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Micronauts (MARVEL) Issue 11 COVER Michael Golden

Location: Micronauts (1980 MARVEL) - Issue 11 - GOLDEN Complete !
Artist: Michael Golden (All)

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Micronauts (MARVEL) Issue 11 COVER Michael Golden
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Location: Micronauts (1980 MARVEL) - Issue 11 - GOLDEN Complete !
Title: Micronauts (MARVEL) Issue 11 COVER Michael Golden*
Artist:  Michael Golden (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: Permanent Collection
Views: 5521
Likes on CAF: 5
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 37
Added to Site: 6/28/2016

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For the first time in over 35 years, MICRONAUTS #11 is truly COMPLETE.

Observant viewers will note that the central pair of characters is a paste-up. No need to be worried, close examination has demonstrated that it is indeed artwork and not a stat; inkstrokes are apparent, x-acto knife seems to have been used rather than scissors, and the pasted paper is much thicker, and has a different sheen, than statpaper.

So, it seems likely to me that an earlier version of the cover must have been rejected, and the pivotal scrum was salvaged by Golden to be the centerpiece of this published version.

If this post brings new viewers to my gallery, hello! Please feel invited to look around, and check out my 'Wanted' gallery and my illustrated CAF Want List - there's plenty of stuff I'm looking for, and I'm generous to those who help me out!

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David K Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/28/2016

Huge congratulations!!!!
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/28/2016

Awesome!!! :-)
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2016

Wow!Grail indeed :)
Patrick  Brooks Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/28/2016

Classic Golden
Dan P Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/28/2016

Completing a book is almost impossible in this day and age. My sincerest congratulations!
Shannon El Guapo Slayton Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2016

Amazing! My favorite Micronauts cover!
Will Gabri-El Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2016

An almost insurmountable feat --well played sir, well played :-)
Will Gabri-El Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2016

oh and it's a helluva cover…one of Golden's best for certain!
matthew reed Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/28/2016

perfect! good for you (and the issue itself). remarkable achievement.
Rich Cirillo Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2016

So now that the thrill of the hunt is over let me know when you start selling off this issue page by page! ;)
Rich Cirillo Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2016

Seriously though Big Congrats! We both know this cover was deeply hidden away! This will always be my favorite issue of Golden's Micronauts, the Climax of the First Karza Story Arc! I am wondering what the story is behind the main figures being pasted on, was it just to enlarge the figures? Was it originally a different pose? I'll have to ask Golden about it when I see him. Also it is curious that this cover has all the logos and Marvel banner when a lot of the Golden Micronaut covers from this time period do not. I may still have to get a tattoo of those bottom figures, one of my favorite images ever!
Andrew Allen Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/29/2016

Rich Cirillo wrote:
" I am wondering what the story is behind the main figures being pasted on, was it just to enlarge the figures? Was it originally a different pose? I'll have to ask Golden about it when I see him. "
The critical bit I forgot to mention in my description is: observation shows there is no apparent art underneath the pasteup; which suggests to me that the rest of the cover's composition was built around its placement. I have doubly confirmed that these figures are artwork, and not a stat; so they were cut from another page. Hence: a previous, rejected attempt with our two fighters being retained for the published version.
Josh G. Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/28/2016

totes jelly
Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 6/28/2016

Staggering! Beyond Congrats!...
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2016

Now this is an awesome feat! And an Awesome cover. Congrats
Eelco V Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2016

Wow! This is astounding! The cover itself and making it complete. Huge congrats!
Kenneth & Diana  Gagnon Member Since 2012
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Posted On 6/28/2016

Congrats on your Grail Cover ! Hope you have more too uncover !
philippe queveau Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2016

Bravo !!! this is incredible
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/28/2016

Bravo, Andrew!!! There is No Better Golden Micronauts Cover and to have this with the rest of the issue is quite the accomplishment!!! Methinks the Cover description entails it all, Saga's End!!! I am astounded, a tad HulkGreen envious but mostly joyous for your acquisition!!!
Steve Kro Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/28/2016

Golden Grail...pure Micro GOLD! Congrats!
Dave W Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/28/2016

Wow, what an accomplishment! Amazing art as well. Congrats!!!!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/28/2016

A true milestone indeed!!!! Congratulations, Andrew!!!!!
Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2016

Just echoing everyone else...putting together a vintage book like this is an epic collecting achievement!
Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015
Posted On 6/28/2016

Bravo! well done. This journey is ended now off the start a new completion hunt. Best of luck.
Justin Leigh Leiter Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2016

Just simply incredible...WOW...huge congrats...classic, iconic, legendary....one of the greatest covers ever!
J P Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/28/2016

Well I dont hate that at all, nope not one bit.
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2016

Major, major congratulations on an amazing achievement! I am about to send a cover off to a collector that completes a book for him... but I've never been able to successfully reunite a book... yet! Your quest was worthy!
E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/29/2016

A complete book. A complete Golden book. A complete Golden MICRONAUTS book! Are you kidding me????? Can't really think of another collector out there who has managed to acquire all the artwork to his favorite comic book. Incredible, just incredible. Congratulations sir! I hope you enjoy it every single day of your life.
dusty abell Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 6/29/2016

I know you've been trying to get a hold of this cover for a long time.....i'm glad the whole issue is in someones hands who really cherishes it! If the IDW collection ever happens i'm glad we'll have at least one full issue to look forward to!!!!
Andrew Allen Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/16/2021

dusty abell wrote:
"  I know you've been trying to get a hold of this cover for a long time.....i'm glad the whole issue is in someones hands who really cherishes it! If the IDW collection ever happens i'm glad we'll have at least one full issue to look forward to!!!!  "

Well, the IDW Edition DID happen, Dusty.  Not ONE full issue, but SIX.   Hope you're satisfied! :-)

 Kevin Moorhead Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/29/2016

And on that day the clouds parted and awesomeness was delivered into the hands of Allen!

A seminal piece of comics couldn't be in any better hands.

eewwnuk 1 Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/1/2016

Well done!
Jeremy Radisich Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/2/2016

The true definition of a grail--beautiful, incredibly rare, incredibly personal to you. Congrats on an amazing acquisition!
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/4/2016

What an achievement!!!! Golden was unbelievable during this time, and it shows on this cover!!!! Congratulations. 8 )
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 8/13/2016

Wow. Just wow. Actually, that's not enough. Congratulations on an amazing feat, and for grabbing some spectacular artwork. Well done.
Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/21/2018

EPIC!!! WHAT A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT! CONGRATS!!!

 GianCarlo Nardini Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/5/2019

Oh, baby!

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