1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

You can say that again, Andy. I mean, shit, I read Alpha Flight, a book about Canadian heroes, for YEARS and I still never got to see a story that was set in the city I live in! Only in 1984 when writer Mark Shainblum and artist Gabriel Morrissette, both from Montreal, created and published the book "Northguard", was I finally able to read a comic that took place in my city. So I understand the thrill!

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

So awesome with the bricklined streets adding a lot of depth!  It really captures a flavor of a city with the mix of architecture and the children playing by the fountain.  A quiet Agent Venom cover, but not for long if you've read Bunn and Shalvey books before.

2 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Well I do live in NYC, but I am willing to let a hero comic book story occure in another city occassionally. Just kidding, but seriously this cover has a nice urban feel to it. Congrats.

2 - Posted on 3/4/2022

I really enjoyed Agent Venom's adventures and remember Declan's work well on it.  Nice to get a cover that you can relate to.  Being in Oklahoma, I don't expect to see too many cow-tipping covers anytime soon!

2 - Posted on 3/4/2022

I think a lot of New Yorkers are tired of seeing their city destroyed in comics and movies. They're perfectly fine with Philly, though. Strange that. ;) Great cover by Shalvey, with nice dark and moody inks. Lots of cool techniques on the page, too. Very nice cover. Congrats!

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

Glad to see you were able to steer this into your collection!! It's a great cover and even sweeter that you're personally familiar with that park.

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

So damn Cool!! That fountain though, insane my friend!

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

Congrats! Your hunting got a happy-end.

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

Fabulous cover! Declan Shalvey's work is superb! Love work like this that spends the time to draw backgrounds to add a sense of time and place.

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

I always enjoy seeing Declan Shalvey posts on CAF.  This is a beautiful tableau with the brightly lit fountain scene contrasting with a pensive (yet awesomely costumed) Venom --- and a great cityscape behind it all.  I love how Venom's trenchcoat is sprouting tendrils, which adds to his moodiness.

1 - Posted on 3/19/2022

I'm a fan of Declan's covers, but he really outdid himself here.  I love the contrast between the moody Venom and the people enjoying themselves in the park behind him.