Artists: Jeff Purves (Penciller) , Jeff Purves (Inker)
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DescriptionMost fans (including myself) are not thrilled with just a head shot. I decided if i were to do this...to arc Hulk's head back a bit and to include the claw to insight curiosity without showing either full figure. I chose to design the "claw" as a thin "knuckle-y" thing to have the feeling of a spider crawling across ones face. Of all the aspects of this cover, the inside of the Hulks mouth was the oddest part...not sure i pulled it off that well.Social/Sharing |
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Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/8/2016
Your style is so unique and distinctive and given even more depth when you ink your work. Awesome. Bravo!
Jeff Purves
Member Since 2016
Posted on 7/8/2016
Thanks J, Inking the covers was so fun. I only wish I had the time to ink the interiors...like perhaps a YEAR! After all these years, I still can't imagine how the wonderful inkers out there did an issue a month.
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
Posted on 7/8/2016
My favorite cover of the era. I look at this and I am trasported back to my early days of collecting. Its a beautiful image and instant mental time machine staring at this emotionally charged cover. Thank you for sharing.
Jeff Purves
Member Since 2016
Posted on 7/8/2016
Thank you Jimmy. Your perception of this cover was EXACTLY what I was aiming for.
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/8/2016
Totally agree with your thoughts on "head shot" covers. Great job of adding interest to this one
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/8/2016
I must be the exception. If done well (like this one is), a good head shot shows a level of expression and emotion that can't always be accomplished at a smaller scale. I love a good head shot and this one is up there as one of the best. I even have a themed gallery of Hulk head shots based from the famous poster in the 80's ... it captured rage so well I have had it replicated many times. Kudos on a great cover - love it!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 7/9/2016
Wow it's great seeing this posted, and by the ar-teest no less! This was one of my favorite Hulk issues when I was kid. The art was great and the story was kinda quirky...but that's what I liked about it. Definitely an off the beaten path Hulk story. Great cover, definitely does what it's supposed to do - get you to pick the book up and open it up! Thanks for posting!
Jeff Purves
Member Since 2016
Posted on 7/10/2016
K Gearon wrote:
Wow it's great seeing this posted, and by the ar-teest no less! This was one of my favorite Hulk issues when I was kid. The art was great and the story was kinda quirky...but that's what I liked about it. Definitely an off the beaten path Hulk story. Great cover, definitely does what it's supposed to do - get you to pick the book up and open it up! Thanks for posting!Thanks K. Your comment flashed me back to when i was in 3rd grade when I first "picked up a book and opened it up"…like stepping into a whole new world. Jeff
gene o
Member Since 2018
Posted on 5/15/2019
Headshots done right are some of the best covers out there. It's a true test of the artist's command of detail and facial expression. You did an excellent job!
Anthony Bryan
Member Since 2014
Posted on 2/8/2022
The head shot is great, and quite horrific. What's the background, ink wash with whiteout spatter? You pulled the mouth off, altho I don't want more detail into the Hulk's mouth! His whole oral/dental health situation is surprisingly good tho. Any turns for the worse and it might be verging on horror for me.
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