BLADE RUNNER # 1, page 1 - Title page/splash by Al Williamson
Artists: AL WILLIAMSON (Penciller) , CARLOS GARZON (Penciller) , AL WILLIAMSON (Inker) , CARLOS GARZON (Inker)
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BLADE RUNNER 1, page 1 - FRAMED
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DescriptionDO COMIC ART COLLECTORS DREAM OF SCARCE ART?I am a big fan of the film – BLADE RUNNER, and I’ve been looking for a prime page by Al Williamson from the comic book for over ten years, so when the splash page from issue 1 came available, I jumped on it. When the art arrived, I discovered that the horizontal BLADE RUNNER logo that is present on the published BLADE RUNNER 1 splash was not attached to the art but was on an overlay. There was no evidence of glue residue on the art. After a bit of sleuthing and a web search, I realized that my splash had been used three times. The Williamson art was first published in – STAN LEE presents THE MARVEL COMICS ILLUSTRATED VERSION OF BLADE RUNNER, June 1982. The splash was also used as the back cover image for this book. Interesting to note – this was a black & white issue. It was then reprinted as - A MARVEL SUPER SPECIAL # 22, Sept. 1982, which was a month prior to the publication of the two-part BLADE RUNNER series. This version was coloured by Marie Severin. The original dialogue text boxes had been moved to accommodate the horizontal Blade Runner logo. Also, 2 credit text boxes that weren’t present on the Super Special issue had been added to the splash for the third publication. The cover to the original MSS # 22 was a painted cover by Jim Steranko. The cover to issue 1 is by Williamson, whereas the cover to issue 2 is by Brent Anderson. Williamson is a master at Sci-Fi art and this is a great example. A Blade Runner’s spinner is flying across the night sky towards the hulking squat pyramidal Tyrell building as plumes of fire belch into the night. Williamson at his best. When it comes to buying art, my preference is for pages with large panels and this one with 2 half-page panels checked all the boxes. Thanks to Frank for a great deal. The art is framed and hangs on my office wall, and whenever I look at it, I get the same thrilling experience now that I had back in 1982 when I first saw the film. The plumes of fire are belching skyward, the music rises in volume and the spinner soars across the night sky. Excitement and thrills abound. Social/Sharing |
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Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/27/2021
Amazing composition, and viva our APA!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/27/2021
Fantastical futurism. Setting the stage for one of Marvel's most celebrated movie adaptations of the era. Packaged through the vision and skills of two greats in Williamson and Garzon, it is the first step in the journey that asks us what it means to be human.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/27/2021
That is really cool! Great piece of art, and it's so evocative of the memorable opening of the movie (my all-time fav movie, tied with Alien, as it happens). Love the environment, vehicles, and atmospherics in this, to belabor the obvious. Congratulations!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/27/2021
Superb! Loved the movie and this comic adaptation with Williamson's amazing art.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
So much detail in the architecture - like in the movie - great opening!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Amazing page, just as you would expect from Al Williamson. It's awesome to see the enthusiasm you have for this page too. It comes through so clearly in your description. A massive congrats to you on adding such an amazing piece to your collection!
John Stuart
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/28/2021
Frank Giella wrote:
So happy you got this page. Enjoy!
One of my ultimate grails, as Charlton Heston said, they'll have "to pry it from my cold dead hands."
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Fantastic page, I can just hear the Vangelis soundtrack playing as I look at it.
Doctor Fantastic
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 1/31/2022
So much of what you say in the description reverberates within my pop culture enthusiast's soul! I am thrilled that this piece found its way to you!
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/3/2024
Wow, I missed this. Spectacular page from the adaptation capturing all the awe of the movie.
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