Cartoonist Lew Stringer is, reluctantly, selling an original illustration by his late friend, 2000AD artist Kevin O’Neill.
The A5 artwork, signed ‘O’Neill’, drawn in black ink on sturdy Bristol Board, features Torquemada, from the 2000AD strip, “Nemesis the Warlock”, in a zombie form, maggots spilling out of his mouth.
A perfect example of Kev’s comic horror style, Kev drew it for the back cover of Lew’s fanzine, Fantasy Express No. 4, back in 1983.
You can bid on the artwork here on eBay. A proportion of the winning bid will go to Cancer Research UK.
Needless to say, early bidding on eBay is already looking like it may get fierce with bids at over £225. The art auction ends next Sunday, 28th July 2024.
While you’re checking out this artwork, you may want to check out Lew’s latest issue of Combat Colin, and more, and further support one of Britain’s best humour comic creators!
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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