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Strange Tales 178 cover by Jim Starlin

Location: Jim Starlin
Artist: Jim Starlin (All)

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Strange Tales 178 cover by Jim Starlin
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Location: Jim Starlin
Title: Strange Tales 178 cover by Jim Starlin*
Artist:  Jim Starlin (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 7706
Likes on CAF: 18
Favorited on CAF: 10
Comments: 50
Added to Site: 3/10/2010

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When I look at this cover, it's 1974 and I'm a 14 year old fan boy all over again. For me, this classic story line that started in Jim Starlin's magical run of Captain Marvel and continued through the Warlock books really laid the seeds in my wanting to be a comic book artist one day. The themes of mortality and sacrifice and good and evil was heady stuff, and was handled in a much more deliberate and thoughtful way than much of the mainstream work of that era. And of course, the art was just nothing short of spectacular. Thanks to Mitch for the opportunity to own this unbelievable key first issue cover art!

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Scott Williams
Member Since: August 2004
Last Login: July 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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John Voytek Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/10/2010

Astounding! I always wondered if this cover would ever appear on CAF! Congratulations on this amazing acquisition. My favorite cover in the entire run and I'm certain that I'm not alone with that statement!
Lance Suarez Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/10/2010

Beautiful Starlin!
The  Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

The most incredible cover ever! My absolute favorite. I didn't know if I would ever see this but here it is. Thank you for posting this historic piece. Congrats!
DC's Showcase Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/10/2010

Wow. And I do mean ... wow.
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/10/2010

That's freakin' awesome!!!! You can scratch Starlin off the want list now huh? Congrats Scott!!!!
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

Amazing cover from an amazing run! Thanks for sharing a piece of history.
I D Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/10/2010

The cover really speaks for itself. Totally insane!
- Artemaria Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

There's a great many nice things that someone can say about Scott Williams, great inker, super nice guy, excellent artistic eye, . . . . and the list goes on. However, at this point, for me, one of the nicest things someone can say about Scott Williams is that he shares his art for all to see on CAF, so we can all be 14 year old boys (or girls) together reliving those happy childhood memories with these jewels from the past. Thank you so very much Scott. And congratulations on acquiring one of the most iconic, symbolic and historic original comic art pieces I ever have seen. Best regards - Artemis
. BRAUNY Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

WOW! Freaking awesome pick up!
JONATHAN MANKUTA Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/10/2010

Well done Scott...a stunningly beautiful pick-up...congrats buddy!
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
Posted On 3/10/2010

Scott, Quite unbelievable! This is one of the Greatest Covers of that Era. I am with you in age and being influenced by Starlin's art and writing during that Epic Time Period. Cogratulations on a piece that I am amazed to see surface.
Chris C Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/10/2010

An ICON. Not open the debate, discussion, or rebuttal....and ICON.
Greg  C. Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/10/2010

Wow! What a classic!
Colorado Kid Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

Wonka!
Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/10/2010

What a great cover!
William Berube Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

I don't think it gets any better than this! I was 14 as well, and have fond memories of Starlin's 'Warlock' run, and this, the best cover from the series. Congrats!
Kirk  Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/10/2010

Grail of Grails Scott~ easily one of the best pieces of art from the 70's (which means ever for me). Congratulations!
John B Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/10/2010

This was gone from the site so quickly, I missed seeing it. Mitch actually takes them down when they sell. Go figure! Thanks for posting a nice scan so it can be seen by all. A centerpiece in an already amazing collection.
Romain Verlier Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/10/2010

By the Holy Matriarch !!! SHOULD YOU SELL ...PLEASE TRY ME !!!!! HUGE congrats !!!!!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/10/2010

Wow!!! This brings back fond comic-collecting memories!!! Just awesome!!
robert frey Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/10/2010

wow! holy cow!
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/11/2010

Awesome! Now who's on a roll!?
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/11/2010

A Stunner!
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/11/2010

Historic piece to say the least.Probably the best vintage Starlin piece one could own ;)
VINCENT FACELINA Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/8/2011

F M wrote:
" Historic piece to say the least.Probably the best vintage Starlin piece one could own ;)  "
Tout à fait d'accord....Indeed....
Greg Huneryager Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/11/2010

