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Alex Toth - Adventure #418 page 4 - Black Canary (1972)

Location: Toth , Alex
Artists: Alex Toth (Penciller) ,  Alex  Toth (Inker)

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Adventure #418 published - Toth art
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Location: Toth , Alex
Title: Alex Toth - Adventure #418 page 4 - Black Canary (1972)*
Artist:  Alex Toth (Penciller) ,  Alex  Toth (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3851
Likes on CAF: 52
Favorited on CAF: 9
Comments: 43
Added to Site: 1/27/2022

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There’s no comic artist whose work I appreciate and enjoy more than Alex Toth. He was one of the few true masters of comic art. Every page and every panel that he touched was meticulously thought out. No lines were unnecessary. And the way Toth used sound effects to accentuate action was always brilliant.

I’d wanted this particular page for many, many years. Unfortunately both this issue's story, and the second part of the story in issue #419, were both held complete. Issue #418 was finally broken up a few years back and I was able to acquire this page. I'm finally getting around to posting it.

It has everything I was looking for in a Toth page - Black Canary in action, great stylistic sound effects, strong lines and the perfect use of bold inks that only Toth could accomplish. I’m thrilled to own it.

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Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Amazing page, Mark - what a great addition to your collection!

Will K Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

One of the greatest Black Canary stories ever produced !!  And one helluva Toth page !!  Amazing.

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

The perfect Toth example! Major congrats - thanks for sharing!

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Mmmmmmm thats some Tothy goodness!!! Congrats! What a fantastic page!

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Not only a fantastic action page but a great example of Toth. He was incredible. Bravo!

Rob L Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

WOW!!!  What a perfect Toth example!  Congrats!

Simon M. Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Simply perfection.  I read this story, finally, for the first time last year and it really is great.

West Stephan Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Nice action page by Toth! Great lines!

Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Ah, you got it! Congrats, as good as it gets!

Johnny M Member Since 2014
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1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

I'm getting my first Toth piece soon! I'm so excited. This is a fantastic piece. 

Roger K. Member Since 2005
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2    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Would it be hyperbole to call this one of the greatest comic book pages of the Bronze Age? I honestly believe it is. I have coveted this page forever... it is so incredible! Beautiful rendering and storytelling, and perfectly evocative of its era. Kudos!

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
2    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Me likey ... ; )

Mark Howland Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

The job is hers, but the page is yours!

Jason K Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Beauty! Congrats! 

Stephen F Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Spectacular!

Mark V Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Some things are worth waiting for - this is definitely one of them. Stunning.

Steve . M Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 1/27/2022

Fantastic page! I reached out to Moy and it was already sold. Congratulations! Glad it found a good home!!!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 1/27/2022

I'm always surprised when this page changes hands. It is one of the most memorable Toth pages ever, a great Black Canary page, and a master class in sequential action and the effective use of lettering/onomatopoeia.

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Fantastic.  The best thing I have seen on CAF in 2022.  Congratulations on a marquis piece.  

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Superb art & storytelling.

Yo Kuri Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Masterpiece!

kent mansley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Talk about a stunning page! Toth's work on these Black Canary stories are some of the best he did and that's saying something. Such an incredible piece of art and history! It landed in the right spot with you! Huge congrats!

Ben H Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Toth at his absolute best!  Congrats on a beautiful and iconic page!

Tony Marine Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Such a great page!  Congrats!

* bronze-is-gold Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Gorgeous!  It doesn't get better than this amazing page!! Congrats!!!

Lee P Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Wow! Great page as only Toth could do it

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Bravo Mark, congrats on this exceptional Toth Black Canary page!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/28/2022

Yep - that is an awesome Toth!

J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/30/2022

EEEEEEEEEEEOOOWWFF!

glen gold Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/25/2022

This is a masterclass in Toth, like the encyclopedia entry on him should have this as the illustration. Five stars and I guess anotherway to put it is: OOOWWOOWUKKKKKK!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 6/7/2022

This page conveys poetry in motion. Toth was truly a master of the comic book art form.

Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/12/2023

Wow just gorgeous!

Paul Martini Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 4/29/2023

Stunning page in every sense. Fantastic acquisition, Mark!

Phillip Hester Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/19/2023

Maybe the ultimate Toth panel-to-panel page.

Andy Robbins Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/25/2023

A beauty!  Is this story the peak of Toth's superhero work?

Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 6/25/2023

One of my favorites.

Dan Lawlis Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 6/25/2023

I have to say I miss the old style of comics from masters like Toth. Today's comics are so slick, but simply not as much fun.

Al Gordon Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/25/2023

Yeoza Wowza<  Gorgeous piece.  If I'm not mistaken, Terry Austing had a page or two from this job.

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 1/21/2024

INCREDIBLE page!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 11/24/2024

Alex Toth, mostly known for style guides, character designs and storyboards these days, this page is a masterclass, conducted by one of the very best.  Dinah never looked more alluring than she does here, as she so fluidly kicks this thug's punk ass!  The lettering is just SO very fun...

Congratulations on owning this graphic piece of storytelling perfection.

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 12/21/2025

Steven Dilworth wrote:
"  Alex Toth, mostly known for style guides, character designs and storyboards these days, this page is a masterclass, conducted by one of the very best.  Dinah never looked more alluring than she does here, as she so fluidly kicks this thug's punk ass!  The lettering is just SO very fun...
Congratulations on owning this graphic piece of storytelling perfection.
 "

I totally forgot to mention how much I loved his striped trousers.  The guy was a fashionista!

Mark Tomlinson Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/21/2025

Steven Dilworth wrote:
"  I totally forgot to mention how much I loved his striped trousers.  The guy was a fashionista!
 "

Love the way Toth illustrated the striped pants too Steven. Helps to show the motion and angles of the legs, as well as emphasising the tear in the pant leg much better than simply using colors would...... There's a lot to see here, but Toth is better than anyone else in not making things too busy, and allowing certain aspects on the page to "pop". Glad you enjoy the art!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 12/21/2025

Mark Tomlinson wrote:
"  Love the way Toth illustrated the striped pants too Steven. Helps to show the motion and angles of the legs, as well as emphasising the tear in the pant leg much better than simply using colors would...... There's a lot to see here, but Toth is better than anyone else in not making things too busy, and allowing certain aspects on the page to "pop". Glad you enjoy the art!
 "

Yes, it's that extra little detail of her running her heel down the front of his pant leg before stomping the bridge of his foot.  Then, using the tear in the middle sequence to convey the motion as his body swings forward, then as Diana dumps him on his head.  That's Toth.

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