This is Cool! Gen13 Maxx #1 Page 6 & 7 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 double-page splash 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
• Pages: 6 & 7 (Double-Page Spread)
• Artist (Penciler): Tomm Coker
• Colorist: Steve Oliff
• Type: Original Preliminary Color Guide / Production Art
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 \times 8.5 inches
• Signature: Hand-signed by legendary colorist Steve Oliff in a beautiful metallic gold ink on the lower right corner.
• Production Markings: Hand-written production notes across the top edge reading: "GEN-13 / MAXX X-OVER", "6-7", and "T. COKER".
Visual Details & Production Notes:
This incredibly vibrant piece highlights the surrealistic themes common to The Maxx and the dynamic energy of Image Comics in the 1990s.
• Right Side Analysis: Dominated by a massive, shouting chimpanzee floating in mid-air wearing red overalls and a bizarre, retro-futuristic metallic crown piece with spikes. Below the creature floats a cluster of colorful, lettered alphabet balloons (displaying letters like Y, B, M, Q, Z, C, H).
• Left Side Analysis: Depicts a serene but surreal landscape featuring a towering, twisted green tree seamlessly growing out of a vintage black steam locomotive train engine. A lone figure stands looking at the train, with a small group of silhouettes relaxing nearby against a shifting gradient sky.
• Coloring Style: Features Steve Oliff’s signature mix of rich watercolor-style inks and smooth, airbrushed gradients creating a vibrant blue-to-yellow sky backdrop.
Condition:
Please review the provided gallery images for an exact visual assessment of this original production piece:
• Front Composition: The front side of the double-page spread showcases the entire vibrant composition, masterful airbrush work, original production notes, and the artist's gold signature.
• Production Details: Close-up views highlight the rich line art textures, the distinct metallic sheen of the gold ink signature, the vivid colors of the floating alphabet balloons, and the handwritten production notes along the top border.
• Authenticity Check: The reverse side of the color guide sheet shows the organic ink bleed-through from the hand-applied watercolors, confirming its status as a genuine, hand-colored production piece.
• General Condition Note: As an authentic piece of vintage comic production art, it features a clean vertical seam and fold line down the center where the two pages meet, along with minor edge wear typical of historical studio materials. It has been meticulously preserved and remains in exceptional, display-ready condition.
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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