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Howard the Duck #1 - Cover Color Guide

Artist: Andy Yanchus (Colorist)

8 Comments  -   232 Views  -   3 Likes


Howard the Duck #1 - Cover Color Guide Comic Art

 

   

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Title: Howard the Duck #1 - Cover Color Guide
Artist: Andy Yanchus (Colorist)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Color Guide
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 232
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Comments: 8
Added to Site: 11/24/2023
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Description

Classic first issue but, just in case it needs a boost, let's add Spidey. This one has a muted color fade where the acetate overlay originally rested, but again it's the only one in existence.

Always hunting for classic color guides if you're looking to part with any.

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Nils E 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 11/24/2023

Wow! That's special

Sean Rutan 
Member Since 2012

Posted on 11/24/2023

Nils E wrote:

Wow! That's special

Thank you :) 

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/25/2023

I guess the overlay had all the color codes as this is all solid color.  Memorable first issue that always seems to perenially be featured in the price guides.  

Sean Rutan 
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 11/25/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

I guess the overlay had all the color codes as this is all solid color.  Memorable first issue that always seems to perenially be featured in the price guides.  

Two separate and fascinating conversations about the production process (one with Andy Yanchus and one with John Romita) have altered my understanding of how covers were often handled between the publisher and the printing company. It was both regimentally structured AND loosely "whatever works" and they managed to succeed with both simultaneously. Hitting deadlines every single month, on multiple books, with each one requiring a 4-color printing plate for EACH page and cover.....crazy! 

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 12/1/2023

That's a beauty! I think you may be on to something with all these color guides. Keep on collecting 'em!

Sean Rutan 
Member Since 2012

Posted on 12/1/2023

Bill J wrote:

That's a beauty! I think you may be on to something with all these color guides. Keep on collecting 'em!

Thanks, Bill! 

Mark Levy 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 12/3/2023

A classic one - this was one of the key books of the 70s for sure!

Robert Binkley 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 8/12/2025

Great Color Guide !  Congrats !

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