belongs!!!

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/4/2024

It probably is the most iconic image they can have to make it as the official entry!  The image was scrutinized even more as there is only one chance to do this right.

F M 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/5/2024

Definitive (though his work on the character would change to a leaner approach during the second part of his run)

Harry M 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 5/10/2024

You can't go wrong with a Cap by Zeck! Congrats.

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