In this collection international abstract artist Alex Echo embodies the themes and power of shape-shifting, demonstrating his continuously evolving techniques.
T H E L E G A C Y C O L L E C T I O N
A co l l e c t i on o f l i m i t e d e d i t i on com i c book art s i gn e d by Stan L e e
MARV E L t h e l e gacy co l l e c t i on
prestigious collections of Marvel comic book art in the United States. To echo the vivid colours and dynamism of the original large-scale artworks, each graphic has been created by a specialist atelier team using the fine art giclée printing process. This painstaking technique captures the fine details of the original works, including the meticulous shading and ink strokes that added a new dimension to the costumes, weapons and explosive fight scenes. Presented in a modern black frame, each image is represented in three edition sizes: a deluxe edition of four, a collector’s edition of 10 and/or a standard edition of 99. Few were signed by Stan Lee, making the collection even more desirable. The range of complementing sizes also allows collectors to curate their own body of work. Providing a snapshot of the early modern era of Marvel Comics, these adrenaline-filled scenes are taken from unforgettable story arcs , both triumphant and tragic. With comic book art now as meaningful as ever, as stories of superhuman strength in the face of adversity circulate in the news and our social media feeds, The Legacy Collection shows how something extraordinary is always just a few pages away.
There’s nothing that can’t be overcome with a little courage and help from friends. In this rare selection of Marvel graphics, we see covers, splash pages and double-page spreads taken from the stories of bravery and honour that have passed through the hands of comic book fans for decades. The Legacy Collection commemorates not only the extraordinary triumphs of the characters, but those of the original superhero: the late, great Stan Lee . Hand-signed by the Marvel Comics legend, each of the limited edition artworks captures the illustrations of some of the most acclaimed comic book artists of all time, including John Romita Jr., David Finch, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Sara Pichelli and Marko Djurdjević. Alongside his team – which included writers, pencillers, inkers, colourists and letterers – Stan brought the world’s best-loved superheroes to life. More complex and human than their predecessors, these incredible characters started a conversation that transcended the speech balloons of the comic book pages and can still be heard today. Never before exhibited in the UK, this desirable collection continues Stan’s legacy. Showcasing characters like Iron Man, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Black Widow and Captain America, the graphics have been curated from one of the largest and most
STAN L E E 1922-2018
Born Stanley Martin Lieber in New York City on December 28th 1922, Stan Lee was an iconic American comic book writer, editor, and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. He began his career at Timely Comics in 1939, earning $8 a week to help Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby with office and production tasks. It wasn’t long before he was given the editor’s reins (at the age of just 18), but with the United States increasing their involvement in World War II, the need for real-life superheroes was paramount and Stan enlisted. After returning to New York and taking up his comic book stories once again, Stan was encouraged by his wife to create a superhero squad to rival that of the popular DC Comics’ Justice League of America – and with that the Fantastic Four was born, along with the Marvel title. Just like the down-on-his-luck Peter Parker, Stan fought for good over evil through his characters. Along with superheroes who save the day, he challenged important issues like racism and inequality to create a happy ending for all. In collaboration with writers
like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he created famed characters including the X-Men, Black Panther, the Hulk and Thor. His favourite creation was believed to be Spider-Man, with Stan quoted to have said in an interview: “In a way Spider-Man is more special than the others. Nothing ever goes right for Peter. I think for most people in the world, nothing ever goes right.” Stan’s Marvel Revolution extended beyond the characters and storylines to forge a bond between comic book readers and their creators. His determination to fight for what was right and challenge bigotry, injustice and discrimination may have landed him in hot water with the Comics Code Authority, but it won him a legion of fans around the world. Upon his tragic death in November 2018, comic book fans of all ages united to mourn the 95-year-old’s passing. His legacy is remembered not only through his award of The National Medal of Arts, but through the superheroes he crafted on his trusty typewriter, and the generations who continue to be inspired by them.
This collection is now available online and in Castle Fine Art galleries nationwide. For more information, get in touch.
V I EW CO L L E C T I ON
WaT C H V I D E O
EXC L US I V E I N T E RV I EW Stan Lee’s conviction in comic book art as a legitimate art form was illustrated during our exclusive interview, where he talked about his role as an art director and editor at Marvel Comics. Interspersed with close-ups of the artworks and catchphrases from characters like the Avengers and Iron Man, this dynamic video tells the story behind The Legacy Collection in Stan’s own words. “Comic book art, whether covers or insides, I think will take its place alongside of every type of art that’s venerated in museums and galleries,” he said. “Comic book art is really just as beautiful and requires just as much talent as just about any other form of artwork.” He added: “I think heroes can be popular if they’re in some way credible and believable, even though they’re fiction. I would hope that today’s heroes, like Iron Man or the X-Men, have that same effect on readers – that the reader feels these could be real people.”
