Amazing Spider-Man #30 Cover Redo (Fred Hembeck after Steve Ditko)
Artist: Fred Hembeck (All)
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Amazing Spider-Man #30 Original Cover
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DescriptionFred Hembeck is a great artist with a unique style - so unique that nobody has come even close to replicating it. No wonder, then, that there has been so much interest in Fred's artwork, especially of late.Whilst going through my collection, I found a couple of absolutely HUGE redos of Marvel covers that he did for me way back in 2006. This is one of them - from a fondly remembered issue of ASM. They are enormous (larger than twice-up), so please excuse this badly taken photo of it. Looking at it again after so many years, it is so Ditko, yet Hembeck at the same time. Fred stayed totally true to the original cover but it is uniquely his style that comes through at the same time. Social/Sharing |
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Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
Yes, this is fantastic! Look at how he rendered the Spider-Man figure, in spite of the fact that it's so small. I also really like how he drew in the people down on the street. It's a wonderful looking commission and even better that you commissioned it yourself way back when. Even better, it's larger than twice-up! Given that it was a commission, can I assume that it was YOU who requested Fred do it at that size?
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Yes, this is fantastic! Look at how he rendered the Spider-Man figure, in spite of the fact that it's so small. I also really like how he drew in the people down on the street. It's a wonderful looking commission and even better that you commissioned it yourself way back when. Even better, it's larger than twice-up! Given that it was a commission, can I assume that it was YOU who requested Fred do it at that size?
Many thanks, Rubén. Yes, he has more detail on the people down on the street than Ditko himself. I requested at least twice up and he did it slightly larger. I was simply blown away when I received the artwork!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
Beautiful piece with a ton of nostalgia tied to it! The logo and cornerbox are tremendous! Large Hembecks are great to behold!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
Beautiful piece with a ton of nostalgia tied to it! The logo and cornerbox are tremendous! Large Hembecks are great to behold!
Many thanks, Marcus. Yes, his take on the cornerbox is nicer than the original one itself! It is so uniquely Hembeck. I was amazed when I received the oversized package - it was way beyond my expectations.
Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
Wonderful cover redo by Fred - so great to see his work pop up in awesome collections. Thanks for sharing!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/27/2024
Andy Wurst wrote:
Wonderful cover redo by Fred - so great to see his work pop up in awesome collections. Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks, Andy, especially for your very kind and generous words.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/27/2024
Stephen F wrote:
Fantastic!!
Many thanks, Steve. It's classic Silver Age done Hembeck style.
Corey Rust
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
This is why CAB IS my hero..unbelievable piece
Fred killed it!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/27/2024
Corey Rust wrote:
This is why CAB IS my hero..unbelievable piece
Fred killed it!
Many thanks, Corey. Apparently, Fred has stopped doing commissions so this is especially special for me.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/28/2024
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Very cool! Congrats!
Many thanks, Nick. This was done at a time when Fred was very happy to do really really large sized commissions. I just checked his website which states that he has ceased doing commissions altogether.
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/28/2024
This is a stunner of a commission, my friend. Such a beautiful use of blacks and whites, and all those lovely details. And still, those great Hembeck swirly knees!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/28/2024
Rob Stolzer wrote:
This is a stunner of a commission, my friend. Such a beautiful use of blacks and whites, and all those lovely details. And still, those great Hembeck swirly knees!
Many thanks, Rob. Fred did put in a lot into this commission. As you have pointed out, the use of blacks and whites is truly stunning.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/28/2024
Wow man! That is insanelly good ... from the corner box to the detailed people in the street. I ever loved that issue. That city scene cover is in my subconcious since I was a child. The Cat Burglar! Fred Hembeck reinterpretations in his unique style are an art by they own. Thanks for sharing that beauty my friend,, I really have enjoyed it.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
2 - Posted on 10/28/2024
Toni S wrote:
Wow man! That is insanelly good ... from the corner box to the detailed people in the street. I ever loved that issue. That city scene cover is in my subconcious since I was a child. The Cat Burglar! Fred Hembeck reinterpretations in his unique style are an art by they own. Thanks for sharing that beauty my friend,, I really have enjoyed it.
Many thanks, as always, Toni, for your very kind words. Although many (perhaps justifiably) have stated that this is one of Ditko's weakest ASM covers, it is quite dynamic overall - and Fred Hembeck did a splendid job reinterpreting it.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/28/2024
this is wonderful, congrats on owning this gem (and for so long!)
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/29/2024
Kavi H wrote:
this is wonderful, congrats on owning this gem (and for so long!)
Many thanks, Kavi. The years have just rolled by so very quickly. I trust that you are keeping well, my friend.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/29/2024
You've been Hembecked, in an amazing way. Fred really poured himself into this one. Major congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/29/2024
Dave W wrote:
You've been Hembecked, in an amazing way. Fred really poured himself into this one. Major congrats!!
Many thanks, Dave. He certainly did!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/30/2024
A modern Marvel masterpiece! A fantastic choice of cover for Fred to tackle (I feel like there may be a story here...! Care to share with us why you chose this one?), and the large size must -really- allow the image's narrative to sing: that monstrous water tower falling towards Spidey... Brrrrr! And those bricks must be almost life-size! I love how Fred draws Spidey here, too... Is this the most faithful Hembeck rendering of Spidey to the source material? I'd believe it (knee-squiggles notwithstanding... :) ). For me, though, a Hembeck recreation starts and ends with the hand-drawn logo and hero box, and Fred -KILLS IT- here. Loving that Comics Code Authority popped out over the "N", just like the original, of course. Fred's "cover version" of a beloved image elicit's only pure joy from this viewer. -SO- cool that you were able to commission this directly from Fred! Congrats, CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/30/2024
Jason Hussa wrote:
A modern Marvel masterpiece! A fantastic choice of cover for Fred to tackle (I feel like there may be a story here...! Care to share with us why you chose this one?), and the large size must -really- allow the image's narrative to sing: that monstrous water tower falling towards Spidey... Brrrrr! And those bricks must be almost life-size! I love how Fred draws Spidey here, too... Is this the most faithful Hembeck rendering of Spidey to the source material? I'd believe it (knee-squiggles notwithstanding... :) ). For me, though, a Hembeck recreation starts and ends with the hand-drawn logo and hero box, and Fred -KILLS IT- here. Loving that Comics Code Authority popped out over the "N", just like the original, of course. Fred's "cover version" of a beloved image elicit's only pure joy from this viewer. -SO- cool that you were able to commission this directly from Fred! Congrats, CAB!
Many thanks, Jason. As mentioned, it is a fondly remembered issue. And as always, your description is so wonderful that I feel tempted to place it up in my own description as an addendum. You are also astute in pointing out that Fred was quite true to the original cover in general and to Spidey in particular - all whilst maintaining his own unique style. One could not ask for more than that!
Anthony Fox
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/7/2024
Such a difficult cover to reinterpret. He captured Ditko's quirky artistry while leaving his trademark style. Beautiful piece
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/7/2024
Anthony Fox wrote:
Such a difficult cover to reinterpret. He captured Ditko's quirky artistry while leaving his trademark style. Beautiful piece
Many thanks, Anthony. And many thanks for the perceptive comment and congrats on a fine CAF gallery.
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/4/2024
Hembeck really nailed Spider-man and the Watertown. Great addition to your gallery.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/5/2024
ilia georgiev wrote:
Hembeck really nailed Spider-man and the Watertown. Great addition to your gallery.
Many thanks, Ilia. As mentioned, this is so true to the original cover and yet ... original as well!
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