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Gil Kane - Marvel Feature v. 2 (Red Sonja) #1 Cover (Marvel, 1975)

Location: Kane, Gil
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , John Romita (Inker)

Location: Kane, Gil
Title: Gil Kane - Marvel Feature v. 2 (Red Sonja) #1 Cover (Marvel, 1975)*
Artist: Gil Kane (Penciller) , John Romita (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: Never
Views: 2492
Likes on CAF: 15
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 36
Added to Site: 7/3/2019

Crom and Mitra! I had been searching high and low, from the Black Coast to the Hyrkanian steppes, for this Gil Kane/John Romita Red Sonja masterpiece for almost as long as I have been collecting original art. Why? Because Marvel Feature v. 2 #1 was one of the original two comics (along with Uncanny X-Men #172) that I borrowed from a neighborhood friend back in 1983 that turned me into a lifelong comics fan - so, in addition to being the fantastic cover to Red Sonja's first solo outing, it doesn't get much more nostalgic than this for me!

In late 2018, I appealed to the Felix Comic Art podcast listenership for any information regarding the whereabouts of both this and the Defenders #125 cover (I'm still looking for the latter), which have long been at the top of my Want List. Well, I don't know if the former owner of this cover heard me or not, but, it fortuitously turned up at auction this year and I am thrilled to have won it! (special thanks go out to a good friend for his part in helping me secure this one)

I feel very fortunate to be able to add another personally significant, nostalgic piece to my collection. For me, there are very few things in this hobby more memorable than this issue and its spectacular cover image of everyone's favorite fighting Hyrkanian! I know that I am a very lucky guy...

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Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/3/2019

This might as well have been inscribed "To Gene". Congrats!!

Brian Peck Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/3/2019

Fantastic!!!!! Great cover. Good thing it wasn't signed. ;-) Congrats!

Drew Clark Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/3/2019

Beautiful Cover!

Michael Diaz Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/3/2019

Brilliant piece Gene! Congrats!!

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 7/3/2019

Congrats on landing such a personally nostalgic cover!

Jason K Member Since 2018

Posted On 7/3/2019

Congrats on acquiring this, Gene. Happy endings are always good.

Matt W Member Since 2009

Posted On 7/3/2019

SO great!

Chris C Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/3/2019

Rare to find one of the pieces that started you collecting, but now you've found them BOTH!! You're living right....

Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 7/4/2019

Love Gil Kane covers and this one is absolutely fabulous! Congrats on a nostalgic find.

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016

Posted On 7/4/2019

Very beautiful Cover, congratulations

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 7/4/2019

One of the greatest Sonja covers of the 70's, so happy to see it finally surfaced after all these years!

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

Posted On 7/4/2019

What a find! I nearly had a stroke the day I saw this comic hit the rack. My uncle actually bought it and as soon as I could get my hands on it I read it greedily taking in the sexy warrior woman with great pleasure.Congrats

Joe Shaffer Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/4/2019

congrats Gene

John S. Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/4/2019

Special thanks should go out to all of us that didnt punish bid you on this piece :-)

Seriously though, so happy for you.

West Stephan Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/4/2019

Congrats on you personal grail. There are about 7-8 comics I bought my 1st month as a comic reader that I would love to own the covers. I was lucky to get the JLA #227 which was one of them. Hope you get that Defenders cover soon!

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/4/2019

In your intro you rightly focus on the emotional connection you have with this cover. But artistically it has to be one of the most accomplished by Kane, supported by usual classy, Romita inks. It must feel great to have a piece of art that scores so high on all fronts. Congratulations!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor Member Since 2015

Posted On 7/4/2019

Stunning Gene! Just Stunning!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/4/2019

There was no doubt where this cover was going when it popped up - you are lucky - this nostalgic favorite is also a stunner!

A B Member Since 2015

Posted On 7/4/2019

If something can be a grail, this is a great example

I am happy you have been lucky at last, congratulations!

Imran A Member Since 2011

Posted On 7/4/2019

Congratulations Gene, I did think of you when it went to auction and I am pleased you won!

Jeremy Radisich Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/4/2019

While some may debate, for me Gil Kane is one of the best if not THE best Marvel cover artists ever; and even among his incredible body of work, this stands out as a true gem. Fierce depiction of Sonja in action! The nostalgic connection makes it an incredible acquisition—huge congrats!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/4/2019

CLASSIC!

J. Sid Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/4/2019

Very dynamic cover! Glad you found it

Allen Bush Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/4/2019

Gorgeous! I came, I bid, I lost....

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/5/2019

Great cover and it's the perfect home!!!! So glad you got this Gene. Congrats!!!!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/5/2019

I remember this cover foundly and was wondering why it went so high. Mystery solved. These are the sweetest pickups of all and totally worth it. Congrats!!

Nils E Member Since 2014

Posted On 7/6/2019

Boom! A serious art depth charge. 1st issues always exciting

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 7/8/2019

Wow! A cover to one of the first 2 comics you read and Red Sonja’s first solo story AND an oustanding illustration by 2 all time greats?! Yeah, safe to say you’re lucky here ;) Seriously, though, sincere congrats on true gem!

Marc Pecorella Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/9/2019

Great, great cover! And, of course, your story and the search make it mean even more. Congrats Gene! Like I've said before, anything after this is just gravy......

Ingrid Neilson Member Since 2015

Posted On 7/10/2019

Congratulations on achieving a grail piece. Those days are rare and always exciting ... ;)

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/2/2019

Stunning! Kane at his finest!

Sam 06 Member Since 2011

Posted On 12/22/2019

A stunning cover!!!! Congrats

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 7/15/2020

So Baller.

Hobby Halbert Member Since 2022

Posted On 4/5/2022

What a badass cover!

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 4/25/2023

Gil and JR Sr were the house style for Marvel's Bronze covers...LOVE IT!

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