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Grendel 13 cover

Artists: Ken Steacy (Painter) , Bernie Mireault (Layouts)

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Title:	Grendel 13 cover
Artist:	Ken Steacy (Painter)
Artist:	Bernie Mireault (Layouts)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	$15,000
Views:	691
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	1/17/2016
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Description

The original cover art to Grendel 13, published by Comico in 1987.

Painted and mixed media by Canadian Comic Hall of Fame artist Ken Steacy, from layouts by fellow-Canuck Bernie Mireault. 24" x 18" on board.

The focus character, Brian Li Sung, is painted. As are the desk, books, chair, carpet and bathroom (with the Grendel source leering at us in the mirror).

The wallpaper is real wallpaper. The mask is leather, fabric and thread. A real needle is used. The scissors are tinfoil.

I am the third owner of these covers, the piece has resided within 100 miles for the last 25+ years. These covers are near-grail for me, they were on my very first draft of a want list back in 2000 when I started getting serious about the hobby.

The deal to acquire the covers was the largest, most complicated, and longest trade in my collecting hobby. I was, and am, a small fish on the OA pond. I traded a Grendel cover, plus some Iron Man interior pages, plus cash. To generate the cash I had to sell a number of covers. I believe, all told, it was a year to a year-and-a-half to complete the deal on my end. I truly appreciate the opportunity given to me, and the time allowed. Especially when other collectors could have written a cheque that day.

Currently framed in a light box. I would like to frame the artwork without glass at some point in the future.

Originally sold as a set by Ken during an appearance at Harry Kremer's Now & Then Books. The set of covers are the only pieces of artwork Ken and his wife, Joan, wishes he retained.

Bernie Mireault has asked me to hold the art until he makes his first million and can purchase them for himself, as they represent a high point for his career.

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	Robert Haines
Joined:	November 2003
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	CANADA
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Malvin V
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/17/2016

You are uploading some great Grendel covers, thanks for posting them all

Shannon Weathers
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/17/2016

Beautiful. Congratulations on this wonderful acquisition. I have always loved Brian's haunted face in this piece.

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