Appearing on the Heritage Auctions website in the USA is an upcoming auction listing original cover art by Vatche Mavlian.

The artwork by Vatche Mavlian is found on the front cover of a graphic novel published by Moonstone Books in the USA in 2007 titled ‘Man Eaters‘, which can be seen above.

The original artwork going to auction on the Heritage Auctions website is in black and white, illustrated in ink on illustration paper with the image area measuring 11.5″ x 17″. The artwork is also signed and dated by Vatche Mavlian, which can be seen below.

The description seen on the Heritage Auctions website reads:

Artworks by illustrator and storyteller Vatche Mavlian are very rare. Savvy collectors will take note! In the “Man-Eaters” storyline, the Phantom, en route to his beloved Bengalla, receives an urgent call about a series of murders in the village of Tsajaban, presumably by man-eating lions. He will uncover a deeper, more perilous situation, as he battles ancient gods and modern mercenaries. This is the only Phantom cover by the rare and talented Vatche Mavlian. Marvel at the ink brushwork and intricate details on this incredible cover—Mavlian’s exceptional talent brings to mind the legendary Frank Frazetta! Lee Falk himself would be thrilled to see this homage to his character.

The auction goes live on the 23rd of September 2024, found HERE

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