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Starman #1 - Cover (1988)

Artists: Tom Lyle (Penciller) , Gordon Christman (Restorer)

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Title:	Starman #1 - Cover (1988)
Artist:	Tom Lyle (Penciller)
Artist:	Gordon Christman (Restorer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	518
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	3/21/2020
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As I've called him before - DC's Spider-Man - Just an ordinary guy trying to figure it all out. Despite the INCREDIBLY 80's-challenged outfit they put together a nice little run that I really enjoyed as a young teen. As the run was short I was able to collect it all, adding extra shine to it for me.

I was extremely happy to see this pop up at auction and I'm pretty sure I had to fight off another me to get it. You put up a good fight.

It's also the first appearance of Will Payton Starman, and that's a first for my collection too.

Stay safe, stay well!

Update Nov 2020 - I recently got this back from Gordon Christman who did a PHENOMENAL job of removing some very pesky glue stains. Can't quite figure out why the editors decided to move the star but it left a lot of evil residue. I believe Gordon actually separated the plys to accomplish the restoration! Don't mind the color difference, that comes from the light in which I photographed it.

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Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

2 - Posted on 3/21/2020

Congrats on the meaningful add!

Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003

2 - Posted on 3/21/2020

Treasure.

Malvin V
Member Since 2004

2 - Posted on 3/21/2020

Congrats! I remember buying this off the stands and enjoying it too.

Jimmy Lawrence
Member Since 2009

2 - Posted on 3/21/2020

Amazing pick up!!! I still have every issue of this! It was really a really fun read when it came out. Something I look forward to re-reading at some point for sure

Keith Becker
Member Since 2018

2 - Posted on 3/22/2020

Congrats man! I know it means a lot. Glad you have it!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 3/25/2020

I remember this one well! Great addition to your collection.

Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

2 - Posted on 8/29/2021

Probably the best Lyle Starman cover! Congratulations!

Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 1/27/2022

Beautiful cover art

Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 10/19/2023

Awesome Score! I was sad to hear of Tom's passing. Very shortly after I saw many of his Starman pages/covers.I believe up on eBay. I wish I had, had cash handy. I ould of like you swooped in and tried to buy up as much of it as I could. I loved his sharp clean simple pencils.

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