Thing by Barry Windsor-Smith

Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (Penciller)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Thing by Barry Windsor-Smith
Artist:	Barry Windsor-Smith (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	Permanent Collection
Views:	213
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	10
Added to Site:	4/3/2025
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Description

First off I'm not as eloquent a storyteller as most collectors on here, but this acquisition deserves some context. Maybe 8 or 10 years ago Albert Moy has this piece up for sometime on his website. I was a newer collector with 2 young kids and I debated for months whether or not I could afford it and even made an offer or 2 to Albert. Finally one day I decided to pull the trigger and it was gone from the site. Around 2018 or so I reached out to the person that had purchased it from Albert. Sean told me that he would let me know if he ever decided to move it. Every few years I would check in. A few weeks ago I saw this piece pop up on Heritage, then later the same day, Sean's wife Bonnie reached out to let me know that Sean had passed back in 2023 and it was going at auction. I've been a huge fan of BWS my whole life, over the years his artwork has been extremely expensive and harder and harder to find. I'm sure others on here dream of owning a Weapon X page, Valiant Cover, or a Conan piece. (I will still dream of a Weapon X page). I'm a big fan of the FF as well and it just felt right to bring this piece home (first purchase since moving into a new home). I'm honored to be the caretaker of this exquisite little sketch of the Thing by BWS. Thanks again to the Sean's family for putting this grail up for auction.

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	Leonard Richman ( 3 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	February 2013
Last Login:	August 2025
Ebay Id:	biglscomics
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/3/2025

This is great with BWS' 80's style and what a time it was with his return to comics just a few years earlier. It's right about the time after he did the Marvel Fanfare 15 story of the Thing.

Leonard Richman
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 4/3/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:

This is great with BWS' 80's style and what a time it was with his return to comics just a few years earlier.� It's right about the time after he did the Marvel Fanfare 15 story of the Thing.

Yes it is and Marcus I love that story

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/3/2025

I watched this piece on Albert's site for many years as well--so happy to hear that it's ended up in a loving, appreciative home, and I'm sure that would have made Sean happy as well. Congrats!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/3/2025

I'm glad I didn't bid you up as certainly feels like yours is the right home; FYI, when I got my sole Weapon X page from BWS 20 years ago, he included a copy of this Thing sketch with the art so he must like it!

F M
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/4/2025

Beautiful and clearly in the right collection.

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/4/2025

Sockamagee!

Simon Ma
Member Since 2013

Posted on 4/4/2025

Like many BWS fans I was tracking this as soon as it popped up on Heritage two Thursdays ago when there was only an "image coming soon" placeholder on it. However the direction the price was going was way beyond my comfort zone at the moment. There are no bad BWS pieces from 1985-86 onwards when he came back into comics and this is a small gem which acts as a taster for that terrific issue of Marvel Fanfare he did. That was a fine write-up of the drawing's journey and final destination. Thank you for sharing that ~ patience pays off ~ and of course for sharing this lovely little portrait.

Michael Cross
Member Since 2018

Posted on 4/4/2025

I put a bid in on this one too, but your connection to it and story is way better than mine, so. Dry happy it ended up in a great place! I always loved the BWS Thing story from Marvel Fanfare.

Jonathan Baylis
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/4/2025

I really wanted this one but I like your story and glad you got it!

gene o
Member Since 2018

Posted on 6/2/2025

Beautiful BWS Benjy.

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