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HULK #369 p.14 - Color
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DescriptionBack in the day, I used to own what was my favourite Hulk splash from the Keown run. That was Hulk #372 p.15. That particular splash had been completed by Dale after two previous tries, both of which were interesting but for various reasons needed to be improved upon and he did finally get it right with the 3rd and final version.At the time I owned that published splash, the Hulk #369 p.14 splash featuring a back shot of the Hulk as he rises from the rubble, didn't make my want list. However, in those days I wasn't aware that the published Hulk #369 p.14 splash was also achieved only after at least one previous try by Keown, and that is the page you see here. I don't know where my former Hulk #372 splash ended up, and I don't see it here on CAF, but I'm really thrilled to own this one and unpublished or not, I actually like this Hulk illustration even more than the one on the #372 splash, for two particular reasons. First and foremost, because while I've always loved the Keown run, that was the era in which editors insisted that all the artists draw the Hulk with a pin head. Meaning, a ridiculously tiny head as compared to the rest of his body, in an effort to make the body appear even bigger than it already does. I really hated that. This version of the splash was drawn with a normally proportioned head, which I love. The second reason I like this image even more than the one on the Hulk #372 splash is because although I usually prefer finished art (inked), I love that Keown added tonal shading to the pencils, making the piece look more finished and intended for publication. Keown even wrote in a little joke about the smudging technique on the bottom border! Social/Sharing |
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Bill J 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
Stunnning splash! Keown really captured the essence of the Hulk in this version! Hulk-Perfection!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
I was after this one, but obviously you were more convincing than I was. Congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
GREEN with envy on this one my friend!!! Congrats!!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
Totally agree, published or not, this is outstanding Keown Hulk example. The pose, musculature, and the tonal work is top notch. Also a big bonus to have that storytelling up top! Congrats, man!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
I prefer this version to the published version!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
Oh, that is SOOOOO much better than the published version. No contest. And, thank goodness Keown didn't adhere to that 'pinhead Hulk' gestalt.
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/25/2020
that's cool and such an amazing image of the Hulk.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/26/2020
This is amazing, and I agree, better than the image used for publication. Thank you for sharing!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/27/2020
Wow!!!! That is a super killer one!! Amazing work!!
Steve Lipsky
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/28/2020
Incredible (pun intended) splash by Keown. The tonal shading really adds dimension to it but,the thing I like the most is that it actually looks like the Hulk and not a handsome guy with a big, musular body. No offense to Gary Frank, who is an amazing artist but, his Hulk was just too pretty. The Hulk is supposed to be menacing, dangerous, grotesque...in short, a monster. And, he looks that way here. Excellen acquisition, congrats!
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/28/2020
Classic Keown Hulk! One of my favorite artists back in the 90's, congrats!
S Lytle
Member Since 2021
Posted on 6/25/2021
Thank you for posting.
I inked and colored it if you're interested.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/13/2021
Fantastic piece, and amazing that it's not inked! Great pick up.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
There's just a pure and unmatched energy to Keown's un-inked pencils. Shooting direct from pencils wasn't as commonplace back then as it is today, but I sure wish it were. By the way, the #372 spash was page 20, not page 15. And I used to own one version of it. There were some questions regarding authenticity (which McLeod later confirmed) so I got rid of it.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/25/2021
E DLS wrote:
There's just a pure and unmatched energy to Keown's un-inked pencils. Shooting direct from pencils wasn't as commonplace back then as it is today, but I sure wish it were. By the way, the #372 spash was page 20, not page 15. And I used to own one version of it. There were some questions regarding authenticity (which McLeod later confirmed) so I got rid of it.
Yup, this would've printed like crap back then, no doubt. As for the page number, it's correct. I'm not counting ads.
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 3/4/2022
I stare at this piece every now and then. The composition makes the piece an instant classic, congrats !
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/10/2022
Stunning splash from one of Hulk's best! I'm realizing you have an epic collection of Hulk art.
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/8/2023
every panel is perfect for the panel that proceeds it but that splash is a home run of home runs. congrats
Jason Richardson
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 11/19/2023
This is gorgeous :). If you ever go to sell it... (Obviously this in reference to your recent show topic but true never the less)
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