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Artist: Jamie Biggs (Penciller)

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Title:	BIGGS, jamie
Artist:	Jamie Biggs (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	SOLD
Views:	941
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Comments:	17
Added to Site:	8/29/2022
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When I�ve thought about trying replace my only McFarlane cover, I also just for fun ask myself, if I could pay the same price for McFarlane art that I pay for, say, Art Adams art, would I have a lot more McFarlane? The honest answer is, most likely no. It�s not that I dislike Todd�s work. I like it just fine. I�m also aware that there�s an entire generation of fans and collectors for whom Todd�s Spidey is the definitive Spidey (a notion that an old geezer like me finds hard not to snicker at). But for me, ultimately, I�ve always thought of McFarlane as a one-and-done collecting quest. And if I hadn�t sold my ASM cover, I WOULD be done. Now, even though I have no regrets about selling my only cover to a friend, I am none the less aware of that very noticeable void in my collection. But again, just because of where Todd ranks in my collecting wants, it�s a void that I am in no hurry to fill. Especially at the current prices. I mean, I just imagine what I can get for that kind of money. I never thought I would have a Miller or a Simonson, but I now have both. And the combined price I paid for those two pieces is still far less than what I would expect to pay for a comparable McFarlane example. To put things in perspective, I don�t have a Frazetta or a Dave Stevens either. But I would much rather spend that kind of money on either of those two, than on Todd. So, no. For the money, I can live out my days without checking (or re-checking) that McFarlane box. Which is not to say that I wouldn�t pull the trigger on a do-able deal, if it ever came up. But certainly not holding my breath.

Okay, so much for the controversial preamble. How do we go from McFarlane to Biggs? I would think it�s a pretty obvious segue. When it comes to clone artists or tribute artists, I don�t think anyone out there is doing a better job of mimicking their idol, as well as Jamie is. I�m almost tempted to say that he�s doing a better McFarlane than McFarlane, but I think I�ve stirred this pot enough. LOL! I�ve actually thought about getting something from Jamie for a while now. I think it�s a total trip how he works in heavy pencils that look like inks. Plus, again, he does a killer McFarlane impression. If you�re someone who has 6-7 figures to spend on a McFarlane, well God bless you. But if I can pay someone who draws just like Todd 3-4 digits less, why the hell not? My initial instinct was to get him to recreate the cover I sold. But that was almost too obvious (although I may still do it at some point). While I was pondering my choices, this piece popped up on eBay. I put in my bid, it held up, and here we are.

As far as I�m concerned, Peter Parker in the original red and blue costume is THE Amazing Spider-man. It�s the Spider-man that Stan and Steve created, and it�s the only Spider-man for me. So, you can keep the black costume, the 2099, the Scarlet Spider, all the multiverse Spideys, and especially the cheap knock-off villainized versions of the character, (i.e., Venom or Carnage). There�s only one Amazing Spider-man for me, and you�re looking at him. Really fun studying this piece in person. Jamie�s �faux ink� pencil lines are truly impressive. I�m sure there are those who will dismiss this as nothing more than a McFarlane rip-off. But it�s not like I bought a Gucci shirt and later discovered that the label actually said G-U-C-H-I. That�s not what�s going on here. I know exactly what I paid for, and you all know exactly what you�re looking at. This is a Jamie Biggs piece. And it�s a FANTASTIC Jamie Biggs piece! No one is trying to pawn it off as anything else.

Anyway, my thanks to Jamie for this incredible (and incredibly fascinating) piece. Drawing like somebody else might seem like a quick and easy cheat. But just imagine the skills required to emulate someone of Todd�s caliber. And what�s that saying? If it were so easy, then everyone would be doing it. Well, as far as I know, Jamie�s the only one doing it. Nuff said!

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Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

Posted on 8/29/2022

Biggs certainly does capture the spirit of McFarlane with this piece. I think it's spectacular!

Ian Saint
Member Since 2021

Posted on 8/29/2022

What an absolutely awesome piece. Congrats on this as it looks amazing.

Rick W
Member Since 2017

Posted on 8/29/2022

Slick piece! Like how he made the finger and toe tips more spider-like.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/29/2022

Big time McEnergy!

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

Posted on 8/29/2022

Jamie is so talented, and he's such a great guy. This Spidey leaps off the page!! I sold my only McSpideys years ago, and I feel the void too, so I totally treasure my Biggs Spidey pieces because they do capture that essence so incredibly well. And they are classic Jamie as well!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/30/2022

Paragraph 3 is the most sensible thing I have read in ages. Ditch the z lister knockoffs I say! Whenever I think of evil Spider-Man I snigger at the thoughts of hilariously 'evil' Venomised Peter in Sam Raimis Spider-Man 3. Comedy gold. You are a font of wisdom. Nice art pickup too.

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/30/2022

Peter Sullivan wrote:

Paragraph 3 is the most sensible thing I have read in ages. Ditch the z lister knockoffs I say! Whenever I think of evil Spider-Man I snigger at� the thoughts of hilariously 'evil'� Venomised Peter in Sam Raimis Spider-Man 3. Comedy gold. You are a font of wisdom. Nice art pickup too.

Thanks Pete. Wasn't sure if I would fall into the minority with that sentiment (at least among a certain age group). Anyway, it's nice to have at least one person agree with me. Ha! Glad you liked the write up and the art. Appreciate the comment my friend.

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 8/30/2022

Interesting and thoughtful analysis of a piece that I might typically not spend too much time thinking about it--thanks for sharing both the journey of how this piece got to you, but also your thought process on it! I would never guess that this was all pencil--also interesting!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/30/2022

Jeremy Radisich wrote:

Interesting and thoughtful analysis of a piece that I might typically not spend too much time thinking about it--thanks for sharing both the journey of how this piece got to you, but also your thought process on it!� I would never guess that this was all pencil--also interesting!

