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Hulk Issue 19 Pages 14-15 DPS by McGuinness and Farmer

Location: The Ever Lovin' Blue-Eyed THING!
Artists: Ed McGuinness (Penciller) ,  Mark Farmer (Inker)

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Location: The Ever Lovin' Blue-Eyed THING!
Title: Hulk Issue 19 Pages 14-15 DPS by McGuinness and Farmer
Artist:  Ed McGuinness (Penciller) ,  Mark Farmer (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Double Page Splash
For Sale Status: Never
Views: 834
Likes on CAF: 33
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 38
Added to Site: 10/29/2022

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This is a momentous add for me. I've been looking for this DPS since it was originally published, twelve years ago. It's been in my CAF Want List FOREVER.

I began by asking Ed's rep at the time, no luck. I waited. I asked Ed's new rep, no luck. I waited. I asked Ed, no luck. I asked the two biggest Hulk collectors in the hobby (shout out to Yarish and Jade Giant), no luck. No one even remembered seeing the piece let alone who might own it.

Cut to last weekend, I get a CAF mail from the incredible, inimitable Duke Fleed. "I thought this might be of interest" he said. Um yeah, it was. It's mine now. The search is over. Thank you so much, Duke.

So, about the piece itself. Personally I feel no one does exaggerated anatomy like Ed McGuinness. These two characters are huge brutes and boy howdy does that come across. Look at that country ham Ben is swinging! Rulk's anguished expression indicating the Thing is doing what he does best, pasting Hulks. Farmer slays the inking, expertly mixing drybushing, white out and layers of Kirby Krackle to achieve the final result.

Please enjoy and know that OA dreams do come true.

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C Bailey Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Spectacular piece of ol Blue Eyes doing what he does best, clobbering ol Jade Jaws! 
 Congratulations Chris. 🍻

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Ed is the perfect artist for this big, bulky, bombastic, brutish battle with two of marvel's mightest! Major congrats on adding this DPS to your collection.

Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

BRILLIANT.  Oh, my stars and garters, Chris...  My jaw dropped open when I saw this, which provided a nice, loud aural "pop!" to accompany the visual pyrotechnics... :)

From a fanboy perspective, this was _THE_ moment I was most eagerly anticipating in the Red Hulk run: the moment where Bashful Benji got to introduce Red to a true staple of life as a Hulk - Clobberin' Time.  As a comic art fan, I was overjoyed that this moment was shared with us by Ed McGuinness - who better to capture the enormous figures and force of the blows?  Who would be better equipped to make a DPS feel like a 4PS?  Yeah - no one.

Love the perspective here and how things are exploding outwards at the reader, as well as the fact that there's not a static centimeter anywhere on this killer - it's all kinetic; it's all Krackle and kapow.  Just... BOOM, man.  Dang.

Once again, my most heartfelt congrats, Chris, and mega-cosmic-props to the good Duke, who, by helping this Thing find a home in your collection - the only place this spread _could_ be, really... - played a titanic part in putting things a bit more into balance in the universe. :)

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Jason Hussa wrote:
"  BRILLIANT.  Oh, my stars and garters, Chris...  My jaw dropped open when I saw this, which provided a nice, loud aural "pop!" to accompany the visual pyrotechnics... :)
From a fanboy perspective, this was _THE_ moment I was most eagerly anticipating in the Red Hulk run: the moment where Bashful Benji got to introduce Red to a true staple of life as a Hulk - Clobberin' Time.  As a comic art fan, I was overjoyed that this moment was shared with us by Ed McGuinness - who better to capture the enormous figures and force of the blows?  Who would be better equipped to make a DPS feel like a 4PS?  Yeah - no one.
Love the perspective here and how things are exploding outwards at the reader, as well as the fact that there's not a static centimeter anywhere on this killer - it's all kinetic; it's all Krackle and kapow.  Just... BOOM, man.  Dang.
Once again, my most heartfelt congrats, Chris, and mega-cosmic-props to the good Duke, who, by helping this Thing find a home in your collection - the only place this spread _could_ be, really... - played a titanic part in putting things a bit more into balance in the universe. :)
 "

It's COMMENTIN' TIME! Thanks, Jason ;)

Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

(Really beautiful inking touches, too, like the shading on Ben's chest and under his right arm, as well as Rulk's fingernails...  Just gorgeous work all around...)

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
4    
Posted On 10/29/2022

My Hulk he fights me like to end it all
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Hulk won't catch me, I’ll break his jaw
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Benji’s got blue eyes up ahead
But in this I'm a bit loud
You know the inks have dried, the knockout
Oh oh oh, McGuinness Thing

I'm punching through
I'm punching through
You got the sweetest Thing

I wanted to run but Hulk made me brawl
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Eternal fire, Ed McGuinness draws
Oh oh, the sweetest Thing
You know I got jacked thighs
But they’re inked so brightly Farmer
This is for blind girl I love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing

I'm punching through
Oh oh oh, I'ma punching brute yeah
I love the McGuinness Thing
Ain't love the sweetest Thing
Oh oh, yeah, oh

Blue-eyed boy, jealous green-eyed world
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
You can sew it up for the double pager
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Chris has got Duke eyes up ahead
And in this I'm very proud
Oh he has my Snorek kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing

Oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Oh oh oh, McGuinness Thing

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Marcus Wai wrote:
"  My Hulk he fights me like to end it all
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Hulk won't catch me, I’ll break his jaw
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Benji’s got blue eyes up ahead
But in this I'm a bit loud
You know the inks have dried, the knockout
Oh oh oh, McGuinness Thing
I'm punching through
I'm punching through
You got the sweetest Thing
I wanted to run but Hulk made me brawl
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Eternal fire, Ed McGuinness draws
Oh oh, the sweetest Thing
You know I got jacked thighs
But they’re inked so brightly Farmer
This is for blind girl I love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
I'm punching through
Oh oh oh, I'ma punching brute yeah
I love the McGuinness Thing
Ain't love the sweetest Thing
Oh oh, yeah, oh
Blue-eyed boy, jealous green-eyed world
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
You can sew it up for the double pager
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Chris has got Duke eyes up ahead
And in this I'm very proud
Oh he has my Snorek kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Oh oh, the sweetest Thing
Oh oh oh, McGuinness Thing
 "

I’m partial but this is one of your best. 

