John Buscema THE AVENGERS #124 p1 (1974) Origin of Mantis!
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) , Dave Cockrum (Inker)
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DescriptionHere's the splash to the first Marvel comic I bought off the spinner rack in 1974. An epic battle Avengers vs. Star-Stalker— a dragon-like alien that appealed to my early fascination with Dungeons & Dragons and Space Exploration— ultimately sparked a lifelong passion for comics.I still own my original (well loved) copy of Avengers 124. Lucky me that two legends John Buscema and Dave Cockrum drew this incredible splash to pull me in! Social/Sharing |
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Rich Cirillo 
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
I loved the 2 issues that Cockrum inked over John Buscema! I wish they had collaborated more! Congrats on getting this very nostalgic page for yourself!
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Wow fantastic title page, congratulations Dino
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
You certainly started out with a BANG! Sensational artwork!
Huge congrats on landing such a sentimental piece!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
So cool that you found the splash from your first comic! That's awesome! And the splash is pretty awesome as well!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
I always love it when collectors are reunited with their first comics. Even more so when it's the first page of their first comic. Welcome to the club! It makes a wonderful page all the more better.
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Wow Buscema and Cockrum on the same page, talk about pure Marvel goodness! Glad you could add such an important and meaningful page to your collection, its stunning!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
What an amazing addition to your collection, Dino - for numerous reasons!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Wow! Title splash to your first comic - doesn't get much better than that. Big congrats, Dino. And based on this image, no surprise why you kept going with comics after this one :) Just a great shot of the team!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Huge congrats on getting this piece of nostalgia, the first puzzle piece tat started it all. Very awesome page at that.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Congrats! I love a meaningful piece. And this one definitely has chops.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
A Buscema/Cockrum Avengers splash, very cool. That fact that it's the splash to your first every comic, ultra cool. But the most cool thing to me is seeing your original beat-to-heck copy of Avengers #124 in mylar. Precious indeed.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Count another fan of Cockrum inks - congrats on acquiring this sweet and meaningful splash!
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Congrats! Two of my favorite artists on one page!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Congrats Dino! How very special! (And it's a pretty damn nice page!)
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Great artwork. After looking at what you did to the comic ( Almost loved to death ) I worry you might inflict similarly severe creases and edge wear to the artwork. Restrain yourself. Lol.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Congrats on a very sentimental and awesome piece! Lucky you indeed!!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Fabulous page! Love Buscema's rendition of all the characters and the set up is grat. the fact this is from your first comic makes this an incredible addition to your already really fun collection. Congrats!!
Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/21/2021
Great First Comic, Man!!! . . .and what a issue!! Great Inside Art And Captivating Cover!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
Look at that beautifully worn and well-loved comic book! And now you own the amazing title splash to the issue! So cool!!!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
Fantastic! Always love seeing when this happens. Perfect match! Congrats Dino!
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
Great art pages that have such personal significance are the best. Congrats, Dino.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
Acquiring a piece from the first comic you ever bought is an experience that is truly special. It also just happens to be a really nice splash as well, but that's a bonus. Kudos, Dino!
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
This artistic combination was way too short. Buscema and Cockrum only collaborated on two issues from the Avengers, but they left a great memory. While I am partial to Avenges 125, it is indeed a gem in anyone's Avengers collection to have either cover art, splash art, or interior art from one or both of these issues.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
I love it when a page finds your collection that obviously means so much. Major congratulations Dino!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
What a cool story. I love this splash and it's even more amazing that you got the splash from your first comic. You started out right! Big congrats!
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
Great Splash. God, you're young! Haha ( I started with #63)
A B
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
What an incredible page!!
It's amazing knowing you still have your first comic ever, congratulations!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
With such a start, there's really no coming back! That's what collecting is for, I think...
The AvengersFan
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
I know the feeling as I am lucky enough to own the splash to my first comic also! Very impressive splash you have here! Big congrats!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 2/24/2021
Beautiful!!! This is why we love this Hobby :)
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/2/2021
It must be so thrilling to have something from your first comic. Fantastic splash and my congrats to you!!!!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/4/2021
Big congratulations, Dino! I am sure this was an amazing moment when you first found it for sale! Such a great page packed with goodness!
Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 3/5/2021
THIS is what our hobby is all about! I too just got a page from my first comic so I know what this means to you. I'm SO happy for you!!!! ...and even if it wasn't from your first comic, it's an AMAZING page Special congratulations to you!
Nils E
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/13/2021
This is the way the Avengers should look, its the law ;-)
Tony Brischler
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/30/2021
Beautiful page! Add my voice to those thinking Buscema and Cockrum should've done more work together!
Doc R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/16/2023
Somehow I missed this is your collection previously. Amazing splash!
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