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Curt Swan Superman model sheet

Artist: Curt Swan (All)

8 Comments - 13,745 Views - 2 Likes

Curt Swan Superman model sheet Comic Art

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Superman #245, 1972.

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Title:	Curt Swan Superman model sheet
Artist:	Curt Swan (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	13,745
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	12/6/2005
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Description

This is the original art for a Curt Swan Superman model sheet. This piece is rare because it is INKED by Curt Swan. He had such a tight pencil style but a rather loose inking style. Julie Schwartz would give copies of this piece to all his artists to follow how he wanted Superman drawn. My dad still has a copy of it in his reference files.
Julie gave me this original as a gift after I took him food shopping one night. I remember that night we ate dinner at Ben's Kosher deli. Lots of great stories. We miss you Julie!

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	Frank Giella ( 5 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	April 2005
Last Login:	September 2025
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Jeff Jaworski
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/6/2005

That is really nice. congratulations!

R Thrower
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/24/2007

Most excellent!

Icon UK
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/27/2007

What a terrific piece of history that is! His look for Superman remains definitive even after all this time.

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator

Posted on 1/11/2008

This sheet is an example of why I really love Curt Swan's work. He had unique faces and expressions for all of his characters especially the Legion. Very nice.

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator

Posted on 1/11/2008

This sheet is an example of why I really love Curt Swan's work. He had unique faces and expressions for all of his characters especially the Legion. Very nice.

Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003

Posted on 4/27/2009

You may want to check out the Swan and Klein page in my CAF Gallery. It's got a great second panel with an example of Swan's Superman facial expression, too. When I saw my original, I thought immediately of this model sheet! Great pick-up, Frank!

Daniel C.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/18/2010

All you have to see is Supes face in order to know that Curt Swan's behind the art. This is just an incredible piece. My words fail me once again.

Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

Posted on 3/4/2012

So glad this historic art found a place "in the family".

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