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Geoff Shaw--Wolverine: Patch #1 (2022)

Location: Shaw, Geoff
Artist: Geoff Shaw (All)

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Location: Shaw, Geoff
Title: Geoff Shaw--Wolverine: Patch #1 (2022)
Artist:  Geoff Shaw (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 760
Likes on CAF: 31
Comments: 58
Added to Site: 6/10/2024

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Here’s a intriguing cover for Wolverine: Patch #1 penciled and inked by Geoff Shaw. It takes us back to a time when Logan was living on the island of Madripoor, which we were first introduced to in Wolverine #1. Back then, Logan was known as Patch, a reference to the black eyepatch he wore. Madripoor was a mysterious Asian island where spies, gamblers, smugglers, drug dealers and other miscreants lurked in every shadow and behind every door. Geoff Shaw does a fabulous job recreating that era on this cover. I love the sophisticated look Shaw has given Patch, with the white dinner jacket, black tie and cummerbund. He frowns directly at us with a look of warning, a warning underscored by the claws that have just popped out of his left hand. I love the black background used here to heighten the sense of menace that surrounds Patch. Multiple characters from the story about to unfold are pictured around him, including another gentleman who also wears an eyepatch. Could it be that Nick Fury is about to step into Logan’s life? IMHO, it’s a fantastic cover that does a great job of setting up a tale of action, intrigue and suspense.

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Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Love the noir feel here! Just beautiful!

T Shen Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

What a wonderful cover - Geoff Shaw's fantastic!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Wolverine looks so great here.  A combination of James Bond and feral assassin.  And I'm always a big fan of having supporting characters pictured around the main one.  As you say, it sets up an intriguing tale of action, intrigue and suspense that you want to dive into.  And wow what a great inky black background to make everyone pop.  Congrats, Bill, it's another winner for your amazing collection!

Bob Goerder Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

GREAT PICKUP BILL!!

Michael Reyes Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

So stylish!

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Stunning cover! Rich montage with marvelous deep inks!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Fantastic cover !!

Davide G. Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Still one of my favorite locations and characterizations, when it comes to Wolvie's stories. Great cover!

John C Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Great issue. First appearances! Helicarrier! Mandroids! Monkeys! Hits all the key points of why people buy comics. 

Rob R Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Shaw is the best. Huge fan of his work. 

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

great cover, love the inking work. def takes you back in time even though it's a modern cover. congrats

André . Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Excellent modern take with throwback style. The inking choices make it pop! Congrats!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Logan rocking the cummberbund.  Great cover Bill.

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Fantastic cover piece with a bunch of well drawn characters.  Nice find!

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Wolvie cleans up well!  Dripping with Style!

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

A great commemoration of Madripoor nights, filled with intrigue and spycraft. 

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

You can't see it in the published version, but the vertical background of layered ink strokes filling in the back do have the style of illustration painters to make us feel the drama and weight in this cover.

Red Raven Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

incredible pièce wolverine - congrats !!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

This is a beautifully illustrated throwback to the original series. While Shaw certainly has a style that's all his own, it is still evocative of how the legendary Big John Buscema's work used to look like. That's no small feat, but Shaw pulls it off here with panache! Kudos on this acquisition, Bill!

Peter Venkman Member Since 2003
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Posted On 6/10/2024

This cover packs two patches for the price of one, and you have to be blind to miss how much it shines. Congrats !

Amir E Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Such a cool cover! 

J.  Lim Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Wow, this is an amazing cover that has the flair and feel of a movie poster. I love the composition and lighting of of all the subjects. I'm used to seeing Wloverine in rage mode but here he has a Bond 007 sophisticated look but much more deadly. Fantastic pick up!

Troy C. Punswick Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Geoff did a great job here!  Congrats!!!

Marc W Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Pure perfection! 

Mike Rice Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Lovely! There is nothing I love more in a piece of comic art, than the splotchy brush strokes of ink on paper. 

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Movie poster composition with old school pen and ink draftsmanship- really nice cover, congrats!

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Superb!

Andrew G Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

My name is Howlett, James Howlett.

Awesome cover, Bill!

Brian Lake Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Great image - certainly sets a scene

Kelsey S Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 6/10/2024

Wolverine cleans up pretty well when he wants to! I'm pretty sure he even polished his claws!

Johnny M Member Since 2014
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Posted On 6/10/2024

Geoff Shaw does great work with heavy black inks. I really enjoy the central image of Wovlerine and the shadows on the other "Patch" character. 

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Move over 007, move over Spiderman Noir...there's a new bub in town. Fantastic cover and acquisition Bill

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Epic history in this cover, just in time for an epic movie appearance!  Wolvie oozes pure class.

Malvin V Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Great Piece! Really reminds me of the Madripor run

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Like you (and others above me), I find that Shaw did a nice job at evocating the early days of Wolvie's first regular series.

Jason G Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Shaw is underrated in my opinion. His work is top notch and I love his use of black background here. It really draws the eyes to the characters which have been laid out perfectly. Congrats!

Eric B Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

All dressed up and looking for a fight. Nice addtion Bill.

John Espinoza Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Such a debonair cover that simultaneously pays homage to John Buscema's run. Now I gotta pick up this book!

Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

'HOWLETTT .. LOGAN HOWLETT"  WHAT AN OUTSTANDING COVER!

Mark V Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Admittedly, anything involving Wolverine is not to my current comic reading tastes but one of the things I admired most about Claremont was how he pivoted once he had exhausted himself telling stories about Logan's repressed berserker rage. Introducing stories about the character's long history and global experiences gave him additional years of stories to tell.

Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

A fantastic cover, indeed! Great addition!

Will K Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

You can bet Wolverine polished his claws before painting the town red... with blood !!!

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Gorgeous Patch imagery, love the heavy shadows and dark inks. Wonderful addition, congratulations!

West Stephan Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Beautiful piece Bill. Claws out!

Mario Losada Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 6/11/2024

Great cover

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 6/12/2024

Very cool Wolverine cover of the Madripoor/Patch era, Shaw does a great job, congrats!

stephen yarish Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/12/2024

always enjoyed the Patch charcter, great looking cover!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/12/2024

Fantastic cover from Shaw and so cool to see Marvel bring back Patch for the series.

artless artmore Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 6/13/2024

Awesome cover!  Great composition, bold shadows, and hard looks.  

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/13/2024

Good thing its not a rental!

Kin W Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 6/16/2024

Didn't know much about this part of Wolverine's history, but the Patch look always looked interesting (then again, Wolverine in a suit always looks interesting to me because of the contrast with his persona).  And add in a fun James Bond/movie poster layout to really sell the vibe of the story.  Congrats!

NEBUR ADLAN Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/16/2024

This Suited Wolverine with open claws looks fantastic !!!

Great cover composition too...congrats again Bill !

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/1/2024

Strong movie poster feel - love that quality about it.  Each image takes you back while at the same time making you want to pick up this book and see what happens next on the inside.  Shaw's use of shadow...top notch stuff.  Congrats, Bill!

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 7/3/2024

Tremendous cover!!! Wolvie looks amazing and wild!

Alex B Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 7/10/2024

Love everything about this cover ! This is beyond awesome and the art is just perfect. Huge congrats and thanks for sharing !

Derek Crabbe Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/11/2024

I really like the Tyger Tyger. Beautiful lady, but also sets the era right away!

Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/12/2024

How did I miss this one?! It's fantastic!

Phil H Member Since 2010
Posted On 8/8/2024

Such beautiful linework!  Man, there really is something about the original B&W artwork that can't be described.  

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