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. Jun 20, 20 in the multiplehands assembly line of comics production, i dont doubt that these seasoned professionals did their part. Neal adams reflected that what started happening because of guys like steranko, is the letters that would come in would come in from college students or young people who were studying artan awful lot of young artists were inspired to think of comic books as a form. Influenced early in his career by kirby, steranko rapidly developed a reputation for originality, especially with his work for marvel comics. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics comic.
Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics. 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. The gcd is building the most comprehensive comics database. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. His work in the 1960s brought the fantastic to life far more convincingly, i think, than any cg special effects in todays movies. Jim steranko interview, comic book resources, october 10, 2001. One of the most dynamic innovators of the silver age, steranko mixed the influences of the pulps, surrealism, op art, psychedelia,and high fashion and boldly integrated graphics with the comic book storytelling techniques of jack kirby, wally wood, will. Supernatural thrillers was an american horror fiction comic book published by marvel comics in the 1970s that adapted classic stories of that genre, including works by robert louis stevenson and h. The story of sterankos early years the son of firstgeneration. 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. Jim steranko jim steranko, comic books art, comic book. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s.
Hes also collaborated with steven spielberg, george lucas, and francis ford coppola on some of their most popular movies. 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. Strange tales is a marvel comics anthology series title that appeared and was revived in different forms on multiple occasions throughout the companys history. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word shazam. Jim steranko comic art for sale from comic art dealers. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics and the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. Tower of shadows is a horror fantasy anthology comic book published by american company marvel comics under this and a subsequent name from 1969 to 1975. The database has since been corrected by manny lunch. Subjects created by jim steranko images attributed to jim steranko. It wasnt my title and it didnt have that line in it. The case im making is that this work bears the indelible mark of one jim steranko, and is the first published comic book story he wrote and drew. The result was one of those comic book runs in which a creator was able to carve out a personal project at the core of the industry, imbuing it with so much enthusiasm, energy, and creativity as to revolutionize not just that specific series, but the entire medium.
His most famous comic book work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s. Jim steranko attack of the 50 year old comic books. Jim steranko comic book art for sale heritage auctions. This book showcases this well known artists talent with some of his best work in some of his lesser known work, such as in xmen and captain america. His byline is most often jim steranko, but sometimes just steranko. Jim steranko comic art for sale from comic art dealers, artists, and auctions page 1. Hakes jim steranko signed the steranko history of comics. View jim steranko original comic art for sale at auction. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. 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. Steranko also had shortlived runs on some other marvel titles, such as. Please only report variant missing issues after attempting a thorough. A selection of work from the legendary comicbook artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans.
Comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art, pulp fiction characters, comic book characters, jordi bernet, jim steranko, the lone ranger, marvel comic universe nick fury agent of s. Jim steranko to help destroy comic book industry with yearlong series of marvel variant covers captain america by jim steranko marvel comics september 2016 covers and solicitations check out the full marvel september 2016 solicitations, featuring more than 100 different upcoming single issues and collected editions coming this fall. It is fully searchable and includes data on creator credits, story details, or other publication. 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 has cut a ferocious path through the entertainment arts, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. The first three issues steranko worked over layouts by jack kirby, with words by stan lee. Jim steranko is a superb artist who was instrumental in the evolution of the comic medium in the late 60searly 70s. Stan lees marvel comics had three visionaries whose artwork saved the doomed comic book industry. Being buried alive, dropped from ferris wheels and chained to railroad tracks are things jim steranko knows firsthand. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. Some of the drawings steranko contibuted to fanzines comic crusader and champion. Wells, before becoming a vehicle for a supernatural action series starring an original character, the living mummy.
Jack kirby based his comic book character mr miracle super escape artist 1971 on steranko. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. 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 original art cgc signature series nick fury. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in. Jul 15, 2012 i had always heard of the legend that is jim steranko, but other than his iconic covers was not familiar with his work.
See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art. How much does he charge for any of the previously stated types. 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. The comic art database can be used by individuals to record and track their collections or wish lists for their own use and records. Jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database.
