Jack Kirby AMAZING FANTASY 15 COVER RECREATION (1970s)
Jack Kirby (penciller)
Original Art Record
Characters
Spider-Man
Encyclopedia Capsule
This cover is cataloged as Jack Kirby AMAZING FANTASY 15 COVER RECREATION (1970s) and credited in the supplied source to Jack Kirby (penciller). The Romitaman description states: The inker on this cover was Martin Lasick who worked With Jack Kirby in the 80s and 90s!
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
"King" Kirby re-created his historic, landmark cover spotlighting readers' first look at a new kind of hero -- the Amazing Spider-Man! The exact date of the re-creation is unknown, though when sold by Sotheby's on 9/30/92 and Christie's East on 1/1/96 it was described as "circa 1970s." The inker on this cover was Martin Lasick who worked With Jack Kirby in the 80s and 90s! Image area is 10" x 19.5".
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a cover from The Amazing Spider-Man, identified as the cover, dated 1970 in the source data. The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is Jack Kirby (penciller). 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 cover art, the piece served as the issue’s principal sales image and public visual identity. The identified subjects are Spider-Man.
Source Significance Excerpt
"King" Kirby re-created his historic, landmark cover spotlighting readers' first look at a new kind of hero -- the Amazing Spider-Man!
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
"King" Kirby re-created his historic, landmark cover spotlighting readers' first look at a new kind of hero -- the Amazing Spider-Man!
Open the complete preserved Romitaman description
Check out this AMAZING Jack Kirby and Amazing Fantasy #15 Spider-Man Cover Re-Creation Original Art (1970). "King" Kirby re-created his historic, landmark cover spotlighting readers' first look at a new kind of hero -- the Amazing Spider-Man! The exact date of the re-creation is unknown, though when sold by Sotheby's on 9/30/92 and Christie's East on 1/1/96 it was described as "circa 1970s." The inker on this cover was Martin Lasick who worked With Jack Kirby in the 80s and 90s! Image area is 10" x 19.5". The art is in Excellent condition. 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 other pieces of art on my site here! Just send me an email and we can try to work something out.
Source Information
- Primary object source
- Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document