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Rafael López Espí: Cover LA MASA Vertice Vol. 1 nº16 (The Incredible Hulk)

Artist: Rafael Lopez Espi (All)

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Rafael López Espí: Cover LA MASA Vertice Vol. 1 nº16 (The Incredible Hulk) Comic Art

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The Incredible Hulk Vol.1 #135

La masa Vertice vol. 1 #16

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Title:	Rafael López Espí: Cover LA MASA Vertice Vol. 1 nº16 (The Incredible Hulk)
Artist:	Rafael Lopez Espi (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	Permanent collection
Views:	719
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	2/29/2020
Comic Art Archive:	La Masa Issue: 16 Page: cover View

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Cover painted by Rafael López Espí for the Spanish edition of THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL.1 #135, published by Vértice in 1971. It's titled "Storm in sidereal time" and The USA content corresponds to The Incredible Hulk Vol.1 #135 and Archie Comics.

One of the most iconic covers of the series of the emerald giant as well as a splendid pin up with the main character, in the purest "poster" style of López Espí's time. In his own words, he describes it as one of his three favorites, together with issues 1 and 12 (...) "Number 16, to symbolize the passing of time, in accordance with the title. I considered it appropriate to enhance the power of the Hulk against the WEIGHT (kg.) of time illustrated as a basaltic rock".

Below is a comparison between the Spanish cover published by Vertice and the original american, published by Marvel. The cover is based on The Incredible Hulk Vol.1 #135 by Herb Trimpe and Marie Severin (January, 1971).

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Portada original pintada por Rafael López Espí para la edición española de LA MASA VOL.1 #16 publicado por la editorial Vértice en 1971. Se titula "Tempestad en el tiempo sideral" y el contenido USA corresponde a The Incredible Hulk Vol.1 #135 and Archie Comics (cuya historia no pertenece a la editorial marvel).

Una de las más icónicas portadas de la serie del gigante esmeralda además de un espléndido pin up con el protagonista, al más puro estilo "cartel" de época de López Espí que en sus propias palabras la describe como una de sus tres favoritas junto a la 1 y 12 (...): "La número 16, para simbolizar el paso del tiempo, acorde al título. Consideré apropiado realzar el poder de Hulk contra el PESO (kg.) del tiempo ilustrado como de roca basáltica". Después de casi 50 años la ilustración mantiene una fuerza indiscutible, que supera con creces a la original.

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Raimundo Fonseca
Member Since 2011

Posted on 2/29/2020

Sí señor, estoy de acuerdo en que se trata de una de las portadas de referencia del Volumen 1 de La Masa.

Por cierto, ¿dice López Espí que una de sus tres portadas favoritas (de aquella mítica colección, claro) se publicó en el nº 12?

Interesante... Muy interesante...

Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/29/2020

Strong and Powerful. Luv the Use of Colors!!

Ambros Carrion
Member Since 2011

Posted on 2/29/2020

¿Pero de donde sacas estas maravillas?

Y estoy de acuerdo contigo en que supera al original. Con menos elementos logra un impacto visual mucho mayor. Eso sólo lo consigue un maestro.

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

Posted on 2/29/2020

Very cool hommage - Congrats !!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/29/2020

I love seeing these Espi foreign covers. They're so striking and different yet there is such a comforting house style. Bravo!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 3/2/2020

So nice. Love the juxtaposition of colors between the green Hulk, white number letting, and that orange background. This reminds me of Steranko's classic Hulk cover, but it's a stellar piece of art in its own right! Congrats!

Javier Murillo
Member Since 2007

Posted on 3/6/2020

Totalmente de acuerdo contigo. Esta imagen posee una fuerza increible y hoy en día continua siendo tan impactante como en el día en que se publicó.

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/11/2020

I think this might be my new favorite work by the master. I absolutely love the way Hulk looks and the years gone by on his mighty green shoulders is brilliant.

Alberto VG
Member Since 2015

Posted on 4/10/2020

Que maravilla! Recuedo el impacto que me causó esta portada de niño. Enhorabuena!!

Mario Losada
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/12/2020

Ostras. Menudo clásico tienes. Mil felicidades

David Matheny
Member Since 2021

Posted on 1/24/2023

beautiful piece. congrats

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