1983 - Alpha Flight #6 Editorial Page

Marie Severin's X-Men - Ode to Dave Cockrum

1977 - Anatomy of a cover - Incredible Hulk #208

"Dave Cockrum - Original Unused Cover Art for The Incredible Hulk #208 (Marvel, undated). The Green Goliath battles blasting baddies on this unused cover by X-veteran Dave Cockrum. The cover that was actually used, by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia is, in many ways, weaker than this dramatic masterwork, which is jam-packed with blistering battle action! Fully finished in pen and ink, there is evidence of blue pencil markings underneath the drawing, and moderate use of whiteout. The speed lines have been created by actually gouging into the paper, giving them a rough, textured appearance. Measuring approximately 11" x 17", with an approximate image area of 9.75" x 15", this page displays some tanning along the edges of the image, but is otherwise in excellent condition. It has been signed by the artist near the lower left edge." http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=804&lotNo=7278

Star Wars Pinups from the 1980s

Star Wars #58 - Joe Jusko

Star Wars #61 - Bob Layton

Star Wars #66 - Frank Miller

Star Wars #70 - Terry Austin

Star Wars #78 - Michael Golden

Star Wars #80 - John Byrne

Star Wars #99 - Fred Hembeck

Star Wars #102 - Marshall Rogers

Star Wars #106 - Marie Severin

1981 - Peter Parker's Apartment

From Amazing Spider-Man Annual #15.

Script by Roger Stern, art by Marie Severin and Terry Austin.

And here is the "totally wrong" layout from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #13.

1983 - Marvel Comics ad by Marie Severin

Marie Severin's illustration for Marvel Comics ad in Overstreet Price Guide, 1983.

1988 - Alf house ad

1984 – The A-Team

Writer(s): Jim Salicrup/Marie Severin/Alan Kupperberg

Artist(s): Marie Severin/Chic Stone//Jim Mooney/Joe Giella/Alan Kupperberg/Brian Moore

"In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit! These men promptly escape from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles Underground! Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as Soldiers of Fortune! If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if can you find them, maybe you can hire –The A-Team."

The first issue of this miniseries was surprisingly solid with some wonderful art by veteran silveragers Marie Severin and Chic Stone. This issue is the best of the lot as it not only has the typical A-Team plot, it actually demonstrates some quality character moments for B.A. Baracus.

Each issue of this miniseries is a standalone story and the quality varies. Fortunately, there’s a consistency in the art (thanks to the overall direction by John Romita) and the story does hit on all the 1980s marks.

I couldn’t find anything about why Marvel Comics didn’t follow up this series with an ongoing series. Knowing the success of the TV series, I’m surprised that Marvel Comics didn’t capitalize on that. If you enjoyed the classic TV show, then you should definitely track down these issues. I pity the fool who doesn’t get his grubby paws on these issues!