Amazing Spider-Man #78, Page 1 SPLASH
Jim Mooney (inker)
Original Art Record
Characters
Spider-Man
Encyclopedia Capsule
This splash page is cataloged as Amazing Spider-Man #78, Page 1 SPLASH and credited in the supplied source to Jim Mooney (inker). The source associates it with the story “THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER!” The current catalog tags the visible subjects as Spider-Man.
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
John Buscema pencils with Jim Mooney inks, from the CLASSIC 1969 AMAZING SPIDERMAN story titled: "THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER!" I personally feel that Jim Mooney was the BEST inker EVER on AMAZING SPIDERMAN (next to Romita inking himself) Mooney's inks are so detailed that the only inker I feel who inked better in the 1960s was Joe Sinnott!
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #78, identified as page 1 SPLASH, dated 1969 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER!” The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is Jim Mooney (inker). Within Amazing Spider-Man history, this issue introduces the Prowler.
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 issue is historically notable because it introduces the Prowler. The identified subjects are Spider-Man.
Source Significance Excerpt
John Buscema pencils with Jim Mooney inks, from the CLASSIC 1969 AMAZING SPIDERMAN story titled: "THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER!" I personally feel that Jim Mooney was the BEST inker EVER on AMAZING SPIDERMAN (next to Romita inking himself) Mooney's inks are so detailed that the only inker I feel who inked better in the 1960s was Joe Sinnott!
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
John Buscema pencils with Jim Mooney inks, from the CLASSIC 1969 AMAZING SPIDERMAN story titled: "THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER!" I personally feel that Jim Mooney was the BEST inker EVER on AMAZING SPIDERMAN (next to Romita inking himself) Mooney's inks are so detailed that the only inker I feel who inked better in the 1960s was Joe Sinnott!
Open the complete preserved Romitaman description
John Buscema pencils with Jim Mooney inks, from the CLASSIC 1969 AMAZING SPIDERMAN story titled: "THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER!" I personally feel that Jim Mooney was the BEST inker EVER on AMAZING SPIDERMAN (next to Romita inking himself) Mooney's inks are so detailed that the only inker I feel who inked better in the 1960s was Joe Sinnott!
Source Information
- Primary object source
- Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document