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Michael Kenyon UNITED STATES
Member Since November 2008
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Charles Vess Amazing Spiderman 1985 Black Costume

Location: MICHAEL KENYON
Artist: Charles Vess (Penciller)

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Location: MICHAEL KENYON
Title: Charles Vess Amazing Spiderman 1985 Black Costume*
Artist:  Charles Vess (Penciller)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Convention Sketch
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1162
Likes on CAF: 12
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 17
Added to Site: 5/31/2019

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This is an original penciled drawing of SPIDER-MAN by artist CHARLES VESS from 1985. It shows Spider-Man wearing the black costume introduced in 1984's The Amazing Spider-Man #252, later revealed to be the alien symbiote Venom.

The drawing is on a sheet of drawing paper approximately 13 3/4" x 10 7/8" and has been carefully stored for decades in a smoke-free home. It was acquired in person from artist Charles Vess at the San Diego Comic-Con in 1985.

The previous owner is a great guy. He preserved this drawing lovingly bound in an artists sketch book for 34 years.

I lost out on a page from ASM 277 in the early 2000's. I kept getting bid up and lost by ten dollars. It was my first attempt to win art on ebay...didn't have the experience to protect against sniping.

Not five minutes after losing I get an email from the seller." Uhh, the winning bidder changed his mind so it's your's if you want it at the final bid price." I thought I was getting scammed because it seemed disingenuous that some one would lose interest just minutes after bidding and winning. Before I could answer back the seller sent another email. "DO YOU WANT THE PAGE OR NOT." I was fine with the price but confused by the sellers behavior.I didn't answer.

I don't have that page. I know where it is.I do have an amazing drawing that simply can't be beat. There are a finite selection of Vess ASM pages and Spiderman drawings on CAF.Now I own a great one and am so happy to share it with all of you.

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Daniel C. Member Since 2009
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Posted On 5/31/2019

"Wow"; coming from a lifelong Spider-Man fan, this piece really blows

me away. Charles Vess is one of those rare artists that are impossible

to score a piece of art with. One of my personal favorite all-time Spider-Man

covers is "Web Of Spider-Man" no#1. And yes, it was created by the brilliant

Mr. Vess. After reading your back story, concerning that Charles Vess Spider-Man

page you were cheated out on, Mike, I'm sure glad to see you finally scoring

a Vess piece, and what a awesome piece of art it is. Many might say this was Karma.

As for myself, I'd rather call it "Devine intervention". In any event, congrats on

a beautiful rendering, and sharing it with the rest of us beggers.. :)

p.s. And in the words of the immortal, Stan Lee; 'nuff said.. ;)

THIEFAR art Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 6/4/2019

OMG. This is a very valuable find protected for almost 35 years without seeing the light. I thank you for showing it for our enjoyment and I know you will. I'm sorry for what you say on ebay, we've all had similar experiences from time to time. The sad thing is that we have to learn from these kinds of performances. Fortunately you have museum pieces that we would not get the rest of collectors in 3 lives, like Spider-man by Ditko / Kirby or Silver surfer.... Enjoy them!

MARVIN  HOOVER (SPI-D-FAN) Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/8/2019

Wow! Another great piece added to your already great collection! 

Sean Rutan Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/10/2019

Vess art has always stood out as special in a field filled with special artists.  Great to see! 

gene o Member Since 2018
Posted On 6/14/2019

Beautiful piece.  Vess's art is always impressive.

Miles Bless Member Since 2019
Posted On 6/16/2019

Beautiful and graceful piece. I love it . 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/4/2019

Vess black costume Spidey?!  Yes, please!  Hard to top and hard to find!  Love the pose here, too.  Congrats!

Corey  G Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/26/2019

Wow Mike, Another fantastic piece!

glad it's owned and cherished by one of my very best friends.

 

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 9/25/2020

Vess on Spidey... soooo goooood.  Fell in love with his art via Sandman, but this is something else.

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/3/2020

Love the story to go along with Vess's amazing work, congrats!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/2/2021

That's the Stuff - beautiful piece!

Paperchaser 1968 Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/18/2021

...now that is something!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
2    
Posted On 6/23/2022

Conveys a gracefulness that we don't always get to see with Spidey.  It's beautiful!

David  Matheny Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 8/4/2022

i've seen spider man drawn by hundreds of people by now but i have never seen one like this. wow and for a convention sketch? this is unbelieveable. congrats

Spidey-Man4444 . Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 9/10/2023

Wow, absolutely beautiful Vess Spidey!

Such an 'amazing' pose !

Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/15/2024

Balletic!

 

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/25/2025

wooooooooooooooow

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