Toni S SPAIN
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Watchmen Vol. 1 #7 Page 8

Location: DAVE GIBBONS
Artist: Dave Gibbons (All)

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Location: DAVE GIBBONS
Title: Watchmen Vol. 1 #7 Page 8
Artist:  Dave Gibbons (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1055
Likes on CAF: 56
Comments: 55
Added to Site: 1/13/2025

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"A Brother to Dragons"
March 1987

It is very difficult and, probably, a bit pretentious to try to write something original or new about The Wacthmen. I will not try. For me and for many of us is the most relevant, iconic, trascendetal, influential and deep comic book of the modern comics history. There is a before and an after of its publication. No need to add anything else.

As Jeff recently said, not all the pages are similar in value or importance but all the pages have something "special". Any page, any dialogue, any panel have a meaning or a reason to exist. They are pieces or parts of a very complex architecture. That's the reason why any page is a sort of gem. Symbology and symmetry are two constants in the whole artwork.

The first and last panels of the page are completely symmetrical. But the most relevant to me is the art and dialogue. The page is amazingly well drawn. The script shows all the doubts, fears and insecurities of those two main characters that are battling to find themselves.

A good friend recently told me "be aware that 40 years ago this peage was in the hands of the very same Dave Gibbons and probably in the Alan Moore ones too!"

As a collector I feel very grateful and honored for having the chance of owning this small portion of comic history.

" - Jesus that sounds like the sort of costume that could really mess you up.
- Is there any other sort?"

LAURIE & DAN

PS. I've been lucky enough to find the original color proof print of the 2000's new edition signed by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins. Posted as additional image.

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Steve . M Member Since 2017
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Posted On 1/13/2025

Your collection is already astounding. You keep raising the bar with each new acquisition. 

 

I know you've ferociously fought to win a page from this material masterwork. Congratulations my friend!

Daryl R Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Wow

THIEFAR art Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

What else can be said about Watchmen? Ranked as the best comic book ever...To have and enjoy a magnificent sequential page with Silk Spectre and Nite Owl from this masterpiece I can't even imagine. Many congratulations Toni!!. This page exudes without a doubt the soul of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

I thought this was an excellent page - great win! I love the detail throughout and the artwork from Gibbons is just top notch. Congrats! 

Jose L. Comicart Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Otra super pieza en tu magnífica colección!!

Felicidades Toni!!

NINO COLLECTION Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Enhorabuena Toni!!! Obra impresionante digna de un coleccionista impresionante.

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

There's a peacock of a feather in your cap!

Boris B Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Nice scenery on this one

Peter Venkman Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

A Grail by any account, congrats !

Rafa Amat Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Wow! WOW!! WATCHMEN!!!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Great page - congrats.

Danny Hoskins Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

That is awesome! 

Mark Howland Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Great page. Congratulations!

Mario Losada Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

I don't know what to say about this page. A marvel of perhaps the greatest jewel in the history of the comic-book. I can only give you my most sincere congratulations on this page. May you enjoy it and be very happy.

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

A real lesson on storytelling presented beautifully here! Huge congrats!

A B Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

I am not a huge fan of this one, but I don't want to bother you. Just millions of congratulations to you, my friend. I know how hard have you been fighting for this one particularly. So I expect to see on day. Just enjoy it, you deserve! 

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

gorgeous page!!! and from a run/title that it's hard to say much more about to your point, still amazed to see pages show up in collectors hands or for sale at auction and a reminder at how important a story it was/is. huge congrats !

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

What a gem!  It's a trip through the Batcave and you can tell Laurie is  giving Dan a renewed passion for crimefighting.  You also get the cars used in this world look similar to the owlship showing how out of date these designs are.  Maybe she's just humoring him being impressed because she's attracted to him.    

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Magnificent pick up! Congrats!

Ron B Member Since 2024
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

The peak of the mountain! Congrats

Ron S Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Great pick up!

David Kwock Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 1/13/2025

Major congrats; such a fantastic piece!

Tony Marine Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Who doesn't love a good Watchmen page?! Congrats on adding this one to your collection!!

