Alex Ross Captain America #2 (LGY #706) - Prelim
Artist: Alex Ross (Penciller)
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DescriptionThis is the cover that made me want to collect OA. The published version is consistently the first image that comes to mind when I think of the character.A palette of deep blues & reds, with those splashes of white that leap off the page. The pose, the shield, the lighting, the way the flag hangs between the pole & Cap's grip. The very mood of it... It all combines for a strikingly impactful portrait. Even before this issue, Alex Ross's Captain America was my favorite iteration of Cap. But this cover may very well be my favorite Alex Ross Captain America period. To add to my small collection a super detailed prelim of an all-time favorite, is just bananas to me. Thanks to Sal for a fast & smooth transaction. And thanks for taking a look. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/8/2024
The pencils have everything you need to show how impressive Ross can design a cover and bring a realistic look that symbolize the high ideals of the characters like Cap! The one thing about Ross is that his art has eye appeal to even non comics readers.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/13/2024
It's not often you get to pick up the piece of art that got you into collecting or one that has such a memorable image, so congrats on getting that here! Bonus points on it being an Alex Ross Captain America piece.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/16/2024
Prelim shmrelim! These pencils look so finished, so tight. Definitely works as a standalone piece. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/12/2024
Outstanding prelim by Alex Ross for his cover to Captain America #2. To me, this prelim is almost as powerful as the painted cover. You have Cap holding an American flag in his grip, staring down as if trying to come to terms with where America is today, compared to when he fought with us in WWII. It's a pensive cover, not full of bombast and jingoism, but quiet and contemplative, which is a feeling a lot of Americans share today. I think it's quite brilliant.
Brian G
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/12/2024
Bill J wrote:
Outstanding prelim by Alex Ross for his cover to Captain America #2. To me, this prelim is almost as powerful as the painted cover. You have Cap holding an American flag in his grip, staring down as if trying to come to terms with where America is today, compared to when he fought with us in WWII. It's a pensive cover, not full of bombast and jingoism, but quiet and contemplative, which is a feeling a lot of Americans share today. I think it's quite brilliant.
Thanks! Had to look up 'jingoism' but I am glad to say that we are in agreement. I can see the pensive & contemplative take in this piece as well. But I also see a little defiance & "not on my watch" when I look at it.
Honestly, when I saw it on the shelves way back when, it immediately reminded me of the pep talk Cap gave to Spider-Man in ASM #537. That was a great JMS/Garney page if ever there was one and this image always personified that dialogue in my eyes.
David Wayne
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/26/2024
I had been eyeing this piece for a while, beautiful. Such depth, just amazing! Congrats!
Spidey-Man4444 .
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/9/2025
Wow! What a prelim!
Alex Ross ' prelims are always frame-worthy!
Congrats!
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