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Strange Adventures #208, page 1

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

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Strange Adventures #208, page 1 Comic Art

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Title:	Strange Adventures #208, page 1
Artist:	Neal Adams (Penciller)
Artist:	Neal Adams (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,668
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	24
Added to Site:	7/19/2012
Comic Art Archive:	Strange Adventures Issue: 208 Page: 1 View

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As in the past, I had a great time at the SD con. And, as an extra added benefit, I was able to pick up a piece of art that was on my target list.

When most people think of “Deadman” (if they do at all), I believe they think of Neal Adams. I had remembered reading those books fondly, but last year (at SDCC coincidentally), Neal had a stack of the 2001 slip case edition collecting the original stories. He did a nice head shot for me, and I’ve included a scan in my gallery. That encouraged me to reread the series, and made me recall why I thought it was so great. Boston Brand was murdered. He was a vain, angry, flawed human, and he didn’t get any better once he was murdered. Generally, not the best way to start a superhero career. And, that’s what made him so interesting. By the time the story line was resolved, it was time to let Deadman rest. But, DC eventually decided that they had kept things vague enough to keep the character around. In retrospect, they really didn’t have much of a choice. How do you get rid of him? Kill him off?

Deadman first appeared in DC’s Strange Adventures #205 in late 1967. He was created by Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantino. Neal Adams took over the art chores one issue later, and completed the 7 issue run. He also appeared in the Brave and the Bold, and some other books. And, although other artists have taken their run at Boston Brand over the years, it’s still Neal Adams that we remember. Under Neal’s hands (with stories by Jack Miller who took over from Drake after two issues), you really felt the anger, the anguish, and the need for revenge. I think that’s why some 40 years (and many other talented artists later), we still think of Neal when we think of Deadman.

Anyway, when Mitch announced that he was bringing a splash to San Diego this year, I made the Graphic Collectibles booth my first stop.

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Chris C
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/19/2012

Epic Piece!!! Just amazing...Neal on Neal, hand lettered, JUST AMAZING!!!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 7/19/2012

Your first stop????? If someone hadn't borrowed my badge and left me stuck outside, I probably would've met you when you picked this up! Gosh darn it. Anyway, even though you can't tell from looking at my gallery, Neal is my all time favorite artist. When I evolved from a kid just grabbing books off the rack to an actual comic collector looking for back issues, his books were the first I actively sought out. Marvel first of course. Avengers, X-Men, Amazing Adventures, etc. Then the classic DC stuff. Batman/Detective/Brave&Bold, Green Lantern/Arrow, and of course Strange Adventures with Deadman! In fact, if it weren't for Neal, I don't think I would have ever picked up a DC book. Congrats on this gem of a splash!

larry clay
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/19/2012

E DLS wrote:

Neal is absolutely the reason I picked up DC books! In fact his were basically the only DC books I ever sought out for my collection...and Deadman was my favorite!

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 7/19/2012

Ron, I know it's not news, but I greatly appreciate your taste in art. This is a rare treat. Thanks for sharing it.

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator

Posted on 7/19/2012

A wonderfully dramatic piece, great art and even the lettering is memorable too! A perfect example of how Neal influenced and changed our hobby... a GREAT pick up Ron.

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/19/2012

Wow, awesome collection you have here.

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

Posted on 7/19/2012

Another great pick up! Congrats Ron!

Nick C
Member Since 2005

Posted on 7/19/2012

Another great piece for your collection! Congrats!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 7/19/2012

This is a true gem, my friend!! Congratulations!!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 7/19/2012

Fabulous Ron

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/19/2012

Absolutely stunning piece of comic book history!

J. Sid
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/19/2012

Great one!

Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/20/2012

Oh, wow. What an absolutely amazing page. Neal Adams at his best. Congratulations!

Matt Streets
Member Since 2012

Posted on 7/22/2012

Love it! The 'DEADMAN" letters in the cemetery are very Eisner-esque. Great pick up.

Cary Appel
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/23/2012

this page is as much to read as it is to look at

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/24/2012

Ron, your collection is starting to become too impressive to comment ! Congrats for another unbelievable addition : the perfect Adams Deadman page !

Phill R
Member Since 2010

Posted on 7/25/2012

Woah woah woah woah!

Dave Stuart
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/25/2012

Wonderful page Ron, congrats on the acquisition

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/31/2012

Cue thought balloon - 'Gee, Ron Sonenthal added another killer DC title splash - this one by Neal Adams. I want to comment, but the guy adds an amazing title splash to his collection every other frickin' week. I'm running out of accolades - what should I say this time?' - end thought balloon. Oh, the hell with it...great title splash, Mr. Sonenthal...and, yes, the 'Mr.' is intentional.

Crees Tyler
Member Since 2008

Posted on 8/7/2012

Another piece of history for your collection ! WoW ! Congrats Ron

Jean Andre Macchini
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/12/2014

Awesome page ! Congrats !

Phil C
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/30/2014

Yeah!! That's a nice one!

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Posted on 4/20/2017

("The stories, characters and incidents mentioned in this magazine are fictional. No actual persons, living or DEAD, are intended or should be inferred.")

Eelco V
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/11/2017

Such a great Adams Deadman piece! Love the depth. And Adams’ inks can’t be beat.

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