1974 1st MIKE PLOOG MAN-THING ARTWORK ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ART COVER MARVEL collection COMIC

This is an original printed production art cover for Man Thing #5, published by Marvel Comics in May of 1974. This is a full-color production art cover, including both the front and back covers, and with printing on both sides of the covers, the same way it looks in the published comic. The piece measures approximately 14" by 10 7/8" when unfolded, and is slightly larger than the actual size comic. It is in very good condition. There is a staple hole at the top left corner of the back cover, and some light crease handling wear around the edges. Please note that this is NOT a mass-produced print or lithograph. It is a production art cover that is created during the production process for the comic. The cover image features a Marvel Comics Monster Horror classic, with an awesome iconic depiction of the classic muck-encrusted swamp creature front and center, with artwork by by one of the greatest Man-Thing artists of all-time, Mike Ploog. Ploog is one of the true legends of 1970s Marvel horror, having done classic work on Ghost collection Rider, Werewolf By Night, Monster Of Frankenstein, Manthing, and much more. Whats particularly special is that I believe this issue is his first Man-Thing work! This is a very cool and rare comic collectible that you will hardly ever get a chance to see. An amazing piece which would look fantastic framed and prominently displayed.

Please note that this is an authentic piece from the 1970s, not something made for a later reprint or collection book. We have been told there are reprint production art pieces being listed by other sellers that make them seem to be old and from original printings, even though they are not (for example, older production art did not have the words on a separate sheet from the images. Those kinds of things were only done much more recently, using computer technology). We advise buyers to be careful, as there are disreputable sellers tricking many people into believing they are purchasing items that are older and more valuable than what they actually are. Some sellers simply do not state their items are from reprints, while others make very long listings and put a tiny mention about reprints buried deep in the listing, and/or use a hard-to-read font color (like yellow) to prevent buyers from seeing this information. Unfortunately, everything else in the listing (the title, pictures of the cover of the comic from the 1st printing, etc.) makes you think you are buying something from an original printing, and has allowed this to continue despite many buyers saying that they have been taken for a ride and ripped off. This item is a genuine piece from the 70s, not something made for a reprint. We clearly differentiate items from original printings and items from reprints, so you can buy with confidence.

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