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Challengers of the Unknown 71 by Cardy

Artist: Nick Cardy (All)

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Challengers of the Unknown 71 by Cardy Comic Art

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Challengers of the Unknown 71 as published

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Title:	Challengers of the Unknown 71 by Cardy
Artist:	Nick Cardy (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NO
Views:	2,039
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	10/2/2014
Comic Art Archive:	Challengers of the Unknown Issue: 71 Page: cover View

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There was a period when Nick drew a cover for this series, a cover for that series, a cover for whatever series needed a cover. So Nick's covers covered the gamut. This is one of those Cardy covers you would miss if you weren't watching. It's a great piece that deserved a better coloring job (see additional image). Especially in the sky. Geez, even the top 1/3 is just a plain pea soup green, no art at all. There are so many details that were obliterated, even the lightning bolts.

I had been offered this piece many, many years ago. I passed on it. Not because I didn't want it but because I was buying several other Cardy covers at the same time. I simply could not afford this one. Of course, prices being what they are now, I really should have gotten it. It's not like me to mention cost. But let's face it, collecting comic book art is a luxury.

The Challengers of the Unknown were created by Jack Kirby and Dave Wood.

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frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/2/2014

WOW!!! Great cover!

Dan Ripoll
Member Since 2003

Posted on 10/2/2014

Great composition on this cover- Cardy horror covers have always been toward the top of my favorites, and here he combines horror and Kirby heroes: a nice mix, and a strong image.

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/2/2014

nice!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/2/2014

I lOVE this cover..it has been on my Infinite Timelines radar for a long time. These pencils & inks are incredible.

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/3/2014

Fantastic, wonderful, vintage cover from a GREAT series! Bravo.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/3/2014

Cardy on the Challs? Unbeatable! And, I agree completely, so much better without the colors!...

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/3/2014

What a great piece--Cardy mixing super-heroes with horror, awesome stuff. Cardy is one of the greatest cover artists ever--and that's coming from a dyed-in-the-wool Marvel fan.

Eelco V
Member Since 2004

Posted on 8/30/2015

Really great cover!

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