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Rune #0 Cover

Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)

11 Comments  -   335 Views  -   12 Likes


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Title: Rune #0 Cover
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 335
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Comments: 11
Added to Site: 10/4/2024
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In the most nostalgic sense, Rune marked a very memorable era of 90s comic book collecting. Barry Windsor-Smith’s relationship with the industry was always contentious, yet he keeps coming back to publishers with his latest creations, like his favorite drug.

Rune was none other than Malibu’s biggest splash and attempt to capitalize on BWS’s next creation. Truth be told, it was clear that there were big plans for this character. In fact, I thought it was one of the most innovative takes on an antagonist—someone chasing greatness lost to time by extracting energy from superheroes. There was something there!

The writing was awesome, with a lore that was meant to be much more expansive than the nine issues delivered. I guess we can only hope for a Marvel revival, but for now, I’ll cherish this milestone in BWS history.

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Newell T aka Stingray 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Never hrard of Rune, but this is some awesome BWS goodness!

Tom McDonald 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Holy S#it, Rune makes the Crotch Goblin look like Power Girl.

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Hot!  1994 and Ultraverse knew they needed to connect to the fantasy aspects of fandom.  After BWS left Valiant, they knew he was the man for the job!  Rune, like all Ultraverse after Marvel bought it hasn't been reprinted yet, holding these images down from their full potential.  

Justin Porter 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Bad @$$!

Comic Art  Channel 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Incredible linework as only BWS can do. 

Lance Suarez 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

another monster BWS in your collection! Stop already!!  

George H 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Major congrats on adding another wonderful BWS cover to your already impressive BWS collection.

Derek Crabbe 
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

Rune! Cartoon-Star of Uh-Uh-Uh-ULTRA-FORCE!!!!

Amir E 
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/4/2024

The hits keep coming. Another great BWS addition to your collection!

F M 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/5/2024

A strange pose for a cover and yet so memorable.

Kavi H 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 10/5/2024

nice cover and interesting history/info behind it - thanks for sharing! I dig the colors in the final published comic cover too. congrats!

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