Longshot #1 Cover Proposal (ART IS ALMOST IDENTICAL TO THE 1985 LONGSHOT #1 COVER!) 19831983)

Check out this very nice HISTORIC 1983 cover proposal, which was drawn by the great Art Adams, from the story titled: "A Man Without a Past"Just starting at Marvel, Art Adams was given the chance to work on Longshot by writer Ann Nocenti. The six-issue series took two years to finish, releasing in 1985, and instantly put Adams on the map, cementing his place as an up-and-coming artist.  Art originally drew 5-6 initial renderings of Longshot in 1983 as early concept art for the series, this being one of them with blue pencils first and then graphite pencils for detail over top. Longshot's look was influenced by singer Limahl, and his unique appearance was perfect for the character. When putting the story and first issue together, which fortunately Art was not given a deadline by Louise Simonson, he went back to this very image of Longshot (which is the same pose as the issue #1 cover) with Magog by his side and expanded on it and used as the cover inspiration to Longshot #1! A true piece of Marvel history! Graphite over blue pencil on 11" x 14" Bristol board. Slight toning, with light handling wear. Signed at the bottom by Adams at the time of the drawing in 1983 and again in 2001. Compare this great art to the published Longshot #1 comic book in the red link above! 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.

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