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Contest of Champions #1 Cover

Artists: John  Romita Jr. (Penciller) ,  Bob  Layton (Inker)

31 Comments  -   6,137 Views  -   3 Likes


Contest of Champions #1 Cover Comic Art

 

   

Artwork Details

Title: Contest of Champions #1 Cover
Artist: John  Romita Jr. (Penciller)
Artist: Bob  Layton (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 6,137
Likes on CAF:
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 31
Added to Site: 4/1/2012
Comic Art Archive: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions
Issue: 1   Page: cover

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I remember seeing this cover in the comic shop, and it just blew my mind. Even today, I think it holds its own.

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F M 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/1/2012

Talk about a classic, iconic cover. It does hold his own and I think Layton's inks have a lot to do with that given how early it was in JRjr's career :)

Peter P 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/1/2012

Looks like a fantastic book!

John Bamber 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/1/2012

I remember this so well and the cover really is great. Congratulations on getting this one Dave.

Michael Kenyon 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/1/2012

More than holds it's own as it's chock full of heroes.A very memorable cover.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/1/2012

Oh My ! Oh My ! That cover is just chock full of memories....Enjoy

Ron S 
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/1/2012

Really brings back memories. Thanks for sharing.

Dan P 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/1/2012

I know a few collectors (myself included) who have been searching for this little gem. It's a fine addition to any collection, even one as impressive as yours. Congrats.

Albert Moy 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/1/2012

Love this cover, just remember buy this comic from the stands. Cool cover

Chris K. 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/1/2012

Can certainly see why this one stopped you in your tracks - must be a joy to hold!

J. Sid 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/1/2012

Love it!

Jared Simmons 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/1/2012

Spectacular! You can really see the influence of Bob Layton's inks.

Rafa Amat 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/1/2012

... w... wow... WOW... WOW!!... WOW!!!!!!!!

Felix  Lu 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/1/2012

Secret Wars before Secret Wars...remember hearing about this when it came out from a kid at school...a mind-blower.

Ross T. L. 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/1/2012

This one brings back great memories. Thanks for sharing this fantastic piece!

Brian Peck 
Member Since 2003

Posted on 4/1/2012

Killer! Count me as another who fondly remembers this cover. JRJR was channeling Perez when he did this so many characters. Too bad the logo is covering up some more characters. Would love to see who is behind it. Congrats!

Sean Marsh 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/1/2012

AWESOME.....One of my all time favorites

Maria Coppola 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/1/2012

Wow does this bring back memories. One of my first comics I ever read back in the early eighties. Grandmaster vs. Death, a classic! Fantastic cover art, bravo!

DW A 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/2/2012

Class!

Y M 
Member Since 2003

Posted on 4/2/2012

Perez may be the King of Krowded Kover scenes, but JR Jr. & Layton gave him a run for his money with this one.

Patrick  Brooks 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/2/2012

Man, does this cover bring back memories. Amazing!!!

Romain Verlier 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/4/2012

Awesome and so full of memories !!!!

Abe Navarro 
Member Since 2012

Posted on 4/29/2012

What an awesome piece of history.

Olivier D 
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/29/2012

One of the very best of Romita Jr. adding to this the superb inking job by Layton. The perfect match for a Champions cover! You're once again a very lucky man David! Best to you.

John Voytek 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/29/2012

Now that's a GREAT cover! Congrats David on another amazing addition to a truly remarkable collection.

DC's Showcase 
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/29/2012

Where's Waldo?

Mario Losada 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/2/2012

AMAZING

Dimitrios Z 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 8/9/2012

Anybody thinking of getting a commission with all your favorite characters?.....just get one (if your lucky) of these Covers. Congrats!

Paul P Spiderversity 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 2/6/2019

AMAZING cover !!!

Alberto Giavoni 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/25/2020

spotted only right now! as always excellent piece David!

Christopher Daley 
Member Since 2019

Posted on 7/21/2021

Wowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowow

Thanks for sharing!

Steve Lawrence 
Member Since 2016

Posted on 7/14/2024

Man...what an epic cover!  I inow It's been on CAF a while but I keep Coming back to this one as I scroll through the site. A true piece of history.

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