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The YOUNG ALL-STARS #16

Artist: Michael Bair (All)

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Title:	The YOUNG ALL-STARS #16
Artist:	Michael Bair (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	409
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	9/5/2021
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It's cover month here at Shemp's gallery. For the month of September I will post 4 new covers, one each sunday.

The Young All-Stars #16. Now it can be told, the secret origin of Neptune Perkins, the human dolphin. The Young All-Stars was born out of Crisis on Infinite Earths. After the Crisis on Infinite Earths event wiped Earth 2 from existence, Thomas penned the Young All-Stars, which consisted of Iron Munro, Dyna-Mite, Flying Fox, Fury, Neptune Perkins, Tigress and Tsunami. Great cover with Neptune Perkins front and center with rest of the Young All-Stars along the edge. Rich beautiful dark inks and well balanced.

Roy Thomas did his best with this series, he tried to keep the legacy of the All Star Squadron going and I liked the characters he introduced but it wasn't the same. Still, I enjoyed the title and you never see the covers from the series pop up. Luckily I now have two.

From 1988 The Young All-Stars #16 "The Dzyan Inheritance, Book One: Leviathan!" by artist Michael Bair.

PS. Busy day today, almost didn't post today. Holiday weekend, Fantasy Draft day and Mom's 74th Birthday! Have a great Labor day everyone!

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Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 9/5/2021

Well designed layout and nice detail on this cover. The horizontal lines make a nice solid base for the floating heads to rise above.

Happy Birthday to your Mom!

<> Shemp
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 9/5/2021

Rick W wrote:

Well designed layout and nice detail on this cover. The horizontal lines make a nice solid�base for the�floating heads to rise above.�

Happy Birthday to your Mom!

Thanks Rick!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/5/2021

Stunning use of the computer age aesthetics along with a cosmic backdrop. The graphic design elements pieces together a strong and coherent narrative to give hints to the viewer what to expect.

Brian Norton
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 9/5/2021

love Mike's work. great inking.

<> Shemp
Member Since 2003

Posted on 9/5/2021

Brian Norton wrote:

love Mike's work. great inking.

Yes. Michael has a way with inks.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 9/5/2021

I don't remember anything about it, but I remember enjoying this series. The covers were really attractive for the most part and this is a really strong example. As you say, pretty rare too!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 9/20/2021

Man, absolutely love the layout/composition choices, and the illustration execution is just as good. So much ink on the board that really makes everything else pop. Really a killer example. Congrats!

Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 9/22/2021

Really well done!

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