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Youngblood (vol 1) # 10 cover art by Rob Liefeld (1994) - Spawn crossover / Early Image Comics / Death of Chapel

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Artists: Rob Liefeld (Penciller) ,  Danny Miki (Inker)

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Title: Youngblood (vol 1) # 10 cover art by Rob Liefeld (1994) - Spawn crossover / Early Image Comics / Death of Chapel
Artist:  Rob Liefeld (Penciller) ,  Danny Miki (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
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Added to Site: 3/22/2022

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Youngblood #10 cover
Pencils by Rob Liefeld & inks by Danny Miki
Story by Rob Liefeld & script by Eric Stephenson
Image Comics - December 1994

Alright friends, this is a big one for me. I never thought I'd own a piece of this caliber from my childhood. This is edge-to-edge, 90's Liefeld greatness. I love the characters, off the page energy, pouches, guns, and even those feet!

I stumbled into comics in the early 90's around the time Image Comics hit. At that time they were everywhere making comic's history. Youngblood was the first comic Image ever released in April 1992 with Spawn directly following in May 1992. This piece is extra exciting as it captures both properties in a special and early crossover issue from one of Image's founders! This also has to be one of Rob's most beautifully drawn issues inside and out to date. This one checks a lot of boxes for me to say the least! It's got almost as many skulls as it does pouches.

To top things off this was the final cover for the original Youngblood series. It's a super rare Spawn appearance by Liefeld! To my knowledge this is the first time Liefeld drew Spawn on a cover. I believe this was only preceded by Liefeld drawing Spawn on some of the interiors in Youngblood issue #8 a couple months earlier and followed by Liefeld drawing Spawn on the Youngblood TPB cover two years later in 1996. There were around 21 issues of Spawn out at this point and there was a Chapel crossover in Spawn #12 in 1993 with heavy connections between these two characters. It was really cool to see Liefeld come back and draw a cover for Spawn #200 in 2011 with Todd's inks on it.

The logos and stats are original and pasted on and with some inks on them. The art is also signed at the top by Liefeld in pencil.

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James S Member Since 2017
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Damn, George!  That is a beauty!  I don't think I've seen a Leifeld Spawn, but he did a great job.

George H Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

James S wrote:
"  Damn, George!  That is a beauty!  I don't think I've seen a Leifeld Spawn, but he did a great job.
 "

Thanks my friend! I could only find a few rare times that he's drawn the character in the past 30+ years.

Derek Crabbe Member Since 2020
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

You sold your soul to Malebolgia, didn't you? :P

So frickin' cool!

George H Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Derek Crabbe wrote:
"  You sold your soul to Malebolgia, didn't you? :P
So frickin' cool!
 "

Hahaha. Thanks my friend!

Jason D'Ambrosio Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

George.. that is fantastic! Congrats!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Jason D'Ambrosio wrote:
"  George.. that is fantastic! Congrats!
 "

Thanks my friend!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Ridiculous, absurd, amazing.

George H Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art wrote:
"  Ridiculous, absurd, amazing.
 "

Thanks my friend! "RAA" for short, the roar of the era.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
3    
Posted On 3/22/2022

WTF?!?! Aren't these things costing into the many tens ofthousands these days? Anyway, it's a really nice one, especially with Spawn on it! The best part though, is hearing your childlike excitement in describing your entry into the comics hobby in the early 90's. Kudos, George!

George H Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Ruben DaCollector wrote:
"  WTF?!?! Aren't these things costing into the many tens ofthousands these days? Anyway, it's a really nice one, especially with Spawn on it! The best part though, is hearing your childlike excitement in describing your entry into the comics hobby in the early 90's. Kudos, George!
 "

I appreciate it Ruben! This was definitely outside my general buying habits and I had to sell several pieces I hadn't planned on selling to get it, but so happy it's here.

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Awesome cover!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Andy Wurst wrote:
"  Awesome cover!
 "

Thanks Andy!

Ian Saint Member Since 2021
3    
Posted On 3/22/2022

So much 90's greatness on that cover. I love the art style and this is something truly to be proud of. Congrats!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Ian Saint wrote:
"  So much 90's greatness on that cover. I love the art style and this is something truly to be proud of. Congrats!
 "

Many thanks Ian!

Hobby Halbert Member Since 2022
3    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Incredible cover!  Nostalgia goodness is overflowing with this one.  This is an epic pickup.  Congratulations!!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

Hobby Halbert wrote:
"  Incredible cover!  Nostalgia goodness is overflowing with this one.  This is an epic pickup.  Congratulations!!
 "

Thanks my friend!

