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Kubert/Townsend--Wolverine #110 Cover (1997)

Location: Kubert, Adam
Artists: Adam Kubert (Penciller) ,  Tim  Townsend (Inker)

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Location: Kubert, Adam
Title: Kubert/Townsend--Wolverine #110 Cover (1997)*
Artist:  Adam Kubert (Penciller) ,  Tim  Townsend (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1502
Likes on CAF: 33
Comments: 71
Added to Site: 2/17/2022

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Wolverine is one of those heroes that really bring out the best in artists. Here’s a great example--the cover to Wolverine #110 by Adam Kubert and Tim Townsend. I love the energy Adam put into this cover--Wolverine bursts off the page with a ferocity that makes you want to duck. And contrasting with Wolvie’s savagery is the tranquillity of Alpha Flight's Shaman. While Shaman quietly weaves a magic spell to trap a demonic bear ... Wolverine distracts it by attacking in full berserker rage! Tim Townsend's masterful inks bring the scene to life, the thicks and thins of his line matching Wolvie's frenetic energy. IMHO, it's a top-drawer cover from a top-notch team!

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Michael 07 Member Since 2011
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Posted On 2/17/2022

Great taste in this collection as usual...always!!

Ron S Member Since 2007
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Posted On 2/17/2022

Another great one Bill!!

Amir E Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

So good! 

David K Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Fantastic piece!!!

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

You never cease to amaze us Bill with the pieces brought forth on CAF ! A stunning cover and one of my favorites ! Just a wonderful pick-up !

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Late 90s gold, with an X-Men + Alpha Flight crossover, to boot.  Wolvie is in his element here, while Shaman adds mystical atmosphere...

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Spectacular cover!  I always love it when Logan teams up with a member of Alpha Flight, so Shaman's presence shifts this from an A+ cover to an A+++ cover.

Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Wicked! Kubert and Townsend always bring the heat to big Wolvie. Congrats on such a savage example! 

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

We're all so used to pencillers establishing their artistic identities, but inkers certainly can stamp their brand on pieces as well.  Just one look at this and you can see the stark differences between what Tim brings to the table over what Farmer did during his run.  Yes, it's still Kubert's Wolverine.  But it's so interesting to see what Tim and Mark did to make it their own.  Great cover buddy!  Congrats!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

The wonderful, natural figure work, the feathering with either short/thick or long/thin parallel lines to create shadow, the savage fury waiting to be unleashed from within the calm. All fabulous. But enough about Shaman! The Wolverine figure is pretty good too! 😉

Marc W Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Pure Wolvie magic for the greatest Collection out there! Thanks for sharing, Bill!

André . Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Somehow it pops more in the OA than it does in the crazy printed colors. Just stunning detail. Congrats!

Bob Goerder Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

VERY NEAT!!

Alkis V. Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Great cover!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

As a Canuck I approve this cover! Love the expression on Wolvie's face and the way he is practically popping off the page. Congrats!!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

A great combination of mysticism and hard edged adamantium!  They are represented as opposites on the cover, but it works to show there is a middle ground in between as it also means delving deeper into Wolverine's spiritual nature.      

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Fantastic illustration - shows why Kubert is so stellar.  Great pickup.

Stephen F Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Fantastic!

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Kubert's Wolverine is one of my favorite eras.  I remember this cover well. Great find, love Wolverine's explosive energy on this cover. 

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Townsend really delivers here, I like his inking a lot. It's a treat to see this art as nature intended, without the added clutter from the published version. The craft and discipline really shines through.

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Smokes out, claws out! 

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

She's a beaut! 

Eric Wenger Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Bill, this is amazing! Congrats!

Steven biali001 Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Wow, what an amazing cover!!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Kubert's pencils are always magic, but wow, Townsend's inking on this Wolverine cover is truly sublime. A piece that is SO much more visually pleasing in black and white than in the colored version.   An outstanding work of art that fits perfectly in your stunning collection!  

Red Raven Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

grail pièce !!!

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Townsend really went to town on this inks! Stellar cover!

John Espinoza Member Since 2014
2    
Posted On 2/17/2022

If there's a demonic bear

yo I'll pokes it;

check out my claws

while Shaman smokes it. 

Slice, slice, baby. 

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
2    
Posted On 2/18/2022

John Espinoza wrote:
"  If there's a demonic bear
yo I'll pokes it;
check out my claws
while Shaman smokes it. 

Slice, slice, baby. 
 "

Take heed, 'cause John's a lyrical poet
Wolvie likes his mead, just in case you didn't know it!
 

John Espinoza Member Since 2014
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Posted On 2/18/2022

Ruben DaCollector wrote:
"  Take heed, 'cause John's a lyrical poet
Wolvie likes his mead, just in case you didn't know it!
 
 "

Bill loves OA more than driving his Lamborghini.

Don't worry about his money, he knows how to spend it:

He's picking up Kubert/Townsend while you were in line getting con sketches.