Thanks buddy! Yeah, that description (controversial or not) covers a lot of ground. It probably has less to do with my opinion of Jamie and his work, than it has to do with my opinion about Todd. Plus, of course, there's the whole Peter Parker argument. Probably the easiest way to make that point would be to imagine anyone other than Bruce Wayne being Batman. But yeah, there's certainly a lot to chew on there. LOL! Anyway, appreciate the comment. Glad I could give you something to ponder.

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/31/2022

Beautiful piece , well chosen !

Ernest Benevides
Member Since 2022

Posted on 8/31/2022

Spectacular piece. Couldnt agree more with the Mcfarlane comments. Would I like to have a McSpidey? Absolutely!! Just dont wanna take out a second mortgage to do it. Mr Biggs does some fantastic work and I might have to pay him a visit myself.

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/31/2022

Ernest Benevides wrote:

Spectacular piece. Couldnt agree more with the Mcfarlane comments. Would I like to have a McSpidey? Absolutely!!� Just dont wanna take out a second mortgage to do it. Mr Biggs does some fantastic work and I might have to pay him a visit myself.

Hi Ernest. First of all, yes, you should absolutely get in touch with Jamie. He does beautiful work (as you can see), and he's just the nicest guy. As for that whole McFarlane thing, I guess the question some might be asking is, if I still had my ASM cover, would I still have bought this piece (or even have any interest in Biggs art at all)? Well, since I have already gone on record as saying that McFarlane was a one-and-done collecting goal, I guess the honest answer would be, no. At the same time, when you consider how good (and inexpensive) Jamie's work is, versus how crazy the market is for Todd's art, it's hard not to see the opportunities there. Yes, McFarlane is a one-and-done. But tecnically, I'm buying a Biggs, not another McFarlane. And think about it, you could probably get Jamie to recreate every single Spider-man cover Todd ever did, for a fraction of the price of one of Todd's original Spidey covers. That there is what you would call one of them no-brainers. LOL! Anyway, thanks for the comment.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/6/2022

The thing I like about Jamie Bigg's work is not only does he capture the look of McFarlane's Spider-Man, he captures the youthful enthusiasm and optimism of that era. You look at his drawings and they're happy, enthusiastic, and optimistic. I like that.

Jamie Biggs
Member Since 2010

Posted on 11/5/2022

Bill J wrote:

Funny, as I am such an old, angry, lethargic, and pessimistic person... lol

Fabio C.
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/7/2022

not half bad :)

Jamie Biggs
Member Since 2010

Posted on 11/5/2022

I appreciate all the kind words from everyone commenting on here, but I can, for sure, tell you that I know some people that don't like my work at all... Those being the submission editors for pretty much every big comic company, other than Dynamite, in the world.

I have been rejected SO MANY times by every company you can think of, and probably a few you can't. I would love to do some covers for Marvel, DC, Image... That's the dream.

Marvel even sent me a 7 page rejection letter once saying I had problems with anatomy, lack of detail, you name it. Funny, that "detail" part anyway, because that exact same day I was at a local grocery store picking up some diet sodas and saw an issue of The Amazing Spiderman mixed in with the magazines... I thumbed through it and noticed that almost every single image of Spidey, back views anyway, featured six legs on the spider symbol on the back of his costume! Still though, a seven page rejection letter... I mean, SEVEN PAGES!! lol I didn't know whether to be insulted, or flattered that someone would take that much time.

Number one reason they gave for rejecting my work though was the sheer fact that my work resembles McFarlane's so much. "You should never copy another artist's style or anatomy" were their exact words. I know that I have NEVER seen any Marvel (or any other company) work where there are artists that share a style or look to their art(?!) :)

I framed those seven pages and hung them, side by side, over my drafting table for a couple years so that I could see them every day. Motivation, if you will.

I guess I have rambled on long enough, and much like Forrest Gump, I guess "that's all I've got to say about that." Thanks for the time, guys.

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/6/2022

Jamie Biggs wrote:

I have been rejected SO MANY times by every company you can think of, and probably a few you can't. I would love to do some covers for Marvel, DC, Image... That's the dream.�

Marvel even sent me a 7 page rejection letter once saying I had problems with anatomy, lack of detail, you name it. Funny, that "detail" part anyway, because that exact same day�I was at a local grocery store picking up some diet sodas and saw an issue of The Amazing Spiderman mixed in with the magazines... I thumbed through it and noticed that almost every single image of Spidey,�back views anyway, featured six legs on the spider symbol on the�back of his costume! Still though, a seven page rejection letter... I mean,�SEVEN PAGES!! lol I didn't know whether to be insulted, or flattered that someone would take that much time.

Number one reason they gave for rejecting my work though was the sheer fact that my work resembles McFarlane's�so much. "You should never copy another artist's style or anatomy" were their exact words. I know that I have NEVER seen any Marvel (or any other company) work where there are artists that share a style or look to their art(?!) :)

I framed those seven pages and hung them, side by side, over my drafting table for a couple years so that I could see them every day. Motivation, if you will.�

I guess I have rambled on long enough, and much like Forrest Gump, I guess "that's all I've got to say about that." Thanks for the time, guys.

"You should never copy another artist's style or anatomy"????? REALLY? So what the hell did Todd, Rob, Jim, and Marc do when they left Marvel? They hired a bunch of guys who drew EXACTLY like they did. And they all made a crapload of money. LOL! Guess they got the last laugh there. The bottom line, skill is skill. Stylistic similarities have nothing to do with how well an artist wields a pencil, pen, or brush.

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