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“Concrete: Strange Armor #4 (Cover)” (1998) by Paul Chadwick Comic Art

Artwork Details

Title:	“Concrete: Strange Armor #4 (Cover)” (1998) by Paul Chadwick
Posted By:	Brian Coppola
Artist:	Paul Chadwick (All)
Media Type:	Pastels
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	866
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	9/18/2019

Description

“Concrete: Strange Armor #4 (Cover)” (1998) by Paul Chadwick (1957-) 9 x 13 in., pastels on paper Following about 12 years after the initial publication of Concrete, this 5-issue series retells and details how Ronald Lithgow, speechwriter, became Concrete (Dec 1997 – May 1998). Concrete’s first appearance was in Dark Horse Presents #1 (July, 1986). The central character is a normal man whose brain was transplanted into a large, stone body by aliens, and who lives an extraordinary life on Earth following his escape. A “what if” science fiction story, the narrative follows the real-life consequences of a man being in this extraordinary situation. The hero tries to use his body for noble endeavors.

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	Dwayne Dush wrote: [ Quote & Reply ] I've never read Concrete, but after seeing this "rock solid" image (pun intended) and your explanation I am going to see if I can get my hands on it. Posted on 9/18/2019

Brian Coppola wrote:

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Dwayne Dush said:

I've never read Concrete, but after seeing this "rock solid" image (pun intended) and your explanation I am going to see if I can get my hands on it.

I highly recommend it, and I think all the collected volumes are still in print. Strange Armor is actually a nice one to start with. It's hard to believe it came out over 20 years ago.

Posted on 9/18/2019

	J. Sid wrote: [ Quote & Reply ] Beautiful cover. This series was so great Posted on 9/18/2019

	Geoff Art wrote: [ Quote & Reply ] Superb cover and a wonderful series. Posted on 9/18/2019

NSN Collection wrote:

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Gorgeous cover.

CONCRETE is one of the best written/illustrated comics ever done. It should be on everyone's "MUST READ" list!

Posted on 9/18/2019

Comics Superworld wrote:

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Dang, that's a great image of Concrete!

I was reading the series all along, and was struck by just the 'gentle sanity' of the entire run.

Posted on 9/19/2019

	Brian Coppola wrote: [ Quote & Reply ] J. Sid said: Beautiful cover. This series was so great Maybe this little posting will stir a little interest in a few young people not even aware of the series? Posted on 9/19/2019

	Brian Coppola wrote: [ Quote & Reply ] NSN Collection said: Gorgeous cover. CONCRETE is one of the best written/illustrated comics ever done. It should be on everyone's "MUST READ" list! Seconded! Posted on 9/19/2019

	Brian Coppola wrote: [ Quote & Reply ] Comics Superworld said: Dang, that's a great image of Concrete! I was reading the series all along, and was struck by just the 'gentle sanity' of the entire run. We could use a little gentle sanity in 2019. Posted on 9/19/2019

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