Frank Brunner MARVEL PREMIERE #13 (1974) Classic Dr. Strange vs. Baron Mordo!
Artist: Frank Brunner (All)
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DescriptionProud to share this Frank Brunner Dr. Strange cover with Dr. Strange battling his arch-enemy Baron Mordo and, in his first appearance, Sise-neg (Genesis spelled backwards) a time-traveling sorcerer from the 31st century. A superb example of Brunner's incredibly detailed line work, intricate feathering and cross-hatch shading.Scarce too-- there’s only one other pre-1975 Brunner Dr. Strange cover currently on CAF…plus the Dr. Strange #1 (June 1974) cover that just sold for over $400k (gulp!). Perhaps an ancient spell may help reveal others…By the Eye of Agamotto! Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
4 - Posted on 11/6/2021
I think that Brunner sometimes gets overlooked in the pantheon of Marvel greats. While it's more common to ooh and aah over Kirby, Ditko, Everett, Wood, Kane, Romita, Buscema, Colan, etc., Brunner (more often than not) is left off the list. Hard to imagine that in looking at this absolutely spectacular cover. Not just a gem of a Dr. Strange cover, but as fine a Bronze Age example as one could hope for. Huge congrats Dino!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 7/12/2024
E DLS wrote:
I think that Brunner sometimes gets overlooked in the pantheon of Marvel greats. While it's more common to ooh and aah over Kirby, Ditko, Everett, Wood, Kane, Romita, Buscema, Colan, etc., Brunner (more often than not) is left off the list. Hard to imagine that in looking at this absolutely spectacular cover. Not just a gem of a Dr. Strange cover, but as fine a Bronze Age example as one could hope for. Huge congrats Dino!
You raise a very good point. Brunner's name never appears on the 'Lists of the Greats.' At least not any lists that I've seen. Perhaps it's because Brunner was actually, artistically, so far above it all. When I was a kid, I really remember, when I saw a Brunner piece like this, I thought, "Wow! That's fine art." Fine art, not fine comic book art. I also loved Kirby, Ditko, Everett, Wood, etc., as the comic book greats, but I didn't think of Brunner in the same way as them. He was different. As I said, to me, his work was fine art.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Dino, you are the Master of the Mystic Covers!
Congrats!
Eelco V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Wow this is so cool! Brunner Dr Strange is something special for sure!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth, that is one amazing cover!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Wow, it's no surprise that you are so excited to share this one. I am totally excited just to SEE it!! This is a tremendous cover (with a classic and iconic image) by the great Frank Brunner!! Congrats on this gem!
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
GREAT cover! Super memorable to me who bought the book off the stands as a 14 year old. 1974 Brunner, as well as 1974 Starlin, was the best of the best of that era, and this is one of Brunner's best.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Great cover! Congrats on this fantastic find. Amazing characters in their early stages.
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
What an amazing piece Dino! Brunner's a magician and it's only fitting that he drew Dr. Strange! Gorgeous cover.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Fabulous cover! Love the design and the inking is superb!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
An absolutely stunning example, even contains one of his rogue's gallery foes, and all for far far less than the #1 cover will cost someone very soon! Well done, man, and GO BLUE!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Great cover!! Go for the #1 Cover on Heritage, Dino!!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Dr. Strange is just a such a great character. Great to see this fantastic cover in your collection. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Conjured to thrill and excite, Brunner's artwork incantation done in line art charms and summons our collective awe! The foes with their mystical energies are more than the Sorceror Supreme can handle in this exciting cover where the odds really put in him jeopardy, but By the Claimy rounds of 15, he shall prevail!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/6/2021
Wow! This is absolutely incredible.
I really love this!
Congrats, Dino!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/7/2021
So cool Dino- classically cool. Love everything about it.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/7/2021
Stunning cover. The layout, the lights, the line work....everything is perfect. Brunner is an absolute master of Marvel's Bronze Age.
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/8/2021
Masterful. Wonderful addition to your amazing collection. Congrats, Dino!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 11/12/2021
Beautiful Grail Bud! Thanks for sharing!!
Canadian Collector
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/18/2021
Excellent acquisition - and good timing. That number 1 has gone through the roof - congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/23/2021
Classic Strange cover, Dino! Love the distressed expression on the Doc (how will he get out of this?!) and the inks really are sublime. Big congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/29/2021
I can assume that the Doc Strange box is firmly checked with this acquisition! Congrats Dino - thanks for sharing!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
Love this piece. Brunner's Dr. Strange will always be the template against which I compare all others. Thank you for sharing this gem!
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