This is Cool! Gen13 Maxx #1 Page 8 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 8. 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 / Maxx
• Issue Number: #1
• Page Number: Page 8 (Indicated at the top center of the page)
• Artist: Tomm Coker (Handwritten credit "Tom Coker" at the top right)
• Colorist: Steve Oliff (Hand-signed at the bottom right)
• Type: Original Preliminary Color Guide / Production Art
• Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"
Visual Details & Production Notes:
This item is rich with production detail and individual hand-work that sets original comic art apart:
• Top Left Panel: Features Fairchild and other characters observing the Maxx descending against a dramatic backdrop.
• Top Right Panel: Highlights a striking, close-up portrait of Fairchild with vivid green eyes and signature red hair, alongside shadowed background figures.
• Middle Panel: A dramatic nighttime scene capturing an oncoming train under a full moon, starkly illuminated by fire and smoke.
• Bottom Panels: Focuses heavily on a powerful, glowing figure framed by brilliant yellow and orange fire elements, alongside a smaller panel depicting a solitary tree under the moonlight.
• Reverse Side: The back of the page reveals the beautiful bleed-through of the hand-applied markers and paints used by Oliff during the coloring process, verifying its authentic handmade nature.
Condition:
This piece is in excellent vintage production condition. It exhibits light, natural aging around the margins consistent with comic production art of this era. The margins feature standard production markings, including "GEN13/MAXX", "8", and "Tom Coker" handwritten across the top margin, along with a printer's registration line along the right side edge.
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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