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Arion, Lord of Atlantis #1 Cover Color Guide by Tom Zuiko (1982)

Artists: Jan Duursema (Penciller) , Tom Zuiko (Colorist)

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Arion, Lord of Atlantis #1 Cover Color Guide by Tom Zuiko (1982) Comic Art

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My first ever cover recreation from 1982 when I was 11 :)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Arion, Lord of Atlantis #1 Cover Color Guide by Tom Zuiko (1982)
Artist:	Jan Duursema (Penciller)
Artist:	Tom Zuiko (Colorist)
Media Type:	Paint - Watercolor
Art Type:	Color Guide
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	433
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	3/10/2023
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Description

One of the first comics I grabbed off the 7-11 spinner rack as a kid and my first attempt at a cover recreation.
Big time nostalgia.

7" x 10-1/2"

DC Comics
1982

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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Can't say I know this book, but having been a '80s teen myself, I can easily share that "big time nostalgia" ;)

Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

I believe I first saw Arion as a backup story in Warlord which they then gave him a title of his own. Nice pick up.

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Always a big deal when you can get OA from one of the first books that you bought. Great color guide!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 3/10/2023

For over 2 decades I've been a big fan of color guides, especially for covers. It took almost a full generation, but I'm glad to see them finally getting some love and attention. I never did pick up Arion myself, but always loved this cover. It's so fascinating to see that the Dr. Martin's Dyes remain as vibrant and beautiful as th day they were first laid down!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

CAF Live Update has opened the door and you're blowing it wide open with this one! Glorious YRB2s and 25BKs! I would love it if Bill had to learn the color codes. Always super rare when you need to find a specific one.

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

That's a really cool cover color guide! The colors really are still so vibrant.

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Wow - that's a beauty! Amazing colors still shining strong, even after 40 years (oh, dear - is it really that long..?). Sincere congrats on finding a color guide to the cover of one of your first purchased comics?!? That's outstanding! Well played, Rick!

David Askani�Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 3/12/2023

Wow! Those colors are absolutely vibrant and beautiful! Awesome addition bud!

O P
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/19/2023

Such a memorable image

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