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Before Watchmen Dr. Manhattan 1 cover by Paul Pope

Artist: Paul Pope (All)

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Before Watchmen Dr. Manhattan 1 cover by Paul Pope Comic Art

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Title:	Before Watchmen Dr. Manhattan 1 cover by Paul Pope
Artist:	Paul Pope (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS ever.
Views:	1,095
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	7/19/2021
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Paul took a single panel from Watchmen and blew it out into a stunning, magical cover.

I remember when this series came out. This cover image grabbed me by the b*lls. I chased the OA since then and was lucky enough to land it much later on. Thank you again Felix.

The art is done in deep inks on a larger 12x19 art board.

And yes I do own the T-shirt as well. Enjoy.

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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

Paul is a super talented guy and this cover is a great example. Not surprised it grabbed you by the bills when you saw it. There's a lot of competition for his work. congrats!

J C
Member Since 2012

Posted on 7/19/2021

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:

Paul is a super talented guy and this cover is a great example. Not surprised it grabbed you by the bills when you saw it. There's a lot of competition for his work. congrats!

Ha! yes it grabbed me by the b#lls first and by the bills later. lol. Thanks.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

A watchmaker at heart, Jon tinkers with the mechanism of time, but is unable to alter what has and will happen. Pope gives us a glimpse of a moment within the fold of time and space.

J C
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

Marcus Wai wrote:

A watchmaker at heart, Jon tinkers with the mechanism of time, but is unable to alter what has and will happen. Pope gives us a glimpse of a moment within the fold of time and space.

Right on Marcus. Thanks for always for leaving thoughtful comments, for all. Doc M. is a favorite of mine. I digg the introverted intellect/soul searching persona that Moore and Gibbons crafted.

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

The Pope pieces that you've been posting are wonderful. Really amazing stuff.

J C
Member Since 2012

Posted on 7/19/2021

Michael McIsaac wrote:

The Pope pieces that you've been posting are wonderful. Really amazing stuff.

Thanks Michael, I'm long overdue on posting pieces. I'm glad your enjoying these. Cheers.

Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

True testament when an art piece can transcend art boards and become much more such as shirts! That and Doc Manhattan is just a masterclass of character!

J C
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

Nash of the Titans wrote:

True testament when an art piece can transcend art boards and become much more such as shirts! That and Doc Manhattan is just a masterclass of character!

Thanks Nash. Every artist is unique, but Paul Pope has been next level for quite some time. Get you some!

kent mansley
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

A piece that works great with color and without! I remember this one well and it's a special piece for sure! Huge congrats!

J C
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

kent mansley wrote:

A piece that works great with color and without! I remember this one well and it's a special piece for sure! Huge congrats!

Thanks Andy, and congrats to YOU, great to hear your interview on Felix's podcast. Was and still am a fan of the Iron Giant. Lot's of heart there. Cheers.

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

Wow, that's a great artist/character combo! Beautiful

Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 7/19/2021

Master of the medium. I remember this drop vividly. Congrats, JC!

John J
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 7/20/2021

Incredible

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 7/24/2021

very cool!

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 7/26/2021

Amazing, such a beautiful cover.

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/20/2021

Whoa - special piece!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/17/2021

You'd be hard pressed to find a better Pope example. Truly sublime in his execution, corner to corner. Congrats!

George H
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/21/2021

WOW, such a stunning cover / t-shirt piece from Pope!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/19/2022

Wow! Superb cover by amazing Paul Pope! Love all the meticulously detailed machine parts being assembled remotely by Dr. Manhattan! Stunning piece!

Jay D
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/1/2024

I'll buy that for a dollar!

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