Amazing Spider-Man #109, Page 1 Splash
John Romita Sr. (pencils and inks)
Original Art Record
Characters
Spider-ManPeter ParkerGwen StacyFlash Thompson
Encyclopedia Capsule
This splash page is cataloged as Amazing Spider-Man #109, Page 1 Splash and credited in the supplied source to John Romita Sr. (pencils and inks). The source associates it with the story “Enter... Dr. Strange!” The Romitaman description states: This nice SPLASH features a huge image of a confused Peter Parker wondering how he can save Flash Thompson from the big Vietnamese giant, without giving up his secret identity to Gwen Stacy.
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
This Splash is ALL DRAWN ARTWORK!****** Also...as an extra bonus... The title logo AND the word "SPIDER-MAN" at the very top are all HAND DRAWN! John Romita, from the classic story titled: "Enter.
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #109, identified as page 1 SPLASH, dated 1972 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “Enter... Dr. Strange!” The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is John Romita Sr. (pencils and inks). Its place in the series is best understood as part of the continuing Peter Parker narrative and the creative period represented by the credited artists.
Why This Piece Matters
Why this piece matters
As a splash page, the piece establishes a major scene, chapter opening, or dramatic transition at larger scale than an ordinary interior page. The identified subjects are Spider-Man, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson.
Source Significance Excerpt
John Romita only penciled and inked "10" small art splash pages for this ever classic Amazing Spider-Man run: (ASM 108-115,117 and 119. THAT'S IT!) and I don't believe a small art john Romita Spider-Man splash page has ever been sold publicly other than the Amazing Spider-Man #117 ALL JOHN ROMITA Splash we have for sale here on our website) Don't miss out on this VERY RARE chance to own a John Romita penciled AND INKED "AMAZING SPIDER-MAN" SPLASH PAGE!
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
John Romita only penciled and inked "10" small art splash pages for this ever classic Amazing Spider-Man run: (ASM 108-115,117 and 119. THAT'S IT!) and I don't believe a small art john Romita Spider-Man splash page has ever been sold publicly other than the Amazing Spider-Man #117 ALL JOHN ROMITA Splash we have for sale here on our website) Don't miss out on this VERY RARE chance to own a John Romita penciled AND INKED "AMAZING SPIDER-MAN" SPLASH PAGE!
Open the complete preserved Romitaman description
This Splash is ALL DRAWN ARTWORK!****** Also...as an extra bonus... The title logo AND the word "SPIDER-MAN" at the very top are all HAND DRAWN! This superbly detailed 1972 Amazing Spider-Man SPLASH page was penciled "AND" inked by the great John Romita, from the classic story titled: "Enter... Dr. Strange!" This nice SPLASH features a huge image of a confused Peter Parker wondering how he can save Flash Thompson from the big Vietnamese giant, without giving up his secret identity to Gwen Stacy. Beautifully drawn images here of Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson, and the villain of the story in the background behind Peter Parker also! This splash is one of the very FEW KNOWN amazing Spider-Man SPLASH pages from Jazzy John Romita that were actually penciled AND INKED by him! John Romita only penciled and inked "10" small art splash pages for this ever classic Amazing Spider-Man run: (ASM 108-115,117 and 119. THAT'S IT!) and I don't believe a small art john Romita Spider-Man splash page has ever been sold publicly other than the Amazing Spider-Man #117 ALL JOHN ROMITA Splash we have for sale here on our website) Don't miss out on this VERY RARE chance to own a John Romita penciled AND INKED "AMAZING SPIDER-MAN" SPLASH PAGE! ALL HIGH end pieces of art, including this one, are able to be purchased with VERY fair time payment plan options, and trades are always considered towards this and "ANY" art on our website! Just send us an email to mikeburkey@aol.com and we can try to work something out.
Source Information
- Primary object source
- Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document