Olivier D BELGIUM
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Fantastic Four #240 Title Splash Page 1 Quicksilver Original Art (Marvel, 1982).

Location: Byrne, John
Artist: John Byrne (All)

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X-Men #4 (Marvel, 1964) - Quicksilver first appearance
Artwork Details
Location: Byrne, John
Title: Fantastic Four #240 Title Splash Page 1 Quicksilver Original Art (Marvel, 1982).
Artist:  John Byrne (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Title Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 4146
Likes on CAF: 27
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 36
Added to Site: 2/15/2020

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Description
The most exquisite depiction of Pietro Maximoff, known as Quicksilver, as crafted by Byrne, on the market.

Conceived by the iconic duo of writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, Quicksilver made his debut in X-Men #4 (March 1964), where he emerged as a prominent figure within the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, which served as a formidable adversary to the X-Men.

This particular piece is accompanied by original stat paste-ups for the header and indicia, adding to its authenticity and allure.

It's truly a marvel to behold, capturing Quicksilver in all his glory.

What adds an extra layer of intrigue to this piece is its provenance. The page originates from the esteemed Rolf Brandis family, notable figures within the Chicago entertainment industry, known for their contributions as producers and acting coaches. John Byrne, in a gesture of friendship, incorporated a subtle nod to his friend within the artwork, as evidenced by the presence of the "Brandis Good Food" sign subtly integrated into the composition.

Following the publication of the issue, Byrne personally gifted this title page to Mr. Brandis, where it remained within the family's possession until it became available to collectors like myself.

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REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016
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Posted On 2/15/2020

Great Title page, congratulations

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 2/15/2020

Baller.

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/15/2020

Outstanding Byrne splash!

Steve Gumm Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/15/2020

This slash page is one of my favorite pages of John's entire run on FF. Congrats! 

Eelco V Member Since 2004
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Posted On 2/16/2020

Beautiful splash from a great Byrne FF issue. Many congrats. 
And it shows how long pieces can be gone from the market too. 

bob fish Member Since 2011
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Posted On 2/16/2020

Probablement une des plus belles pages avec QuickSilver....et réalisé par Byrne....bref une page mémorable avec un encrage fabuleux ! J'ai lorgné dessus tant que j'ai pu 😅😢...content qu'elle ait fini chez toi ! Huge congrats my friend 

Nils E Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Gorgeous

Vincent G Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Ouch ! Ca claque !

Raimundo Fonseca Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

It's Xmas again!!

alessandro gentili Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Great pick! Congrats! 

Carlo M Member Since 2006
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Posted On 2/16/2020

Amazing splash. Apart from its historical significance, very accomplished artistically...it feels like Pietro is coming right out of the page.  Excellent!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Sockamagee!

Magnus X Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Fantastic page..!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Byrne was killin' it, congrats!!

comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Wow!  Lucky you!  Great splash of Byrne in his prime!!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Wow, wow, and WOW!!!!!  One of the best and most memorable images from the entire run!  Are you still smiling?  I bet you go to sleep every night with a big smile on your face.  Haha!  Congratulations my friend.  I hope you enjoy this very special piece for many, many, years to come.

Olivier D Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/16/2020

E DLS wrote:
"  Wow, wow, and WOW!!!!!  One of the best and most memorable images from the entire run!  Are you still smiling?  I bet you go to sleep every night with a big smile on your face.  Haha!  Congratulations my friend.  I hope you enjoy this very special piece for many, many, years to come.
 "

Still smiling indeed :-)

J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/16/2020

Love this image.... Byrne rules

T Tad Member Since 2018
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Posted On 2/17/2020

I just gushed about this page on FB! 
It’s from my first FF comic and my first Byrne comic as well. 
This image of quicksilver is tattooed to my childhood 
Well done sir! 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
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Posted On 2/17/2020

Vintage Byrne goodness! Love how the title lettering is angled to match the perspective of Quicksilver! Congrats!

Jared Simmons Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/17/2020

Congratulations on such a great piece!  Thank you for sharing it and the commentary.

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Posted On 2/24/2020

Congrats on a GREAT image of Quicksilver! he image is emotionally powerful! 

Olivier D Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/24/2020

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:
"  Congrats on a GREAT image of Quicksilver! he image is emotionally powerful! 
 "

Thank YOU & you know why mon ami :-)

Bill J Member Since 2009
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Posted On 3/17/2020

Superb! One of my favorite splash pages from Byrne's entire FF run! Congrats!

planet   original art Member Since 2012
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Posted On 3/22/2020

elle est vraiment top celle-la eu quel encrage, bien joué!!!!

Ivan R Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 4/17/2020

Oh my God! This is A W E S O M E !!!!

Tommy Kohlmaier Member Since 2008
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Posted On 4/25/2020

Amazing high tempo (and detail) piece from the great Byrne FF run, I always loved Marvels Quickster since the good old days when Kirby created him as a short period villian ! Not nearly as fast as The Flash but always much more interesting ! Another winner in your tremous collection, huge congrats !

Arts Jluc Member Since 2006
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Posted On 5/17/2023

Je ne sais pas quoi dire. J'ai passé l'age d'être jaloux.... enfin je crois. Cette période Byrnienne est tout bonnement parfaite. On parle souvent des X-men, oui. Et les FF dessinés par Byrne ? Hélas moins souvent, mais moi je préfère. Bravo: Thanks for sharing.

Thomas Vanderstappen Member Since 2005
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Posted On 9/9/2023

Pure nostalgia...

Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 4/15/2024

Very memorable splash by Byrne! Congrats!

david hitchcock Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Outstanding, or rather, outrunning. Masterpiece

david hitchcock Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Glorious example

Phill R Member Since 2010
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Posted On 6/28/2024

Dynamic piece, and great detail!!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
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Posted On 8/21/2024

What is the one sentence you've never heard a comic book fan say?  "You know, I never really liked John Byrne's art."  Why?  'Cause it's freakin' awesome!

I used a lot of words to say this splash is just too cool for words!

Super-Hero Fatigue?? Member Since 2024
Posted On 1/16/2025

Whoa!  I nearly got ran over just looking at this page!

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