carlos a.s. lising's Menagerie of Wonder! :: Paul Smith

Shadowcat - Paul Smith

Artist: Paul Smith (Penciller)

11 Comments - 3,526 Views - 2 Likes

Artwork Details

Title:	Shadowcat - Paul Smith
Artist:	Paul Smith (Penciller)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	3,526
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	10/10/2009
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Description

Those who know me know that my favorite monthly title of all time is probably the X-Men. In particular, the Paul Smith run on those books stands out to me because, as they were coming out, I was in my teenage years and in the absolute prime of my collecting frenzy--when I ate, slept, breathed and dreamed every book like it was the only thing that mattered in the world. Furthermore, though many subsequent artists have done outstanding jobs, nobody, to my mind, has ever quite captured Kitty Pryde and Lockheed--the magic in those characters--quite like Mr. Smith did then. Being that she's one of my favorite characters of all time, when I saw this piece come up on eBay, I simply had to have it. Unfortunately, when it came down to it, though, the auction got far too expensive for me...and though it killed me, I had to let the piece go.

But this piece would continue to haunt me for a long time afterward. Finally, after almost a year after its sell date, I contacted the owner to see if he'd be willing to part with it, only to find out that he'd gotten it for a friend. But my persistence paid off...he was nice enough to ask that friend if they'd be willing to sell it, which they finally did...perhaps only to get me to stop bothering them!

So finally, I've got one of my favorite pieces in my entire collection, against all odds. The lesson to be learned here: stubborn persistence reaps rewards!

I usually thank the seller and artist at the end of my little stories about each piece, but as the seller never gave me their real name, I'm loathe to offer their eBay screen name as a substitute here. In any case, many thanks to the seller and his friend...and thanks, Paul!!! :D

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	carlos lising
Joined:	July 2005
Last Login:	August 2025
Ebay Id:	antithesis
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Wilson M
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/10/2009

Wow! Very nice.

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/15/2009

Fabulous piece!! Great story!!

Fred Bronaugh
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/28/2009

The story is just as good as the art. Congratuations.

Kristof Spaey
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/1/2010

Very pretty!

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

Posted on 7/7/2011

A gorgeous little piece of history. Classique!

Thomas Rosko
Member Since 2007

Posted on 2/5/2012

It is so nice to get a drawing of a character from an artist who helped define them for you. It is a wonderful thing honestly and it's great when it happens. I'm glad your persistence/obsession paid off although it may have bordered more on obsession. ;) Congrats.

Yoshi M. (REP. Japan Comic Art Expo)
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/2/2012

This is so legendary! Great sketch from the legend!

Joe F.
Member Since 2011

Posted on 1/16/2013

Paul Smith! Not an easy one to get!

Gerry Turnbull
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/26/2013

very nice !!

Cory Sprague
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/28/2014

Awesome piece Carlos, loved Paul Smith's X-Men!

Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/8/2016

Smith's all to short run was SO good!!! Loved his renditions of the X-Men, and I've always had a soft spot for Kitty and Lockheed!

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