Dinesh Shamdasani :: Valiant (covers)

Bloodshot #1 cover

Artists: Barry Windsor-Smith (Penciller) , Barry Windsor-Smith (Colorist) , Barry Windsor-Smith (Inker)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Bloodshot #1 cover
Artist:	Barry Windsor-Smith (Penciller)
Artist:	Barry Windsor-Smith (Colorist)
Artist:	Barry Windsor-Smith (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,261
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	13
Added to Site:	11/21/2019
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Description

Bloodshot #1 original cover by Barry Windsor-Smith (Conan, Weapon X). Published by Valiant Comics. This is the very first chromium cover produced. The art was embossed and printed on chromium card stock and affixed to the cover of every issue. The image is crafted in pen and ink over graphite and blue pencil on bright white 11" x 17" Bristol board. His chest emblem is hand-colored by BWS in bright red acrylic. Signed by BWS.

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	Dinesh Shamdasani ( 6 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	September 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Brian Lambert
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/21/2019

Congrats. Had a strong inclination you would end up with this cover

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 11/21/2019

I saw this one go off on Heritage today. Major congrats on being the winner of this amazing BWS cover!!

Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/21/2019

Damn, this is cool!!!

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/22/2019

Great pick-up Dinesh, right on target with this one!

Eelco V
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/23/2019

So memorable from this era! And beautiful art.

Some Collector
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 11/23/2019

Ay, caramba!

RS 88
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/25/2019

Outstanding. One of the most nostalgic covers of my entire comic collecting history. Love it. Congrats!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/5/2020

Gorgeous piece! Hopefully the new movie can live up to the beauty of this artwork.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/18/2020

Stunning cover! Love BWS's technique here. His inks especially are gorgeous!

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/12/2020

woooooooooooooooooooooooow

Ryan Barrett
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 10/8/2020

Frikkin' LEGENDARY, dude. I bet this looks damn sweet in person.

Thank you so much for sharing this here.

J Ledger
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/2/2021

One of my favourite comic book covers growing up. What an absolute fantastic score!!!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 1/9/2022

Iconic piece, all around!

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