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Tom Coker
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Neal Adams Tarzan Portfolio Set C Cover (ca. 1975-80)

Location: Adams, Neal
Artist: Neal Adams (Penciller)

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Location: Adams, Neal
Title: Neal Adams Tarzan Portfolio Set C Cover (ca. 1975-80)*
Artist:  Neal Adams (Penciller)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2458
Likes on CAF: 8
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 15
Added to Site: 4/14/2018

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I have always loved Neal Adams' Tarzan book cover paintings from the 1975 Ballantine paperback editions. As a kid reading these stories in this format, for me these depictions on the covers by Adams were the REAL TARZAN! When the Sal Q portfolios of these gorgeous Adams paintings were issued I bought them up and devoured them. This striking image was published as the cover art for the "Set C" portfolio envelope. I am more than just a little thrilled to have something so spectacular from Neal's Tarzan project in my collection. Ca. 1975-1980; 14 x 15.5 inches

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Mike D Member Since 2004
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Posted On 4/14/2018

As usual, you have great taste Tom. I was sooooooooo close to pulling the trigger on this at more than a few points and seeing it now in your gallery I obviously made a mistake not doing so. Congrats buddy, super addition!

Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

Mike D wrote:
"  As usual, you have great taste Tom. I was sooooooooo close to pulling the trigger on this at more than a few points and seeing it now in your gallery I obviously made a mistake not doing so. Congrats buddy, super addition!
 "

Thanks, Mike

Rick W Member Since 2017
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Posted On 4/14/2018

Neal in his prime! Huge congrats!

Chris K. Member Since 2008
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Posted On 4/14/2018

A really striking piece of art, Tom. Adams clearly put a ton of effort and energy into cretaing this piece. Beauty!

comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
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Posted On 4/14/2018

One of the best Adams pencil pieces I’ve seen!  Congrats!

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

Great taste Tom.  Brilliant art by Neal, and for those of us around then, this is a very memorable piece.  It almost landed in my collection about 10 years ago, but I see it's found an excellent home.  

Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/14/2018

Scott Williams wrote:
"  Great taste Tom.  Brilliant art by Neal, and for those of us around then, this is a very memorable piece.  It almost landed in my collection about 10 years ago, but I see it's found an excellent home.  
 "

Thanks, Scott! No surprise this jewel was within orbit of the collection of such an Adams connoisseur as yourself. :-)

David K Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/14/2018

Speechless

John Livesay Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/14/2018

Outstanding!!

Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/14/2018

This lush piece was on my radar for a long time! It's a perfect vintage aggressive Adam iconic drawing that many of us grew up loving. Smart to pull the trigger on this--  and it's a cover besides!!!

JOE JUSKO Member Since 2004
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Posted On 4/15/2018

Spectacular 

E DLS Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/15/2018

Yup, I bought all three sets of these Sal Q Tarzan ports.  In fact, I got so tired of having to constantly pull them out to look at them, that I eventually ended up framing the entire series of prints.  Nothing fancy, just store bought frames (I got a discount where I worked back then).  But at least I could see them whenever I wanted.  This is an absolutely gorgeous drawing and I am so jealous right now.  Congrats Tom!

John Cogan Member Since 2004
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Posted On 7/12/2018

Wow, this is incredible!  I totally agree with you that Neal's Tarzan is the real Tarzan.  His Tarzan painting are some of his best work.  A few years ago at SDCC I asked Neal about the painting and he told me that he still has them all expect for the few he gave to his children.

Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/1/2020

Stunning page!!!

Andy Robbins Member Since 2003
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Posted On 8/4/2022

I was at a mid-90's show, possibly in Philadelphia, when this walked into the room and Scott Dunbar bought it.  He was beyond excited, which I didn't understand at the time becasue it was "only a pencil piece".  Kids say the darndest things...

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