Defenders #49 pg 15

Artists: Mike Royer (Penciller) , Keith Giffen (Layouts) , Mike Royer (Finisher)

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Title:	Defenders #49 pg 15
Artist:	Mike Royer (Penciller)
Artist:	Keith Giffen (Layouts)
Artist:	Mike Royer (Finisher)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,951
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	16
Added to Site:	10/30/2013
Comic Art Archive:	The Defenders Issue: 49 Page: 15 View

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When I started collecting art one of the first things I decided I wanted was a Giffen Defenders page. Is it derivative Kirby? Heck yeah. But I still love it. Little did I know that it would take years before I would even get the opportunity!

Finally the wait is over and I couldn't be happier. It's a prime example and from one of my favorite issues of his run. In fact, I still have my copy of the book that I read more than a thousand times.

It's got classic Hulk dialogue like "Stupid Moon Man" and a killer sound effect, POINK!

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The Comic Art Agency Alex
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/30/2013

Cool stuff! congrats

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/30/2013

That is a killer page! Second to Sal Buscema, Giffen was my favorite artist on The Defenders. That issue was a fave of mine too!

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/30/2013

Definitely has that Kirbyesque thrill to it. Fun page!

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/30/2013

Kirbyesque it was, but the talent was there from the beginning. And the Scorpio storyline is an absolute gem of Marvel Bronze Age. Definitely well chosen!

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 10/30/2013

Wonderful and a huge congrats!!!

Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/31/2013

Poink! I love this page! Giffen and Royer made some great-looking and fun art on this series. Congrats, and thanks for sharing this!

Hart R.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/31/2013

A "Hulk Smash" page...Outstanding!!!

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/27/2015

wooooooooooow

Bob Stevenson
Member Since 2018

Posted on 9/20/2021

Great page! I was just reading this issue and really enjoyed the Giffen-Royer combo on the book.

Dave W
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/23/2022

Kirby derivative is a compliment if done well, which this page is. Glad you were able to get your example - congrats!

Marvelman Excelsior
Member Since 2011

Posted on 6/23/2022

What a great catch! Action and comedy in the classic Defenders style, and giffen was really channelling the Kirby vibes! Love it!

stephen yarish
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/7/2022

Loved hIs Kirby style on this book, great page

Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/13/2023

Very cool loved his way too brief stint on the Deenders.

Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012

Posted on 10/9/2023

Panels 3 and 4 are two of the greatest I've ever seen. 3 is awesome, but 4 is just plain hilarious: 'Poink!' Priceless.

dom masullo
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/3/2023

Giffen, was doing some great work during this period. Mike Royer was an inker that could make his work pop for sure.This Defenders period Giffen was a force one of the most underrated Bronze Age artists period.

Michael Greczek
Member Since 2003

Posted on 7/23/2025

dom masullo wrote:

I think this comment is spot on. Royer really made Giffen look great. Marvel was lucky to have both of these terrific talents during this period.

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