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Action Comics #1 Famous First Edition Backcover Superman Recreation by Neal Adams

Artists: Neal Adams (Penciller) , Neal Adams (Inker) , Neal Adams (Painter)

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Action Comics #1 Famous First Edition Backcover Superman Recreation by Neal Adams Comic Art

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Title:	Action Comics #1 Famous First Edition Backcover Superman Recreation by Neal Adams
Artist:	Neal Adams (Penciller)
Artist:	Neal Adams (Inker)
Artist:	Neal Adams (Painter)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Recreation
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,707
Likes on CAF:	12 13
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	7/21/2016
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Description

In my humble opinion, the single greatest illustration of Superman ever done is Neal Adams' stunning full figure image of the Man of Steel, which was published as the back cover of the Famous First Edition of Action Comics #1 in 1974. For me, as a boy of 10 years old, this amazing artwork stands as the absolute quintessential representation of the First and Greatest of all Superheroes, bar none.

Superman, standing tall and strong with an otherworldly majesty and Larger-than-Life presence. Indomitable, with his handsome chiseled features, perfectly proportioned body with his billowing cape flowing out from him like a bright medieval banner announcing his arrival. And, of course, his bold iconic "S" symbol prominently displayed across his massive chest. And the fact that Neal recreated this image upon metallic gold paper with elegant white painted highlights recalls for us that his very first appearance in Action Comics #1 in June of 1938 was the most significant event in all of comic book history - the beginning of the famed Golden-Age of Comic Books.

This piece is inked with a quill pen and oversized, as it should be - A Wonder to Behold in every aspect possible! I'm 10 years old again.

Special thank you to Neal Adams for recreating his iconic masterpiece and to Buzz, for facilitating the deal.

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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/21/2016

Pure class! Congrats on this fantastic recreation and thanks for sharing the whole process!

NorthBay Dan
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/21/2016

Over the top, exceptional concept and ensuing result! Congrats on this wonderful recreation and thanks for adding the wonderful photos showing us the creative process!!!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 7/22/2016

Wonderful drawing! Thanks for including shots of the work in progress!

Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003

Posted on 8/12/2016

A wonderful commission which does justice to the original drawing by Neal Adams!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 5/17/2023

Outstanding, and then some...

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/14/2023

Really, really nice.

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