Tony Marine Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Tony Marine wrote:
"  Who doesn't love a good Watchmen page?! Congrats on adding this one to your collection!!
 "

Edit to add:  really love the writing on this page - especially good (and of course the art)!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Stunning page from a classic!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

I was trying to think of a really good comment to leave, but after reading your excellent description, I felt exactly the same way you did about trying to write something new or original about Watchmen.  Since your words describe the piece perfectly, there is no reason for me to even try.  Instead, I will simply say, congratulations and enjoy.

J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Sigh.... I wanted this one.

Steve Lawrence Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Holy Watchmen my friend......HUGE CONGRATS on getting a dream page

Mister Miracle Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Congrats on an awesome page! Really draws some nice parallels of Nite Owl with Blue Beetle!

Lee P Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Outstanding!  Congratulations on a aquiring a piece if comic book history. 

Comicart Boston Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

An amazing addition to your wonderful collection. Many congrats Toni!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

I especially love the dialogue in the last 2 panels!

Fisch  Benz Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

So memorable and immortalized in the movie too!

robert frey Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

congratulations! i know how much you wanted tht page and i am so happy you got it for your ever expanding and awesome collection!  

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

Great page of comic history, beautifully done Watchmen page. Cheers!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/14/2025

You know, I've seen so many of the classic 9-panel grid layouts on Watchmen pages that I forgot that Gibbons didn't draw all of them that way. Beautifully drawn, of course. Congratulations on acquiring a piece of comic book history!

Jon B Member Since 2011
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1    
Posted On 1/15/2025

Great page! Congrats my friend!

artless artmore Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 1/18/2025

Magical!

NEBUR ADLAN Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/18/2025

Now you got it...One of this pieces that conform a serious collection and every collector want to possess...

Enjoy it Toni , is a wonderful page !

Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/20/2025

What a great addition to your collection!

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 1/20/2025

Woah that's big!  Congrats!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/20/2025

Outstanding!  So many poignant pages and this is no exception.  Love the dialogue in these "quieter" moments...unbelievable add, Toni, huge congrats!

André . Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/8/2025

Excellent page. Really dig the schematics panel. 

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/10/2025

All Watchmen art is hallowed ground in comics history and comic art collecting. Congrats!!!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/11/2025

Yes, it's a wonderful dialogue page. However, what strikes me at this moment is how Dan reminds me of one of those overly rich celebrities with garages full of classic cars and whatnot who posts their collection on YouTube. He was way ahead of his time. Heh.

J.  Lim Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/11/2025

Huge congratulations on getting a piece of comic history!

Lloyd White Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 3/1/2025

It doesn't get any better than this--congrats!

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/13/2025

Wow! Stunnning page from the Gibbons/Moore epic "Watchmen." Love this page of Dan Dreiberg (Night Owl) walking Laurie Juspeczyk (Silk Spectre) through his secret hideout and talking about how it was all pointless. Love the way they walk past his Owlship and some schematic diagrams and then past a redesign for his costume. It's almost like walking with Batman through the Batcave with him telling you it was all for nothing. Beautifully drawn and extremely well written page from the classic miniseries. Great pick-up, congrats.

Joseba Herrero Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 4/12/2025

Una pieza magnífica de una de las obras cumbre que forman parte de la historia del cómic. Enhorabuena 

love illustration Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 5/21/2025

Menuda joya!

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/16/2025

These are like impossible to get,yet you did it,congrats!

Paul Roach Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 11/7/2025

Lovely sequence. The placement of figures, the choice of black areas, the cinematic storytelling - they all scream Dave Gibbons. Fabulous.The great angle on the third panel does it for me.

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 12/5/2025

Three important things in life: visiting the Pope, to have had the opportunity to shake hands with Jack Kirby and owning a Watchmen page... then you have cosmic energy......fantastic page.

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/11/2026

Not sure how I missed this one when you posted it.  Great looking page.  I really dig the design and content on this one.  

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/17/2026

Wow, it's just so top tier it's crazy, love the Dan & Laurie dynamic and this page is perfect, big congrats!!

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