A very special piece of art 0

[Michael Browning]

I had a brother who wasn't a comic book fan, but my dad wouldn't buy me a comic book back in the late-1970s and early-1980s without buying my brother a comic book, too.

My mother would write my name in the logo and his name, Steven, in the logo of his comic, even if they weren't the same, so that I wouldn't try to claim his as my own.

My brother was 10 years older than me and we hardly had anything in common, but, occasionally, he'd let me come into his room and read his comics.

One of the comics he had that I wanted so badly was Man From Atlantis #2. I only knew about Man From Atlantis because my mom and I watched it on TV. But, I wanted that comic book.

Several years later, my brother gave me the majority of his comics.

Because of the age difference and some things that took us down different roads, we weren't terribly close until the last year of his life.

After he passed away, those comics he gave me became very important to me.

I have tried and tried to chase down a few pieces of art from the comics he gave me.

Today, I got the one piece I have chased for years: the Ernie Chan and Marie Severin cover art to Man From Atlantis #2.

This piece means so much to me and I am so thankful to Mike Burkey for working with me on payments and for sending it to me early.

Mike Burkey is not only the best comic art dealer in the hobby -- he is also an even greater guy and I am so appreciative of the effort he made to make sure I got this cherished piece of art.

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1580252

[vodou]

Touching -and good-story; enjoy all that art brings you.

[art4comics.com]

Congratulations on bringing home such an important piece of art for you.  I am sure you will think of your brother every time you look at it. 

[grapeape]

Lost my brother Chris 13 years, 30 days and 21 hours ago. Comics were part of our lives and we spent many hours reading together.

it makes me happy you got hold of the important cover. God bless you and your brother. 

Cheers 

 

[Michael Browning]

19 minutes ago, grapeape said:

Lost my brother Chris 13 years, 30 days and 21 hours ago. Comics were part of our lives and we spent many hours reading together.

it makes me happy you got hold of the important cover. God bless you and your brother. 

Cheers 

 

October 5 will make 13 years and five months.

We were supposed to go together to Free Comic Book Day in Pikeville, Ky., and they found him dead the day before.

The last time I saw him was the Wednesday before he died and, in an unexpected show of affection, he hugged me and said so softly “I love you, brother.” I pushed him away and laughed and said “What are you doing? I’m going to see you Saturday.” Those were the last words we said to each other.

[JadeGiant]

This is so much more than a piece of art. I am so glad you were able to acquire this. Very happy for you. 

[grapeape]

12 hours ago, Michael Browning said:

October 5 will make 13 years and five months.

We were supposed to go together to Free Comic Book Day in Pikeville, Ky., and they found him dead the day before.

The last time I saw him was the Wednesday before he died and, in an unexpected show of affection, he hugged me and said so softly “I love you, brother.” I pushed him away and laughed and said “What are you doing? I’m going to see you Saturday.” Those were the last words we said to each other.

That’s amazing you have that special moment to reflect on. No matter what you guys loved each other. Never forget that.....

 

[The Cimmerians Purse]

I'm so very glad you have this cover. The story behind it gave me chills and tears. Thank you so much for sharing this story. Absolutely amazing that you get this piece. 

[Unstoppablejayd]

That is an awesome story and what this hobby is all about! Very glad you were able to find it!