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Tower of Shadows 9 Cover

Artist: Bernie Wrightson (All)

34 Comments  -   1,232 Views  -   14 Likes


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Title: Tower of Shadows 9 Cover
Artist: Bernie Wrightson (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1,232
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Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 34
Added to Site: 2/26/2021
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This is the fourth cover Wrightson drew for Marvel in the fall of 1970; and that’s Wrightson himself, on it, in the shorts. (Is the striped-pants dude Archie Goodwin? Thanks, Ted!)

Game over for me, I think; a la fellow collector Jeff Sharpe, I should just pack up my toys and go home.

Thank you to Bechara and to a pair of fellow collectors and to the Comic Art Gods. Never did I think I’d own a cover, let alone a Wrightson cover.

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Michael Weigant 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Nice one it is Mark !

John Livesay 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Nice!!

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Awesome cover, Mark! A splendid example of Wrightson's genius!

Dave Kopecki 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Stellar piece from the man, the myth, the legend, Bernie Wrightson! His early stuff is still so amazing! Congrats on the score!

Aaron N.  
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Wow man, that is a big, big score! I love the first couple of pro years of Berni, there's so much raw talent, humor and gumption.

West Stephan 
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Spectacular cover!

Rob  Pistella 
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Super cover Mark, and by Wrightson? A home run! 

Jeff Singh 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

Other than swamp thing, You would be hard-pressed to find a better early Wrightson cover than this.  Perfect vintage. Perfect subject matter. Perfect execution.  Congratulations. 

David K 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/26/2021

WOW!!!

Sean Clarke 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

ADEQUATE!!!

And when Mark saw the breadth of his collection, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer.

From here on out, you're pretty much your own competition!

artless artmore 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

That's so good!

Carlos DS 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Superb cover ! congrats Mark !

Rick W 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Top-shelf cover! 

Congrats!!!

Chris K. 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

What a great cover, Mark! What an addition to your gallery.

Glynn Crain 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Congrats on a wonderful Wrightson cover! I had to trade this to Bechara in order to get my Swamp Thing #4 cover, but it still hurts! I think it's a great Wrightson example and the first time Bernie drew himself into the cover. Again, congrats!

Brian Boggs 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Great addition for any Wrightson fan

Lee Benaka 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Congrats on landing a really top-tier Wrightson example!  I know it involved some pain, but it must be a real treat to be able to look at this masterpiece every day.  

Comics Superworld 
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

I'm thinkin the other guy might be Archie Goodwin, but don't quote me on that.

steve  staszower 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Congrats!  The inking on this is exquisite.

Mark Levy 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Great 3D effect - and just noticed the place is Boston, never noticed that before - congrats!

E DLS 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

WRIGHTSON '70.  That pretty much says it all.  Treasure this.

T J 
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Congrats! A Wrightson cover is as good as it gets!

J H 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 2/27/2021

It Comes From the Sew-ah! (A little Boston love). Dude, the pain was worth it. That is an incredible Wrightson cover. I'd keep collecting, because the pressure is off...you already won. Big congrats! 

Jeff Sharpe 
Member Since 2003

2 - Posted on 2/27/2021

Congratulations, Mark! BTW, If you stop collecting, who am I going to live vicariously thru?

Timothy Finney 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 2/28/2021

Wrightson wearing shorts. Oh, the horror.  (Fun cover.)

barfungus barfungus 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/1/2021

Awesome early BW cover! 

J L 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/2/2021

Beautifully drawn. Congrats!!!!

William B 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/4/2021

Always liked this one.   Great pickup - congrats!

Red Raven 
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 3/6/2021

Crazy cover by the master of horror - congratulations !!!

Dietmar Krueger 
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 4/1/2021

Stunning cover!!!

Donovon Talley 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 6/7/2021

Amazing cover! I love that Bernie is on the cover. Kinda makes it extra special!

David Kwock 
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/4/2023

Amazing piece I love this!

Miki Annamanthadoo 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 3/20/2024

This is si great that if you could only own one page of art this would be it!

Steven Dilworth 
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 12/31/2024

This is what happens when people flush their unwanted pets!

Such a cool, Uber-classic Wrightson cover!!

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