1602 Issue 5 - Cover (Scott McKowen)
Artist: Scott McKowen (Penciller)
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1602 Issue 5 - Cover Prelim
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DescriptionFelix appears to have the uncanny knack for spotting artistic talent ahead of everyone else. The stable of artists he now reps is perhaps the best bar none. And Scott McKowen is no exception. The scan for this cover does no justice at all to the intricate detail that is simultaneously the product of an extremely unusual as well as painstaking process of bringing the artwork to fruition. I cannot explain it better than Felix, who tell us: Cover artist Scott McKowen trained at the University of Michigan School of Art in Ann Arbor, and now lives in Stratford, Ontario. He has combined his illustration and graphic design skills to establish a career specializing in theatre posters and graphics for the performing arts. His 1602 cover illustrations were done in scratchboard, a medium in which white lines are drawn into a black surface with a sharp knifeblade-- making a visual reference to popular engravings from the 17th-century setting of the story. With a stronger background in classical theatre than in comic books, McKowen approached each of the eight parts of 1602 as if they were theatre posters-- trying to distill each script down to a single, strong, evocative image. This cover is exquisite. I was also fortunate enough to land the prelim (which is the additional image uploaded). Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 5/30/2023
He impressively scratched out so much of the black on the board that it reaches a nice balance as if it could have also been done with pen and ink. Although to a lesser effect that this manages to accomplish. The grooves in this must feel like a vinyl record being scratched on a turntable!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
He impressively scratched out so much of the black on the board that it reaches a nice balance as if it could have also been done with pen and ink. Although to a lesser effect that this manages to accomplish. The grooves in this must feel like a vinyl record being scratched on a turntable!
Many thanks, Marcus! It must truly have taken so very much effort and, as mentioned, the scan really does not do justice to this masterpiece.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/30/2023
Michael Reyes wrote:
Beautiful illustration.
Many thanks, Michael. To me, at least, it is quite breathtaking!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Rick W wrote:
Fantastic, atmospheric piece!
Many thanks, Rick! Atmospheric is a really apt word in this context. You are a true wordsmith!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/30/2023
M L wrote:
An absolute dream - congrats! Great addition!
Many thanks, Mikail! It is the stuff of dreams indeed!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/30/2023
Chris K. wrote:
That is an absolute beauty!
Many thanks, Chris! And although this is OT, many congratulations on a simply amazing collection.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
I guess some of us have more class than others and by your taste in art (as having added this piece to your collection) ; I would say that's you! What a great image with amazing rendering. Congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
I guess some of us have more class than others and by your taste in art (as having added this piece to your collection) ; I would say that's you! What a great image with amazing rendering. Congrats!!
Many thanks, Duke! You are too kind - and coming from a collector with such great taste himself, it is a compliment that I treasure.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
The University of Michigan. 'Nuff said. GO BLUE!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
The University of Michigan. 'Nuff said. GO BLUE!
Many thanks, Rubén! As always, you have spotted something that I missed. I had forgotten that that is a top notch art school.
Brian Norton
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
I must admit that I am not familiar with this title but that covers beautifully drawn. Seeing a ship like that sailing through the stars conjures images of the flying Dutchman on their eternal. Questto reach a home port they will never find.it also reminds me of my youth putting a ship like this in a bottle and then make up your own adventures on the high seas.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/30/2023
Brian Norton wrote:
I must admit that I am not familiar with this title but that covers beautifully drawn. Seeing a ship like that sailing through the stars conjures images of the flying Dutchman on their eternal. Questto reach a home port they will never find.it also reminds me of my youth putting a ship like this in a bottle and then make up your own adventures on the high seas.
Many thanks, Brian! The technique utilized actually makes this piece all the more amazing as the white lines one sees are actually scratched into a black surface. I totally agree with you on your description - the sailing ship was the cover that caught my eye immediately compared to all the other covers. I didn't realize that you put ships into bottles. I knew the theory but never did try it out.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Actually, I don't know that it is. I'm simply a long time fan and follower of the football program, but they DO have a great business school and U of M happens to be consistently ranked as the #1 public university in the United States.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Actually, I don't know that it is. I'm simply a long time fan and follower of the football program, but they DO have a great business school and U of M happens to be consistently ranked as the #1 public university in the United States.
Hey, Rubén, even when you don't intend it specifically, you get it right! That's real genius (truly).
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
That is AWESOME! Congrats CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/30/2023
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
That is AWESOME! Congrats CAB!
Many thanks, Nick! Always glad for your support and (more importantly) what you do for our hobby.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
Fisch Benz wrote:
This is so beautiful. It's fine art!
Many thanks, Fisch! I totally agree. It's unlike anything that I have seen before.
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
That will teach them to try and catch Willy. He's never going back. Swim, Willy, swim.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/30/2023
John C wrote:
That will teach them to try and catch Willy. He's never going back. Swim, Willy, swim.
Many thanks, John! Now, that's an unsual take on the piece!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 5/31/2023
Flying ships are always awesome, but this one is just breathtaking. Beautiful.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/31/2023
Ian Saint wrote:
Flying ships are always awesome, but this one is just breathtaking. Beautiful.
Many thanks, Ian! Yes, breathtaking is the word!
K W
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/31/2023
Pristine and timeless piece of art. What an incredible addition to any collection.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/31/2023
K W wrote:
Pristine and timeless piece of art. What an incredible addition to any collection.
Many thanks! The amount of effort that must have gone into achieving such a stunning piece is truly remarkable, in my view, to say the least.
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/23/2023
This is a piece Gustav Dore and his etchers would be proud of this exquisite work. The prelim could be a piece of the illustrated books of the early 1900's. Scott McKowen dedicated a lot of time to this masterpiece. My greatest appreciation of this cover is in the talent and design. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/23/2023
ilia georgiev wrote:
This is a piece Gustav Dore and his etchers would be proud of this exquisite work. The prelim could be a piece of the illustrated books of the early 1900's. Scott McKowen dedicated a lot of time to this masterpiece. My greatest appreciation of this cover is in the talent and design. Congrats!
Many thanks, Ilia! Your reference to Gustav Dore is very apt although it didn't cross my mind at the time.
Newell T aka Stingray
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/4/2024
Such a fantastic image! I remember when these went up for sale how cool it was to see them all. Grats on getting one!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/4/2024
Newell T aka Stingray wrote:
Such a fantastic image! I remember when these went up for sale how cool it was to see them all. Grats on getting one!
Many thanks, and many congratulations on a great collection of original comic artwork.
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