Tomb Raider/Witchblade #1 variant cover
Artists: Michael Turner (Penciller) , Joe Weems (Inker)
19 Comments - 1,889 Views - 17 Likes
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DescriptionFor well over a decade, I've been quietly hoping this cover would resurface. Shortly after Mike's unfortunate and untimely passing, I started to think about purchasing some of his inked work (I only owned a pencils-only piece at that point), especially his work on Witchblade. I made a wishlist of his inked covers that I'd love to own one day, and at the top of the list was the Tomb Raider/Witchblade cover here. But I didn't expect to see it pop up (his prime Top Cow covers were locked up in other collections), so I picked up a cool (no pun intended) Fathom cover that was more within my budget.Fast forward to the latest Heritage auction, and my jaw dropped when I saw this (and the rest of the issue, including the main cover) for auction. I had my eyes on a couple pieces in the concurrent ComicLink auction (including a Marvel cover of Mike's that I used to own, to try to bring it back "home"), but those didn't matter anymore. It was this piece or bust. So what makes this cover so special? It does have a movie poster feel with the floating heads in the background, but I love the way Mike drew Sara and Lara so that they're more than just sexy heroines posing for the camera. Sara has an almost wistful look to her as she's staring off into the distance, while Lara is giving some attitude like she's about ready to shoot you for looking at her funny. Since it was inked by Joe Weems, the detail here is incredible, from the ruins to the clothing and Witchblade armor (the scan doesn't do the fine inkwork justice at all). And while not part of the original art, I love the warm color palette of the final published image. (Fun fact- I was so convinced I'd never own this that I purchased a print/giclee of it years ago, just to have a large copy of the art.) There were some really nice Witchblade pages/covers that came up over the years, and I regretted passing on each one at the time. I sadly can't own them all given the prices that Mike's art has commanded over the years, so if I could only afford to purchase one piece/cover, this would be it. Social/Sharing |
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Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/13/2021
Jealous! What a slice of the legendary hand and eye coordination of the almighty Turner!
Witchblade collector 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/13/2021
This is a gorgeous cover!!! The centerpiece Sara is one of the best Witchblade illustrations ever. A great example of Michael's classic Witchblade armor look. And the heads in the background are the cherries on the top. Congrats!
Compared to the TR splashpage and the DPS from the same issue, they were sold for the quite same price, I would not say you got a bargain, but you got one of the best Turner covers for a very reasonable price. Some of the interiors price went crazy. I was lucky that my DPS from Witchblade #4 ended first, so the bidders wanted to save money for all the other pages.
Vit Budin
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/13/2021
This is stunning cover man.... (and the price as well lol ). Huge congratulations and enjoy your grail :).
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/13/2021
I have outgrown my interest for Turner's art myself but that cover and that particular project was probably one of his finest work. Congrats on landing something that matters so much to you.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/13/2021
A great crossover issue 1 cover that was advertised all over the place which made it one of the most memorable of his Top Cow work.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/13/2021
Beautiful piece and congrats on chasing down a grail for you!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 12/14/2021
This Cover is incredible and I'm glad you were able to get it!
R B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/14/2021
I totally agree with you about what makes this cover so special. This is to be considered one of the masterpieces of the Turner/Weems collaboration. Congratulations!
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/14/2021
Not just a beautiful cover, but also a historic one too. Congrats on landing your grail.
Tatiana TDArt Dykes
Member Since 2005
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 12/17/2021
EPIC, I'm so glad this beauty ended up in your collection, congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/25/2022
Exquisite! Love Michael Turner's delicate linework here. And Joe Weems' inks are the perfect complement! Just an astonishingly beautiful cover!
Frank Lanza
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/3/2022
I can't even describe how many memories this cover conjures up. I was an incredibly fun time to collect comics and Michael's art was the catalyst for so much of my enjoyment of the time. This one has it all, you really couldn't have done much better. Congrats on an all-timer!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Phenomenal cover! Michael Turner's work is so gorgeous and so distinctive! Love the composition of this piece and the inks are superb. Congats on picking up the piece you really wanted--That's got to be such a thrill!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/8/2024
an incredible Turner cover - huge congrats on the win and amazing addition!
FRED CRAMPTON
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/19/2025
EXTREME JEALOUSY !!!BUT I APPRECIATE U SHARING THIS WITH US.PARAMOUNT
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