Amazing Spider-Man #314, Page 24 SPLASH (1988)
Todd McFarlane (pencils and inks)
Original Art Record
Characters
Spider-Man
Encyclopedia Capsule
This splash page is cataloged as Amazing Spider-Man #314, Page 24 SPLASH (1988) and credited in the supplied source to Todd McFarlane (pencils and inks). The source associates it with the story “Down and Out in Forest Hills!” The Romitaman description states: This nice SPLASH features an image of Spider-Man that makes one wonder if Todd McFarlane didn't think of this very piece right here when he drew his ever classic SPIDER-MAN #1 cover, as the body language is quite similar on both!
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
Todd McFarlane, from the story titled: "Down and Out in Forest Hills!" This nice SPLASH features an image of Spider-Man that makes one wonder if Todd McFarlane didn't think of this very piece right here when he drew his ever classic SPIDER-MAN #1 cover, as the body language is quite similar on both. Art is signed in the upper right of the HUGE Spider-Man image by Todd McFarlane also! 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!
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #314, identified as page 24 SPLASH (1988), dated 1988 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “Down and Out in Forest Hills!” The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is Todd McFarlane (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.
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
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Check out this very nice SPLASH, which was penciled and inked by the great Todd McFarlane, from the story titled: "Down and Out in Forest Hills!" This nice SPLASH features an image of Spider-Man that makes one wonder if Todd McFarlane didn't think of this very piece right here when he drew his ever classic SPIDER-MAN #1 cover, as the body language is quite similar on both! Stunning image of the wall-crawler on this memorable semi-splash page from Todd McFarlane's illustrious run. Art is signed in the upper right of the HUGE Spider-Man image by Todd McFarlane also! 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