Jim Califiore : Deadpool # 64 pg 23 (2002) THANOS Splash

My Thanos GRAIL! This is the Epitome of The Mad Titan. Created by Jim Starlin and, here, masterfully rendered in all his Alien Glory by Jim Calafiore.
The Power and Perspective, the Detail and Sheer Insanity of Thanos’ face, him gripping his chair to have it splinter under his Titans grasp while holding a Black Rose in his other, a seeming portal emerging. All with the backdrop of a Starlin inspired space scene.
Best Thanos Piece Ever!!!
Huge thx to Larry for working with me to acquire it and Rene who was kind enough to generate the necessary finances
I always like to ask the Artist for their take.
Mr. Calafiore was kind enough to respond with this:
Thanks for sending the image. One of my favorite pin-ups that I did.
It was a while ago, and I barely remember the issue. The writer asked for a killer shot of Thanos, and did my best. Don't think there was much direction other than seated on his throne and holding a rose.
Weird thing is, I might've done
the page first for some odd reason; I think they wanted it right away for solicits.
Congrats on the acquisition.
JIM

From Mark McKenna:

Hi Bill,
Sorry, but thanks for doing this. I did NOT ink this page. I see Deadpool #64 and I hafta think it was Walden Wong's inks over Calafiore..
Best regards,
Mark
Archival Mat and Frame
Hanging in my studio for me to enjoy on a daily basis!