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Jim Silke - Vampirella Retro #1 Cover

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Artist: Jim Silke (Painter)

Location: Jim Silke
Title: Jim Silke - Vampirella Retro #1 Cover
Artist: Jim Silke (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1720
Likes on CAF: 24
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 3/24/2021

I've been infatuated with this cover for a long time. I remember picking these books up off the shelf and getting floored by Jim's good-girl depiction of Vampi in a time when "bad girls" were fiercely raging and battling from one book to the next. Jim's Vampirella was a welcome throwback to the old Warren days of the regal and seductive stylings of Frazetta and Gonzalez.

Everything about this piece draws you right in: from the pose to the framing of the border design to the hair and the eyes. Jim didn't give us a Vampirella covered in blood or smacking around the bad guys, he gave us a vision of desire that is irresistible as any good vampire should be. In my humble opinion it's simply one of the sexiest Vampirella covers out there.

So imagine my surprise when the opportunity to own this piece literally fell in my lap. It's a grail I didn't know I was chasing. Many, many thanks to Todd Freeman for sending her my way and for being a great guy. Also thanks to original owner Steve Morger for professionally framing her up so nicely. Also apologies to the CAF community for the less than stellar pictures, it's tough to photograph framed artwork and do it justice.

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Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020

Posted On 3/24/2021

Congrats on bringing this amazing piece home! Love it when a collector gets to safeguard a grail.

Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 3/24/2021

Silke does a great version of Vampi! Just beautiful!!

The Gweese 2 Member Since 2019

Posted On 3/24/2021

Damn that is beautiful 😀

Mark Yanko Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/25/2021

Congrats, this is a striking cover that goes back aways!

Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/25/2021

what a stunning piece of art! and looks great in the frame too!

Malcolm

Davide G. Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/25/2021

I'm NOT jealous, I'm NOT jealous, I'm NOT jealous AT ALL... *sigh*

Frank Lanza Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/25/2021

Davide G. wrote:

" I'm NOT jealous, I'm NOT jealous, I'm NOT jealous AT ALL... *sigh*
"

Davide I just took a peek at your gallery and you have nothing to be jealous of :D You have quite the impressive collection and I'm flattered you dropped by!

E DLS Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/20/2021

One of Jim's very best Vampi pieces! Love the design. And yes, Todd is a great guy!

Frank Lanza Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/20/2021

E DLS wrote:

" One of Jim's very best Vampi pieces! Love the design. And yes, Todd is a great guy!
"

Thank you Eric that means a great deal coming from you! Jim's Vampi is always so distinctive and I was more than happy to hang her on my wall.

Michael Gowcharan Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/23/2021

This is just stunning.

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/25/2021

Phenomenal illustration of Vampi! Jim Silke is an amazing artist!

Frank Lanza Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/25/2021

Bill J wrote:

" Phenomenal illustration of Vampi! Jim Silke is an amazing artist!
"

Thanks Bill! And agreed 100%! :D

mc 12 Member Since 2021

Posted On 9/18/2023

Sweet Vampiella!!!

Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 11/10/2023

Fabulous!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012

Posted On 4/12/2025

Smooth as Silke! I need a cigarette after looking at this one...

love illustration Member Since 2020

Posted On 12/28/2025

Very sexy Vampi, love Jim Silke, congrats!

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