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Amazing Spider-Man #687 Variant Cover featuring "The Burglar" by Mike Perkins

Location: Spidey
Artist: Mike Perkins (All)

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Location: Spidey
Title: Amazing Spider-Man #687 Variant Cover featuring "The Burglar" by Mike Perkins*
Artist: Mike Perkins (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2045
Likes on CAF: 5
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 8/19/2019

Where would Spidey be if it were not for the infamous "Burglar". He was the catalyst that shifted Pete's focus and made him understand that with great power comes great responsibility. This cover is a snapshot from that iconic page where Spidey tracks him down after Uncle Ben dies. Mike is a superstar artist and Ive specifically enjoyed his Captain America work. He did a fantastic job on this cover and for some reason I get lost in the Burglar's jacket. The shading and the folds are just amazing. (And Im glad to check off "The Burglar" from my Spidey character list which is a relief).

I take it we dont flip through AF 15 much but I thought this would be a great opportunity to show the actual page where Spidey fights the Burglar and then finds out he could've prevented Uncle Ben's murder if he had intervened during the robbery. I find it amazing that the Burglar has more or less remained anonymous all these years since his debut and I prefer it that way. Keeping him nameless helps deepen the general lesson that the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. And Pete's been bearing that burden ever since...

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JN 80 Member Since 2016

Posted On 8/19/2019

Such an integral moment in Spidey's history. Great cover by Perkins. Congrats

John C Member Since 2014

Posted On 8/19/2019

Now I have to start the morning all gloomy thinking of Uncle Ben. On the bright side I will probably have rice for lunch.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/19/2019

So this is where this cover ended up! Cool, I always loved it since Perkins first showed it to me after drawing it, for the very reason that "the burglar" can technically be considered Spidey's first foe, so I think it's pretty special to have him featured on an actual cover!

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 8/19/2019

Love the description, Riz, and this really is a great looking homage to THE key sequence in Spider-Man's history. Totally agree on the folds/shading in the jacket and the overal tonal work is top notch. Congrats!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011

Posted On 8/19/2019

That's a fantastic image, and beautifully drawn. It's great to flash back to the Spidey event that started it all. Congrats!

John Espinoza Member Since 2014

Posted On 8/19/2019

Very nice cover and I love the description too. Even on this cover the Burglar's face is obscured, preserving his anonymity.

RS 88 Member Since 2018

Posted On 8/20/2019

Classic! I love that it feels like a newspaper photo!

THIEFAR art Member Since 2010

Posted On 8/20/2019

Wonderful cover¡ Congrats

Vik V Member Since 2016

Posted On 8/20/2019

Mike is a nice guy and a fantastic artist. I love this cover for that great image of Spidey. Congrats

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/21/2019

Awesome!

EDOUARD N Member Since 2017

Posted On 8/21/2019

Really nice pick up man !

James S Member Since 2017

Posted On 8/21/2019

Congrats Riz!

Magnus X Member Since 2014

Posted On 8/23/2019

Congratulations..!

Pheng T Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/16/2024

Great looking cover. Congrats

Chris Wright Member Since 2017

Posted On 12/14/2024

Superb. Love Mike's work. A great talent and a really nice guy too.

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