Defenders issue 16 cover by Gil Kane with ink assists by John Romita
Artists: John Romita (Inker) , Gil Kane (All)
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DescriptionI started buying comic in the year they went from .20 cents to a quarter. Most of my first 10 books were .25 cents and where stamped Sept. or Oct. (1973). This is the cover to one of first 10 comics. Timing is everything~ finally decided to give Heritage a try, didn't turn out well (for me but there are some fortunate buyers out there) but it did afforded me the ability to buy this. What is this? Only the 1st Defenders issue I ever bought and read. Possibly the single most coveted cover I'd want from the Defenders. Gil Kane magic and a treasured piece of my youth. Thanks for working with me Mike. I had page one but sold it when I needed cash. Was always regretting that move and now I don't need to.Social/Sharing |
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Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/28/2013
Congratulations....this is a Grail on so many different levels..Enjoy
Ferran Delgado
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
Congrats, Kirk! It's always a thrill to purchase art with so much emotional background attached to it.
Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
COSMIC INSANITY!!! This cover is SENSATIONAL!!!
Patrick Brooks
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
Congratulations, Kirk!!! It's a beautiful piece but the sentimental history behind it is all that matters. Enjoy.
larry clay
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
Big congrats on a fine example of 70's Kane magic!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
I'm with you on this one Kirk. It wasn't the first Defenders issue I ever read, but Kane was the very first artist who's artwork I learned to recognize and identify on site. Plus the fact that the Defenders are my favorite group. Color me jealous buddy! And congratulations!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
This is a great cover on so many levels: great layout, amazing characters, memorable storyline. I am so glad this went to a bona fide Defenders fan!
Dimitrios Z
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/29/2013
Another great classic to add to your collection. Congrats!!!
Rich Cirillo
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/30/2013
Congrats Kirk! Always nice to find your grail/first cover of an issue! I can relate to your Heritage tale, I too finally gave them a key piece of mine on consignment and to say the final results were disappointing is an understatement! Enjoy your Amazing cover!
Weng Keong Tam
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/1/2013
Congratulations. Strangely enough I also have a Heritage related story. This piece went up on Burkey's site and I was considering making a move on it but was also tracking a a few pieces on Heritage. My thinking was if I struck out at Heritage this would be a nice piece to pick up instead. I ended up winning something in Heritage so had to give this piece a pass. I'm glad it endede up with someone who I am sure will love it a lot more than I would.
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/2/2013
Great cover from a classic storyline, Kirk! Gotta love those Gil Kane DEFENDERS covers!!!
Jamie Cufr
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/26/2014
This is a great cover! It was always one of my favorites - one of those "lost" Brotherhood of Evil Mutants stories that no one seemed to know about but had a huge impact on X-Men continuity. Love the layout too, just a great cover idea from a great artist.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/10/2018
Oh my! This may be my favorite of your Defenders covers! Superb scene expertly composed by Gil Kane. Lush inks by John Romita. What's not to love?
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