An
original reconsideration* of Windsor-Smith's classic
cover for
The Uncanny X-Men #212,
depicting a raging, bloodied Wolverine. This striking work displays the
dynamic composition and trademark vigorous inking
technique that BWS is known for. The artist considers
this rendition superior to the published cover.
This
original is drawn twice-up, significantly larger than the 1986 version,
and all logos and lettering
are drawn in ink by the artist, not pasted on. Pen
and Ink. 12" x 18 1/2" image on
19"
x 24" bristol.
Signed BWS. Dated 2000. SOLD
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*
BWS has a long-standing policy not to do commissions, including frequently
requested
cover recreations. But a few years ago Windsor Smith was inspired, on
his own, to reconsider a very few of his classic covers.
Unlike
the rote, usually lifeless recreations
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often
done by other comics artists, Barry
took the opportunity to
make improvements,
and to imbue the new works with as much or more energy than the initial
versions. BWS
reconsidered fewer than half a dozen covers in all, and no more than
one of each cover will ever
be
done,
assuring
the rarity of this original.
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