MARVEL AGE 117 COVER

Marvel Age #117 cover (note the the Punisher image is a stat), original art, MARVEL 1992

 

Art by Paul Ryan - 11x17

 

Description: The first ever published cover appearance of Spider-Man 2099.  This historic original cover art for Marvel Age #117 stands as the absolute dawn of the publisher’s futuristic imprint. Penciled by the highly acclaimed Paul Ryan, the layout boasts a bold, multi-character composition that bridges generations of Marvel heroes, masterfully anchored by a gritty, high-contrast ink line that gives the futuristic designs a polished, professional finish. As a piece of production history, the central Punisher 2099 image is a production stat, adding a fascinating glimpse into the hands-on layout and paste-up methods of 1990s comic book offices. The historical weight of this artifact is monumental: it marks the very first published cover appearance of Miguel O'Hara, Spider-Man 2099, completely predating his landmark first issue, while simultaneously offering the world its second-ever published look at Doom 2099, Punisher 2099, and Ravage 2099. For an investor looking to own the exact birthplace of a beloved multi-media franchise, this promotional powerhouse is a premier holy grail of 2099 comic history.