Sal Buscema - John Romita touch-ups - Avengers 127 - page 15 - Mantis - Crystal

Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Joe Staton (Inker) , John Romita (Finisher)

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Sal Buscema - John Romita touch-ups - Avengers 127 - page 15 - Mantis - Crystal Comic Art

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Title:	Sal Buscema - John Romita touch-ups - Avengers 127 - page 15 - Mantis - Crystal
Artist:	Sal Buscema (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Staton (Inker)
Artist:	John Romita (Finisher)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,665
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	13
Added to Site:	6/20/2014
Comic Art Archive:	The Avengers Issue: 127 Page: 15 View

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Nostalgia-rich page from the Buscema - Staton run on the Avengers. I like the somber mood of the page, with Staton's inks adding lots of texture.

I am pretty sure Romita re-did the female characters' faces on this issue, so until I hear news to the contrary I will attribute him as "finisher". Happy to hear suggestions on the right attribution.

A couple of non-OA related points. First of all, people often say that the main stream Marvel comics in the Bronze Age were a bit tired. Still Englehart was pushing the envelope here for 1974 standards, with complex love triangles and reluctant heroes.

"yet...am I happy Johnny?" carries a lot of resonance considering the future developments of the character.

Second observation: how many pages would it take today to tell the story (stories) crammed on this page? (I think at least 8-10 pages by Bendis standards...). Food for thought...

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Jep Soto
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/20/2014

Stunning page. I love it. Congrats!!!

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 6/20/2014

Wow this is beautiful!

Mario Losada
Member Since 2011

Posted on 6/20/2014

Very nice

David Gee
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/20/2014

Beautiful page! Looks like Romita touch-ups to me!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/20/2014

If I had to guess, I would say that the faces in panel 1, 5, and 7 have been re-touched. But again, that's just a guess.

Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/20/2014

Excellent!

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/20/2014

NICE!

alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011

Posted on 6/21/2014

Congrats Carlo !! love Sal's art ...

Daren Domina
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/24/2014

Part of a great Avengers run -- congrats!

Ivan R
Member Since 2004

Posted on 8/28/2014

Nice page of the Avengers ... What memories!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/24/2015

I love this issue and one of my all time favorite art teams!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/3/2020

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:

I love this issue and one of my all time favorite art teams!

I don't think I have ever commented on a page twice - 100% yes that is Romita edits and I SO love this page!!!

Daniel B
Member Since 2012

Posted on 6/28/2017

Every panel screams masterpiece !!!

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