Kirk Dilbeck aka 3 Wishes aka Patron-of-Art :: Marvel & DC Paintings

Epic Illustrated issue 8 cover by Howard Chaykin (1981)

Artist: Howard Chaykin (Painter)

1,351 Views - 7 Comments - 4 Likes

Epic Illustrated issue 8 cover by Howard Chaykin (1981) Comic Art

Click Image to View Full Size

Additional Images:

Published cover

Previous Item:
Doctor Strange Poster Painting by Kevin Nowlan (Marvel, 1983)

Next Item:
Marvel Preview 24 cover featuring Paradox by Paul Gulacy (1975)

Artwork Details

Title:	Epic Illustrated issue 8 cover by Howard Chaykin (1981)
Artist:	Howard Chaykin (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	In my Permanent Collection
Views:	1,351
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	1/28/2015
Comic Art Archive:

Description

I was a Senior in High School in 1981 and I saw this cover and just loved the Space Opera image. It is such a complex piece that spoke to me on many levels. So glad to have this hanging on my wall. The darn frame was $1,200 the piece is so big- but well worth it! Heritage description~ Howard Chaykin Epic Illustrated #8 Cover Painting Original Art (Marvel, 1981). This amazing (and huge) painted cover is a true sight to behold! Rich colors and stark black create a deep and compelling image. You can easily write your own story given all the details included: a blind musician begging coins, high society types mixing with a powerful military figure, revolution -- it makes us think of the novel Nova by Samuel R. Delaney. It includes a copy of the magazine. Mixed media on illustration board with image area measuring a whopping 29" x 38.5". In Excellent condition.

Social/Sharing

About the Owner

	Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) ( 1 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	July 2006
Last Login:	January 2026
Ebay Id:	patron-of-art
Country:	UNITED STATES
On CAF:	Premium Member Q&A Kirk 's Classifieds Kirk 's Want List Artworks Commented On Liked Art Site Activity on CAF

Contact the Owner

Use can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
but, you must be logged in to use this feature.

Comments on this Artwork

You must be logged in to make comments.

Damon Wright
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 1/28/2015

DAMN! That is huge and awesome! Congrats!

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 1/29/2015

Chaykin was the MAN. Love these early painted pieces.

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 1/29/2015

Best piece the Chayke ever did! This piece made a big impression on me too when I saw the Epic #8.

Olivier D
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/29/2015

There it is! Congrats superb Chaikin indeed!

Joe Murray
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 7/14/2021

Can't believe I missed commenting on this awesome Chaykin cover, remember it well, congrats!!

Andr� .
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/6/2023

Must be a sight to behold in person. Epic!

Craig Zablo
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/12/2025

Wow! Awesome Chaykin piece! Congrats!

All
	Greg McKee 1/24/2026 4:26:00 AM
	Brad Potts 1/24/2026 3:08:00 AM
	Dennis Books 1/24/2026 3:03:00 AM
	--J S-- 1/24/2026 2:40:00 AM
	Todd Warren 1/24/2026 2:34:00 AM
View All


	Pop Warner 1/24/2026 2:18:00 AM
	David Dias 1/24/2026 1:45:00 AM
	Miki Annamanthadoo 1/24/2026 1:42:00 AM
	Paul Biermann 1/24/2026 1:32:00 AM
	Bruce W 1/24/2026 12:30:00 AM