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DescriptionHere’s a intriguing cover for Wolverine: Patch #1 penciled and inked by Geoff Shaw. It takes us back to a time when Logan was living on the island of Madripoor, which we were first introduced to in Wolverine #1. Back then, Logan was known as Patch, a reference to the black eyepatch he wore. Madripoor was a mysterious Asian island where spies, gamblers, smugglers, drug dealers and other miscreants lurked in every shadow and behind every door. Geoff Shaw does a fabulous job recreating that era on this cover. I love the sophisticated look Shaw has given Patch, with the white dinner jacket, black tie and cummerbund. He frowns directly at us with a look of warning, a warning underscored by the claws that have just popped out of his left hand. I love the black background used here to heighten the sense of menace that surrounds Patch. Multiple characters from the story about to unfold are pictured around him, including another gentleman who also wears an eyepatch. Could it be that Nick Fury is about to step into Logan’s life? IMHO, it’s a fantastic cover that does a great job of setting up a tale of action, intrigue and suspense.Social/Sharing |
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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Love the noir feel here! Just beautiful!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Wolverine looks so great here. A combination of James Bond and feral assassin. And I'm always a big fan of having supporting characters pictured around the main one. As you say, it sets up an intriguing tale of action, intrigue and suspense that you want to dive into. And wow what a great inky black background to make everyone pop. Congrats, Bill, it's another winner for your amazing collection!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Stunning cover! Rich montage with marvelous deep inks!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Still one of my favorite locations and characterizations, when it comes to Wolvie's stories. Great cover!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Great issue. First appearances! Helicarrier! Mandroids! Monkeys! Hits all the key points of why people buy comics.
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Shaw is the best. Huge fan of his work.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
great cover, love the inking work. def takes you back in time even though it's a modern cover. congrats
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Excellent modern take with throwback style. The inking choices make it pop! Congrats!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Fantastic cover piece with a bunch of well drawn characters. Nice find!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
A great commemoration of Madripoor nights, filled with intrigue and spycraft.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
You can't see it in the published version, but the vertical background of layered ink strokes filling in the back do have the style of illustration painters to make us feel the drama and weight in this cover.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
This is a beautifully illustrated throwback to the original series. While Shaw certainly has a style that's all his own, it is still evocative of how the legendary Big John Buscema's work used to look like. That's no small feat, but Shaw pulls it off here with panache! Kudos on this acquisition, Bill!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
This cover packs two patches for the price of one, and you have to be blind to miss how much it shines. Congrats !
J. Lim
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Wow, this is an amazing cover that has the flair and feel of a movie poster. I love the composition and lighting of of all the subjects. I'm used to seeing Wloverine in rage mode but here he has a Bond 007 sophisticated look but much more deadly. Fantastic pick up!
Mike Rice
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Lovely! There is nothing I love more in a piece of comic art, than the splotchy brush strokes of ink on paper.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Movie poster composition with old school pen and ink draftsmanship- really nice cover, congrats!
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
My name is Howlett, James Howlett.
Awesome cover, Bill!
Kelsey S
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Wolverine cleans up pretty well when he wants to! I'm pretty sure he even polished his claws!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Geoff Shaw does great work with heavy black inks. I really enjoy the central image of Wovlerine and the shadows on the other "Patch" character.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Move over 007, move over Spiderman Noir...there's a new bub in town. Fantastic cover and acquisition Bill
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Epic history in this cover, just in time for an epic movie appearance! Wolvie oozes pure class.
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Great Piece! Really reminds me of the Madripor run
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Like you (and others above me), I find that Shaw did a nice job at evocating the early days of Wolvie's first regular series.
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Shaw is underrated in my opinion. His work is top notch and I love his use of black background here. It really draws the eyes to the characters which have been laid out perfectly. Congrats!
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
All dressed up and looking for a fight. Nice addtion Bill.
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Such a debonair cover that simultaneously pays homage to John Buscema's run. Now I gotta pick up this book!
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
'HOWLETTT .. LOGAN HOWLETT" WHAT AN OUTSTANDING COVER!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Admittedly, anything involving Wolverine is not to my current comic reading tastes but one of the things I admired most about Claremont was how he pivoted once he had exhausted himself telling stories about Logan's repressed berserker rage. Introducing stories about the character's long history and global experiences gave him additional years of stories to tell.
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
You can bet Wolverine polished his claws before painting the town red... with blood !!!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Gorgeous Patch imagery, love the heavy shadows and dark inks. Wonderful addition, congratulations!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/12/2024
Very cool Wolverine cover of the Madripoor/Patch era, Shaw does a great job, congrats!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/12/2024
always enjoyed the Patch charcter, great looking cover!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/12/2024
Fantastic cover from Shaw and so cool to see Marvel bring back Patch for the series.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/13/2024
Awesome cover! Great composition, bold shadows, and hard looks.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 6/16/2024
Didn't know much about this part of Wolverine's history, but the Patch look always looked interesting (then again, Wolverine in a suit always looks interesting to me because of the contrast with his persona). And add in a fun James Bond/movie poster layout to really sell the vibe of the story. Congrats!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/16/2024
This Suited Wolverine with open claws looks fantastic !!!
Great cover composition too...congrats again Bill !
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/1/2024
Strong movie poster feel - love that quality about it. Each image takes you back while at the same time making you want to pick up this book and see what happens next on the inside. Shaw's use of shadow...top notch stuff. Congrats, Bill!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/10/2024
Love everything about this cover ! This is beyond awesome and the art is just perfect. Huge congrats and thanks for sharing !
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/11/2024
I really like the Tyger Tyger. Beautiful lady, but also sets the era right away!
Phil H
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/8/2024
Such beautiful linework! Man, there really is something about the original B&W artwork that can't be described.
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