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Comic Reader #164 back cover
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DescriptionWelcome back to Shemp's Art gallery. We are celebrating another birthday this month.Born November 30, 1952. Happy Birthday to one of my all time favorite creators, Keith Giffen! I am a big fan of Giffen's' work. I first saw his work on the Legion of Super-Heroes (5 years later series) and that was it, I was hooked. The art was weird, bold, it had great use of blacks. I read Ambush bug, loved it, same with the Justice League, Dr. Fate, The Heckler (my favorite), Vext (yes I read Vext, it was a funny book.), Lobo, Ragman and Trencher. His ever evolving art was awesome to see. I was a fan of all his various styles. This piece is from early in his career. The back cover to the Comic Reader #164 (Jan 1979) featuring an original character called Starr. The art is beautiful, the luscious blacks and the detail with the white paint all meticulously applied. It's a stunning piece. Bought this past weekend during the closing hours of CAF Live. One of four pieces I bought during the show. My thanks to Michael Lovitz for selling it to me. Happy Birthday Keith Giffen! Thanks for all the laughs. Social/Sharing |
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Michael McIsaac 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/21/2021
I also read the Heckler and Vext. Giffen can pretty much do no wrong in my eyes. Congrats on this awesome piece!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/21/2021
For a second I thought, "Oh, early costume redesign for Adam Warlock?!" 😄
<> Shemp
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 11/21/2021
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
For a second I thought, "Oh, early costume redesign for Adam Warlock?!" 😄
There is a resemblance.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/22/2021
Hey now, you're an all-star, draw that ink on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star, get the paint on, get paid
And all that Giffen is gold
Only shooting stars break the rose
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 11/25/2021
Front Desk? Hello! Could you remove two bodies from the third floor hallway? Thank you.
Nick F
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/28/2021
Keith Giffen has done some Memorable work in comics! This particular piece is pretty powerful!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 1/10/2024
Love the original art and love the printed page. Look at all those lovely dots. I will NEVER stop being an ardent fan of the old four color printing process on newsprint paper.
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