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Old 11-17-2011, 06:49 AM   #1
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"I Am Captain America" Variant Cover by Colin Wilson (Moon Knight #3)

Earlier this year, Marvel released a number of variant covers (I think 1:20 ratio) featuring the "I Am Captain America" theme "depicting real world Americans of various vocations and ethnicities".

Colin Wilson contributed the variant cover to Moon Knight #3 and it featured a cowboy or Western scene with a nod to Cap. It's a fabulous looking cover which displays Colin's ability to draw Western scenes and I thought it would eventually end up in my hands to sell on Colin's behalf.

I was totally surprised when I opened up a package from Colin last night to find not only a commission he'd completed for a collector but the "I Am Captain America" variant cover he'd illustrated with a dedication "For Royd... with thanks for another very successful year!"

I sat there in amazement and then delight as I examined Colin's generous and thoughtful gift! Here's a pic of the finished coloured cover - the original doesn't include the Photoshopped background scenery. The original is also larger than standard size so was too difficult to scan.

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Old 11-17-2011, 06:52 AM   #2
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Very cool - congrats Royd!
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Old 11-17-2011, 06:53 AM   #3
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Wow
Congrats. Thats a fantastic looking piece
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Old 11-17-2011, 10:17 AM   #4
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Wow - quite the thoughtful and generous gift - congrats Royd!
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Old 11-17-2011, 10:21 AM   #5
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Royd, can you post a photo of the cover? - I think it would look better without the photo in the background.
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Old 11-17-2011, 11:36 AM   #6
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Thanks very much for your comments and kind words Mez, here's a photo but I'm afraid that with the flash and my sub-standard photo skills, it's not the best result -

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Old 11-17-2011, 11:42 AM   #7
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That's pretty awesome of Colin. Congrats Royd!
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Old 11-17-2011, 12:17 PM   #8
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Wow; that's gorgeous. Congrats, Royd!

I love Old West culture; really a nice piece.
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Old 11-17-2011, 12:44 PM   #9
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Beautiful. A wonderful gift from Colin.
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Old 11-17-2011, 05:55 PM   #10
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Thanks MG, Ryan and Byron, glad you liked checking out Colin's fab gift

Ryan - Colin illustrated Moebius' co-creation, a Western "hero" named Blueberry, for many years in Europe. Colin loves the "Old West" environment and enjoys returning to it. Best,

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