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

McGuiness doing right this rivalry for the ages!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Congratulations on acquiring the piece! It's got the pulse pounding, wham bam thank you, m'am that should always be present in a Thing vs Hulk battle and Farmer's rendering of McGuinness' pencils is sublime!

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

I'm so glad you picked it up!  Thought of you when I saw it.  Congrats!  

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

EveryThing you could want in a Hulk crushing dps! Congrats!

Dave W Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 10/29/2022

So glad to see this in your collection, congrats brother!

Justin Hart Fishman Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Huge moment, CONGRATULATIONS!  Such a great story, and all the best!

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

when a true fan gets something they have hunted for ages, its always a special day in oa land. congrats!

Fisch  Benz Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

So was Duke just sitting on this the whole time? What's the story??? Don't leave us hanging.

Great DPS!

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

Fisch Benz wrote:
"  So was Duke just sitting on this the whole time? What's the story??? Don't leave us hanging.
Great DPS!
 "

No, he spotted it for sale in the UK. I had never heard of the seller and wouldn’t have seen it had he not told me about it.

Jamo's Art Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/29/2022

BEAUUUUUUUUTIFUL , I have page 10 of this issue and was looking for this one too. But you beat me to it , Gongrats buddy ! 

T Shen Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Agreed on McGuinness's genius with pronounced anatomy; this is just a fantastic example. Beautiful DPS and happy it's in the right collection now!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Obviously everyone knows that Ed does a great Hulk.  But I was really pleasantly surprised by how good a job he does on Thing.  I'd be super jealous of this beauty if I didn't have a McGuinness Thing DPS of my own.  You still get the edge though, since my DPS pretty much just features Ben's backside.  LOL

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Fantastic add in the right collection.

(I hope you could negotiate it down as the asking price seemed a bit too much ;)

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Phenomenal piece as your patience pays off!   Really happy for you Chris!

stephen yarish Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

AWESOME!!!!  Glad you were finally able to track it down!  Huge congrats!!

McSpidey Fan Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Wow, congrats dude, love it whan OA Karma delivers a big win!

Greg  C. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Beyond stunning!!! Congratulations on this!

Anthony D. Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 10/30/2022

Congrats on finally being able to track this down. A great story of patience and a wonderful piece.

Tyler T Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 10/31/2022

Right in the kisser! This is such a great story in regards to acquisition, and a reason to always keep your eyes peeled. The magnitude of this DPS is as big as the two heroes going at it. An official clobbering time image and a very memorable one at that. Really is a beautiful piece of art. Congrats Chris!!

Eranga Devasurendra Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 10/31/2022

There's no doubt about the quality of the art. It's Ed doing what he does best. And Farmer is a personal fave of mine so it's super cool seeing this combo work their magic together. But honestly, the story accompanying this acquisition ramps up the art to another level. Love that you ended up with this piece, man! There is balance in the universe. 

Ian Saint Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 11/2/2022

I think this piece totally made it into the correct persons hands. That seems so fitting for your collection and looks absolutely amazing. Congrats Chris!

Chris Lutes Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 11/2/2022

Congratulations!! I love when a fellow collector scores a dream piece that truly belongs in their collection and for a brief quiet moment all seems right with the world! It's absolutely spectacular on my phone I can only imagine you have to shield your eyes to gaze at it in person 😄 

Ken Martin Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/3/2022

Always love hearing when a long art hunt comes to an end. Great piece and love Ed's take on The Thing.

 

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/4/2022

Absolutely stunning DPS by the incredible team of McGuiness and Farmer! Has the Thing's punch ever felt more impactful than on this DPS? I think not! I love your story about your long search for this piece and how you finally picked it up from a fellow CAFer! Congrats!

David Askani’Son Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 11/4/2022

I really don't see this being in anyone else's collection, so I'm glad it's in its rightful place! Awesome get and Killer DPS bud!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 11/5/2022

Very happy I could help out. Ed is one of my favorite modern artists so I always keep an eye out for his work . Glad it made it into your collection! This one really packs a punch!

McSpidey Fan Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/13/2022

🤯

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/18/2022

Chris, a superb DPS.  The ever lovin Thing vs: Red Hulk! An incredible image featuring two of the most powerful beings in the MCU. Although the Hulk is the strongest there is, The Thing is a personal favorite because of his non stop perseverance and heart! Congrats on your quest in obtaining this personal Grail. This hobby is about nostalgia and when we find one of our grails, the emotional satisfaction is almost overwhelming! 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 12/19/2022

YES!  The perfect piece for your collection!  I know people think Ed's Hulk is one of best Hulks, and I agree, but to me, his Ben Grimm is right up there  Witness exhibit A here if you have any doubt.  A BOOMING punch on Rulk here - a piece that defines what the double page splash was made for.  And some super clean ink work, too, by Farmer.  Huge congrats, my friend!

gene o Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 6/17/2023

Absolutely great rendering.   Benjy knocks the jade giant out, and all is right with the world!

Tommy Kohlmaier Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/9/2025

Wild battle action art piece and Ben has bigger forearms than Popeye :)

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