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Spider-Man: Forgot Something, Tiger?
Mike Mayhew shared this illustration of Mary Jane helping Spider-Man remember something he forgot to take on the road...his mask! Check out Mayhew's deviantART page for more spectacular artwork!...
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Original X-Men pinup by John Byrne from 1988
Haven't posted in a while and I badly need some good old Marvel magic. Here's a pinup of the classic X-Men team by John Byrne! This pinup appeared in X-Factor Annual #3, circa 1988. What inspired me...
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Monster Monday: Original Art for Giant-Size Spider-Man #5!
What does a terrifying Monday really need? More Man-Thing! Surely all Giant-Size fans remember this title... Giant-Size Spider-Man #5 was notable for several reasons. It was the first meeting...
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Thing Tuesday: Captain Marvel versus The Thing by Jim Starlin
Let's get a little cosmic this Tuesday, with the help of Mr. Jim Starlin! No pharmaceuticals required. :-) This cover featuring Ben Grimm versus the Kree warrior was on The Life of Captain Marvel #2,...
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Spider-Man merchandise art by John Romita Sr
I love discovering John Romita Sr illustrations used for Marvel Merchandise. Here are a couple of gems... Spider-Man fighting a group of thugs in a jewelry store. This was the cover art for a puzzle...
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Marvelmania Self-Portraits: John Romita, John Buscema, Gene Colan, Herb Trimpe
Marvelmania published a "self portrait kit" from Marvel's top artists. I saw the ads for these and always wanted to buy them. Trying to collect the image scans for them isn't easy, either! Thanks to...
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Thing Tuesdays: Clobberin' Time with Joe Sinnott Commissions
I found a couple of snazzy pinups by Joltin' Joe Sinnott featuring Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew! This 1985 illustration is in full color and features a classic Thing opening up a can of whoop-ass...
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Monster Monday: Supernatural Thrillers 6 (Headless Horseman) original art and...
When Supernatural Thrillers began in 1972, it was adapting material from well known authors and classic stories. In 1973, ST #6 featured the tale of the Headless Horseman. A nice cover by Gil Kane...
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Silver Surfer Saturday: Dan Adkins take on Norrin Radd
A nice portrait of the Silver Surfer today from super inker Dan Adkins! Norrin Radd in all his classic angsty glory. Nuff Said!
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Monster Monday: The Partial Resurrection of Simon Garth, aka the Zombie!
I have expressed my love for Marvel's Tales of the Zombie a few times here before. TOTZ, Dracula Lives, Vampire Tales, I loved all of those mags. But the Zombie was special--a character that allowed...
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Silver Surfer Saturday: Surfer Team-Up with Black Racer, Flash from John Byrne
A couple of Silver Surfer team-ups with DC Comics, from John Byrne... Silver Surfer and The Flash. Norrin Radd has no problem keeping up with Barry Allen in this scene. Could the Surfer, who probably...
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Daredevil 84 Cover Progression by Gil Kane
In 1971, Gil Kane drew a number of Daredevil covers. I came across Daredevil #84 in various stages of production. Pencilled version. Kane's ability to draw a fluid body in motion is fantastic. Inked...
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Gil Kane: Conan the Barbarian in the Revolutionary War 1776?
If you could imagine the craziest team-up involving Conan the Barbarian, what would it be? Conan and Spider-Man? Conan and Thor? Conan and Dracula? I Say They Nay...the wackiest time travelling...
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Strange Sunday: Two Doctor Strange commissions by John Byrne
Heaping on the John Byrne love for classic Marvel characters, here are two renditions of the Mystic Master... Doctor Strange Montage: the Ancient One, Baron Mordo, Dormammu, and the Defenders are all...
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Storm by John Romita Sr
A cool pinup of classic Storm in her original Dave Cockrum costume. Don't you miss this version of the character? I do. Brilliant! Nuff Said.
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Strange Sunday: Doctor Strange by Caravan Studios
Caravan Studio provided this illustration of Doctor Strange meditating on the mystic arts... Brooding a bit? Nuff Said.
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Thor Thursday: Gil Kane Original Covers with Romita and Colletta!
Nothing puts me in a good mood like looking at Gil Kane covers from the 1970s. Here are a couple of Thor covers, inked by some heavy hitters. Thor #201 is a superb cover by Kane and inked by Vince...
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Captain America by Jazzy Johnny Romita Sr for July 4th!
The lead image here comes from the 1976 Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar... Captain America and the Declaration of Independence! Featured on the month of July for this calendar. The Mighty Marvel...
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Spectacular Spider-Man paintings by John Romita Sr
The Spectacular Spider-Man magazine only lasted for two issues in 1968. It was part of Stan Lee's desire to try new formats and break into the magazine racks, where Warren was enjoying some success...
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Marvel Funnies: Hulk Hates Diet Soda!
Lots of articles around about the "soda tax" many states and cities want to impose. Seems really silly to me and a slippery slope to taxing more things that are bad for us. This illustration featuring...
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