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Starlin / Leialoha - Warlock 10, pg 1, Title Splash

Artists: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Steve Leialoha (Inker)

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Starlin / Leialoha - Warlock 10, pg 1, Title Splash Comic Art

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Title:	Starlin / Leialoha - Warlock 10, pg 1, Title Splash
Artist:	Jim Starlin (Penciller)
Artist:	Steve Leialoha (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,526
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	3/12/2009
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One of the most appealing aspects of Starlin’s legendary Warlock series is the breadth of the scope of its undertaking. Starlin combined Shakespearean-type drama with a Don Quixote-like quest (along with an actual Pancho Villa in the form of Pip the Troll), threw it all into space, mixed it with some truly bizarre plot twists and some jaw dropping art. When I read it, this left me, and I am assuming a few others, filled with wonder and amazement as well as admittedly a little confused, as I was somewhat younger at the time- LOL!.

Like many people, the visionary aspect of these comic books, remains with me to this very day. While I was happy to find a panel page from Strange Tales 181 with some nice shots of Warlock a couple of years ago, I was that much more pleased to find a full page battle splash with all four major characters (Warlock, Thanos, Pip and Gamorra) as well as Magnus in spirit (well represented by his mindless minions!).

To me, this page is a rare and wonderful little vision into what I consider one of the most fruitful, experimental and interesting periods of comics, and quite frankly, something that I did not expect would make its way into my collection as I’ve never owned the original Warlock comics, having only read the reprints. In addition, like other Starlin splash pages (see Len Callo’s gallery) there is some production “patina” on this piece which also gives us a little glimpse of how the process of making comics and the handling of the original art has changed over the years. Thanks to Mark McDermott for making this page available.

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Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/12/2009

Starlin was one of the few true comics "auteurs" to emerge from the 70's (I'd put Chaykin in the same category). Congrats on a fantastic example!

Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 3/12/2009

I thought about jumping on this for a long time. Glad to see it's in a good home!

TC Art Collector
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/12/2009

Classic run and a great storyline

Malvin V
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/12/2009

Ah! You bought this page. What a spectacular example! Congrats!! I'm glad it has a good home.

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 3/12/2009

Beautiful page from one of my all-time favorite runs!!!

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

Posted on 3/12/2009

Awesome pick up! I loved Starlin's art on Captain Marvel and the Warlock runs in the 70s. Great stuff!!

LEN CALLO
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/13/2009

Very cool piece! I owned this for years(I believe I added the info panel on top which was missing). The true beauty of this is in the symmetry of the layout. You read the title then your eye is drawn to the bad guys who are literally an arrow pointing you to the heroes who are up against the wall. What a way to show tension and draw the reader in. A classic example of Starlins genius. CONGRATS!

Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/21/2010

Artemis, a classic Bronze splash by the great Jim Starlin! The view of our heroes from the top and the amazing tile work by Starlin on the page make this a masterpiece, indeed! ps: how come this vintage Starlin splash did not make your "featured list"?

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/28/2011

I love the angle Starlin chose and the almost abstract patterns which hold it together. Wonderful, classic example by a great artist !

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/23/2017

Gal Schwartz wrote:

I love the angle Starlin chose and the almost abstract patterns which hold it together. Wonderful, classic example by a great artist !

I was typing my comment and saw yours. You said it, the perspective on this is amazing.

Matthew Kaczynski
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/24/2017

Great title splash from an awesome run! I like your write up about it too, very observant and giving it the praise it deserves.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/3/2025

Stunnning Warlock title splash by the great Jim Starloiin and Steve Leialoha. This was the comic that started as a story and became a saga. The art was gorgeous and the story all encompassing. Great pick-up, congrats!

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