HUMAN TORCH #16 (1944) Original COVER Art - ALEX SCHOMBURG
Artist: Alex Schomburg (All)
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DescriptionOriginal cover art for Human Torch #16 (Timely, Fall 1944) by Alex Schomburg. I'm pretty sure this is the only Schomburg Timely cover still known to exist. Has anyone seen or heard of another?P.S. This cover is on display through September 5, 2022, at the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Museum exhibition, currently at COSI. Here's the info (you'll need to cut and paste the link): https://cosi.org/exhibits/marvel-exhibit Social/Sharing |
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larry clay
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/23/2013
There is so much going on in this image, but yet is not busy or cluttered. I great iconic cover!
Charles Dahan 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/23/2013
Arguably among the best artists of his generation. Gorgeous!
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/23/2013
I must say that this really is one of Schomburg's better comics covers.
Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/23/2013
How could a cover like this be topped??????? Tell you what...it can't!
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/23/2013
This transcends! Comic book imagery, as an artform, deals in hyperextension, hyperbole, and exaggeration. Schomburg was one of the inventors of the artform and remains one of the most important practitioners. This cover is exceptional and shows why. WOW!
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/23/2013
So THAT'S where it's been hiding out all this time...I remember seeing it in person at the first Heritage NY sale in 2003...gorgeous!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 4/23/2013
Outstanding. I'm not sure that there are any Schomburg covers that are better. Congrats!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/23/2013
A whole other level* I truly find it hard to believe that this still exists. I will say that it couldn't have landed in better hands. Truly an impressive cover in a leauge all it's own.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/24/2013
Schomburg still gives you your money's worth, even 70 years later!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/24/2013
Glorious. Absolutely tear inducing. A marvelous example of one of the greats from a bygone era. Just wonderful. Bravo.
DW A
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/25/2013
Just wonderful to see something as special and historic as this. It would be great to hear about the provenance of the piece down through the years of the different custodians someday
George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/25/2013
WOW! Never have seen one before - glad at least one Timely cover survived!
Ben Herman
Member Since 2003
Posted on 4/26/2013
This is absolutely stunning! Schomburg illustrated some amazing, intricately detailed covers during the Golden Age for Timely / Marvel. I'm so thrilled to be able to view a scan of one of his originals. This is definitely a historic piece. Big congratulations to you on this one and your other superb acquisitions.
Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/21/2013
Schomburg did some spectacular covers, but something about this one's aerial perspective has always stood out. Incredible piece of history from a Golden Age master!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 12/19/2013
The really don't get better than this - Alex Schomburg, Japs, Submariner, Human Torch and Toro, great perspective, lots of detail. Wow!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/24/2018
Not only do you have the world's best collection of Golden Age Art, you have...this!!! Just a wonderful example of the work of Alex Schomburg!! Unbelievable!!!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/22/2019
Wow - and now I learned about the spelling of Tokyo as Tokio back in the day!
Miles Bless
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/12/2020
I'm sure this belongs in Narional Archive of US. Way too important imo. What incredible artwork!
Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/11/2020
Most amazing cover I have seen. Not only historic, but what a great scene also. And the condition looks better than a lot of Silver-Age covers!!!! THE BEST!!!!!!
Congrats!!
David Grisez
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/3/2020
I never get tired of looking at this. Beautiful.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 3/25/2022
This piece is one of the Grail of Grails to me. I absolutely love Schomburg war time covers. They are exceptional pieces and to hear this might be one of the only ones if not the only one know to exist it is priceless. Glad to hear it has been traveling at a museum for all to see. Whish I had the chance to see it in person. Maybe one day.
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