Jim Starlin - Warlock 9 - page 23 - Gamora - Pip - Magus
Artists: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Steve Leialoha (Inker)
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DescriptionStarlin's run on Warlock was an acquired taste for me. I was first exposed to the saga of Magus and the Universal Church of Truth when I was 10 or so and it was too much. Over time I have come to appreciate the complexities and nuances of the story.This half splash is a key moment in the fight of Warlock against his evil double, the Magus. Amazing storytelling: classic fight half splash, beautiful panel with spotlight on the dramatis personae and Warlock beginning to crumble in the last panel. Somebody said to me the page also features one of the best lines in the storyline: "and, to Pip, if I ever see your face again, I'll step on it!". Beautiful inks by Leialoha. Huge thnks to the seller, I was lucky he was going after another piece so that I could convince him to let this one go. And honourable mention to my good friend Alessandro, who helped me understand the depth and significance of this page. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/25/2025
The defeat and setback of the heroes from the classic "Premiere" issue where it will lead to an improbable alliance down the road! Leialoha over Starlin is pretty classic space Marvel epic!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/25/2025
Great piece of Warlock's history!
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/26/2025
The Warlock saga is something extremely unique and particular in the comics panorama and deals with eternal themes that always seem more current than ever in the eyes of the reader.
I also think that issue 9 is a peak within this run for many reasons.
Well done, Carlo!!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/26/2025
What an amazing run. I have rearead the stories and find a little more each time. Congrats!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
Posted on 9/26/2025
Three showstopping panels (just wow!) on this amazing vintage Starlin Warlock page (with excellent Leialoha inks!). congrats on the addition and thanks for sharing it.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2025
Starlin magic, sublime Leialoha inks, and brilliant lettering by the great Tom Orzechowski. Congratulations on this fantastic page my friend.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
Posted on 9/26/2025
Starlin has "something" that mades him very special as artist. He is able to give to his pages a kind of drama than anyone else can achieve like him. There is an intrinsic beauty in his art. This page is a perfect example of it. Amazing inks by the way.
robert frey
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/26/2025
carlo- this is really tremendous- i really like this. just about everything you could want in a starlin warlock page. congratulations and thank you for the preview!
Mario Losada
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/26/2025
Starlin's entire run with Warlock is worthy of a museum. Congratulations.
Steve Lipsky
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/27/2025
Absolutely stunning page from Starlin's magnum opus Warlock saga! Has all the players-Warlock Pip, Gamora and the Magus. Leialoha's inks only enhance the page further. A true grail in every sense of the word.
Michael Lovitz
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/27/2025
Excellent page from such a great run by Starlin - congrats!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/28/2025
All my favorites from this spectacular run on this sweet example!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/28/2025
Starlin's Magus Saga was parts Shakespearean tragedy, Moorcockian fantasy and 70s Marvel offbeat cosmic superhero melodrama that blew more than a few twelve-year-old minds back in the day. And, wow, what a great page with great, dynamic art, great characters, and one of the key beats of the story. Cheers!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
Posted on 9/28/2025
An explosive opening panel, and a page that has so many elements that a fan of the run would want to see. This is very special indeed. A nice bit of story or dialogue always helps, and yes, the 'Pip' line is glorious.
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/28/2025
Bravo on this Stellar Acquisition! Issue 9 was Pure Perfection and this page is Among the Best where every page is a Gem.
Gamora on the First Panel KILLS!!!!!!
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/28/2025
Filmore W. Bedwick wrote:
Bravo on this Stellar Acquisition! Issue 9 was Pure Perfection and this page is Among the Best where every page is a Gem.
Gamora on the First Panel KILLS!!!!!!
The First Panel is The Sistine Chapel of OA!!!!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/5/2025
This is a quintessential Starlin page. This title was an acquired taste for me as well but once you got it, there was no understating Starlin's brilliance. A magnificent page! Many congrats, Carlo!
Ivan R
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/20/2025
I could write a whole page of compliments for this one, but they wouldn’t count, since I’m biased: I have two pages from the following issue in my collection! :-)
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