Pinup · Collection record 0490

Spider-Man Merchandising Pinup (1980's)

John Romita Sr. (all)

Original Art Record

Romitapedia record0490

SeriesSpider-Man Merchandising

Year1980

Penciler / layoutsJohn Romita Sr. (all)

InkerJohn Romita Sr. (all)

Romitapedia classificationPinup

MediumPencil and Ink

Artwork size10.9 × 16 inches (reported in source listing)

Image scan dimensions950 × 1435 pixels

Collection statusPart of the Mike Burkey Personal Collection

Primary sourceRomitaman listing supplied in the complete personal-collection document

Characters

Spider-Man

Encyclopedia Capsule

This pinup is cataloged as Spider-Man Merchandising Pinup (1980's) and credited in the supplied source to John Romita Sr. (all). The current catalog tags the visible subjects as Spider-Man.

What the Art Shows

What this artwork shows

This image was used for Marvel during the 1980's. This pinup is a HOMAGE to the "OSCAR AWARDS TROPHY" with Spider-Man standing on a webbed platform similar to the classic trophy. The actual drawing measures a large 10.75 inches from head to base and is drawn on 10.9 by 16 inch art board!

Story and Issue Context

Publication and story context

This record documents a pinup from The Amazing Spider-Man, dated 1980 in the source data. The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is John Romita Sr. (all). 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 pinup, the piece emphasizes an iconic character presentation rather than sequential storytelling. The identified subjects are Spider-Man.

Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes

Open the complete preserved Romitaman description

Check out this CLASSIC looking Spider-Man Merchandising pinup drawn entirely by the great John Romita Sr! This image was used for Marvel during the 1980's. This pinup is a HOMAGE to the "OSCAR AWARDS TROPHY" with Spider-Man standing on a webbed platform similar to the classic trophy. The actual drawing measures a large 10.75 inches from head to base and is drawn on 10.9 by 16 inch art board! Art is also signed in permanent marker by the great John Romita also! John Romita is retired now and he doesn't ink, nor pencil or sketch anymore, So don't miss out on a superbly drawn, and fully inked Spider-Man pinup that will look fantastic framed on your wall! ALL art on our website (including this one) are able to be purchased with VERY fair time payments, and trades are always considered towards "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