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ACTION COMICS #437 3D 1975/2014 (original art by Nick Cardy 1974)

Artists: Nick Cardy (All) , Todd Reis (Finisher)

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ACTION COMICS #437 3D 1975/2014 (original art by Nick Cardy 1974) Comic Art

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Framed Action Comics #437 3D

Comparison of flat image to 3D paper sculpture

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Title:	ACTION COMICS #437 3D 1975/2014 (original art by Nick Cardy 1974)
Artist:	Nick Cardy (All)
Artist:	Todd Reis (Finisher)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	SOLD
Views:	487
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Added to Site:	4/29/2016
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ACTION COMICS #437 3D shadowbox paper sculpture 1975/2014
Original art by Nick Cardy
Published by DC Comics 1974

A personal favorite early 3D Shadowbox I made circa 1975 was of ACTION COMICS #437 cover by Nick Cardy from 1974. It obviously just screamed for me to do a 3D of. Nick often did inventive covers involving heroes coming out of books, but this was my favorite.

Since this cover was of a cover, I thought it best to omit the top 100 PAGES banner that was not integral to the 3D picture. Also left the book cover with logo flat since the characters were already bursting out of it. In framing it, I decided to put the book at a slight angle which I thought looked best at the time. I also used a store bought frame an originally made the 3D only as deep as the frame would allow. Hence it was not as deep and detailed as I now would do.

Over the years, the glass in the frame came loose and damaged the 3D, primarily with Superman's arms since they were the furthest out. There was only minor color fading.

The 3D was originally made using actual covers, no big deal at the time.
It has been in my personal collection ever since, but over the years the frame was damaged and the colors faded. In 2014 I restored the color fading by using color laser scan prints on the top level and enhancing the 3D work. It was then put into a new frame.
In 2015 it was sold to a client in Kuwait who also ordered a custom 3D of Justice League #50.

For more info, check out my UNIQUE 3D SHADOWBOX ART fan page on FACEBOOK for more info http://bit.ly/Unique3DShadowboxArt

Please send any questions to me via email to trr3dart@gmail.com

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	Todd Reis
Joined:	August 2014
Last Login:	July 2021
Ebay Id:	trr3d
Website:	https://www.facebook.com/The-Unique-3D-Shadowbox-Art-of-Todd-R-Reis-589522227834287
Country:	UNITED STATES
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