“ Com i c book art i s r ea l ly just as b eau t i f u l and r e qu i r e s just as mu c h ta l e n t as just abou t any o t h e r form o f artwork . ” – Stan Lee
Avengers #501 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by David Finch Available Limited Edition Formats:
Avengers #12 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by John Romita Jr. Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Avengers Assemble #1 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mike McKone Available Limited Edition Formats:
Captain America & The Falcon #5 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Steve Epting Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Captain America #600 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Steve Epting Available Limited Edition Formats:
Captain America #607 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Marko Djurdjevic Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Deadpool #2 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Clayton Crain Available Limited Edition Formats:
Deadpool #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Clayton Crain Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
"I'm no prophet, but I'm guessing that comic books will always be strong. I don't think anything can really beat the pure fun and pleasure of holding a magazine in your hand, reading the story on paper, being able to roll it up and put it in your pocket, reread again later, show it to a friend, carry it with you, toss it on a shelf, collect them, have a lot of magazines lined up and read them again as a series. I think people have always loved that. I think they always will."
STAN LEE Brandweek, May 2000
Deadpool #6 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Jason Pearson Available Limited Edition Formats:
Fantastic Four #600 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Joe Quesada Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
I Am An Avenger #1 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Leinil Francis Yu Available Limited Edition Formats:
Last Hero Standing #5 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Patrick Olliffe Available Limited Edition Formats:
Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Marvel Adventure Super Heroes #14 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by David Williams Available Limited Edition Formats: Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
Marvel Visionaries Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by John Romita Sr Available Limited Edition Formats:
Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,950
NewAvengers #59 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Stuart Immonen Available Limited Edition Formats:
NewAvengers #50 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Billy Tan Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 29" x 22" | Framed £2,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 27" x 18" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 27" x 18" | Framed £1,950
Official Handbook: Avengers 2005 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Tom Grummett Available Limited Edition Formats:
Operation Zero-Point #1 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mitchell Breitweiser Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
Secret Invasion: X-Men #4 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Terry Dodson Available Limited Edition Formats:
Secret War #2 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,950
Secret War #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto Available Limited Edition Formats:
Secret War #4 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,950
Siege #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Oliver Coipel Available Limited Edition Formats:
Spider-Man Unlimited #14 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by David Finch Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 29" x 22" | Framed £2,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
The Amazing Spider-Man Family #7 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Val Semeiks Available Limited Edition Formats:
The NewAvengers VS The Hoods Army (Spread Page) Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Billy Tan Available Limited Edition Formats: Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 29" x 22" | Framed £2,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 24" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 24" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 29" | Framed £2,950
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mark Bagley Available Limited Edition Formats: Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,950
Thor #7 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Marko Djurdjevic Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,950
Thor: Heaven and Earth #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Agustin Padilla Available Limited Edition Formats:
Ultimate Avengers #8 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Carlos Pacheco Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,450
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Kaare Andrews Available Limited Edition Formats:
Ultimate Fantastic Four #44 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Pasqual Ferry Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £1,450
Ultimate NewUltimates #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Frank Cho Available Limited Edition Formats:
Ultimate Power #6 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Greg Land Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Ultimate Spider-Man #152 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Sara Pichelli Available Limited Edition Formats:
Ultimate Spider-Man #157 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mark Bagley Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Ultimate Spider-Man #157 (Spread Page) Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mark Bagley Available Limited Edition Formats: Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 24" x 18" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 29" x 22" | Framed £3,450
Ultimate Spider-Man #160 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mark Bagley Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Ultimate X-Men #2 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Kaare Andrews Available Limited Edition Formats:
Ultimates #3 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Joe Madureira Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £1,950 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £2,950
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
Ultimatum: X-Men Requiem #1 Hand Signed by Stan Lee | Cover Art by Mark Brooks Available Limited Edition Formats:
Standard Giclée on Canvas Edition of 99 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Collector's Giclée on Canvas Edition of 10 | Image Size 18" x 27" | Framed £2,450 Deluxe Giclée on Canvas Edition of 4 | Image Size 22" x 33" | Framed £3,450
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