See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art. The tv presenter and comicbook obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko published. My all time comic book artist, the legendary jim sterankos dynamic cover for marvel comics. Comicbook creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. Hes also collaborated with steven spielberg, george lucas, and francis ford coppola on some of their most popular movies.
Some cartoonists give credit to the ghosts like crane gave. Jim steranko comic art community gallery of comic art. At sdcc 2014s spotlight on jim steranko, jim tells the entire story about meeting and coldcocking batman creator bob kane at a previous san diego comiccon. Jun 02, 2010 jim steranko, also an escape artist, was even the inspiration for jack kirbys mr. Jul 10, 20 steranko s twitter stories have been great. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic art. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in batmans creation due. Jim steranko has cut a ferocious path through the entertainment arts, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. The anthology switched to superheroes during the silver age of comic books.
Various comic book writers have said that they received inspiration from this issue. The steranko history of comics i is a wellpresented volume that i would highly recommend for those interested in the history of pulp fiction and comic books. Jim steranko turned the comic book industry on its ear when he burst on the scene in 1966. Links to other steranko sites the drawings of steranko. Kane and al capp all had ghost artists doing the work for them. Hama, for his part, in a 2001 introduction to a trade paperback compiling the s. The guest of honor is jim steranko, famed as the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. 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 names steranko, jim steranko cgc comic book collectors. This week id like to feature the oversized magazinebook entitled. Shield by steranko avengers characters, comic book characters, comic character, comic books. Characters shown include superman, batman, human torch, spiderman, captain america, the shadow, the spirit, wonder woman, nick. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics, for which he generated 150 original storytelling innovations that changed the direction of. 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. The man who designed indiana jones and redefined the classic nick fury and captain america comics for marvel speaks candidly about his feelings. 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. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics and the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. 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, and then the beginnings of the comics. Stormwatch is a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by wildstorm, which later became an imprint of dc comics. Jim steranko spoke about his life, career and far more, in our continuing coverage of the nycc. Captain marvel vol 1 31 marvel comics database old comic books, marvel. Here are some of my favorite steranko covers for marvel.
Miracle, and joe kavalier of michael chabons the amazing adventures of kavalier and clay, himself both an escape artist and inventive comics artist. May 17, 2020 my favorite comic book artist jim steranko artwork. Cherry capital comic con welcomes comic book legend jim. 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 wraps things up with a short note and thanks all of his readers and then the book wraps things up with a short illustrated biography of jim steranko, just in case the readers did not follow sterankos comic book career, or didnt know he had worked in the past as a sign painter, a musician, a magician and even an escape artist.
My only qualm is that its too darn big with pages matching the size of most a continuation of the first tabloid sized the steranko history of comics. Mar 12, 2015 jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. Home new images advanced search home new images advanced search jim steranko. He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page. Steranko went out on a curious note in 1969, a cool horror story and a stylish short love story for a romance comic.
On the hunt for a comic book story longsince disavowed by the artist and writer jim steranko. Steranko s comic book character creations for harvey comics. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero books. 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. Steranko turned his talents toward painting paperback book covers as his gig at marvel comics was winding down in 1969. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. Jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. Jul 20, 2010 the tv presenter and comic book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko published. 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.
Johnathon blaze earth616images marvel comics database. Although he worked in the industry for a relatively short time, his impact on the style and design at the time was enormous. Sterankos comic book character creations for harvey comics. Jim steranko leads comic guests for northeast comic con 2020. May 15, 2015 this week id like to feature the oversized magazine book entitled.
May 08, 2014 comic book creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. I got to hear some at a convention he appeared at a few years ago. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. It is a brilliant summary of a large portion of the genres, formats, and marketing strategies that comprised the golden age of comics, which dated back to the 1930s and 1940s. Steranko into a family of ukrainian origins, he started drawing comics in 1965. If you find an issue in the database that is not shown here, please edit that issue adding jim steranko as one of the cover artists. After that jim steranko struck out on his own with his supergraphics titles and left comics behind.
Artists edition, due to be released in may 2014, will feature sterankos nick fury run on strange tales from issue. Jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. This book also includes a special plate signed by jim steranko. Jim steranko attack of the 50 year old comic books. Captain america 110,111 and 1 were superspy masterworks, almost overwhelmingly exciting for us kids in the late 60s. Jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the original jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database steranko bibliography by tony robertson.
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 jim steranko filmed in 1972 drawing a gallery of superheroes. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. Cover for ghost rider marvel, 1973 series march 1980 marvel comic books. According to the grand comics database there is one story in issue. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization. Comic book legend jim steranko interviewed at dragoncon 2011. Jul 26, 2014 at sdcc 2014s spotlight on jim steranko, jim tells the entire story about meeting and coldcocking batman creator bob kane at a previous san diego comic con. The phantom the ghost who walks kit walker art by jim steranko. Jim steranko is one of the grand masters of comic book graphics, and captain america remains his favorite character, so its a true pleasure to have him contribute a series of new never. Agent of shield marvel comic book cover art by jim steranko marvel comics. 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. Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics.
Interviews with comic book legends carmine infantino, jim steranko, stan lee, frank miller, and mike mignola, film producers avi arad, micheael uslan, and. Comic book legend jim steranko interviewed at dragoncon. What is the first published comic that jim steranko drew. Steranko introduced or popularized in comics such art movements of the day as. The five issues that steranko wrote set up a new rival for nick fury in the form of scorpio. Aug, 2011 jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. By the way, if anyone could give me the source for this, id appreciate it i think it was jim steranko. Jul 20, 2010 jim steranko s cover of giant size hulk issue 1. His work in the 1960s brought the fantastic to life far more convincingly, i think, than any cg special effects in todays movies.
After the wildstorm imprint was retired and its universe was merged with the main dc universe, the group was depicted as a secretive team of superheroes who tackle dangerous. Jim steranko contributing monthly variants to marvel. Jim steranko is one of the most controversial figures in pop culture, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. 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. Jim steranko september 2002 marvel, 2002 series published in english united states price 14. Idw to produce two deluxe books of artists classic works. Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic. Many of sterankos covers on nick fury have become hot collectors items with silverage comic book aficionados and the creator was named to the will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. Kidding asside, this is a pretty good goto book to find out things about the pre.
I wouldnt call it that since its technically not a comic book, but theres certainly room for debate. Oct 05, 2011 the man who designed indiana jones and redefined the classic nick fury and captain america comics for marvel speaks candidly about his feelings on comic movies like captain america. Jim steranko at the grand comics database jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the. He needs to write a book and get all of these stories down in print. Marvel spotlight 7 ghost rider for sale mike ploog marvel comic books, comic. Editor joe simon was attempting to launch a line of superhero comics for the publisher of richie rich, little lotta, and. We wanted the 10th year to be comic book guests, go back to our roots, akerley says. 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 in.
Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. Strange tales is a marvel comics anthology series title that appeared and was revived in. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics comic. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writer artist, comics historian, magician, publisher and film production illustrator. Comics legend jim steranko appears at southern california comics to sign autographs cgc witnessed and share stories of his life in comics on saturday, january. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and artist.
Spyman, gladiator, sorcerer, spacewolf and future american. Jim steranko pens heartfelt tribute to stan lee comic book. Some of the drawings steranko contibuted to fanzines comic crusader and champion. Wow see more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art.
Discover new comics from dc, marvel, image, idw, and many more our comic book database. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy. 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 filmed in 1972 drawing a gallery of superheroes. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in commercial and pop culture art. Agent of shield, took the wildly popular bond secretagent schtick and gave it a. Jim steranko cgc comic book collectors chat boards. His most famous comic book work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s. And to top it off, steranko was inducted into the will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in. Jim steranko is part of what i would call a triumvirate of revolutionary comics cartoonists of the late 60s the other two being neal adams and robert crumb. Though nowhere near complete, its still a great search book. This is our collection of comic issues where the cover was drawn by jim steranko. 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. A living legend made his presence felt on the last day of the new york comic con, in one of the final panels of the day.
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