Editor joe simon was attempting to launch a line of superhero comics for the publisher of richie rich, little lotta, and. Kidding asside, this is a pretty good goto book to find out things about the pre. May 08, 2014 comic book creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. 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. This book also includes a special plate signed by jim steranko. Some cartoonists give credit to the ghosts like crane gave. The names steranko, jim steranko cgc comic book collectors. The five issues that steranko wrote set up a new rival for nick fury in the form of scorpio. Discover new comics from dc, marvel, image, idw, and many more our comic book database. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in. Wow see more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art. Stormwatch is a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by wildstorm, which later became an imprint of dc comics.
Jim steranko leads comic guests for northeast comic con 2020. 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. 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. Jul 20, 2010 the tv presenter and comic book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko published.
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. Steranko combined both a dynamic and surreal style that was rather unique and instantly identifiable. Johnathon blaze earth616images marvel comics database. By the way, if anyone could give me the source for this, id appreciate it i think it was jim steranko. Jim steranko has cut a ferocious path through the entertainment arts, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. Home new images advanced search home new images advanced search jim steranko. Captain marvel vol 1 31 marvel comics database old comic books, marvel. 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. Here are some of my favorite steranko covers for marvel. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization. Spyman, gladiator, sorcerer, spacewolf and future american.
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. Agent of shield marvel comic book cover art by jim steranko marvel comics. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics. Idw to produce two deluxe books of artists classic works. 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. 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. 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. His work in the 1960s brought the fantastic to life far more convincingly, i think, than any cg special effects in todays movies. Captain america 110,111 and 1 were superspy masterworks, almost overwhelmingly exciting for us kids in the late 60s. 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. Steranko into a family of ukrainian origins, he started drawing comics in 1965. Jim steranko cgc comic book collectors chat boards. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art.
Jim steranko september 2002 marvel, 2002 series published in english united states price 14. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in commercial and pop culture art. 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. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writer artist, comics historian, magician, publisher and film production illustrator. 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. Cherry capital comic con welcomes comic book legend jim. Some of the drawings steranko contibuted to fanzines comic crusader and champion. The anthology switched to superheroes during the silver age of comic books. Jim steranko spoke about his life, career and far more, in our continuing coverage of the nycc.
He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page. And to top it off, steranko was inducted into the will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. On the hunt for a comic book story longsince disavowed by the artist and writer 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. Agent of shield, took the wildly popular bond secretagent schtick and gave it a. Strange tales is a marvel comics anthology series title that appeared and was revived in. Cover for ghost rider marvel, 1973 series march 1980 marvel comic books. He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics and the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc. The man who designed indiana jones and redefined the classic nick fury and captain america comics for marvel speaks candidly about his feelings. I wouldnt call it that since its technically not a comic book, but theres certainly room for debate.
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 history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics comic. Miracle, and joe kavalier of michael chabons the amazing adventures of kavalier and clay, himself both an escape artist and inventive comics artist. His most famous comic book work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s. After that jim steranko struck out on his own with his supergraphics titles and left comics behind. Jim steranko pens heartfelt tribute to stan lee comic book. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. What is the first published comic that jim steranko drew.
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. He needs to write a book and get all of these stories down in print. Hes also collaborated with steven spielberg, george lucas, and francis ford coppola on some of their most popular movies. 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. This is our collection of comic issues where the cover was drawn by jim steranko. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. Sterankos comic book character creations for harvey comics. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero books. Steranko turned his talents toward painting paperback book covers as his gig at marvel comics was winding down in 1969. May 15, 2015 this week id like to feature the oversized magazine book entitled. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in batmans creation due. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and artist.
Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic. 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. Various comic book writers have said that they received inspiration from this issue. We wanted the 10th year to be comic book guests, go back to our roots, akerley says. Jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. May 17, 2020 my favorite comic book artist jim steranko artwork.
Aug, 2011 jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. 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. Jim steranko at the grand comics database jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the. Hama, for his part, in a 2001 introduction to a trade paperback compiling the s. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Jim steranko comic art community gallery of comic art. Jim steranko is one of the most controversial figures in pop culture, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. Jim steranko turned the comic book industry on its ear when he burst on the scene in 1966. 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. Steranko went out on a curious note in 1969, a cool horror story and a stylish short love story for a romance comic. 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.
Characters shown include superman, batman, human torch, spiderman, captain america, the shadow, the spirit, wonder woman, nick. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. Shield by steranko avengers characters, comic book characters, comic character, comic books. The phantom the ghost who walks kit walker art by jim steranko. Marvel spotlight 7 ghost rider for sale mike ploog marvel comic books, comic. 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 contributing monthly variants to marvel. 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. Interviews with comic book legends carmine infantino, jim steranko, stan lee, frank miller, and mike mignola, film producers avi arad, micheael uslan, and. 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. 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.
Links to other steranko sites the drawings of steranko. Steranko introduced or popularized in comics such art movements of the day as. My all time comic book artist, the legendary jim sterankos dynamic cover for marvel comics. Jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the original jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database steranko bibliography by tony robertson. Though nowhere near complete, its still a great search book. Although he worked in the industry for a relatively short time, his impact on the style and design at the time was enormous.
Jul 20, 2010 jim steranko s cover of giant size hulk issue 1. 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. Steranko s comic book character creations for harvey comics. Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics. The guest of honor is jim steranko, famed as the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. Jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. The tv presenter and comicbook obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko published. This week id like to feature the oversized magazinebook entitled. 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. Jul 10, 20 steranko s twitter stories have been great. Kane and al capp all had ghost artists doing the work for them. According to the grand comics database there is one story in issue. Mar 12, 2015 jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. 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.