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ZOT! #1 COVER IN COLOR
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DescriptionThis is an unusual acquisition for me. Although most remember ZOT! fondly (as do I), I was always more of a fan of McCloud's Understanding Comics. Even today, I find that book completely fascinating; it contains so much and repays repeated reading. That having been said, I do like McCloud's artwork a lot. This is also the cover from the very first - and oversized at that - issue. This piece of artwork is from the Gary and Dawn Guzzo Collection (sadly, Gary is no longer with us).McCloud has a digital sequel of sorts to the book on his website. I may be old fashioned, but I much prefer physical artwork such as this. It cost somewhat more than what I had expected but it's a great as well as historic piece of artwork. Here is the auction house's description of the piece and series: 13x19" artboard has pen and ink/mixed media original art for front cover to Zot! #1, published by Eclipse Comics April 1984. Art is by Zot! creator Scott McCloud and features action-packed image of Zacchary T. Paleozog (aka Zot) in flight, dodging raygun blasts as he holds his trusty golden pistol. Jenny Weaver and her brother Butch dodge raygun blasts as Zot's loyal robotic butler Peabody provides backup cover fire. "Eclipse Comics" logo, "Zot!" title/logo and issue number are pasted stats. Zot! was intended as a lighter alternative to the rise of darker, grittier comics of the 1980s, with McCloud serving up readers science fiction superhero stories. Of the 36 issues, the first 10 were published in color. Despite critical acclaim, the title was initially canceled after 10 issues due to low sales. At this point, the decision was made to relaunch the title in black and white, allowing the comic to run profitably from Jan. 1987 until July 1991. Social/Sharing |
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Chris K. 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
Fantastic addition to your collection. A really amazing piece of nostalgia!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/13/2024
Chris K. wrote:
Fantastic addition to your collection. A really amazing piece of nostalgia!
Many thanks, Chris. Yes, it certainly brings back memories!
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
Congratulations! That was from such a great time to be collecting comics...so many great creations came out of this era.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/13/2024
John Voytek wrote:
Congratulations! That was from such a great time to be collecting comics...so many great creations came out of this era.
Many thanks, John. I totally agree. Although many look askance at nostalgia, it is a very real and meaningful part of our lives indeed.
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
This is a nicely executed cover from one of my favorite series and artist. The sense of motion makes this a classic.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
ilia georgiev wrote:
This is a nicely executed cover from one of my favorite series and artist. The sense of motion makes this a classic.
Many thanks, Ilia. Scott knew how to do his art and that is also why, I guess, Understanding Comics is such a perceptive book.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
Splendid choice chap! A true beauty!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Splendid choice chap! A true beauty!
Many thanks, Duke. I really had to stretch for this one, but it was worth it.
E. C.
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
whoaaaaa. This is incredible! Great acquisition CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/13/2024
E. C. wrote:
whoaaaaa. This is incredible! Great acquisition CAB!
Many thanks, EC. And if I haven't mentioned it before (and, in any event, I would be happy to mention it again), congrats on a great collection of original comic artwork!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 9/13/2024
Wow, I did NOT expect to see you post this! I'm keenly aware that you are a big fan of McCloud's Understanding Comics, but did not think that you had read this series. Either way, it's great to see that you DID acquire it as it was one of my favourite pieces in the auction. I think the art is brilliant and it brings up good memories from my favourite time in comics. A great piece of 1980's independent comics history. Kudos!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/13/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Wow, I did NOT expect to see you post this! I'm keenly aware that you are a big fan of McCloud's Understanding Comics, but did not think that you had read this series. Either way, it's great to see that you DID acquire it as it was one of my favourite pieces in the auction. I think the art is brilliant and it brings up good memories from my favourite time in comics. A great piece of 1980's independent comics history. Kudos!
Many thanks, Rubén. I must confess that I took a while before deciding to try for it. As you have mentioned, the art is brilliant and that mostly swung it for me. It does also appear to have brought back good memories, judging by the tenor of some of the comments made.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Fabulous 1st issue Indy cover! Looks as though McCloud was having a blast!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Rick W wrote:
Fabulous 1st issue Indy cover! Looks as though McCloud was having a blast!
Many thanks, Rick. Blasters galore! And that was a blastingly great comment!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Eclipse promoted the heck out of Zot! in their other titles! They were a high end indie with better paper and full color. So it was really great to see what McCloud did when applying all that Understanding of Comics to this title as he backs up the art with all those ideas and classifications.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
Eclipse promoted the heck out of Zot! in their other titles! They were a high end indie with better paper and full color. So it was really great to see what McCloud did when applying all that Understanding of Comics to this title as he backs up the art with all those ideas and classifications.
Many thanks, Marcus. Yes, indeed, one can see many of the ideas being effected on this very cover itself!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 9/14/2024
I really liked McCloud's art which seemed to mix manga-styling with that clean C.C. Beck and Kurt Schaffenberger look. Cheers!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/14/2024
Timothy Finney wrote:
I really liked McCloud's art which seemed to mix manga-styling with that clean C.C. Beck and Kurt Schaffenberger look. Cheers!
Many thanks, Timothy. That is a very interesting take on the piece which I must confess that I had not thought of before. It might explain that clean and simple (albeit not simplistic) feel to the entire piece.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Beuatiful cover by a great creator! And historic! Congrats CAB! You continue to have one of the best CAF galleries, and the best part, you get to share this joy with all of us!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/14/2024
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Beuatiful cover by a great creator! And historic! Congrats CAB! You continue to have one of the best CAF galleries, and the best part, you get to share this joy with all of us!
Many thanks, Nick. And thank you for taking the trouble to post this even in the midst of such a difficult time. Thank you also for your very kind words of encouragement.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Forget the first appearance of Aunt May's new airdo, THIS is historic (and a great piece of art in itself). Congrats.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
F M wrote:
Forget the first appearance of Aunt May's new airdo, THIS is historic (and a great piece of art in itself). Congrats.
LOL! Thank you so much. This was a truly seminal book in the indie comics scene way back when.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
Ah, so it was you! Excellent, excellent pickup. The indie Golden Age of the '80s truly was something to live through. This is wonderful. Congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/14/2024
Felix Lu wrote:
Ah, so it was you! Excellent, excellent pickup. The indie Golden Age of the '80s truly was something to live through. This is wonderful. Congrats!!
Many thanks, Felix. I hadn't realized how many persons fondly recall this era.
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/14/2024
I don't think I was anywhere near the final price for this one. Big buy from a classic title. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/15/2024
Suat Tong Ng wrote:
I don't think I was anywhere near the final price for this one. Big buy from a classic title. Congrats!
Many thanks, Suat. There was certainly a lot of interest in this particular piece.
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/17/2024
Such a beautiful and fun cover!! Great pickup!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/17/2024
Alberto Gonzalez wrote:
Such a beautiful and fun cover!! Great pickup!!
Many thanks, Alberto. It was quite a different as well as memorable era indeed!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
Hart R. wrote:
BRILLIANT piece of Indep. Comic History!
Thanks very much, Hart. It does bring back fond memories for so many of us!
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/19/2024
That's a Fun one CAB...yes, a little outside your wheelhouse.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/19/2024
CJ Design wrote:
That's a Fun one CAB...yes, a little outside your wheelhouse.
Thanks so much, CJ. The beauty of this hobby is its immense aesthetic and other diversity, and this is yet another instance for me.
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