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Howard the Duck #1 - Ron Lim Variant - 1st full appearance of Gwenpool

Artist: Ron Lim (Penciller)

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Howard the Duck #1 - Ron Lim Variant - 1st full appearance of Gwenpool Comic Art

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Title:	Howard the Duck #1 - Ron Lim Variant - 1st full appearance of Gwenpool
Artist:	Ron Lim (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,483
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	2/6/2021
Comic Art Archive:	Howard the Duck Issue: 1 Page: variant cover View

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The moment I made a conscious decision to collect OA, I began seeking out this cover. Gwenpool is such a crazy character and has continued to evolve over the years. This variant cover was used as a retailer incentive variant for Howard the Duck 1 as well as the second print sketch variant, with this issue being Gwenpool’s first full appearance.

Her initial cover on Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars started as a joke, but Marvel quickly realized they had something when she showed up at conventions everywhere, being a favorite of cosplayers. They decided to give the character a true launch in Howard the Duck which was followed by several of her own series.

Getting a cover from Ron Lim was also a dream come true. Ron was a childhood idol of mine as I grew up reading Silver Surfer and the Infinity Gauntlet series. You will not find a more gracious and humble artist than Ron Lim, and I am so grateful to own this piece.

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Brian Lambert
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/6/2021

Fabulous

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 2/8/2021

2 big birds with this pick up, man - congrats! Worthy add to the the first appearance collection by one of our favorite artists, being youngsters of the '90s, in Ron Lim. Super nice guy, as you say, and LOTS of energy :)

Just Raj
Member Since 2020

Posted on 8/31/2022

#Fail Hydra. I hope she joins the MCU!

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