Spider-Man #14, page 6 (John Romita Jr and Scott Hanna)
Artists: John Romita Jr (Penciller) , Scott Hanna (Inker)
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DescriptionIt has been said that I have adapted from collecting Silver Age artwork to more modern (and affordable) artwork. I am just grateful that I love this hobby and collect across genres and timeframes, so it was really quite natural for me to collect more modern artwork as well.However, "modern" is also relative. This piece, for example, is almost a quarter of a century old. The term "affordable" is equally relative. Depending on the content of a page even within the same book itself, prices can vary quite a bit. And then there is that dreaded - yet anonymous - individual we term "the underbidder", who is actually more than a bit of an original art "undertaker", seeking to bury you in order to obtain the artwork you want. For this particular piece, there were elements of everything I have stated thus far. It was, I felt, a really, really nice piece involving two classic characters (Spidey and the Hulk). The top half splash was also unusually dynamic as JR JR and Scott Hanna capture - suberbly, in my view - that perception of dynamism as well as motion as our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man attempts to evade the clutches of the Green Behemoth (not the Jolly Green Giant in this instance, I'm afraid) - only to be finally grabbed as slick motion comes to a sudden standstill, with Spider-Man ending up in the violent clutches of the Hulk. And that is the beauty of our hobby. Even with such a relatively detailed description, I could not capture the beauty of the page itself. Put simply, the page speaks for itself. But it certainly wasn't cheap. And someone else really wanted it as well. However, collecting original art is a mixture of science and art (as well as heart). And I am very happy to be the current steward of this fantastic and dynamic piece of art. By way of a Postscript of sorts, it was quite wonderful to be able to meet JR JR himself recently - if nothing else, to compliment him on his art and also to let him know how much his Dad's art meant to me as well. I found him to be a really nice and genuine person. Social/Sharing |
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Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
JRJR + Spidey + Hulk + battle page = Sockamagee!
Comicart Boston 
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
Timothy Finney wrote:
JRJR + Spidey + Hulk + battle page = Sockamagee!
Many thanks, Timothy! I am always amused by that expression (Dial H for Hero?)!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Comicart Boston wrote:
Many thanks, Timothy!Ê I am always amused by that expression (Dial H for Hero?)!
Yes, "Sockamagee!" is indeed Robby Reed's famous exclamatory interjection that all the cool kids in Littleville were using back in 1966.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
Timothy Finney wrote:
Yes, "Sockamagee!" is indeed Robby Reed's famous exclamatory interjection that all the cool kids in Littleville were using back in 1966.
Many thanks, Timothy! Yes, that does bring back memories!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
It's easy to take Spider-Man's side since it's his title and he's the underdog that we can all relate to. It's also easy to take the Hulk's side in this conflict since Spidey is a pest to him. Who doesn't get satisfaction for finally squashing a fly that's been annoying you. JRJR and Hanna are great modern storytellers in this page and still going strong on a monthly title.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
It's easy to take Spider-Man's side since it's his title and he's the underdog that we can all relate to. It's also easy to take the Hulk's side in this conflict since Spidey is a pest to him. Who doesn't get satisfaction for finally squashing a fly that's been annoying you. JRJR and Hanna are great modern storytellers in this page and still going strong on a monthly title.
Many thanks, Marcus! Yes, JR JR and Scott Hanna are still going strong indeed today, almost a quarter of a century later!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Wow, I'm not sure I even have the words to describe the magnificence of this page. It really does speak for itself, doesn't it. I love the relative size of Spidey versus the Hulk in orderto make the Hulk look massive! Really exquisite work and I'm not surprised at all that more than one person wanted to go after this one badly!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Wow, I'm not sure I even have the words to describe the magnificence of this page. It really does speak for itself, doesn't it. I love the relative size of Spidey versus the Hulk in orderto make the Hulk look massive! Really exquisite work and I'm not surprised at all that more than one person wanted to go after this one badly!
Many thanks, Rubén! While the concept for the half splash may appear straightforward, its execution was another thing altogether. It was really, really well done.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
That top panel is really soemthing else! A great example of what the comic medium can do. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
M L wrote:
That top panel is really soemthing else! A great example of what the comic medium can do. Congrats!
Many thanks, Mikail! Indeed, when I was young, comics were a kind of "movie" for me and served that purpose on many an occasion as we did not go out to the movies much.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Hulk no like the Spider-Carousel ride. Want money back ;)
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Rick W wrote:
Hulk no like the Spider-Carousel ride. Want money back ;)
Many thanks Rick! Or Hulk smash!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
It's a great page. I really liked this part of the run and thought Hanna's inks really did a great job of portraying the lean, lithe interpretation of Spider-man by JR jr.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
Ron S wrote:
It's a great page. I really liked this part of the run and thought Hanna's inks really did a great job of portraying the lean, lithe interpretation of Spider-man by JR jr.
Many thanks, Ron! It is a unusual and unusually beautiful page indeed.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Fantastic fight scene! Really contrasts Hulk's bulk vs. Spidey's agility.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
James S wrote:
Fantastic fight scene! Really contrasts Hulk's bulk vs. Spidey's agility.
Many thanks, James! Yes, the proportioning is extremely skilful and, as you have pointed out, the contrast is very appropriate.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Ooh, you got this beauty! Congrats, it's amazing!! I was bidding on it, but dropped out fairly early in the game. BUT I managed to pick up a battle panel page from the same issue in the next smaller Heritage auction. So we're "JRJr Spidey 14 buddies." 😀
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Ooh, you got this beauty! Congrats, it's amazing!! I was bidding on it, but dropped out fairly early in the game. BUT I managed to pick up a battle panel page from the same issue in the next smaller Heritage auction. So we're "JRJr Spidey 14 buddies." 😀
Many thanks, Paul! You picked up a fantastic page too!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Gorgeous! That top splash should've been the cover--Love how dynamic the art is and how agile and nimble Spidey looks! Really a great Spider-Man page from a wonderful team. Huge Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Bill J wrote:
Gorgeous! That top splash should've been the cover--Love how dynamic the art is and how agile and nimble Spidey looks! Really a great Spider-Man page from a wonderful team. Huge Congrats!
Many thanks, Bill! I do agree that the top panel would have made a splendid cover image. It is a really unusual - yet highly effective - composition.
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Got Spider-Man? A five-fold tune in panel one! And P.S. Nice story about meeting JRJr.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
Mark Howland wrote:
Got Spider-Man? A five-fold tune in panel one! And P.S. Nice story about meeting JRJr.
Many thanks, Mark! And extreme well put! Yes, it was really nice being able to meet and have a short chat with JR Jr.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/1/2023
Gorgeous CAB! I love this page, and glad it's in great hands! Yes, classic/vintage is relative. 25 years old!!!!!! AYKM!??!?!?!?!
;-)
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/1/2023
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Gorgeous CAB! I love this page, and glad it's in great hands! Yes, classic/vintage is relative. 25 years old!!!!!! AYKM!??!?!?!?!
;-)
Many thanks, Nick! You are always so very kind and encouraging. The comic art community truly appreciates you very much!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/8/2023
Oh manomanomanoman! This is sooo good. Love this one CAB - you are posting a lot of art that is making me green with envy lately. Congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/9/2023
Dave W wrote:
Oh manomanomanoman! This is sooo good. Love this one CAB - you are posting a lot of art that is making me green with envy lately. Congrats!!
Many thanks, Dave! Insofar as I am concerned, you are THE man when it comes to collecting Hulk original artwork! And that is green of a different kind!
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