In the past few years, Clover Press has released a whole host of deluxe hardcovers recently focusing on artwork from individual creators, from the late, great Michael Turner to Vinne and beyond. What all of these collections have in common is one thing: quality. It’s clear that Clover Press puts a great deal of care and craftsmanship into whatever project its staff tackles.
And today, Clover Press and Marvel are continuing that commitment to excellence today with the launch of a Kickstarter for The Marvel Art of Dan Dos Santos! Dos Santos is a legend in the comic industry, known for his vivid oil paintings, seen everywhere from the 2022 Marvel Masterpieces trading card set to hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list on numerous occasions! His name has become synonymous with stunning, jaw-dropping art.
That’s why we’re so excited to give you an exclusive first look at the puzzle art available in the campaign! Take a look at the gorgeous graphics below, as well as the full press release for the Kickstarter! And be sure to check out the Kickstarter, now LIVE and FUNDED!
From the official press release for the Kickstarter:
Clover Press and Marvel are collaborating for The Marvel Art Of… books, a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. The ninth book in the stunning series will be THE MARVEL ART OF DAN DOS SANTOS, a high-end coffee table book, portfolio, and prints that celebrate the career of the multi-award-winning artist. Well known for his colorful oil paintings, Dos Santos is the iconic painter behind the 2022 Marvel Masterpieces trading card set, where he hand-painted more than 135 stunning traditional oil pieces featuring Marvel’s greatest heroes. Dos Santos’ illustrations have graced the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list numerous times, and his covers can be seen in bookstores in dozens of countries around the world. Head to Kickstarter to sign up for the pre-launch page ahead of the campaign’s launch later this month.
“I’m incredibly excited about this new collection of my Marvel artwork,” said Dan Dos Santos. “Over 30 years ago, as a young teen, it was my exposure to a similar collection of Marvel art that set me on the path of wanting to be a professional artist in the first place. So it is incredibly apt, and really thrilling, to see it all come full-circle in this new collection of my own. This book represents years of work, and contains hundreds of paintings that I feel are my finest work to date. I labored tirelessly to breath as much life and backstory into each of these modern mythological heroes as I could. It is my hope the next generation of young artists and fans will find these characters as inspiring as I found them so many years ago.”
The Marvel Art of Dan dos Santos collects all of Dos Santos’ pieces from the 2022 Marvel Masterpieces trading card set as well as pieces from other trading cards such as 2023 Marvel Masterpieces. The book will include never-before-seen art and behind-the-scenes material, presented in a lavish 9″ x 12″ hardcover book with over 200 pages. The campaign will also feature 11″ x 17″ prints, 6” by 9” mini-prints, a signed slipcase edition, a dustjacket edition, stickers, a puzzle, original sketches, and more. The Marvel Art Of… series debuted in 2023 with The Marvel Art of David Mack and The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev, followed by stunning art books for Russell Dauterman, Michael Allred, Tyler Kirkham, David Nakayama, Michael Turner, and Mike Del Mundo.
“Dos Santos’ paintings burst with color, blending realism with a vivid sense of emotion,” said Clover Press Publisher Hank Kanalz. “Through his bold use of light and rich saturated hues, he brings every Marvel character to life! And I’m especially pleased that this collection will also reveal some never before printed art featuring Tigra, Punisher, Carnage, Mystique, and more!”
To visit the campaign for The Marvel Art of Dan Dos Santos, head to Kickstarter or BackerKit.
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