J L UNITED STATES
Member Since December 2005
74 Artworks | Watched by 288

Frank Miller Wolverine Trade Paper Back cover

Location: Frank Miller
Artist: Lynn Varley (Colorist)

5068  Views  -  28  Comments  -  15  Likes

Artwork Details
Location: Frank Miller
Title: Frank Miller Wolverine Trade Paper Back cover
Artist:  Lynn Varley (Colorist)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 5068
Likes on CAF: 15
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 28
Added to Site: 4/13/2018

Share This Artwork
Description
There are 3 pieces that exist with regards to this great cover from 1987.

There is a pencil version of this cover.

There is a light boxed inked version of this cover. Miller owns that.

And then there is the Lynn Varley color guide. This is the color guide to the trade.

I bought this because I thought it was really cool. Besides being one of my favorite covers, this color guide is very unique. This is actually printed onto a bristol board rather than the typical thin color guide paper. The thickness of the bristol makes it feel like an original drawing.

Anyhow, what you see here is technically the published cover to the Wolverine trade paper back cover. Varley did a masterful job in coloring this.

Huge thanks and appreciation to Mitch of Graphic Collectibles for selling me this.

About The Owner

Member Since: December 2005
Last Login: March 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
On CAF:
Artworks Commented On
Liked Art
Site Activity
Contact J L

Login or register for an account to email the owner of this artwork.

Comments on this Artwork

You must be logged in to make comments.
George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/14/2018

Such an iconic image.  So great to see the original color guide in your collection here.

J. Sid Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/14/2018

Awesome and beautiful.

Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

I was just thinking about this TPB cover the other day. hmm, I didn't know about the three versions. As great as the art from the mini-series is, this is my favorite from the story. In fact, it may very well be my favorite Miller artwork, period. Unfortunately for me the cost of either of the other two versions would make them unobtainable for myself. I hope I can one day live vicariously through you, and you're able to land one of the Miller versions. Congrats on this, and thanks for sharing!  

Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/14/2018

Definitely one of the most memorable images of Wolvie from back then, the work on grey tones is just great and so is the color contrast between the Ninjas pack and Wolverine!

Vit Budin Member Since 2016
Posted On 4/14/2018

Yesterday I wrote I will not go to your galleries so often.... well... I can`t help myself :). Another amazing piece. COngratulations.

Stephen F Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

What a great looking piece of art!!   Congrats Joe!

Kyle K Member Since 2012
Posted On 4/14/2018

Very cool piece. Congrats, JL. 

Canadian Collector Member Since 2015
Posted On 4/14/2018

This is awesome! Congrats!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/14/2018

Varley's sense of color and Miller's style really were a match well made (art wise, anyway). Cheers!

Xavier  . Member Since 2010
Posted On 4/14/2018

Iconic and beautiful! What a great piece! Congrats!

Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

I've often said how this may be my favorite period of printed Miller art. In large part due to the perfect collaboration with Lynn Varley. Value aside, of the three pieces, this would be the one I'd pick.

Scott Williams Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/14/2018

Gorgeous.  This is nothing like a color guide.  This is art, even if Miller did not physically draw on this particular board.  And in the end, this is the final printed cover orginal.  I'll say it again.  Gorgeous.

J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

Scott Williams wrote:
"  Gorgeous.  This is nothing like a color guide.  This is art, even if Miller did not physically draw on this particular board.  And in the end, this is the final printed cover orginal.  I'll say it again.  Gorgeous.
 "

Scott-- there is one piece of original art. Miller re-drew the ninja's foot. I don't know if you can see the paste up. Hopefully the updated picture shows that. 8 )

 

Marc W Member Since 2014
Posted On 4/14/2018

Beautiful!

Raymond Bryan Member Since 2011
Posted On 4/14/2018

Always enjoy what pops on your feed.  This is just fantastic!!!  A great find!

Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/14/2018

Beautiful piece! 

E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

So when you say, "printed on bristol", what you are actually saying is that the Miller linework was reproduced on the board and Varley applied colors directly to the board.  Right?  So technically, only the linework is printed onto the board.  The colors are all original.  In any case, it certainly is stunning.  Much more dramatic than any of the solo shots on the four individual covers.  Love that it's already framed and ready to be proudly displayed.

Mark Warunek Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/14/2018

Awesome!

G. C. Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/15/2018

Iconic  !!

JN 80 Member Since 2016
Posted On 4/19/2018

Beautiful pick up Joe

Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/19/2018

Wow...my first reaction was 'no way'. But, then I clicked through to your gallery...and said 'way'. Remarkable to see - thanks so much for sharing it with us mere mortals!

Satya Chetri Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/20/2018

As always, one more stunning add to your stellar collection!

Maicol Senzacqua Member Since 2015
Posted On 4/22/2018

WOW ! SUPER

Ken Martin Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/27/2018

One of my favorite Wolverine images.

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/3/2018

Stunning! Congrats.

Justin Porter Member Since 2003
Posted On 2/4/2021

I remember picking up this trade paperback when it first came out in '87 and as a twelve year old punk kid thinking, damn, that's a bad@$$ cover. And now as a 45 year old I totally concur with my 12 year old self. And yes, even though it's not Miller original art, I think it's the best version of this cover that you can own of the 3. I know I'm late on this one but Congrats Joe!

j sly Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/15/2021

Love this image! You always find the coolest stuff! Congrats!

Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 11/26/2021

So cool and iconic!

You must be logged in to make comments.