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Avengers 176, page 01 (Volume 1) - First Starhawk Splash Appearance by Wenzel

Artists: Dave Wenzel (Penciller) ,  Pablo Marcos (Inker) ,  David Michelinie (Writer)

14 Comments  -   987 Views  -   10 Likes


Avengers 176, page 01 (Volume 1) - First Starhawk Splash Appearance by Wenzel Comic Art

 

   

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Title: Avengers 176, page 01 (Volume 1) - First Starhawk Splash Appearance by Wenzel
Artist: Dave Wenzel (Penciller)
Artist: Pablo Marcos (Inker)
Artist: David Michelinie (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 987
Likes on CAF:
Comments: 14
Added to Site: 9/25/2020
Comic Art Archive: The Avengers
Issue: 176   Page: 1

Description

It is not easy coming by these Wenzel splash pages. Much thanks to Jay L. for the patience with this addition to my collection. Starhawk had an epic battle with Michael in Avengers 168 (drawn by Perez and Marcos) where Michael killed him and then re-formed him. As a child reading the 168 issue, this was rather dramatic. By issue 176, Starhawk no longer had cosmic awareness of Michael. Jim Shooter and David Michelinie wrote an excellent story here as Shooter had transitioned into his new role as Marvel's EIC.

Addendum: Since I posted this page many years ago without much fanfare, a sub-set of original art collecting has taken hold of our 'investment' hobby now. Without identifying the numerous collectors who have elevated birth and first appearance original art pages to all time highs, this page is from Wenzel's first opportunity to draw Starhawk in a splash page. This one is a stretch, but it seems to hold some mettle as a "First something". As a result, I changed the title heading now that I have moved this to my Featured gallery section.

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Earl Hamilton 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

OMG!!! JAW DROPPING!!!!

matt d. 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

GREAT SPLASH!!!

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO 
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

Very beautiful title page, congratulations

West Stephan 
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

Love it!

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

Now this is an awesome page! The art team finally found a groove- super cool and memorable! 

The AvengersFan 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

Thanks for the shoutout Phillip. I'm very glad you love the splash as much as I do! You have a fantastic collection my friend.

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/25/2020

Fabulous addition to your impressive collection!

Jason Versaggi 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/26/2020

Great splash!

John S. 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/26/2020

Oh man i love it. 

Andrew Rallis 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 9/26/2020

Excellent!

Lee Benaka 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 9/28/2020

I'm glad this splash found a good home with another true late-1970s Avengers fan. Nice bold Iron Man pose and great assortment of secondary characters on the splash. Sweet!

Carlo M 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 9/29/2020

This is an amazing splash: the layout, the inking, the backgrounds, the storyline.  Absolute Marvel Bronze Age magic.  Your tastes in pursuing comic OA are just exquisite.

P A 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 10/2/2020

Outstanding Avengers splash! Congrats!

K Gearon 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 10/8/2020

Great title page!  Like that twist Iron Man is going...uniqe in that I can't picture Iron Man doing thaf often!  Overall just some impressive pure illustration and the inks are also very crisp!  Winning piece all around.  Congrats!

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