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John Romita, Sr. Mary Jane Watson Commission

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Title:	John Romita, Sr. Mary Jane Watson Commission
Artist:	John Romita, Sr. (All)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,380
Likes on CAF:	12 13
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	8/3/2018
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A real treasure in my collection. Only John Romita, Sr. can draw the beautiful Mary Jane as good as this. This was obtained when I saw John and his son, John, JR at MegaCon in Orlando, Florida in 2001.

Waited in line for an hour 3 separate times over the course of the weekend. Each time I managed to make it to the front of the line, John would say he was going to stop sketching for a while and sign books. I was beginning to think I would never get a sketch.

Finally, the last day of the con and I'm the last one in line. I get to the front and he asks me what I would like. As soon as I tell him Mary Jane, he blurts out, "Love that lady!" He does the sketch and then asks me, "Do you want any lettering?" Honestly, that's the first time any artist has ever asked me that and I said, "Yes." He asked what I would like and I told him, "The famous line, of course. Face it Tiger, you just hit the jackpot." He does the lettering, signs it and, as he's handing it to me, says, "Here you go! The drawing is free but, the lettering is $200.00!" At which point everyone cracks up laughing--including John, Jr.! One of my truly great memories of meeting one of my heroes!

Oh, and later on I let some guy named Stan Lee sign the art, too. I think he has something to do with Marvel Comics! :-)

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	Steve Lipsky ( 9 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	November 2008
Last Login:	September 2025
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Country:	UNITED STATES
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Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/4/2018

I guess patience really is a virtue. Great story, and great sketch!

Nils E
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/4/2018

Gorgeous!

Fred Bronaugh
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/4/2018

Great addition to your collection

John Harris
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/22/2020

Beautiful sketch! Nobody draws MJ like JRSR!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/24/2021

Isn't it amazing what somebody brilliant can do with a pencil and paper?

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 11/16/2024

Wow! This is awesome! Congrats!!

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