Machine Man (1984) #4 pg15
Artists: Barry Windsor-Smith (All) , Tom DeFalco (Writer)
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DescriptionIt all started shortly after my birthday in early March this year. I saw the Heritage Auction preview, and a long-awaited page from Machine Man #4 had finally arrived. Confident, I placed my bid with two extra step bids, knowing I'd be on a flight when the auction ended. Upon landing, I eagerly checked the results… only to find out I lost!The page featured Machine Man battling Iron Man 2020, only to be struck from behind by Sunset, the story’s main antagonist. This is where Barry Windsor-Smith (BWS) showcased his iconic "electricals"—the intricate, detailed machinery that became his trademark. From Lady Death to Weapon X, BWS's signature details were on full display here. Then, fate gave me a second chance. It maybe that the original buyer didn’t pay, but the page resurfaced in previews in June, though it didn’t go to auction until September. Truth be told I had already acquired 2 other pages from MM to fill my void leading up to the big date. But regardless, this time, I went all out to secure it. The best part? It sold for less than my max bid from the first time! What a win. I’m so stoked to add this piece to my collection—it feels like I’ve completed my Machine Man quest, at least for now. Social/Sharing |
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Jason Richardson 
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Another Epic BWS to the collection. Congrats
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Congrats Carl! Glad you finally landed it and what an excellent example from the run! Great detail throughout.
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
That bottom left panel is just BWS bonkers. Great page Carl!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 10/2/2024
Amir E wrote:
That bottom left panel is just BWS bonkers. Great page Carl!
That panel was the conviction!
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Congrats on catching this one the second time around! Clearly it was meant to be! Definitely a beautiful page!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 10/2/2024
Carl’s Collection wrote:
Congrats on catching this one the second time around! Clearly it was meant to be! Definitely a beautiful page!
Best feeling to get it on a second go around!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Did you buy the complete issue? Another great page!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Did you buy the complete issue? Another great page!
I wiiiiiissssssssh!!!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Wow! What a wonderful page from Barry Windsor-Smith's run on Machine Man! Barry is just extraordinarily good at drawing extremely detailed scenes requiring lots of meticulous linework. Look at this page, there's an insane amount of detail in every panel! I especially appreciate the work Barry put into drawing panels six and seven, where Machine Man lifts his head after being electrocuted! I can't get over all the wires and circuitry spilling out of his head! IMHO, Barry Windsor-Smith is the most obsessively detailed comic artist ever!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
Posted on 10/2/2024
Bill J wrote:
Wow! What a wonderful page from Barry Windsor-Smith's run on Machine Man! Barry is just extraordinarily good at drawing extremely detailed scenes requiring lots of meticulous linework. Look at this page, there's an insane amount of detail in every panel! I especially appreciate the work Barry put into drawing panels six and seven, where Machine Man lifts his head after being electrocuted! I can't get over all the wires and circuitry spilling out of his head! IMHO, Barry Windsor-Smith is the most obsessively detailed comic artist ever!
Thank you for the kind comment Bill! I can't agree more with your comments, and to top it off, the preliminary blue lines blew me away, especially with the art in hand! I'm feeling blessed today!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Awesome BWS Machine Man page and a great story of persistence (and patience? kinda, lol) that paid off - congrats on the HA win and the awesome addition to the MM collection!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
I had no interest in Machine Man until I saw BWS doing a cover and had to take a look inside I had to pick up anything he had done back in the day. What you don't get out of the books is seeing how amazing the OA looks without the colors and it really shines here. What an amazing page from one of the all time greats! Congrats
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Wonderful story about a wonderful page. How fantatsic it must be to say, "yeah, I own that."
The comics of the mid-80s rocked!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 10/2/2024
The series itself wears the crown as the definitive Machine Man story for all time and hasn't been surpassed yet. This issue was pure BWS and the crown jewel of the series.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
The best and unique issue of the run! The finest BWS. A gem.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 10/2/2024
A BWS stunner if there ever was. Fantastic detail and action in every panel. The open circuitry is nothing short of stunning. Huge congrats on one of the most memorable pages in the 4 issue arc!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/3/2024
Not a bad page in that series but this one is spectacular
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/11/2024
A lot of story on this page - congrats on a great page from a great mini!
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