Steranko history of comics comic books all regular issues are out of stock. The steranko history of comics series by jim steranko. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics comic.
This week id like to feature the oversized magazinebook entitled. Great news emerged today from new york comic con 20 idw publishing is planning on releasing not one, but two marvel artists editions by the great jim steranko. In volume one of what was to be a planned six volume set, he covers the early forays into published comics, beginning with ancient times, through the newspaper strips, pulps. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in batmans creation due. Steranko, a brilliant artist, laced his book with a unique layout style that weaved his words around art samples and hundreds of old comic books and pulp magazine covers from that era. Jul 20, 2010 a selection of work from the legendary comic book artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans tue 20 jul 2010 16. The book is not truly a history of comics, as it just covers the beginning of the industry, and just covers early comics, but it still well worth owning, even today. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween. Although he worked in the industry for a relatively short time, his impact on the style and design at the time was enormous. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in. Jim steranko s classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, superman, batman, captain america, the submariner, the human torch, green lantern, wonder woman, kid gangs, and more. If you have purchased a san diego comic con voucher to be redeemed at the convention, please save this email its your proof of purchase. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc voucher.
Paul tobins cover artists featuring jim steranko art blog golden age comic book stories features sterankos misc marvel covers from 19681974 monografico jim steranko fanstastic spanish blog that traces the highlights of sterankos comic art career jim steranko filmed in 1972 drawing a vision of new york in year 3000. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc. Steranko turned his talents toward painting paperback book covers as his gig at marvel comics was winding down in 1969. Hakes jim steranko signed the steranko history of comics. Links to other steranko sites the drawings of steranko. James steranko was born november 5, 1938 in reading, pa. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics.
Comicbook creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. Struck by a page of jim steranko s art from nick fury, agent of s. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. Originally another jack kirby clone in the same way barry smith was, steranko s style emerged after a few issues of strange tales featuring nick fury agent of shield. He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page. Here are some of my favorite steranko covers for marvel. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero books. May 08, 2014 comic book creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. Characters shown include superman, batman, human torch, spiderman, captain america, the shadow, the spirit, wonder woman, nick fury, plastic man, uncle sam and many more. His work in the 1960s brought the fantastic to life far more convincingly, i think, than any cg special effects in todays movies. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics. Jim steranko is one of the most controversial figures in pop culture, with a dozen successful careers to his credit.
Dec 19, 2014 every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story. He also wrote and drew captain america, the hulk, superman, and the xmen for. Every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story. Various comic book writers have said that they received inspiration from this issue. This book also includes a special plate signed by jim steranko. Steranko earned lasting acclaim for his innovations in sequential art during the silver age of comic books, particularly his infusion of surrealism, pop art, and graphic design into the medium. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. The individual issues of this series are each less than 50% comics.
May 15, 2015 this week id like to feature the oversized magazine book entitled. A deep dive into the masterful work of steranko including a classic captain america adventure, gueststarring the incredible hulk, and an alltime great xmen story. His early interest was in magic, and while in his teens spent summers with circuses and carnivals working as a sideshow magician and escape artist. Wizard magazine credited steranko as the 5th most influential artist in comics history. Emphasis is on the quality and fawcett heroes in this volume, as well as flying heroes like airboy and captain midnight, and extralength coverage of will eisner and the spirit. Hama, for his part, in a 2001 introduction to a trade paperback compiling the s. My chat with jim steranko on his only romance comic book. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. Jim steranko comic art community gallery of comic art. Steranko combined both a dynamic and surreal style that was rather unique and instantly identifiable.
He felt that so much of the romance comic book stories were done in the jay scott pike style that he wanted to try something radically different, and unlike any other romance story anyone had ever seen. His most famous comic book work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s. The result is a dazzling tableau that, while not a definitive history steranko merely stops at the pop arts greatest hits before the mid 1950s, is nontheless. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more.
Captain america 110,111 and 1 were superspy masterworks, almost overwhelmingly exciting for us kids in the late 60s. He was kind enough to divert his attention away from his convention duties and chat with me a bit about his only romance story my heart broke in hollywood. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in commercial and pop culture art. A selection of work from the legendary comicbook artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists, comic books art. If you have purchased a san diego comiccon voucher to be redeemed at the convention, please save this email its your proof of purchase. Great news emerged today from new york comic con 20 idw publishing is planning on releasing not one, but two marvel artists editions by the great jim steranko the first book, steranko nick fury. Sep 23, 2011 initially, steranko was asked to draw a western story but said that he wanted to do a romance story instead. Sterankos comic book character creations for harvey comics. Jim steranko turned the comic book industry on its ear when he burst on the scene in 1966. What is the first published comic that jim steranko drew.
Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. Spyman, gladiator, sorcerer, spacewolf and future american. Jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the original jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database steranko bibliography by tony robertson. The costumed costars and steranko covers heroes like ibis, spy smasher, captain midnight, bulletman and many more. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. Steranko joins comic luminaries at the 2018 baltimore.
Only comics sequences are indexed and cover scans are accepted only if the issue has 10% indexed comics content. Jim sterankos classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, superman, batman, captain america, the submariner, the human torch, green lantern, wonder woman, kid gangs, and more. Jim steranko, famed comic book illustrator nick fury, captain america, chandler gives us a very concise history of the publishing medium known today as comic books. Originally another jack kirby clone in the same way barry smith was, sterankos style emerged after a few issues of strange tales featuring nick fury agent of shield. Jim steranko was born in reading pennsylvania in 1938. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics and the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Aug, 2011 jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. In pipeline, augie provides commentary and criticism on a wide variety of comics past and present, with a strong focus on european works specifically francobelgian. Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. While i was at the san diego comiccon a couple months ago, i had the good fortune of meeting jim steranko.
Artists edition, due to be released in may 2014, will feature sterankos nick fury run on strange tales from issue. Steranko even covers the marvel family comic book, where all three members appeared together, as well as hoppy, the marvel bunny, who appeared in funny animals, as well as, his own comic, too. Paul tobins cover artists featuring jim steranko art blog golden age comic book stories features steranko s misc marvel covers from 19681974 monografico jim steranko fanstastic spanish blog that traces the highlights of steranko s comic art career jim steranko filmed in 1972 drawing a vision of new york in year 3000. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and art. The names steranko, jim steranko cgc comic book collectors.
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