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Superman 254 layout-prelim by Carmine Infantino owned by Lee P
Alternate unpublished Superman 254 cover owned by Richard Donnelly
Superman 254 published comic
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DescriptionClassic cover by Nick Cardy. Seen in the "Amazing World of DC" publicity photos, being reviewed by Cardy and Schwartz. The published cover deleted several of the lower lightning strikes. An alternative unpublished version of this cover exists, with a much stiffer pose and smaller figures.Social/Sharing |
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Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/19/2014
Now that is one fantastic Superman cover. Classic and graily.
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/19/2014
Superb piece, congrats ! Cardy 1970s covers were among the greatest at DC !
Fred's CAF Gallery 
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 6/19/2014
("With One Magic Word...SHAZAM!") - Superman = Captain Marvel? Billy Anders = Captain Marvel, Jr.? - This THUNDEROUS cover is SHAZ-tastic!!!
Doc R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/19/2014
Wow this is really special. Congrats. Perfect Cardy example!
Bill C
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/20/2014
Very nice! I think I've seen the Infantino prelim sketch for this cover on CAF at one point also
Bob Rivard
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/21/2014
Bill C wrote:
Very nice! I think I've seen the Infantino prelim sketch for this cover on CAF at one point alsoThanks Bill!. It turns out that here on CAF, one user has the unpublished alternate version of the cover, and another user has the rough payout concept by Infantino. It's neat to see the full evolution of this through three different versions! I added the other two into "Additional Images".
Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/5/2014
Bob, an incredible Cardy masterpiece! Thank you for the heads up about the Donnelly unpublished cover!; its not likely they would ever disclose that its not the original published cover! Give me a holer if you ever decide to sell this one!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/7/2014
I think this is one of the all-time classic Superman covers. Mr. Cardy's changes to Infantino's original layout are all spot on, really ramping up the drama.
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