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Aquaman #52, page 4 (1970)

Artist: Jim Aparo (All)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Aquaman #52, page 4 (1970)
Artist:	Jim Aparo (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,165
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	14
Added to Site:	4/17/2018
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Description

This page from the 1970 story "The Traders' Trap" was produced by Jim Aparo, but in a very different media than what he would normally work with. The gorgeous underwater scene is very effectively illustrated in ink and Conte crayon over graphite on coquille board for an almost surreal effect with wonderfully rich shadows and depth. This page is stunning in person, trust me!

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Arthur Chertowsky
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/17/2018

A great example of Aparo's artistry on Aquaman!

Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/17/2018

I believe you, I believe you. The shading on this page is tasteful and lovely. Nice pick-up Steve!

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/17/2018

Steve continues winning. This is amazing, believe me, it's terrific...

Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/18/2018

This page is magnificent.

Rick W
Member Since 2017

Posted on 4/18/2018

Beautiful page!

Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/18/2018

Nicest thing I've seen on CAF in a while. Stunning, hell YES! Congrats!

Nicolaj Borch
Member Since 2012

Posted on 4/18/2018

Beautiful Aparo page. Thanks for sharing!

John Espinoza
Member Since 2014

Posted on 4/18/2018

Beautiful use of mixed media. I also like the sense of grace of the figures under water.

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/18/2018

The wash on this page makes it especially interesting

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/18/2018

Back then, Aparo was still relatively new at DC. He was definitely drawing his ass off. Coquille seems to be a lot faster to work on (than using zipatone or duoshade). Great page !!!

Lenny Da Collector
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/18/2018

Very stunning indeed! Great vintage Aquaman to boot!

Lenny Da Collector
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/29/2018

I visit this page daily just to marvel at the beautiful ink wash. I'm so jealous

Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008

Posted on 6/9/2019

Superb page from the most beautiful drawn storyline with the sexy SF girl and bad and uglyaliens from Aparos first Aqua-run (perhaps has was in competition with Neal Adams, who did a tie-in story backup in these 2 issues) !

F M
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/17/2021

Splendid page indeed

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