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James Bond OO7 #007 Cover

Artist: Dave Johnson (All)

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Title:	James Bond OO7 #007 Cover
Artist:	Dave Johnson (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	You know what they say about diamonds, Mister Bond….
Views:	413
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	5/18/2024
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Dave Johnson is, at least in this hobby, the most under-rated artist of the last 30+ years.

He is, by far, one of the greatest cover designers of our time. His run of covers on Detective and 100 Bullets are nothing short of iconic. And look at the esteem in which the great masters, Sienkiewicz, Chaykin, and Quesada hold him and his work. That his art does not command higher prices is a damn crime. I did not pay enough for this piece (though as a low budget collector, umm yay?). In fact, I should not be able to afford his work, let alone a cover.

This piece encapsulates a lot of elements of Johnson's style that I love; the brush work on the dress, the composition of the hair (hell, the composition of the cover), the rigidity and detail of the gun, and the deadly focus in Moneypenny's eyes.

Note that he has appeared to use this cover as a makeshift notepad, writing down "Rival Sons." Likely in reference to the Long Beach-originated rock band by that name. I love that. It adds to the artifactuality of the piece.

11”x14”
Pen and Ink on Bristol

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	Michael Sullivan
Joined:	August 2021
Last Login:	September 2025
Website:	http://www.redrighthand.net
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Steve Lipsky
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/18/2024

Stunning Bond cover and a real score for your first cover. And you are right; Johnson is underrated. This looks like it could be the cover for a classic Bond story, Diamonds Are Forever. Congrats!!

Hart R.
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 5/18/2024

Congrats on your 1st Cover!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/18/2024

Dave Johnson is indeed one of the top graphic stylists working in comics and has been for decades. It IS a shame that his work has not garnered the attention someone of his skill level merits, but that DOES work to art collectors' benefit, doesn't it? You got your self a beauty AND a Bond. Congrats on your first ever cover acquisition!

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/18/2024

Very nice.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/19/2024

Diamonds and hot babes ready to kick ass Are Forever!

GianCarlo Nardini
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 5/19/2024

Johnson's covers always kick ass

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/2/2024

I agree with your analysis of Johnson's work. The man has a great sense of humor to his art even matching his terrific level of graphic design (thinking about his Deadpool cover or drink and draw output). Congrats on this terrific Money Penny.

Daniel Evan
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 10/12/2024

Love it.

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