Two-Gun Kid Marvel Masterworks Pin-Up (From Two-Gun Kid #73)
Artists: Dick Ayers (Penciller) , Sol Brodsky (Inker)
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DescriptionI had to go to the mat for this one, but it was in the famed Marvel Masterworks Pin-Up series, and featured not only the Two-Gun Kid himself but also his civilian self, Matt Hawk, his close friend, Boom-Boom Brown (with traditional top hat and cigar), as well as Sheriff Bret Barton and school teacher Nancy Carter. The only disappointing feature is that the Two-Gun Kid's head is a tipped in photostatic reproduction, although there appears to be original artwork underneath. This may have something to do with the positioning of the wording at the top of the art image, but I cannot be sure. Still, this is a one-of-a-kind twice up pin-up of one of my favorite characters (certainly my favorite character in the Western genre), and I am very glad to have obtained stewardship of it. Social/Sharing |
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Ian Saint 
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
That is one awesome piece. Congrats CAB. Love the composition and full character splash.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Ian Saint wrote:
That is one awesome piece. Congrats CAB. Love the composition and full character splash.
Thanks very much, Ian! You know how much this character means to me so I am so glad to obtain this splendid pin-up (which tells a story in itself).
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Classic Dick Ayers with his definitive era marking art.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Michael Kenyon wrote:
Classic Dick Ayers with his definitive era marking art.
Many thanks, Michael! I love this particular character and have a separate CAF gallery devoted to various artists' interpretations of him.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
A cornerstone in your gallery and collection! The Marvel Masterwork would be considered the definitive image of the character for decades back then.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
A cornerstone in your gallery and collection! The Marvel Masterwork would be considered the definitive image of the character for decades back then.
Many thanks, Marcus! As always, you have hit the proverbial nail on the head. It was really something then for a character to be featured in such a pin-up. Add to that my love for the character, this was financial pain that I was willing to undergo.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
I was wondering if you were going to go after this one! It's mindboggling to think that the cost doesn't even get you a Kirby anymore, but such is the market we continue to play in. I can't think of a better collection this piece should be in, so I'm very happy to see you got it, congratulations!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
I was wondering if you were going to go after this one! It's mindboggling to think that the cost doesn't even get you a Kirby anymore, but such is the market we continue to play in. I can't think of a better collection this piece should be in, so I'm very happy to see you got it, congratulations!
Many thanks, Rubén! Yes, I am so very happy to obtain this piece for reasons that will be obvious to those who have been following my CAF gallery as well as special Two-Gun Kid sketch postings. I think that it was just another person who pushed the price up but, at the end of the day, this was to me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I had to dip into an "emergency fund" to stretch for it.
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
I knew when this auction ended where this amazing page was headed. Congratulations on a truly stellar, early Marvel western splash!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
John Voytek wrote:
I knew when this auction ended where this amazing page was headed. Congratulations on a truly stellar, early Marvel western splash!
Many thanks, John! It was a real stretch but this was - as you have perceptively pointed out - one of the very few pieces that I would really go to the mat for.
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Comicart Boston wrote:
Many thanks, John! It was a real stretch but this was - as you have perceptively pointed out - one of the very few pieces that I would really go to the mat for.
....and sorry to keep referring to this piece as a "splash", but I posted my comment at 4AM...lol. These pin-ups are few and far between and this is one of the best!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
John Voytek wrote:
....and sorry to keep referring to this piece as a "splash", but I posted my comment at 4AM...lol. These pin-ups are few and far between and this is one of the best!
Not at all, John! It is the substance and (more importantly) spirit of the comment that counts. Much appreciated!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Very very nice! And well worth rediscovering! Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Al Simpleton wrote:
Very very nice! And well worth rediscovering! Congrats!
Many thanks, Al! It is especially meaningful for me, given my love for the character.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Comicart Boston wrote:
Many thanks, Al! It is especially meaningful for me, given my love for the character.
Yes, it's a fantastic addition to your already impressive Two-Gun Kid gallery!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Al Simpleton wrote:
Yes, it's a fantastic addition to your already impressive Two-Gun Kid gallery!
Many thanks once again, Al! In fact, my real grail is from another issue of the Two-Gun Kid, which I hope I can post one day. So this pin-up was really important to me.
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Congratulations my friend. The Brodsky inks really help the piece shine. Nice and lush.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Rob Stolzer wrote:
Congratulations my friend. The Brodsky inks really help the piece shine. Nice and lush.
Thanks so very much, Rob! It is a character that, for personal reasons, is very dear to my heart. Do take care.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
I knew this was going here!! Great add to a great collection!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Ron S wrote:
I knew this was going here!! Great add to a great collection!
Many thanks, Ron! It very nearly didn't! I was so relieved in the end.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Nice to see when the dust cleared, you were the one left standing ;)
Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Rick W wrote:
Nice to see when the dust cleared, you were the one left standing ;)
Congrats!
Many thanks, Rick! LOL! The financial wounds were pretty bad though! However, I aim to recover!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
I'll admit to not knowing much about the inker here -but the brush work is just fabulous and that makes this one something I could stare at for a long time. Gorgeous work!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
I'll admit to not knowing much about the inker here -but the brush work is just fabulous and that makes this one something I could stare at for a long time. Gorgeous work!
Thanks so much, Duke! Sol Brodsky was often uncredited but was a really skilful artist nonetheless.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Mark Levy wrote:
Cool page...Nancy has a Kirby vibe for me!
Thanks very much, Mark! That's very observant of you. Most of us focus on the main image.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Marvel Masterwork is the perfect term for this aptly named gem. Congratulations!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
E DLS wrote:
Marvel Masterwork is the perfect term for this aptly named gem. Congratulations!
Thanks so much, Eric! Great pun! Hope you are keeping well.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Roll call! WOW, CAB! This is terrific! Knowing how much you love The Kid, I can think of no better steward for this piece, with the extended cast also captured for posterity here. You've been adding some terrific TGK pieces over the last few months, but this has got to stand as the beautiful crown jewel of your Two-Gun Kid-lection! Congrats, CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
Jason Hussa wrote:
Roll call! WOW, CAB! This is terrific! Knowing how much you love The Kid, I can think of no better steward for this piece, with the extended cast also captured for posterity here. You've been adding some terrific TGK pieces over the last few months, but this has got to stand as the beautiful crown jewel of your Two-Gun Kid-lection! Congrats, CAB!
Thanks so much, Jason! Yes, you are absolutely right. However, much as I wanted to obtain this piece, the bidding was pretty brutal and I am glad that I managed to hang in there at the end.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/16/2023
This belongs in one collection and one collection only. A pox on those who dared to bid against CAB! (Just kidding...maybe.)
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2023
Felix Lu wrote:
This belongs in one collection and one collection only. A pox on those who dared to bid against CAB! (Just kidding...maybe.)
Thanks so much, Felix! At one point, I thought that I wouldn't get it, so I was just relieved when the other bidder threw in the towel!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/20/2023
Classic Marvel Masterwork pinup - wow this is special. Very happy for you CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/20/2023
Dave W wrote:
Classic Marvel Masterwork pinup - wow this is special. Very happy for you CAB!
Thanks so much, Dave! This is a very special piece for me indeed!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/20/2023
Mark Howland wrote:
That's a wild, western butte (beaut)!
Many thanks, Mark! This is quite profound!
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