This is Cool! Gen13 Maxx #1 Page 18 Original Color Guide Steve Oliff Signed Tomm Coker Art
Item Description
Up for sale is a rare piece of modern comic book history: the original preliminary color guide for Gen13/The Maxx Issue #1, Page 18. This piece is a fascinating look into the production process of the legendary 1995 Image Comics crossover.
This stunning page features the distinctive collaborative work of two industry heavyweights: beautifully rendered lines by artist Tomm Coker and masterfully applied mixed-media colors by the iconic, award-winning colorist Steve Oliff.
Item Specifics & Details:
• Comic Book Title: Gen13 / The Maxx crossover
• Issue Number: Issue #1
• Page Number: Page 18 (production notes "EIGHT-TEEN" can be seen handwritten at the top edge of the art).
• Artists Credited:
• Tomm Coker (Penciler/Inker - credited at top edge)
• Steve Oliff (Colorist - boldly signed at the bottom left)
• Hubbs (Inker/Production notation at top edge)
• Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"
• Medium: Mixed media (hand-colored markers/dyes/paints over a high-quality production stat copy of the line art).
Visual Details & Production Notes:
This item is rich with production detail and individual hand-work that sets original comic art apart:
• The Artwork: The page depicts a beautifully dramatic sequence featuring classic Image Comics imagery, showcasing a prominent blonde female figure, close-up character details, a "Please Knock" door panel, and piles of scattered paperwork.
• Signatures & Markings: This color guide is boldly signed by legendary colorist Steve Oliff in black ink in the lower left-hand margin. The top margin features production notations including "EIGHT-TEEN", "TOMM COKER", and "HUBBS".
• The Reverse Side: The backside of the thin production paper shows the authentic bleed-through of the inks, markers, and dyes used by Oliff during the color styling process, proving its hands-on production history.
Condition:
• Excellent Vintage Production Condition: The piece has been incredibly well-preserved. It displays minor, expected edge wear and faint handling from its time in the active production studio. The colors remain exceptionally vibrant.
• Please refer to all high-resolution photos to assess the exact physical condition for yourself.
About the Creators:
• Steve Oliff: A true pioneer, Oliff’s company, Olyoptics, revolutionized the comic book industry by creating the standard for computer-aided color guides. He was hand-selected by Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo to color the epic series, and his work on titles like The Maxx, Spawn, and Sandman cemented him as one of the greatest colorists of all time.
• Tomm Coker: Known for his gritty, cinematic line work and mastery of noir-style shadows, Coker’s dynamic art brings immense atmosphere to this cross-company event page.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fans of The Maxx, Gen13, Image Comics, or collectors of historic comic production art to own a signed, foundational piece of 90s comic history.
This is a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for fans of Image Comics, WildStorm, Gen13, The Maxx, or any serious original comic art collector. Don't miss your chance to own a page from this historic crossover event!
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