Both are first printings and were published by steranko s company supergraphics. Mar 12, 2015 jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. Jul 20, 2010 jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comic book hero the tv presenter and comic book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko. Best known for his popart artwork for marvel comics captain america and nick fury, agent of s. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. Steranko also took on titles such as captain american and the xmen for which he created the classic title, drew many memorable comic. This trade paperback is basically a showcase of his first work in comics besides these he had only done two harvey comics. Steranko s comic book character creations for harvey comics. The entire book is oversized and superbly designed by steranko. Now the stories, illustration, and sheer verve on display here blows the mind. This was one of the first and still best best histories of golden age heroes, heroines, companies and creators, from the point of view of the brilliant creator himself. In the multiplehands assembly line of comics production, i dont doubt that these seasoned professionals did their part. James steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartisthistorian, magician, publisher and film production illustrator who has work for decades till the present. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of.
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. Colorful, legendary comic book artist jim steranko slated for wizard. The tv presenter and comic book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko. However, deeply concerned about comicshop ownersmanagers ive had the good fortune to. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. Hakes jim steranko the steranko history of comics books. It featured work by writerartists neal adams, jim steranko, johnny craig, and wally wood, writereditor stan lee, and artists john buscema, gene colan. These are tiles about the characters of nick fury, nick fury jr. I couldt remember the specifics of steranko s harvey workfor good reason, im afraid. Jim steranko original art cgc signature series nick fury ebay. Does he bring predone pieces, do detailed head sketched, quick head sketches. The names steranko, jim steranko silver age comic books. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Kirby and ditko were long time comic book professionals who continued.
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. Jim steranko reprints his incredible captain america issues, a groundbreaking, if not short, horror tale from tower of shadows, an unexpected romance tale from our love story, and several cover illustrations from various titles around that time. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartist, comics historian. Spyman, gladiator, sorcerer, spacewolf and future american. And to top it off, steranko was inducted into the will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization.
Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comic book hero. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Each is quite comprehensive, going from pulps through the golden age of comic book superheroes wtext and numerous illustrations including several nice unpublished specialty pieces by major golden age artists, comic book cover images and character design sketches. Captain america 110,111 and 1 were superspy masterworks, almost overwhelmingly exciting for us kids in the late 60s. 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 tv presenter and comicbook obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic. Jim steranko international convention of comic book art show promotion the. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero.
The title introduced the features doctor strange and nick fury, agent of s. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. This book also includes a special plate signed by jim steranko. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. Jim steranko is one of the first names to come to mind. Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics. Jim steranko commission policy at conventions original.
Now the story is credited to red skull cocreator eddie herron and penciller bob powell. A selection of work from the legendary comic book artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans. United states is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartist. Jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the original jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database steranko bibliography by tony robertson. Jim steranko has established variegated careers in closeup and escape magic, rock n roll, graphic design, comic books, and illustration. From the coast up in the beautiful pacific northwest, comes my personal comic book blog, primarily related to comic books, as well as movies, books and television. When dc comics gained the comic book publishing rights to the shadow, they contacted steranko to work on the new series but ultimately chose dennis oneil and michael kaluta to produce the title instead. A selection of work from the legendary comic book artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans tue 20 jul 2010 16. Steranko turned his talents toward painting paperback book covers as his gig at marvel comics was winding down in 1969. Aug 03, 2012 does anyone know jim sterankos recent commission policies at conventions. 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. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero books. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books.
Unique page identifier upi all registered art pages are assigned a unique page identifier upi which is a unique number to identify individual pieces. Rarely before and rarely since has comics seen a talent as innovative as jim steranko. 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. I went over a list of names that included orson welles, who i knew from this. Jim steranko comic book art for sale value guide heritage. Jul 17, 2018 in 1966, jim steranko took over the adventures of marvels secret agent nick fury. Wouldnt it be nice, i asked myself, to have not simply a list of titles and issue numberswhich i. Blending together influences from pop art to salvador dali and will eisner to wally wood, steranko s boundarybreaking style is an incomparable visual language that continues influence and inspire storytellers decades later. Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic.
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