Dave W Member Since 2006
3    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Wow, that's quite a feat of accomplishment! Love this cover - major congrats George! Thanks for sharing!

George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/6/2022

Dave W wrote:
"  Wow, that's quite a feat of accomplishment! Love this cover - major congrats George! Thanks for sharing!
 "

Many thanks my friend!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

wow George, thats an absolutely epic addition!!! Def a key piece of Image Comics and Rob's history - while also being so relevant to yours. And that SPAWN! very cool man, congrats!

Fisch  Benz Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 3/22/2022

George, this....something else. A real 90's grail. What a treasure. Congrats, buddy!

McSpidey Fan Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Congrats George - what a great 'get' - I can't think of a more 90's nostalgic page.  The Spawn image overlapping the logo with a lot of cape action is the piece de resistence!

 

 

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/22/2022

When I saw all those FOR SALE pieces in your gallery, I wondered what was coming.  Now I know.  Yup, definitely old school Image and old school Liefeld.  Cool that it's a crossover cover too.  Congrats buddy!

Ben H Member Since 2007
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Get the heck out! You better be bringing this one next month...

George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/6/2022

Ben H wrote:
"  Get the heck out! You better be bringing this one next month...
 "

Will do!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

It was early Image synergy where Al Simmons found out that it was Chapel that was integral Spawn's origin!  Awesome Liefeld that made this a high effort as fans waited two months for this climatic issue.

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Epic pick up! Love the rendering and the 90s over the top EXTREME style!  Huge Congrats!!

Jason K Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Congrats, George!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

HUGE congrats, George!  I know this is a super get for you.  Great art from your formative years - the stuff that got you into this stuff.  Can't beat it, my friend.  And I agree, definitely one of Liefeld's better covers.  Nice uber detailed figure shot (more skulls than pouches?!  Yes!) and that large shot of Spawn takes it over the top.  Love the super large skull at the bottom right.  Interestingly, you don't see it right away...and I dig that!  Congrats, again, man!

David Blumer Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Awwwwww sheeeeeps!  This is so sick!  Congrats george!

Harry M Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Liefeld often gets criticised, but IMO it is undeserved. He consistantly provided satisfying action and your splash is a great example. Terrific inking as well. Congrats.

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Fantastic Liefeld cover and outstanding example of 90s Image goodness! Congrats George!

Eranga Devasurendra Member Since 2020
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Literally have nothing else to say here that...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! This is big time, George. Huuuugggggeeeeee congrats!

Tyler T Member Since 2020
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Sick!! Congrats George!

Keith Veronese Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

Excellent!

Amir E Member Since 2020
2    
Posted On 3/22/2022

AWESOME! Congrats man. That's a hell of a cover!

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

No joke - I'm actually listening to Rob Liefeld's podcast while I'm typing this, specially the episode that dropped last week entitled "Image Comics: The Last Dance" that talks about how Rob doesn't believe that the Image founders will ever reunite again.  This cover represents a different era, a more fun era in a lot of ways.  Liefeld may be right when he says that the magic from that time no longer exists today, but I have to imagine having something like this cover in your hands lets you feel that magic at least a little bit.

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

I won't lie, I don't care for Liefeld's art. That being said, this is a major addition, your enthusiasm is obvious and I'm happy for you :)

(What feet?)

Ben Johnson Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

So amped for you George, I always loved this cover and actually tried to buy it once. Killer pick up!

Galac Tun Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

I don't even like chapel or Spawn.  And I'm jealous you have this cover.

Rob R Member Since 2019
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1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

Unreal! This just screams 90's. Huge congrats on such a rare and unique piece!

Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

Wow, George, this is very impressive! You are a baller now! ;) Love the '90s goodness of Image and this is epic! Great pick up and a hearty congrats!

Eric Callen Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/23/2022

Super awesome, man!!!  HUGE congrats!!!

Wolvie Fan Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 3/24/2022

Nostalgia at it s finest, tremendous score.  Congrats!

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/24/2022

The Nineties live again! One of the best Liefeld covers I've seen out there! Great pick-up, dude!

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 3/26/2022

Incredible,  nostalgic pick up. Glad to have contributed to funding this piece

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 4/6/2022

Awesome!!

Tom Samot Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 4/6/2022

Huge Congrats George!! Love the energy in this one!! 

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