Murray, Joe :: John Byrne

Adam Warlock & The Beast sketch, 1979

Artist: John Byrne (All)

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Adam Warlock & The Beast sketch, 1979 Comic Art

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Title:	Adam Warlock & The Beast sketch, 1979
Artist:	John Byrne (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	115
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	12/12/2025
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Description

A blue and hairy Beast ironically contemplates Him�s conversion into Adam Warlock? Maybe Adam Warlock�s previous incarnation was the original Mr. Pronouns? Like the Beast, I�m scratching my head at their connection, which I�d love to hear if any CAFers know.

I absolutely love Byrne�s vintage color pieces. If I had Byrne�s grasp and facility with color markers, I�d rip him off blindly. I just marvel at visionary artists that have such an identifiable and unique color technique, such as Jack Kirby, Barry Windsor-Smith, and of course John Byrne. It�s not every day you get a chance at a vintage Byrne color sketch, so thanks to Albert for this one!

Art from 1979 on thick board - 11x13.5.

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Paul Roach
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 12/12/2025

No idea on any connection, but it makes for a great colour contrast. Nice sketch!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 12/12/2025

Avengers Annual 7?- love it!

Joe Murray
Member Since 2006

2 - Posted on 12/12/2025

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:

Avengers Annual 7?- love it!�

That's right, Warlock does startle the Beast in his chair!

Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 12/12/2025

Joe you are on a roll! Love the piece, it's is around the vintage of John's killer art of John Byrne book and mirrors his marker work in it, I just wish JB had done more of these color commissions... broken record here...CONGRATS!!!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 12/12/2025

Cool Byrne!

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 12/12/2025

What you're trying to tell me, Adam, is that there's some stranger running around with a laser beam blowing brassieres off mannequins?

Toni S
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 12/13/2025

A true rarity full of beauty. Lucky man!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/13/2025

He mut have thought that Warlock under the cloak doesn't show off enough of what he did best and added the Beast to be a viual contrast.

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 12/14/2025

Great piece Warlock byrne - love it !!

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