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John Buscema and Frank Giacoia Fantastic Four #114 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1971)....
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$40,800.00
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Description
John Buscema and Frank Giacoia Fantastic Four #114 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1971). Mr. Fantastic struggles to control the Fantasti-Jet with his arms incredibly outstretched as the team is surrounded by an angry mob. This issue featured the first full appearance of Overmind. The art is crafted in ink over graphite and blue pencil on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15", matted and Plexiglas-front framed to 14.75" x 20.25". The corner box, logo, and all cover text are stat paste-ups. Slight paste-up glue residue is in the top margin. There has been some slight stain-removal restoration done in the past, and several elements were moved around in post-production, so the published image is slightly different. The biggest changes were that the Thing's body and the Overmind's hands were completely re-drawn. Other changes include moving the buildings up in the image area and/or altering them; repositioning Sue away from Reed's leg; revealing more of the Human Torch; and modifying the smoke around the Pogo Jet. Some of these alterations were done on this page with paste-up stats (since removed), and others seem to have been done after-the-fact on production stats, documented as being done by John Romita Sr. This page has had some restoration work done, including overall lightening, minor stain removal of glue residue, some touch-ups on abrasions, and some production tape removal. There is a repaired rip on the right side margin. Signed by John Buscema in the lower margin. Presents in Excellent condition.More information about John Buscema. See also: Buscema, John Artist. Lookup the Comic Book in our Guide
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2025 April 3 - 6 Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction #7413 (go to Auction Home page)
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