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Starlin--DC Comics Presents #36 Cover (1981)

Location: Starlin, Jim
Artist: Jim  Starlin (All)

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Location: Starlin, Jim
Title: Starlin--DC Comics Presents #36 Cover (1981)*
Artist:  Jim  Starlin (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1547
Likes on CAF: 11
Comments: 24
Added to Site: 8/16/2018

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Jim Starlin was a master of turning comic books into cosmic books. He specialized in stories with a galactic twist. Together with writer Len Wein, he created such incredible characters as Thanos, Drax the Destroyer and Gamora. For DC, they created Mongol, the intergalactic supervillain. In this issue of DC Presents, Superman and Starman join forces to prevent Mongol from becoming ruler of an empire spanning a hundred planets. Starlin really outdid himself on this cover, drawing Superman and Starman in powerful poses and the sinister face of Mongol looming threateningly amidst a crackling starfield. IMHO, it's a Jim Starlin classic!

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Mark Levy Member Since 2004
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Posted On 8/17/2018

I don't remember all the DC Comics Presents covers - but I remember this one - classic composition!

COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004
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Posted On 5/1/2021

Mark Levy wrote:
"  I don't remember all the DC Comics Presents covers - but I remember this one - classic composition!
 "

I have to agree with Mark.  Starlin did such a great job here with the composition and the "Cosmic Crackle" (for which he was well known), and DC was right to promo this cover among the couple of DC titles that I collected at that time (New Teen Titans and Batman) off the newstand.  I just could not find it in order to purchase it until much later.  This Starlin cover stood out among much of his output for DC, and it needs to be part of the BMOCAIM when it goes on its traveling display of the United States.

bob fish Member Since 2011
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Posted On 8/17/2018

Starlin is great ! Another proof with this memorable cover

Vik V Member Since 2016
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Posted On 8/17/2018

Yeah!!! He shows more DC cover! Thought you are focused on Marvel. This cover is amazing!

Dan F Member Since 2004
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Posted On 8/17/2018

Used to own it, can attest it’s awesome!

RS 88 Member Since 2018
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Posted On 8/17/2018

What an awesome Starlin piece - one of the best I’ve seen!

Nils E Member Since 2014
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Posted On 8/18/2018

This is a Coruscating Cover!

Ron S Member Since 2007
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Posted On 8/18/2018

Sigh...  I just love this cover and this story.

John S. Member Since 2005
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Posted On 8/19/2018

Finaly some DC goodness, and what a great piece to start with. Starlin's ability to project power in his images, just bursts forth from the image.

Seriously envious, congrats.

Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
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Posted On 8/19/2018

Such a Gr8 D.C. Starlin Era!!!!!!

John C Member Since 2014
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Posted On 8/19/2018

Very beautiful cover. 

Damon Wright Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 8/21/2018

Loved these old team up titles!  Dig it!

Michael Lovitz Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 8/24/2018

Love, love, love that issue and this cover - very nice!

S Riz Member Since 2014
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Posted On 9/5/2018

Sweet cover, congrats!

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Posted On 12/5/2018

One of my top 5 DC covers- bravo!!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
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Posted On 2/13/2019

Powerful poses and crackling energy is right.  Superman's expression is pure determination. This 'cosmic book cover' TOTALLY ROCKS!

Red Raven Member Since 2012
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Posted On 8/5/2019

Incredible colection my friend - Congrats !!!!!

Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/24/2020

What a great cover!

Cosmic Code Authority Member Since 2020
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Posted On 8/5/2020

Gets my nomination for best use of Kirby crackle by an artist not named Jack.

Powerful and one of the best Starlin DC covers.

Charles Dahan Member Since 2005
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Posted On 8/7/2020

Fabulous cover. Thanks for sharing!

gene o Member Since 2018
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Posted On 4/14/2021

my first comic off the spinner rack was a copy of Starlin's Captain Marvel!

Great cosmic image here.

David  Matheny Member Since 2021
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Posted On 9/6/2021

Absolutely beautiful. Congrats

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
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Posted On 3/6/2023

No idea how I'd missed seeing this piece before !! This is such a classic cover !! One of the best works Starlin had done for DC !

Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
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Posted On 9/3/2025

These books where the best.

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