Hah!  So astute, Marcus!

A perfect example of Mark's incredible skill at creating textures with a drybrush.  

Fantastic example that contains all the elements that made this such a brilliant strip!  Worth the wait!

His invoices are as delightful as his illustrations!  He must have been a very generous man. 

Quite possibly the best comic art related anecdote I have read!  Alcala was an astonishing artist. 

Right there with ya Ramona, right there with ya!

And that's how a master handles a brush! Impeccable!

Exquisite piece, but surely it's upside down.

No regrets John, you made the right call.  This is a master class on ink wash and composition.  Exquisite. 

I never expected to see Kollwitz on this site. Her work is visceral, powerful and eternal. 

Absolutely mesmerizing piece!  The textures are sublime. Thanks for once again introducing me to another fine artist.

Thanks for the confirmation Steve!

Now that's just flat out awesome, from te color choices to the detailing of the raygun.  Fun piece!

Matania never skimped on the details of his illustrations.  Be it gesture, expression, texture, contrast or design.  Every element reveals something about the period depicted and solidifies the overall  composition. To think such brilliance was exhibited with piece after piece, week after week for many decades is astonishing.  A true master of illustration!

Great example John!  Congrats.

Striking composition.  Godwin put so much intricate brush and  linework into his ink llustrations that his paintings feel almost abstract in comparision.  He was a master of many mediums and presented very different styles in each.  

I appreciate the extra effort Redondo often put into rendering shadows and reflected light on his title pages.  It always gave them a heightened sense of drama. 

Purient hack job.  Whoever would do such a thing to this and other artwork should be called out.  They show no respect for the artist and reveal more about themselves than the figures they've uncovered.

That's a wonderful illustration. I hope it's got a place of prominence on your wall now!

Interesting thought Jeff.  I don't know anything about the early use or composition of markers, but I can see these large black areas being done by something like a filbert brush dipped right in the bottle.  The heavy blacks aren't faded at all like I might suspect could be the case with an old marker.  

I've always thought it was pointless to recreate a Frazetta.  They'll forever be pale imitations.  A reinterpretation showcaseing a similar color palette and level of skill, now that's interesting!  Wonderful piece!

Interesting to hear that it was also used on this side of the Atlantic. Do you have a pic of the cover? I'll love to add it here.

While it might not be the focus of the page, I particularly appreciate the composition and delicate execution of the first panel. It conveys a wonderful sense of airiness.

Carlos was such an amazing artist!  So sorry to have lost him.  He's inspired me for years and the man's ability to draw the human body in ANY pose is unsurpassed!  You will be missed, Carlos.

Mark NEVER fails to impress but this one is perfectly balanced in every way! Wow! Congrats!

I've never had much luck putting  stories back together or building sequences.  I'm fortunate others have done better than me!  Thanks Thomas!

American Imperialism rendered to perfection.  McCay's details, artistic and political, are brilliant....as always.

Wonderful example of what Salinas could do with expression.  I thoroughly agree his skills were at least on par with the other masters like Foster, Raymond and Frazetta. Congratulations!

Lovley commission Dennis!  Rags' use of the infinity composition is perfection!  

Wow!  Dan Smith (not Dan Wright?) does an octopus and early diving suit!  Gorgeous find Thomas!

YES!!!

I absolutely agree John!  The lively,yet controlled movement of his brushwork is close to Frazetta's and his eye for historical details on par with Foster.  Imagine if he'd had the same opportunity to work on the scale either of those American artists had to showcase his skills....  

Words fail.  If I'd let this one slip away, I think I'd be a broken man now.  Bob is a lucky guy.  What a beautiful exhibition of Booth's skills.

Thanks for the catch, Steve!  It's been corrected.

Such an elegant and carefully delineated piece for RGK.  Wonderful!!

Brilliant!  

Prime period for Woody in my book.  It's cliche to say, but he's at his peak here, exhibiting a heavy Eisner influence in the brush work (no doubt carried over from his exceptional run on the Outer Space Spirit).  

One of the most striking pieces I've seen on the CAF in years. Expertly composed with exquisite colors.  Absolutely captivating!  Congrats on adding such a beauty to your collection.  I hope it resides in some prominent wall space.  Certainly it is deserving!

You should know! :)

Unusual indeed!  Cool page!  Congrats!

Great example of Smith's exquisite drybrush work.   Congrats on landing all of these wonderful strips and thanks for posting them, Thomas!  They're a feast for the eyes!

I'm unsure of which year but likely drawn in 1979 or 1980. Definitely not 2019!!

Lovely linework as always by Hannibal!

Behold, the dynamic power of a drybrush in a master's hand!

Excellent piece for an excellent movement.

Agreed, which is why this is just a temporary frame.  Just wanted to enjoy them in the meantime!

Mark, I had the same thought as well.  Interesting then, that the treatment of the main character is even harsher in the published version.  Face plant!

Only the unpublished one is mine.  The published version is just added for reference.

Awesome, eye jarring piece!  Congrats!

Subtle and extremely effective.  Absolutely attention grabbing.