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Fisch Benz UNITED STATES
Member Since March 2019
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What If 32 Cover

Location: Cosmic
Artists: Bob Layton (Penciller) ,  Joe Rubinstein (Inker)

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Artwork Details
Location: Cosmic
Title: What If 32 Cover *
Artist:  Bob Layton (Penciller) ,  Joe Rubinstein (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 862
Likes on CAF: 27
Comments: 32
Added to Site: 11/10/2022

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Description
Sometimes it just comes down to "the heart wants what it wants."

My two favorite comic stories as a kid were "What if the Phoenix had lived" and "What if the Avengers had become the pawns of Korvac." A year or two ago, Dino hooked me up with a couple pages from the Phoenix story, but the Korvac cover....well that's been a regret for a while.

See, in 2018 or 2019 this cover popped up on eBay. I NEEDED it. I was going to win it! It had to be mine. So I bid higher than I've ever bid before....and came up short. I couldn't believe it. I had such regret not bidding higher. So when it showed up again in the recent Heritage auction, I decided to throw all common sense out the window and just make it mine. I could always sell other art/comics to make up for the craziness, and so I did. And this time I HAVE NO REGRETS! (and no money)

I am thrilled to add this cosmic cover to my collection.

(Great job Bob and Joe!)
(And thanks again Dino!)

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Member Since: March 2019
Last Login: July 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Awesome cover.

John C Member Since 2014
3    
Posted On 11/10/2022

The only way this piece could be better is if there was a giant bald dude in a skirt acting coy.

Ron S Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Great cover and better story (yours!).

Amir E Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Great cover! Well done!

West Stephan Member Since 2007
2    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Broke but happy... a pauper's dream!

James S Member Since 2017
2    
Posted On 11/10/2022

"What if" Fisch stopped getting awesome Space Marvel pieces?  Nah, that story is too crazy to write!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

I remember buying this as a back issue during the summer between fourth and fifth grade.  I had not yet read the original Korvac Saga, yet I loved this book and must have read it a dozen times that summer.  Huge congrats on obtaining a piece of art with so much personal meaning (and it doesn't hurt that it's an amazing cover).

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Cosmically delicious!  The cover totally satisfies the Galactus sized Space Marvel cravings.  The blank figure has the cosmically vast thigh gap to birth the four Avengers flying out from it!  This is a specific kind of pawn that only a few (like the Watcher) would be conditioned to watch. 

Jordan Joanou Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

I, too, remember being mesmerized by this comic when it came out.  The story blew me away...and, now, this cover does so too.  Congrats on your journey to get it....

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

This sweet, sweet sh*t belongs in the right collection!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

No money. The common complaint among addicts. Sometimes its worth it!

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Great page and painful, then happy story. I shared something very similar on my Hulk 228 page via comiclink auction loss followed later by getting the page via offer. Congrats - happy to see this in your collection!

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 11/10/2022

I too recently dramatically overpaid for the object of my desire. Kinda feels good though, doesn't it?

Gorgeous cover that epitomizes this genre you so clearly love. #spacemarvel

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Spectacular cover and great score Fisch!

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

All encompassing awesomeness! 

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

This is a stunner! I love the layout and classic Marvel design with the floating heads with the big central figure and great addition with some of Marvel's biggest characters. So much to love. Congrats!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Korvac saga was an Avengers highlight - a no regret purchase, congrats!

Guenter J Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

great cover fisch... congrats!!!

J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 11/10/2022

Loved this comic. Nice score!

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 11/11/2022

A sort of Heroes and Villains constellation. Superb! Hats off in this new addition in your AMAZING collection.

Wolvie Fan Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 11/11/2022

Chock full o' characters!  Congrats, truly a spectacular cover

Jason D'Ambrosio Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 11/11/2022

So many floating heads!!! You love floating heads!! Perfect together! I'm glad you got it. 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 11/11/2022

No money I think is OK with no regrets :)  Sincere congrats, man!  Oustanding piece of art in and of itself, but clear it was super important to you!  I mean...what better instance is there to go ALL IN on something?!  Them inks must look suh-weet in person.  Hugh check off the list!

Ken Martin Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/11/2022

Epic cover! Congrats.

Ian Saint Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 11/16/2022

Your pieces never disappoint. I absolutely love this. Excellent cover.

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 11/17/2022

Fisch! What an epic, wonderful, spectacular, memorable pick-up!!! 

Thrilled to see this in your collection - congrats!

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/28/2022

Phenomenal cover! Bob Layton and Joe Rubinestein really put their all into this page! So many cosmic beings on one cover! Congrats!

J L Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/29/2022

Really nice cover!!!! Congrats!!!! 8 )

David  Matheny Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 1/22/2023

beautiful piece from a very memorible Avengers storyline that recieved the what if tratment. congrats on getting the cover to one of your favorite childhood books.

Phill R Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 1/22/2023

One hell of a cool cover right there!!

Jay D Member Since 2008
Posted On 2/1/2024

I'd buy that for a dollar!

Trevor Krysak Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/21/2026

That was a great issue and owning the cover is a great way to show how much you enjoy it. For me, that'd be a center piece page. In the best way possible, I am super jealous. Great page to have
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