The Thing 5 Cover Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom
Artists: Ron Wilson (Penciller) , Al Milgrom (Inker) , John Byrne (Writer)
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DescriptionGrail … graily grail grail! I never use that word but here I am! And here it is! The cover (and color guide acquired separately ) for the Thing 5 cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom! Why you ask for a self proclaimed X-men fan was this piece of art so important?? Well when I was 8 years old I was given three comics on a road trip to keep me entertained… and this was one of them! Without this happening it is very possible that I’m not on CAF typing this or at all! Those comics sparked a life long infatuation with marvel comics and their characters!! So getting this piece is just about the Everest of comic art collecting for me! Way out of my comfort zone but well worth it! Thanks to a lot of my friends in the community for helping to make this happen or for listening to me stress over it while it was at auction lol..Social/Sharing |
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James S 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
I'm so happy for you! Also helps that your grail is a great cover!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Huge congrats on this great achievement (the Everest!!!). Now you have your crown jewel that that links you directly with your childhood. That is so amazing like that cover. Ron Wilson is definetely one of the best drawing The Thing!!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Congrats!!! Bringing this piece home is final proof you were meant to have that book as a kid. So awesome!
Brian Norton
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Congrats getting your grail. Great cover with everyone and th kitchen sink included. When one of us gets a grail piece,we all win.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
There's auctions ringing in my ear
That always starts me bidding
There's a doubt hiding in my fears
Till The Thing starts up swinging
And my head starts to spin and to think
And my art is too tired to fail
But here we are in this slow boat
Wishing for a grail
There's a path that leads to NYC
Waiting to be traveled
There's a riddle that was Wilson on Spidey
Al has the inks unraveled
And She Hulk is tattered and torn
Worn down by Simon's wicked wail
And we here Wonder in this slow boat
Winning for a grail
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Wow, Wilson & Milgrom did a great job here, big congrats on this one!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
The struggle depicted here of Jason overcoming obstacles to procure his grail is very apt! A thousand congrats on unlocking a very special level!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
its a really awesome cover man!! great to see a fellow collector find their maximum nostalgia factor art grail - thanks for sharing and congrats!!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Congrats. Next you buy the car that you took the road trip in. What was it? Really hope you are going to say station wagon. U can pull up to OAX in the shaggin wagon.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Phenomenal cover by Ron Wilson and Art Milgrom! I love this cover for so many reasons! It's a great image of the Thing being tightly tied up by Wonder Man using a steel street lamp! Then you've got She-Hulk pasting the Thing with a haymaker! I love the Thing's grimace as he shakes off She-Hulk's punch. Plus you've got Spider-Man arriving on the scene! Adds up to a winner of a cover--the best piece in the auction! I remember buying this comic off the newstand and thinking "There's no way the Thing's not gonna break free and turn the tables on his attackers!" Wonderul pick-up, Jason, I'm so glad you got it!
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
alot of great action and characters on this cover! Congrats again on the win!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
HUGE congrats, brother, I'm stoked for you that it happened! Cover OA to one of the first 3 comics that you got, and that were your gateway into a world you never left...can't beat it! And oh the art looks great :) Definitely one of those on the stands (or in the car!) that makes you want to open up the book right away to see what's up inside! Mission accomplished!
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Congrats on not only a gorgeous piece, but one that means so much to you and brings back those memories!!
Robert C
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Great cover, demonstrating ole Ben never gets the lovin' he craves and deserves.
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
What an epic grail! Congrats and well won!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
She-Hulk trying to knock some sense into the hard-headed Thing!
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Damn that scan looks even better! Congrats!!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/24/2024
The auction didn't know it, but it was Clobberin' Time!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/24/2024
This is BEAUTIFUL! When I think Thing run, Ron Wilson is top of the list, and this is one of the BEST covers of all time! Congrats buddy!
PERCY'S COLLECTION
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 7/24/2024
Congrats. Not everyone is lucky enough to get their grail.
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/24/2024
Very cool cover... and very refreshing to see the appropriate usage of the term "grail"
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/24/2024
Geat cover! I love the Thing title from the 80's. I know the previous owned had a grail price on it so I'm glad you were able to add it to your impressive collection!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 7/24/2024
100% Nostalagia. 0% Filler. 1,000,000% Congratulations!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/25/2024
Amazing journey and amazing ending. Congrats!!!
Gabe Carino
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/25/2024
I feel your excitement in the write up - congrats
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/1/2024
Jealousy is a good word to use here. This cover REALLY has it all. I don't appreciate my guy taking a beating but it does happen a lot so...
Thrilled you could add this to your collection and so happy to have been a part in some small way.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/30/2024
Chris Snorek wrote:
Jealousy is a good word to use here. This cover REALLY has it all. I don't appreciate my guy taking a beating but it does happen a lot so...
Thrilled you could add this to your collection and so happy to have been a part in some small way.
Seeing him beaten up is not really your Thing, is it?
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/30/2024
Super memorable cover from this series. Congrats!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/21/2024
Beautiful that your grail also happens to a memorable action packed THING image that I myself remember well..
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