This is Cool! Gen13 Maxx #1 Page 10 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 10. 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 Title: Gen13/The Maxx Crossover (Issue #1)
• Page: 10
• Art Type: Original Preliminary Color Guide / Production Art
• Artist: Tomm Coker
• Colorist: Steve Oliff (Hand-signed in gold ink on the lower left)
• Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"
• Markings: Production headers printed or handwritten at the top margin reading "GEN13/MAXX x-over", "TEN", "Tomm Coker", and "Troy Hubbs".
Visual Details & Production Notes:
• Authentic Signature: Steve Oliff has boldly hand-signed the front margin in a gorgeous gold ink.
• Stunning Panel Detail: The large lower panel captures the lush greens and earthy tones of the jungle-like setting, contrasting sharply with The Maxx’s iconic bright purple silhouette.
• Upper Panels: The top two close-up panels detail rich, textured alien landscape structures alongside vivid blue costuming.
• Verso (Back of Page): The reverse side displays the beautiful, authentic bleed-through of the inks and markers used during the coloring process, proving its genuine status as a hand-colored production piece.
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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