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Amazing Spider-Man 81 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1970)

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Location: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
Title: Amazing Spider-Man 81 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1970)*
Artist:  John Romita Sr. (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NO
Views: 1973
Likes on CAF: 13
Comments: 21
Added to Site: 7/2/2019

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Over the years, I've had the good fortune and pleasure to own more than a few ASM covers by John Romita Sr and although several remained in my collection for years they eventually managed to end up in other collections. So when I finally decided to cut the one cover loose I'd kept the longest (ASM #59), the main condition was another example I'd finally keep had to be part of the equation. And here we have that expression in ASM #81 --although it's the first appearance of a classic yet not quite major villain, imho it's one of the sharpest renderings by JR Sr. John was really on fire during this period and produced some of his best work (along with plotting the script to this issue)!

Side note, I had the pleasure of meeting John a couple years ago at the Society of Illustrators, and he described to me how the Kangaroo came about while holding the cover (see add'l pic)

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Will Gabri-El ( 16 )
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Member Since: September 2004
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John Livesay Member Since 2009
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Posted On 7/2/2019

Awesome!! Read that issue a bunch as a kid.

R Shur Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 7/2/2019

Ah yes The Kangeroo :) Highly dynamic cover with cinematic Spider-Man action. Prime Romita ASM!

Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/2/2019

Great Cover!   Congrats Will !

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Only you could roll out with a classic ASM cover on a random Tuesday. I just love it. Look at Jazzy Johnny pouring over his great accomplishment. You can't beat that.

Carlos DS Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

A true grail !!!!! Congratulations Will on landing  John's Amazing spiderman cover. ENJOY ;-)

bob fish Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Such memorable cover !! Huge Congrats

Stephen F Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Very memorable cover.   Congrats Will!!

 

John S. Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Ah Will, you have some great stuff my friend

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Fantastic! Hard to beat a Romita ASM cover! Great example!

J M Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

wonderful classic cover 

West Stephan Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Great cover! It would look awesome next to my #82! ;)

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Classic! Awesome Will!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Excellent!!!

A B Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Wow! It is a beautiful example of a fantastic work by the master Romita, congratulations!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

The coming...of the Kangaroo!  Man, classic Romita ASM goodness here!  A fine example of his work, Will.  Must be a real sight in person, and I'm glad (as I'm sure you are!) that you've held on to this one.  Sincere congrats!

1    
Posted On 7/3/2019

Stunning!  A real winner Will!  Very happy for you!

NorthBay Dan Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/5/2019

5 Stars!  Outstanding acquisition Will, thanks for sharing this wonderful piece from the Great John Romita!!!!

Nils E Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 7/6/2019

Superb! Great to see the connection to Big John.

John Espinoza Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 7/8/2019

Just caught “J. Romita Fashions.” That’s awesome. Could have been “J. Romita Drugs” next door. It’s quite the fun cover. Congrats.

Canadian Collector Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/9/2019

 Major congrats on this piece! Excellent acquisition!

R. Meza Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 8/17/2019

Wow! Wow! Wowzers! John Romita, Dude?! 

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