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Sal Buscema: Spectacular Spider-Man #139 pg 29 (Origin of Tombstone) (1988)

Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) ,  Sal Buscema (Inker) ,  Gerry Conway (Writer)

16 Comments  -   263 Views  -   28 Likes


Sal Buscema: Spectacular Spider-Man #139 pg 29 (Origin of Tombstone) (1988) Comic Art
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Title: Sal Buscema: Spectacular Spider-Man #139 pg 29 (Origin of Tombstone) (1988)
Artist: Sal Buscema (Penciller)
Artist: Sal Buscema (Inker)
Artist: Gerry Conway (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 263
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Comments: 16
Added to Site: 9/13/2024
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Spectacular Spider-Man #139 - “Grave Memory”

KRAK

5 years before Batman and Bane, there was Robbie and Tombstone.

I was captivated by the Joe “Robbie” Robertson/Tombstone storyline as a youngster, and I’m in awe holding this chilling moment in my hands today. Sal’s knack for expressing horror and dread is on full display.

This spectacular issue by Sal Buscema and Gerry Conway features the origin of Tombstone.

Big thanks to Thiefar for letting this one go!

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Earl Hamilton 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/13/2024

WHAT A PAGE!!!!!! HUGE SCORE!!

1 - Posted on 9/14/2024

GREAT page!

Steve . M 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 9/14/2024

Even the "K" in KRAK is cracked! So happy for you. This has to count as Grail-level for your collecting. Powerful imagery in that top half-splash only to be outdone by Spider-Man thought balloon in the last panel

Kavi H 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 9/18/2024

Always enjoyed Tombstone quite a bit myself, huge congrats - an awesome half splash great Spidey panels and an origin page, very very cool!

K Gearon 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 9/20/2024

Same here, Ron!  Loved these Tombstone stories as a kid.  Tombstone is the ultimate bully, and this moment was a brutal one.  I'm lucky to own the cover to this issue.  Huge congrats on one of the best pages in the book, and that's saying something!

Ron B 
Member Since 2024

1 - Posted on 9/20/2024

K Gearon wrote:

Same here, Ron!  Loved these Tombstone stories as a kid.  Tombstone is the ultimate bully, and this moment was a brutal one.  I'm lucky to own the cover to this issue.  Huge congrats on one of the best pages in the book, and that's saying something!

K Gearon! So happy that you own the cover - it's one of the most memorable of the era for me. I love the contrasting stark white background with the black-suit-and-tie Tombstone smirking down at the viewer. Glad we have the 139 connection!

Toni S 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 9/25/2024

Outstanding, terrific and painful moment masterfully rendered by those ARTISTS!!!

Peter Sullivan 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/10/2024

The sound effect should have been snap. That would have been funny as photographer Peter was not round to take any (Snaps) as its difficult to web sling in time to where this took place, so Tombstone snapped Robbie instead.

Eldon M 
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/23/2024

WOW! Beautiful page! Congrats on a great pickup!

Alex B 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Incredible and extremely memorable page ! Congrats for this beautiful piece of Spider-Man history. And I love those Buscema inks !!!

THIEFAR art 
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 12/29/2024

I'm glad it went to a good home that knows how to appreciate it as it deserves. One of my favorite Sal Buscema pages and moments. 

Nathan Hartz 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/14/2025

I loved Sal's artwork for Spider-Man. This Tombstone/Robbie storyline was just amazing. I was so wrapped up in it each month.

Paul P Spiderversity 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/8/2025

Wow what a spectacular page!  The rain really helps add to the poignancy of Robbie's plight and Spidey's sense of urgency.  Major congrats!!

Carlo M 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 5/10/2025

Great Buscema page from a Classic run. He was working hard to keep up with the times and the results were fantastic ! 

Ken Martin 
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 5/26/2025

This storyline really stuck with me as a kid. Tombstone was terrifying and perfectly drawn by Sal. Fantastic page.

Ken Plourde 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/31/2025

SPECTACULAR page! Congratulations. Classic Sal Buscema energy.

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