Jealous!

Cuz my posts don't get nearly as many views and likes.

Bill J with the grail; Vanilla hobbled by the price hikes.

DaCollector! Flipping through his Itoya,

waiting for his YouTube art drop to go live like Moy-a.

Yo Ice, did you pick anything up?

Nah, just checking out the prices.

Israel Collado Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Awesome Cover!!! Congrats.

kent mansley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Always a treat whenever you post a new addition! This is an eye catching cover for sure. My appreciation for Townsend's inks continue to grow. Seeing how he handles the different artists he has worked with is impressive. Kubert and Townsend are a great fit! Huge congrats!

Tyler T Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Excellent

Johnny M Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

COME ON!!! ;) Soooo jealous. 

Johnny M Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

The traditionally done pieces by Kubert are so fantastic and iconic. 

West Stephan Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Great pairing with Kubert and Townsend on this cover. This is one of the better covers I remember hitting the newsstand. 

1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

A wonderfully powerful cover! 

1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

A wonderfully powerful cover! 

J H Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

GRRRAAAHHHHH! Wolvie berserker rages deserve some sound effects. Man, this cover is gorgeous. The pencils and inks are immaculate, and I love all that great detail. Townsend was certainly feeling his oats here, with that perfect light sourcing on Shaman, and even throwing is some cross-hatching. You got a winner. Big congrats!

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

LOVE Townsend inks on Kubert - the perfect pairing! This is breathtakingly good. Congrats, thanks for sharing!

Harry M Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

I love the contrasts between the two heroes. Also look at all the great work on the foliage. Congrats.

A K Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

I have always loved this cover.  There is an appealing cartooniness to Adam's work that distinguishes it from the work of his father and brother.  Logan looks fierce without looking too realistic, which is a trap too many artists fall into.  And Dr. Michael Twoyoungmen is beautifully rendered as well.  Congratulations! 

Wolvie Fan Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Epic cover!  One of my many regrets, selling this cover a few years back.  It  definitely made it to a great home!  Congrats on a killer take down.  Awesome

Troy C. Punswick Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

Wolverine looks so awesome here!  Outstanding cover!!!

Kelley M Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

#110%!  Incredible!

Ken Martin Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2022

such a memorable cover! 

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Beautiful Wolverine Kubert cover. Can't go wrong with that combo

Malvin V Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Wow! What a great cover!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Cool that you've got that juxtaposition of the sitting, calm Shaman vs the claws out pouncing Wolvie!  Great cover, Bill - definitely gettin' harder to come by.  I think what I like most are those CLEAN inks, whew.  Townsend's pretty good, right?  :)  Congrats!

Davide G. Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Striking cover, with brilliant contrast between the static pose of Shaman and a classic unleashed Wolvie! The inks also are great!

bob fish Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Another gem in your incredible collection 

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Just splendid. Shaman truly steals the show despite a great claws out Wolvie. And the inks are exquisite (as always).

Eranga Devasurendra Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Wow, Bill! Another rollicking addition to a collection already full of them! I love how Townsend's lines complement Adam's - the precision in the interior of the circle vs the looseness (dare I say chaos) of the foliage. Wonderful piece of stand-alone art and a cover to remember!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Hallelujah - incredibly cool cover.

Imran A Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Congratulations on another awesome addition

Gene Park Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

Sweet pick-up, Bill!

Sylvain R Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 2/18/2022

I Vividly remember that cover with this unbelievable berserker Wolverine!

 

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 2/19/2022

Gorgeous Born-to-be-Wild cover!!! 

J L Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/19/2022

The ferocity of Wolverine justaposed with the calmness of Shaman (as you noted).  Really great looking cover! 

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/20/2022

Huge fan of Kubert's (all of them) rendition of Wolverine and this cover is as striking as they come !  I agree with every sentiment.

David Askani’Son Member Since 2012
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1    
Posted On 2/20/2022

Awesome get bud, love all your quality art pieces :)

Michael  Kirton Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/23/2022

Such a great cover my favourite part being the Townsend inks. Really enjoyed his work with Bachalo and he does a fanastic job here complementing Kubert's wonderful pencils. 

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 2/23/2022

another stunner. the energy leaps off the page. great cover, congrats!

Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/2/2022

EPIC! MASTERFUL!! POWERFUL!!! ICONIC!!

David  Matheny Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 3/6/2022

wow. i recall reading this book recently and it is a bit wild to see the actual cover art. congrats

Daryl R Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 3/29/2022

How did I miss this one? So good! I love Adam on Wolvie! What an epic cover.

!Seamus !! Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 2/6/2023

Great balance, cool concept and excellent execution.

Eric B Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 8/26/2023

There's a lot of ferocity from Wolverine on this cover! And it's all in his face. And claws. Wonderful addition Bill.

Joshua Tan Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 9/17/2023

I was wondering where this went after it was in my grubby paws ..... glad to see it went to a happy home : )

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 9/3/2025

Another awesome cover in your collection, cheers!

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