Unpublished Version of Superman 223 Cover

Artist: Ed Benes (All)

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Unpublished Version of Superman 223 Cover Comic Art

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Title:	Unpublished Version of Superman 223 Cover
Artist:	Ed Benes (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,884
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	4/23/2006
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Sometimes, I wonder how many versions of a finished cover there actually are. I mean, artists only get paid for one. Why finish more than one version? As I understood it, when Benes drew the cover to Superman 223.. featuring Superman and Supergirl... he actually completed three versions. This is the second version of the cover. If you compare this to the final published cover, you'll see that they are quite similar save a few minor differences. In the published cover, Supergirl was moved down to allow for the placement of the logo, Earth was smaller and moved down in the page in a similar manner, and Mariah Benes inked that version. But, basically, the Superman and Supergirl figures are identical.

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	Wallace Harrington ( 27 ) Premium Gallery Owner
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E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/23/2006

I think it really speaks to the intergrity of an artist when they go to the trouble of doing as many versions as necessary until they fulfill their artistic vision. Obviously, as you stated, they only get paid for the one. But it's more about caring what you put out there, than just collecting a paycheck. This version is a great credit to Benes as an artist. A stunning example of an artist's effort to "get it right."

TC Art Collector
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/23/2006

Off the top of my head, I think this is the best of the three. Congrats.

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/20/2007

Wonderful!!!

David Matheny
Member Since 2021

Posted on 2/26/2023

even tho this isn't a cover it odes lessen that this is a beautiful supergirl / superman piece. i really want to start tackle Ed Benes work he has done for DC and read it all. as his run with Alex is just solid early 2000s art. thanks for sharing

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