Iron Man 055, page 02 (Volume One) - Birth Page of the Villianous Blood Brothers
Artists: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Mike Esposito (Inker) , John Costanza (Letterer) , MIke Friedrich (Writer)
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DescriptionThis represents yet another page that comes from one of those unusual finds in Bechara's portfolios where you just do not know what to expect. I came across this page in one of the early NJ comic art shows, and it screamed at me to Buy, Buy, Buy as well! Price was another issue. Of course at that time, the vintage Starlin pages from the 1970s were already in high demand, and Bechara knew it. The Iron Man 55 interior pages were starting to hit the market, and many pages would set sky-high prices on those HA Signature auctions in the early 2010s. I plunked down my cash and walked away with a page from the first appearance of Thanos (not featured here). However, this page represents the birth page and first appearance of the Blood Brothers, so it was somewhat of a consolation to place this page into my collection.This is where Jim Starlin bursts onto the scene with his own unique brand of artistry. He had done some background art from the ASM and from IM 53. However, this is where he introduced an unsuspecting world with his cosmic mastery and storytelling. Social/Sharing |
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Dino Mauricio 
Member Since 2009
Posted on 10/18/2021
Fantastic page and smart pick-up! It's the cover image from a Marvel key issue, congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/18/2021
A classic issue with that exemplified the early cosmic saga for Marvel. When you start using the term "birth page" then I know it's gotten a real hold on the hobby.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 10/18/2021
Wow! Important page, much?! :) AND such a great example in terms of pure illustration, storytelling, and action! Congrats!
Romain Verlier
Member Since 2009
Posted on 10/18/2021
Way to go that's an awesome masterpiece!!! Jealous congrats!!!!
Charlie Newlin
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/18/2021
I can't believe I let this one go years ago! Congratulations on owning a piece of comics history!!!
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/19/2022
Charlie Newlin wrote:
I can't believe I let this one go years ago! Congratulations on owning a piece of comics history!!!
I remember well many of our engagements at the Baltimore and Philadelphia shows back in the mid-2000s. I still kick myself in the butt for not purchasing that CM 33 page that you offered me in one of our aisle meetings. Those were fun times remembering a bygone era where eBay dominated then-current market pricing and the auction houses were just another venue for consideration.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/18/2021
Wow! Now all we have to do is wait for all the IM collectors to chime in. Great page from an historic issue. While a page with Thanos actually on it would obviously be most desirable, I think ANY page from this book would be a big score for all IM fans. Congrats on getting such a great one.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/22/2021
E DLS wrote:
Wow! Now all we have to do is wait for all the IM collectors to chime in. Great page from an historic issue. While a page with Thanos actually on it would obviously be most desirable, I think ANY page from this book would be a big score for all IM fans. Congrats on getting such a great one.
As I recall, there are 3 brothers. One of them is named Dan or something.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/18/2021
Great 2/3rds splash - congrats on picking this up - a regret avoided!!
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/18/2021
Very cool. You'll have to bring it to the next gathering! :) Thanks for sharing!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 10/18/2021
Are you kidding me?!!? THE title splash from THE pivotal issue #55 of Iron Man?? WOOOOW! So much action! Such amazing artistry! Major congrats!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 10/19/2021
Great page! The beginning of a new age of comic history!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/20/2021
I remember this issue so well, and well before Thanos meant, well really anything. The art is so good and this is a great page. Congrats on this gem! Thanks for sharing!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/18/2022
Don't know how I missed this one but what an awesome Jim Starlin page! I loved the Blood Brothers when they were first introduced and this is where it all started! Historic. Epic. Iconic.
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