GI JOE: The Silence and the Fury

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In 1984, Larry Hama and Marvel Comics stunned the comic world with the
“silent issue” from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21. This story
contains the first appearance of the COBRA ninja, Storm Shadow. The dialogue and
exposition-less comic book, entitled “Silent Interlude”, lauded by a generation
of fans as a definitive classic, not only inspired Marvel’s “‘Nuff Said” month
of dialogue-less books in 2001, but also a complete issue paying homage to the
story in the new G.I. Joe series published by Devil’s Due.
The complete 22-page original artwork to the original “Silent Interlude”
story has been sold to Gene Park, a New York City investment banker and longtime
collector of comics and related memorabilia. The sale was handled by Ben Smith
of Metropolis Collectibles, who had received the artwork, along with early
pre-G.I. Joe “Fury Force” concept artwork, from Mr. Hama’s personal collection
on a consignment basis. The price for the transaction has not been disclosed,
though it was indicated to be “a healthy 5-figure sum.”
“I started collecting comics in the early 1980s and grew up with the Marvel
G.I. Joe series, of which issue #21 was by far my favorite,” said Mr. Park. “I
would like to thank Larry Hama, Ben Smith and the rest of the Metropolis
Collectibles crew for allowing me the opportunity to purchase, and entrusting me
as the custodian of, this landmark piece of comic book history.”
“Gene has a very strong appreciation for the historical value and
significance of the story,” stated Smith. “I’m very happy Silent Interlude is in
his hands, and have confidence he will make every effort to keep this historic
G.I. Joe story preserved.”
Mr. Smith manages artwork consignments from both artists and collectors on
a limited basis, and can be contacted via email at bens@metropolisent.com by
those interested in representation. G.I. Joe artwork and dossiers, including the
remaining unsold pieces from the 1981 “Fury Force” collection, can be bought at
auction on eBay closing this Sunday, October 19th. Visit http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=g-towna&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50
for more information.


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GI JOE: The Silence and the Fury

Categories: News|Published On: October 17, 2003|Views: 66|

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In 1984, Larry Hama and Marvel Comics stunned the comic world with the
“silent issue” from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21. This story
contains the first appearance of the COBRA ninja, Storm Shadow. The dialogue and
exposition-less comic book, entitled “Silent Interlude”, lauded by a generation
of fans as a definitive classic, not only inspired Marvel’s “‘Nuff Said” month
of dialogue-less books in 2001, but also a complete issue paying homage to the
story in the new G.I. Joe series published by Devil’s Due.
The complete 22-page original artwork to the original “Silent Interlude”
story has been sold to Gene Park, a New York City investment banker and longtime
collector of comics and related memorabilia. The sale was handled by Ben Smith
of Metropolis Collectibles, who had received the artwork, along with early
pre-G.I. Joe “Fury Force” concept artwork, from Mr. Hama’s personal collection
on a consignment basis. The price for the transaction has not been disclosed,
though it was indicated to be “a healthy 5-figure sum.”
“I started collecting comics in the early 1980s and grew up with the Marvel
G.I. Joe series, of which issue #21 was by far my favorite,” said Mr. Park. “I
would like to thank Larry Hama, Ben Smith and the rest of the Metropolis
Collectibles crew for allowing me the opportunity to purchase, and entrusting me
as the custodian of, this landmark piece of comic book history.”
“Gene has a very strong appreciation for the historical value and
significance of the story,” stated Smith. “I’m very happy Silent Interlude is in
his hands, and have confidence he will make every effort to keep this historic
G.I. Joe story preserved.”
Mr. Smith manages artwork consignments from both artists and collectors on
a limited basis, and can be contacted via email at bens@metropolisent.com by
those interested in representation. G.I. Joe artwork and dossiers, including the
remaining unsold pieces from the 1981 “Fury Force” collection, can be bought at
auction on eBay closing this Sunday, October 19th. Visit http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=g-towna&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50
for more information.


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