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Michael Maikowski - Defenders commission

Artist: Michael Maikowski (Penciller)

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Title:	Michael Maikowski - Defenders commission
Artist:	Michael Maikowski (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,020
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	10
Added to Site:	1/20/2012
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There is no real need to repeat that I am a big '70s Defenders fan. One of my favourite character was the Russian female version of Captain America, wonderfully scripted back then by the genius Steve Gerber. I was so disappointed to see her vanish in an absurd plot development in issue 65. I have always secretly hoped that one coul ret-con her transformation into a less than minor villain, so that I could enjoy "the return of the Red Guardian".

Thanks to the fantastic Maikowski I now own the cover of that imaginary comic. My sincere thanks to Michael, who is a first class act in terms of pofessionalism and patience (on his talent I do not need to say anything, the art speaks for itself.)
Thanks also to Kirk Dilbeck for representing Michael.
Apologies for the rambling, who knows maybe Fraction will be reading this...

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Last Login:	September 2025
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Country:	ITALY
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Carlos DS
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/20/2012

This is a very impressive commission ! I love it ! Congrats carlo !!!

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 1/20/2012

It really does look like a vintage cover. Excellent work.

DW A
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/20/2012

I hope Fraction is reading this too! The Red Guardian is one of the most underused characters out there. I'd love to see her back also. Now to the artwork.....FANTASTIC!

Michael Rankins
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/20/2012

As a Defenders fan from way back (like, from #1 of the original run), I can only say: Me likee.

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/20/2012

Michael Rankins wrote:

As a Defenders fan from way back (like, from #1 of the original run), I can only say: Me likee.

I can top that Michael. Not only have I been a fan since their first OFFICIAL appearance in Marvel Feature #1 - I can go all the way back to their first UNOFFICIAL appearance in Sub-mariner #34 & 35 (without Dr. Strange of course). Anyway, this is a great commission Carlo. I am very jealous! Congratulations my friend.

Michael Rankins
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/20/2012

E DLS wrote:

I'd forgotten about that earlier arc, Eric. At this late date, I can't recall reading those issues, but I may well have. That first appearance in Marvel Feature #1 is etched into my memory, though. :)

michael dunne
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/20/2012

Great commission, I feel like i should pony up my 35 cents and buy it off the rack.

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/21/2012

Wow, what a terrific cover by Michael...

Crees Tyler
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/14/2012

Amazing commission ! Congrats

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/23/2012

very well done commission!

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