Astro Boy 4 Cover by Ken Steacy

Great era of painted covers!  Steacy had the airbrush skills that made the anime classics look shiny and new.   In many cases, like this cover, it looks even better than a cel from the show.  

beautiful signature airbrush, lighting, and color design by Steacy on this nice Astro Boy cover. very cool, Lance!

Tezuka would be proud.

Why does Astro Boy have that solemn look though? I would think the candlelight glow highlighting a robo-cricket would make him happy! Either way, Ken Steacy’s colors and lighting technique make this thing pop. A definite a gem from ‘87!