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Punisher War Journal Cover #7 (Iconic Jim Lee Cover, 1st Wolverine / Punisher)
Artists: Jim Lee (Penciller) , Carl Potts (Inker)
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Punisher War Journal #7
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DescriptionThis iconic cover to Punisher War Journal #7 speaks for itself. Every master has THAT piece that sets them apart. For Jim Lee that piece is this cover. The cover prior was ok and there was one interior page (page 4) from Punisher War Journal 6 that hinted at greatness but when this cover to issue 7 came out it changed everything. Like Davinci and the Mona Lisa or Michelangelo and the David, Jim Lee took it to another level with this cover. This is the image that pushed him into the stratosphere. A transformational cover that made Jim Lee a superstar.Awesome note from Jim Lee to Carl in the margin as if to say, 'I just realized I might be the next Da Vinci and not going to medical school so don't screw this up.' “Carl – Call me before you start. – Jim” Social/Sharing |
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Dinesh Shamdasani 
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
INCREDIBLE!! Love this cover! Major congrats
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Dinesh Shamdasani wrote:
INCREDIBLE!! Love this cover! Major congrats
Thanks man!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Now this is a piece of real life comic book history! What you said in your description is spot on - I remember this being the comic book that caused anyone who didn't know who Jim Lee was at that point to realize they had a superstar on the rise. All of the kids I knew who were buying comics at the time bought this issue (and the one before it) because they wanted to see the Punisher fight Wolverine, but by the time this two-parter was over, all everyone was talking about was how amazing the art was and wanting more of it. Congrats!
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Michael McIsaac wrote:
Now this is a piece of real life comic book history! What you said in your description is spot on - I remember this being the comic book that caused anyone who didn't know who Jim Lee was at that point to realize they had a superstar on the rise. All of the kids I knew who were buying comics at the time bought this issue (and the one before it) because they wanted to see the Punisher fight Wolverine, but by the time this two-parter was over, all everyone was talking about was how amazing the art was and wanting more of it. Congrats!
💯 thanks for elaborating that is exactly how it went down in almost every neighborhood!
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Chris Snorek wrote:
Cue the applause. Damn, man.
thanks man!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
You are right, the progress that Jim made from the Alpha Flight issues in just a few months was just unbelievable. Great catch!
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Carlo M wrote:
You are right, the progress that Jim made from the Alpha Flight issues in just a few months was just unbelievable. Great catch!
💯 He transformed into something on another level like all the greats!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
This is one that I recall "attempting" to draw over and over again.. just that wolverine figure mind you, as I struggled so with him, that I could never move on to the Punisher! Killer rendition of these heroes first meeting, and the ever popular comic book trope of two heroes fighting due to a misunderstanding! Congrats, and thanks for sharing!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Truly magnificent cover and masterpiece by Jim Lee!
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/11/2021
Congrats! Truly iconic cover! Now the important question is whether Carl called Jim and if so, what did he say? Maybe, "don't screw this up"? :)
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 9/12/2021
My GOODNESS. Congrats on an epic acquisition of an iconic cover by a modern master.
j sly
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/12/2021
Vintage Lee at its finest! Loved when Punisher intersected with other characters in War Journal! Congrats!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 9/12/2021
The 2 bad-azzes of the Marvel Universe go toe to toe on this classic cover!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/13/2021
I saw the thumbnail for this one, and I was like, "What? No. Really?" Cheers!
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
Posted on 9/13/2021
Timothy Finney wrote:
I saw the thumbnail for this one, and I was like, "What? No. Really?" Cheers!
😂
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/15/2021
God, the colouring on the original cover is awful...The art however is fabulous. Nice use iof speed lines in Woverines cape?
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/15/2021
ICONIC indeed! I remember this jumping off the new comics wall at the LCS all those years ago. There was always a comic or two that grabbed your attention as you made your way to the "new" wall and this certainly was that book for me that week. Congrats and thanks for sharing!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/17/2021
WOW! "Iconic" fo sho! A killer face off shot from early-to-become-superstar Jim! Love the note, too - "call me before you start". He knew he had something special on his hands. Sincere congrats - true gem!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/18/2021
Fantastic Lee cover with Wolverine and Punisher hitting all the right points for what you would want in a cover like this.
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/18/2021
This is one of my favorite covers of all time! So memorable, and hits me right in my nostalgic spot. Awesome takedown.
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
Posted on 3/30/2022
Wolvie Fan wrote:
This is one of my favorite covers of all time! So memorable, and hits me right in my nostalgic spot. Awesome takedown.
I couldn't have said it better myself. The cover does just that for so many!
PERCY'S COLLECTION
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 9/20/2021
Two great characters by a master artitst.
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/30/2021
Listening to latest Felix podcast and they mention this cover off CLink was posted. Hadn't seen it so wanted to check it out. So amazing. This is one of those issues that, when I was collecting, and had run out of long boxes, I'd keep on my desk just to look at.
Fantastic!
Ernest Benevides
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
Wow!!! Now I know how you got your name. I'm sure after seeing your collection, a lot of collectors uttered the same words..."We Quit". Well done, sir
Just Raj
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/9/2022
Amir E wrote:
Had to come back to this one. So good!
I get magnetically pulled in also, lol.
Rick A
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/27/2023
Spectacular piece! I remember this cover in the comic shop quite well.
Toni Fonzo
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
Early lee, lots of energy. Awesome piece, congrats
Chris Swartz
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/6/2024
Congrats on such a great cover. I regret not going after it when it was up for auction.
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