Axa #1 Eclipse Comics cover (1987)
Artists: Enrique Badia Romero (All) , Enric Badia Romero (All) , Chuck Dixon (Writer)
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original 1987 published cover
re-release comic #1
re-release TPB
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DescriptionThis one was more of an random impulse buy as I wasn't a reader of the original Axa strip, though I do know it stared Romero's titular warrior woman who liked to "free" herself at every opportunity. A mix of Red Sonja and Cavewoman's Meriem?This one has an interesting background, Axa was a reoccurring strip for the Sun in the United Kingdom. In the late 80's Eclipse Comics tried to bring the story to the US market in a traditional colored comic format written by Chuck Dixon. It only lasted two issues though, but still a cool image and tied to the story's history. The strip has been republished via Kickstarter and this cover was reused for issue #1 and again for the first trade paperback. Picked up from Chuck Dixon Social/Sharing |
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Chris K. 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
This is fantastic, James. So good on so many dimensions - you don't need any deep familiarity with the character or her story to know this is just a really great cover!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Great job by Romero. The strip was pretty big in the UK. Great cover!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
The cover to the first issue, how cool! I never bought the comic, but I do own a few great examples of the strip!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
The cover to the first issue, how cool! I never bought the comic, but I do own a few great examples of the strip!
Oh you know I've checked out the ones you have! ;-)
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
James S wrote:
Oh you know I've checked out the ones you have! ;-)
Well, I posted them so many years ago so I wasn't sure, but I'm glad to know you HAVE!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
A cool looking cover with interesting publishing history/background and characters (that I am not personally familiar with, but the art looks great when coming across the work from the strip here on CAF!). Nice and unique addition to your collection, congrats!
Newell T aka Stingray
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Why did the guy steal Flava Flave's necklace?
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Cool impulse cover buy, never a bad idea to add some variety to your original art collection. Cheers and happy holidays and a merry Christmas to you and your family.
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Hmmm... the chassis looks fine but the exhaust smell is pretty rank. May need a tune-up.
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
It think it's great that the image has been heavily used. Maybe this time Axa will stick and you will have a very sought after piece of art on your hands. Really nice add!!!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Just awesome all around pick up! Huge congrats!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
Super cool image and awesome to see it published multiple times!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/24/2025
That's an interesting back story to a fantastic cover. And dang, that warrior woman is so freakin' hot! But can I "axa" you a question? What's up with the contemplative robot? He doesn't quite fit with the vibe of the other two characters (I am curious, but mostly I just wanted to do the "axa" joke). Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Steve Lipsky
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/24/2025
James, congrats on adding this stunning cover to your collection. i've always loved Romero's work and his women are extraordinary!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/24/2025
This is such a great cover. It's does what a first cover should which is draw in the reader's eye and make you want to see what's inside. Nice pick up!
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