Help with identifying if this TMNT Raphael pin-up was ever published?

[Swartzisgod]

Just bought this Eastman 1985 Raphael pin up and I am looking for assistance in finding out if it was ever published. I know it was used for a print that was sold at comic cons in 1985 but i would like to know if it was used for anything else? Thanks

Chris

[JoeRock]

Congrats! I was the previous owner of this pinup. I traded it to Scott, and some other art for a page he had. I don't think it was published, there are others who may know. It's beautiful in person. Now that I think about it, you also have my old Kraven's Last Hunt page.

[Swartzisgod]

It seems like we have very similar collecting interests Joe. Thanks for the info and let me know if you are looking to sell anything in the future.

[stevep6977]

I just happened to see it a couple weeks ago in an old issue of Comics Interview. #27 I think.

[jaybuck43]

I just happened to see it a couple weeks ago in an old issue of Comics Interview. #27 I think.

 

Were there two? This is the Raphael Pinup from CI #27 (Page 34)

 

 

I own Bud Plant's colored print that Eastman hand colored for him back in 1985.

[comix4fun]

Nice piece...inspired by Miller I'd guess.

 

[stevep6977]

I'm pretty sure I saw it in there, though i passed it along to a friend so I don't have it on hand. If I get a chance I'll ask him.

[jaybuck43]

I'm pretty sure I saw it in there, though i passed it along to a friend so I don't have it on hand. If I get a chance I'll ask him.

 

Double check but there are two images I know of from that interview (Casey Jones and Raphael), both currently for sale by Oroku Saki.

[Bronty]

Nice piece...inspired by Miller I'd guess.

 

Yes, remember the dedication on the inside of TMNT 1 is to Miller and Kirby... there are lots of instances where they looked to miller.

 

[Swartzisgod]

Thanks for the information everyone. If anyone has a copy of CI #27 available that could verify that this pin up is published in it i would greatly appreciate it.

[Swartzisgod]

Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks