Captain america 110,111 and 1 were superspy masterworks, almost overwhelmingly exciting for us kids in the late 60s. This book also includes a special plate signed by jim steranko. 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. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization.
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. 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. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics. 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. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and art. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. A selection of work from the legendary comicbook artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans. 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. James steranko was born november 5, 1938 in reading, pa. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc voucher. Steranko combined both a dynamic and surreal style that was rather unique and instantly identifiable. Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic. The individual issues of this series are each less than 50% comics.
He also wrote and drew captain america, the hulk, superman, and the xmen for. Jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the original jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database steranko bibliography by tony robertson. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in. 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. Artists edition, due to be released in may 2014, will feature sterankos nick fury run on strange tales from issue. 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. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists, comic books art. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. Jim steranko turned the comic book industry on its ear when he burst on the scene in 1966. 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. Links to other steranko sites the drawings of steranko. Comicbook creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. Only comics sequences are indexed and cover scans are accepted only if the issue has 10% indexed comics content. If you have purchased a san diego comiccon voucher to be redeemed at the convention, please save this email its your proof of purchase. 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. Here are some of my favorite steranko covers for marvel.
He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics and the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. Steranko turned his talents toward painting paperback book covers as his gig at marvel comics was winding down in 1969. 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. 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.
The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. 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. The son of a tinsmith, steranko grew up poor, in a household that mostly derided his artistic interests. The names steranko, jim steranko cgc comic book collectors. Sep 23, 2011 initially, steranko was asked to draw a western story but said that he wanted to do a romance story instead. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in commercial and pop culture art. Jim steranko is one of the most controversial figures in pop culture, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. 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. 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. Jim steranko comic art community gallery of comic art. His most famous comic book work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s.
Also al williamson, batman, golem, clash of the titans, and saturn 3. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics comic. 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. 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. A selection of work from the legendary comic book artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans. 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. 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. Dec 19, 2014 every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story.
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. Steranko joins comic luminaries at the 2018 baltimore. 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. Steranko history of comics comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Aug, 2011 jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. Jim steranko was born in reading pennsylvania in 1938. The costumed costars and steranko covers heroes like ibis, spy smasher, captain midnight, bulletman and many more. Steranko and the art of comic book storytelling cbr. Hama, for his part, in a 2001 introduction to a trade paperback compiling the s. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc. Spyman, gladiator, sorcerer, spacewolf and future american. 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. His work in the 1960s brought the fantastic to life far more convincingly, i think, than any cg special effects in todays movies.
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. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero books. What is the first published comic that jim steranko drew. Jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. Although he worked in the industry for a relatively short time, his impact on the style and design at the time was enormous. Steranko s comic book character creations for harvey comics. A selection of work from the legendary comicbook artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans tue 20 jul 2010 16. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. May 15, 2015 this week id like to feature the oversized magazine book entitled. 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. The steranko history of comics series by jim steranko. While i was at the san diego comiccon a couple months ago, i had the good fortune of meeting jim steranko.
Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. Jim steranko has cut a ferocious path through the entertainment arts, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. May 08, 2014 comic book creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. 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.