Byrne, John - The Ithaca Journal: Leisure Section Cover - April 1982!

Byrne, John - The Ithaca Journal: Leisure Section Cover - April 1982!Marvel & DCs Powerhouses United! Spectacular 1982 John Byrne Cover Art This historic original cover art by John Byrne, created for the Ithaca Journal Leisure section and published on April 16, 1982, is a one of a kind crossover moment featuring Marvels and DCs biggest icons together in one electrifying composition! Byrne, who was only a year into his legendary Fantastic Four run at the time, was at the peak of his artistic abilities, making this piece

while Steve Oliff colored it in 1987

which beautifully shows how Ivy and Swamp Thing are closely connected by The Green

though the market has in very recent time been showing signs that this may not be true for much longer as collectors are getting wise to this and buying up vintage covers

though just a tiny cameo in the last panel

here comes Nezha himself to prove him wrong

as Ivy and Swamp Thing reach Paul but realize there is nothing they can do to save her

The Question

Bristol measuring 8

That occurs once more right here on this page

planning his betrayal

only to lead him into a basement trap that marks the start of one of the most perilous nights of his life

this page stands out as a must-have for any serious collector