Defenders issue 27 Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. (1975)
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , John Romita Sr. (Inker)
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DescriptionBack in the day the Defenders meant as much to me as the Avengers. Gil Kane's cover art had a lot to do with it. Inked by Romita he really shines. So nostalgically great. Here is HA's write up-Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. The Defenders #27 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1975). Marvel covers of the 1970s were created by some of the best artists in the industry. On top of that list were Gil Kane and John Romita Sr., the talent behind this dramatic image featuring Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Valkyrie. This cover fronts the book that included the first cameo appearance of Starhawk from the Guardians of the Galaxy. Ink over graphite on cover stock Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15", matted and UV glass-front, archival framed to 18.5" x 23.5". Slight toning, taped stat logo, header, and text paste-ups, residue staining, staple holes in the top margin, whiteout touch-ups, with light rippling and handling wear. In Very Good condition. Social/Sharing |
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West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 11/21/2022
Defenders covers are defintely gaining traction! And on this one, you can see why! They are spectacular!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/21/2022
Dynamite Defenders Cover!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/22/2022
Superb cover. Great composition and the two artists mesh so well here.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/22/2022
Early Defennders covers ...can't go wrong with those . And this particular storyline was so fantastic
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/22/2022
Valkyrie on the outside and first Starhawk in the inside - sweet!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/22/2022
Wow! Business must've been good this year. You're really cleaning up on Heritage. Primo Bronze Age cover by Kane/Romita. The fact that's a Defenders cover is just icing on an already killer cake. Congrats buddy!
A N H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/23/2022
One of the best covers in the run. So much great detail work.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/23/2022
GORGEOUS! Romita inks over Kane looks GREAT and what a classic Defenders cover. Congrats, glad to see this land in your collection Kirk!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/23/2022
Wonderfully dynamic Gil Kane art! Kane set the tone for 70's Marvel and brought more broad action and tension to their covers over the competition. You can see Romita Sr. adding the inks that unified the Marvel line and maybe completely taking over the Valkyrie face on this cover.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Such a cool Kane & Romita Defenders cover, all of Kane's dynamics plus the beauty of Romita's brush, congrats!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 4/7/2023
Wow, major congrats Kirk, you deserve it. That really is a stunning cover. It brings to me back how excited I was to pick up that comic at the time, while on a seaside holiday. I can practically smell the sea. The combination of Kane and Romita is superb, as you say. It really is dynamic, and sums up everything Marvel was about in the '70s. Fabulous!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/7/2023
Paul Roach wrote:
Wow, major congrats Kirk, you deserve it. That really is a stunning cover. It brings to me back how excited I was to pick up that comic at the time, while on a seaside holiday. I can practically smell the sea. The combination of Kane and Romita is superb, as you say. It really is dynamic, and sums up everything Marvel was about in the '70s. Fabulous!
Thanks Paul- could not agree more! My mind goes to the smell of asphalt and the taste of a cherry slupee as I had to read the issue in the 7-11 parking lot because I couldn't wait to ride my bike home.
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/22/2023
Gil and John Sr did SOOO many great Bronze age Covers
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