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Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016)

Location: COVERS - SILVER AND BRONZE AGE
Artist: Neal Adams (Penciller)

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Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016)
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Thor #180 - Neal Adams - The portion done in 1970
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Location: COVERS - SILVER AND BRONZE AGE
Title: Thor #180 COVER - Neal Adams - 1970 - Unpublished (completed 2016)
Artist:  Neal Adams (Penciller)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 5157
Likes on CAF: 9
Comments: 15
Added to Site: 12/16/2016

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Neal started this cover in 1970 for Thor #180 but, according to Neal, Marie Severin had done a layout for the same book that Stan Lee asked Neal to follow. So Neal stopped working on this one and did the one Marie designed. Neal looked at the sketch lines on the cover and he said they indicated what direction he was going with it and he was happy to finish it in 2016.

Below - you can see the original 1970s cover with Odin, Thor and part of Mephisto. Above, you can see the finished cover (by Neal) as he completed Mephisto and added the demon. Again, per Neal, the layout was intended (and is) a split screen of 2 worlds. Thor is being cast out of Asgard into wherever Mephisto is.

As always, Neal and Jason were PHENOMENAL to work with. Neal is incredible and pours his heart out into his work -- I encourage everyone to get to his website and purchase your some of Neal's work for your own collection!

Thank you to Neal and Jason!

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Member Since: December 2005
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Website: http://www.oneminutelater.com
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Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/16/2016

I may be the 1st to comment on this but for once, words fail me. This is a spectacular slice of unknown Adams art.
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/16/2016

That is a before and after combination that would put Charles Atlas to shame. It just looks great!
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/16/2016

Ron S wrote:
" That is a before and after combination that would put Charles Atlas to shame. It just looks great!  "
Ron - your advice was invaluable -- I really am pleased to own this and very thankful for your good thoughts.
Marvel Two-in-One Guy Member Since 2003
Posted On 12/16/2016

Magnificent!
Rob Shalda Member Since 2013
Posted On 12/17/2016

Lord! This is Mighty Fine!!
Kevin Moorhead Member Since 2008
Posted On 12/17/2016

Odin here looks magnificent! Just beautiful :)
Vartan  Dadian Member Since 2012
Posted On 12/17/2016

This has Mephisto on the cover, therefore I like this a lot better than the published version!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/17/2016

An amazing piece indeed!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!
Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/18/2016

Quite the find and the story!
James Halperin Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/19/2016

Absolutely fantastic story, and the cover is even better than the story -- a masterpiece 46 years in the making!
Dave W Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/19/2016

Wow, thanks for sharing this incredible piece of Marvel and Adams history. Great work. Congrats!!!
Michael Rankins Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/19/2016

All collectors Neal in the presence of the OML King! Truly an amazing get!
Michael Rankins Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/19/2016

All collectors Neal in the presence of the OML King! Truly an amazing get!
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 12/19/2016

This is really fascinating, Michael - what a great story! And, how about Neal's skills being as sharp as ever - really impressive.
Thomas V Member Since 2008
Posted On 12/21/2016

What a terrific piece of history! Neal was on another planet in 1970, doing work that is still a benchmark for comic books, imo and I love how his drawing has evolved over the years. Even after near 50 years he still does art that radiates power. Can't imagine what a dream this must have been for you. thanks for sharing this, it's awesome!
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