Cool cover from the best short run series of the time or if, you're like me, consider the early to mid '70s to be Marvel's real golden age just the best 'mini' ever. One of the books that blew our little teenage minds. Does anything do that anymore? Great pickup.
philippe queveau Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/11/2010

the best Starlin ! Bravo Scott !!
VINCENT FACELINA Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/8/2011

philippe queveau wrote:
" the best Starlin ! Bravo Scott !!  "
Absolutly ...I agree ..Thanks to share, Scott !
LEN  CALLO Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/11/2010

~ sigh ~
Carlo M Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/11/2010

Starlin's run on warlock remains his best work full of detail and with great use of shadows. And this is one of the best pieces!
Hari Naidu Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/11/2010

Wow, Scott, it really doesn't get much better than this. A very important comic and perhaps Starlin's most memorable. A big congratulations to you!!
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 3/12/2010

What a pick-up. I really enjoyed those stories. Congratulations.
glen gold Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/13/2010

I remember walking into a store in Chinatown in SF and picking up this issue and thinking "Wait, this isn't The Golem!" I bought it anyway and by the time I got to the point where the girl under Warlock's protection dies anyway, I was smacked upside the head. And that was before The Magus even showed up. I still think this run was one of the finest examples of imagination and storytelling, backed by an actual philosophy, in all of the popular arts -- not just comics. The cover you have is just plain and simple the best. Starlin obvious cared a lot about getting it right -- you can tell he sweated every brushstroke. Check out The Magus's mouth! Oh, and the girl? That's why I bought the cover. I thought 'Screw the Golem!'
Ken R Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/13/2010

Always nice to hear someone landing a piece that transports them back to such a nostalgic time in their lives. Hard not to love Starlin's work from this time period. Congrats Scott!
LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
Posted On 3/16/2010

I agree with Len.... *sigh* ...
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/22/2010

Masterful! Once more, a grail acquired, a bell rings, and an angels gets his wings.
Black Adler Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/26/2010

Late comment... I mean... in a single day, think of the shock: the Savage Tales 5 cover and browsing your collection.... I see... this. I thought I was happy with my Warlock page and the half-splash panel of the Matriarch... but gosh, this is IT! If you want only one Starlin piece, no question, this cover is the one. And I am with Glen on that, yep, "Screw the Golem!!" when you see that comic book in the store. Totally. Magic, Scott, magic. Let me know when you set up your museum, I will be your curator for free. Perfect retirement job !!
Arts Jluc Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/10/2010

C'est la plus belle des couvertures pour Warlock dessinée par J.Starlin.
VINCENT FACELINA Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/8/2011

Arts Jluc wrote:
" C'est la plus belle des couvertures pour Warlock dessinée par J.Starlin.  "
OUI...et elle n'a pas franchi l'Océan....Qui sait, un jour peut-être...
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
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Posted On 6/13/2011

Breath taking the best cover of the series! I'm with you, I was 13/14 that sept that year! Great memories indeed! I was always a huge HIM/Warlock fan, when I saw this on the rack. I was blown away! Congrads! If I ever win the lottery, I'd make you a insane offer! WOW!
Phillip Hester Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/5/2011

You're killing me!
Dave W Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/12/2012

Wow, I am astounded. This is magical. Words are tough to find for such a beauty!
Jean-Louis S Member Since 2008
Posted On 8/29/2012

I love it!! Great Starlin♥
Julius Howe Member Since 2012
Posted On 11/9/2013

This is perfect!
Eddie S Member Since 2013
Posted On 6/1/2014

PHENOMENAL of GALACTIC PROPORTIONS!! Kudos to the Nth degree.
Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/16/2015

As I'm sure others have mentioned, this is the cover (and what a great cover it is) that began a story that took me down a path my little elementary school brain had never been before and changed my perception of what a superhero comic could be. Starlin's imagination and dynamism are on full display here.
Phillip Hester Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/19/2021

I promised to stop swearing on this website.

 Jeffrey Freshcorn Member Since 2012
Posted On 9/10/2021

WOW

 David  Matheny Member Since 2021
Posted On 2/9/2023

Wow. What an amazing piece to have. Quite the iconic image of Warlock

 Congrats 

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/1/2023

Definitive! Warlock and Starlin soar into space and never look back!

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