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John Romita Sr.

1930-2023

Preliminary drawing and layout of "Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #32," 1986

Graphite and ink on vellum affixed with tape to Bristol board
Signed twice, titled, and numbered in ink in the lower margin: John Romita / 32; dated in the right margin, at center: DEC. 4, 1986; the completed and sold "Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #32," 1991, comic is affixed verso and housed in a plastic sleeve
Preliminary drawing: 17" H x 11" W; completed comic book: 10.25" H x 6.75" W

  • Notes: Chris Marrinan traced the work onto bristol board to do the finished drawing, which then Mark McKenna inked.
  • Condition: Overall good condition, both the preliminary drawing and the completed comic book, affixed verso. The vellum with small tears, minor handling creases, and paper losses, all commensurate to the process of production, handling, and age. The slightest and unobtrusive specks of foxing near the upper left corner of the vellum. Two pieces of old vellum, affixed verso with tape, presumably in the hand of the art. The Bristol board is hinged to a thin board in one place, from the verso of the upper edge.

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