Avengers #315 COVER by Paul Ryan, 1990 -- vs Nebula -- guest starring Spider-Man!
Artists: Paul Ryan (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker)
22 Comments - 1,105 Views - 15 Likes
Additional Images:
Avengers 315 cover in color
Avengers 315 and FF 359 covers side by side
Artwork Details
|
DescriptionWhat I love about this cover (besides featuring my favorite wall crawler) is that a year after drawing it, Paul Ryan used the same theme of having two legs in the foreground with the reacting heroes in the background. Of course on this cover, the two legs (and what they are attached to) belong to a very sexy Space Pirate Nebula, but in 1991, the two legs belonged to Devos the Devastator, an alien in an armored battle suit. Not so sexy.That 1991 cover belongs to Fantastic Four #359, which I am also very happy to have in my collection. See additional pic for a side by side comparison of the two covers. I think that Paul was having some fun bringing that visual back in a new context (and a new team). I mean, it's also a very effective way of making the villain seem even more menacing. But it gives me a chuckle too. Thanks for looking! Social/Sharing |
About the Owner
|
 |
Contact the OwnerUse can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
|
Comments on this Artwork
You must be logged in to make comments.
E DLS 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
Love the unmistakable Palmer inks. Congrats on a great cover buddy!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
The Avengers seem just as intimidated by "Legs" as much as the hormonal teenager reading the issue. This one definitely has wall power. Now shut the door on your way out.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
I've always loved this layout, which has been used going back at least to the 1950's on vintage paperback novel covers. So great that you have it as well as the FF cover. Kick ass!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
I remember this cover well when it came out on the stands. Nice pickup Paul!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
Well, that's one way to get our heroes ' (and the reader's) attention!
matt d.
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
Hey, that cover was made for ME! Congrats Paul Ryan!
P A
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/1/2021
Sweet cover man! Paul Ryan's work on the Avengers was awesome! Congrats!
Simon . K
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/2/2021
At this point, what iconic cover DON'T you have?! A tremendous piece of comic art history!
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/2/2021
Fantastic Cover, it reminds me of the Bond movie poster "For your eyes only". Huge congrats, Paul!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/2/2021
It's one of those classic artistic framing devices that is very dramatic and used extensively by the likes of Gil Kane in comic covers. Ryan uses it to perfection with so much going on within and outside of the legs.
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/2/2021
When you're right, you're right! I'd pick sexy Nebula over ugly alien too! Fantastic cover that has everything you'd want, and then some!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/2/2021
Well remembered cover here, and it looks even better in black and white. Congrats Paul - thanks for sharing!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/3/2021
What background are everyone talking about here? I can't see anyone. Great cover, Paul. Congrats
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/3/2021
Very cool, and I like how she's shadowed in vs. everyone else! Definitely makes you wanna see what's going on in the comic :) And also reminds me of the All New Savage She-Hulk #2 cover by J Scott Campbell, but swap out Nebula here with She-Hulk. Check it out - very similar :) Congrats on another awesome add, Paul!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 12/3/2021
When are you going to start posting some good stuff? ;) Another great piece. I've always loved this piece, and it isn't because of Spidey!!! ;)
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 12/6/2021
Damnnnnnn Mentor!!!! Always bringing the big guns, but in this case, Thigh Gaps!!! Love this nostalgic Cover.
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/7/2021
The only one not staring is Cap, because he's too gentlemanly. And, yeah, he's blocking a massive fire blast, but we all know Cap probably even looks at his feet at the beach. :) And lol at the side by side comparison. A can vs a tin can. Such a cool cover, Paul. Congrats!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
Posted on 12/30/2021
One of Paul Ryan's all-time best covers (if not actually the best). Very big congrats on this!
Latest Updates
All |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Auctions ADVERTISEMENT
Auctions
| Guy Davis B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #3 Story |
Auctions
 |
BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #79 COVER (SOLD FOR $320K) |
Auctions
 |
Neal Adams - The Avengers #96, Page 11 |
Hakes Auctions
 |
SECRETS OF THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3 COMIC BOOK COVER ORIGINAL ART BY DICK GIORDANO |
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel.. FREE!
Scott's Collectables
1 Accepting Commissions
Commission an Artist
For Sale Updates
Classified Updates |
|
Will Gabri-El9/6/2025 12:52:00 PM |
|
COMIX ART9/6/2025 11:30:00 AM |
|
Federico Bettini9/6/2025 11:20:00 AM |
|
P A9/6/2025 11:02:00 AM |
|
DISNEY COMIC ART A9/6/2025 10:23:00 AM |
|
david hitchcock9/6/2025 10:06:00 AM |
|
Dealer Updates |
|
Anthony's Comicbook Art9/6/2025 2:43:00 PM |
|
Will's Comic Art Page9/6/2025 12:52:00 PM |
|
Essential Sequential9/6/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
Kinetic Collectibles9/6/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
Achetez de l'Art9/6/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
Illustration Art Gallery9/6/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
|
Become a Premium CAF Gallery Owner & you'll be supporting CAF and also gain access to many services and features not available to standard members.
|