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Chris Bachalo — Wolverine Is No Second Fiddle

November 17, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

Amazing Spider-Man #555, June 2008

Continuing a mini-celebration of the X-Men’s 60th anniversary.

Spider-Man and Wolverine. Team-up or rivalry? Peanut butter and chocolate — or Coke vs. Pepsi?

Doesn’t really matter. Two of Marvel’s most famous icons in one story typically means chaos and fun, especially when a talented artist like Chris Bachalo takes charge.

Bonus points for snow, at least for me. Issues #47- #49 of Amazing Spider-man were the earliest issues I read, and yep, Spidey must ultimately deal with snow. Not to mention the flu. Oh, and he gets his butt whipped by a different kind of dynamic duo: Kraven the Hunter and The Vulture.

Good Stuff.

Sam Kieth — Hulk & Wolverine, Endless Rematch

November 14, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

Wolverine / Hulk #1, April 2002

Continuing a mini-celebration of the X-Men’s 60th anniversary.

Sam Kieth on a Wolverine Hulk mini-series? Seems like a no-brainer. And this page? Terrific.

But… you know what IS puzzling to me? The cover art to issue #1, which screams to me: “This stinks, let’s see if they buy it anyway.” *

Your mileage may vary.

(*The TPB cover, on the other hand, is fantastic.)

Walter Simonson — X-Men, Redux

November 10, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

X-Factor #14, March, 1986

Continuing a mini-celebration of the X-Men’s 60th anniversary.

What’s so great about this issue of X-Factor?:

Walter Simonson.

Classic X-Men characters.

Sentinels.

Story by Louise Simonson.

Terrific inks by Bob Wiacek.

Did I mention Walter Simonson?

You get the picture. I overpaid (really overpaid, I think) for this page in an auction bidding frenzy during the pandemic — you can look it up — but I love it, so it’s a win. It’s not going anywhere, unless, in all unlikelihood, I find a better page out in the wild.

Neal Adams — X-Men, Forever

November 7, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

The X-Men #61, October 1969

We can’t let 2023 fade into the memory books without at least some tribute to the 60th Anniversary of the X-Men.

Neal Adams drew nine issues of the X-Men. John Byrne drew four times as many. I love John Byrne art, but the prices of his pages are — how do we say? — a bit out of whack when compared to the scarcity of Adams.

Oh, and this is a great one from his run, with superb inks by the legendary Tom Palmer. (Despite the disappointing quality of the scan.)

Dan Parent — The Amazing Transformations Of… Archie Andrews?

October 31, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

Commission, October 2019, Based on Brian Rolland’s TPB cover, The Amazing Transformations of Jimmy Olsen

As a kid, I loved the goofy adventures of Jimmy Olsen.

As an adult, I love Brian Bolland’s art. I wish I had the good sense to acquire a cover years ago, when the price was in a lower level of the stratosphere. But of course, hindsight is 20/20, etc.

So naturally, I get a kick out of Brian’s cover for The Amazing Transformations of Jimmy Olsen. Peanut Butter and Chocolate, yes?

Well, mostly. I think Bolland’s interpretation of Jimmy is a just a bit too “adult” — despite the bizarre themes and eccentric characterizations.

Enter Archie All-Star Artist Dan Parent: Turn Jimmy Olsen into Archie Andrews, and presto, you have the goofiness and joy this treatment deserves.

My pal Dan knocked it out of the park, and he is kind enough to show appreciation for my wacky commission ideas.

And let’s face it, the 60s Jimmy Olsen is pretty much a Pete Costanza or Curt Swan version of Archie anyway. Wait a minute — now that I think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the two of them in the same place at the same time. Hmmmm…

Happy Halloween!

*My first two issues of Jimmy Olsen (#104 and 105, 1967) obviously shaped my Olsen worldview forever.*

Jose Gonzalez — Vampirella Tells All

October 27, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

Vampirella #22, March 1973

Romance. Longing. Despair.

Is this a romance comic or a Vampirella story?

Why not both?

Frankly, it’s gorgeous art like this from Jose Gonzalez – the best of a very talented group of Vampi artists during her original Warren run — which makes the melodrama secondary for me. This is my second piece of Gonzalez art, and this one is an absolute keeper. (Ok, I had to sell the first one to help finance this one.)

NYCC — 2023 Edition (Part 4 of 4)

October 24, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

New York Comic-Con, October 12-15, 2023

Well it was great to see everyone at NYCC. Missed a few folks of course, but saw quite a few, so I think I will take the win. I might have some issues with this show, but it still has one of the best Artist Alley’s around.

NYCC — 2023 Edition (Part 3 Of 4)

October 20, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

New York Comic-Con, October 12-15, 2023

A few of the terrific creators at NYCC.

See you on Tuesday for another great group, and the wrap-up.

NYCC — 2023 Edition (Part 2)

October 19, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

New York Comic-Con, October 12-15, 2023

NYCC — 2023 Edition (Part 1)

October 18, 2023 Greg Goldstein Original Art and The Artists

October 12-15, 2023

My first trip back since 2019. The Convention expansion has provided (some) breathing room, but it still felt like it took forever to get from point A to point B. Of course, I am four years older…