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DescriptionRegarding the re-inking of vintage art...I'm of two minds on this. I'm OK if the original inker goes over their original faded marker inks with something archival. This is a matter of preservation. However, I'd rather not have someone who had nothing to do with the original creation do that work. In either case, it should be disclosed.This early Jaime Hernandez LOVE AND ROCKETS cover was drawn in India ink, but had some spot blacks filled in with marker. It hadn't faded yet, but given the marker inks of that era, it was simply a matter of time. I consulted with Jaime's rep, Todd Hignite, to see what he thought. He agreed that in the best interests of the art, Jaime should go over the marker with India ink. He said he'd do the same if he owned this piece. So he set it up with Jaime and now the cover not only looks great, but is saved for future generations. (Jaime told me he originally used the marker to fill in some blacks because he was so broke at the time, he was trying to save on India ink! It was a lot of fun hanging out with him and talking about his art while he worked. Thanks Jaime and Todd!) UPDATE 6/26/25: Overlay added with title stats. Social/Sharing |
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mathew hodgins
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 3/26/2018
What an amazing work of art. You did the right thing for sure. This way it will stay this beautiful forever.
Chris K. 
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/26/2018
Great stewardship of a really pretty piece of art, Felix. You procured something great, made it better via its original creator and shared what you did. Gold standard! Oh, by the way...love the piece!
Jimmy Palmiotti
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/26/2018
I have been asked to do this on some original art where the inker had passed on. I have no problem as long as it us unchanged.
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/27/2018
Looks great, Felix! Such a nice Love and Rockets cover
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/27/2018
Such a beautiful cover design. Great work preserving this one and what a great bonus that you were able to hangout with Jaime himself!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/27/2018
Cheers all around for the acquisition and the preservation efforts. I love the romance cover vibe as well as the Wood and Steranko touches. It all adds up to a great cover and a great piece of art.
Robert Altamura
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/27/2018
Wonderful inking. A touch of Steranko in it.
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/27/2018
I've seen this piece in its original state and, boy, what an improvement! Is it me or do the lush inks and paper toning work better together than if the paper remained bone white? As reticent as he is, did Jaime have anything to say about retouching old pieces? I mean, he did do it, so I guess that answers my question!
Todd Hignite Comic Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/28/2018
Huge congrats on this great, great cover, Felix—I can’t get over how incredibly beautiful it looks now!!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/7/2018
Great cover by a modern master! Nice choices re restoration/preservation
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