Amazing Spider-Man #26 R.B. Silva Ultimate Farewell Variant Direct Sale – Marvel Comics
Amazing Spider-Man #26 R.B. Silva Ultimate Farewell Variant Direct Sale – Marvel Comics
Amazing Spider-Man #26 – R.B. Silva Ultimate Farewell Variant (Direct Sale)
A poignant tribute to a beloved era. Amazing Spider-Man #26 — already one of the most significant Marvel key issues in recent memory — is honored with this deeply meaningful Ultimate Farewell Variant by the extraordinarily talented R.B. Silva. Evoking the legacy of the Ultimate Universe and the characters who defined it, this variant carries an emotional weight that elevates it far beyond a standard cover treatment.
R.B. Silva’s expressive, detail-rich artwork makes this one of the most resonant variants in the entire ASM #26 variant lineup. For collectors who understand the significance of this issue and the Ultimate Universe connection, this Direct Sale edition is an essential piece of the puzzle.
- Title: Amazing Spider-Man
- Issue: #26
- Cover: R.B. Silva Ultimate Farewell Variant
- Cover Artist: R.B. Silva
- Edition: Direct Sale (DS)
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book / Ongoing Series
- Genre: Superhero / Action / Drama
- Published Date: 2023
- Available in Stores From Publisher: 2023
- Condition: New, Unread
⚡ Fun Fact: R.B. Silva was the interior artist on X of Swords, one of Marvel’s most ambitious X-Men crossover events — and his work on the Ultimate Universe titles helped define the visual identity of Marvel’s most celebrated reimagining of its core characters.
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