Jul 20, 2010 jim steranko s cover of giant size hulk issue 1. Hama, for his part, in a 2001 introduction to a trade paperback compiling the 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. 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. Aug, 2011 jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. He also wrote and drew captain america, the hulk, superman, and the xmen for which he designed the classic. According to the grand comics database there is one story in issue. Id hadnt encountered kane in my travels, but at one rockin sdcc, an associate asked me if i wanted to meet him, and walked me into a hallway. 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. The five issues that steranko wrote set up a new rival for nick fury in the form of scorpio.
Jim steranko pens heartfelt tribute to stan lee comic book. Kidding asside, this is a pretty good goto book to find out things about the pre. Although he worked in the industry for a relatively short time, his impact on the style and design at the time was enormous. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. 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. Some of the drawings steranko contibuted to fanzines comic crusader and champion. Other contributions include an intro by jim steranko nick fury, agent of s. Sterankos comic book character creations for harvey comics. 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. Cherry capital comic con welcomes comic book legend jim.
Steranko joins comic luminaries at the 2018 baltimore. Tributes for the late great stan lee keep popping up all over the internet and earlier tonight, comic book icon jim steranko used his platform to post a lengthy, heartfelt tribute to his former. His work in the 1960s brought the fantastic to life far more convincingly, i think, than any cg special effects in todays movies. 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 most famous comic book work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s. Jim steranko at the grand comics database jim steranko at the comic book db archived from the. Marvel fan club, or jim steranko, who actually put the first few issues of. Agent of shield, took the wildly popular bond secretagent schtick and gave it a. Jim steranko spoke about his life, career and far more, in our continuing coverage of the nycc. Here are some of my favorite steranko covers for marvel. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art. Jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house.
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. Jim steranko at the internet speculative fiction database jim steranko at the. Ghost in the shell 1995 published by dark horse comics, are also used. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in commercial and pop culture art. Steranko turned his talents toward painting paperback book covers as his gig at marvel comics was winding down in 1969. Jim steranko brought the popart late 1960s style into the pages of marvel comics during his brief, yet memorable, stint in comic books. This is our collection of comic issues where the cover was drawn by jim steranko. Though nowhere near complete, its still a great search book. The names steranko, jim steranko cgc comic book collectors. 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. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization.
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 is one of the most controversial figures in pop culture, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. The tv presenter and comicbook obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko published. The guest of honor is jim steranko, famed as the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. We scour our memories and hundreds of comic book issues to bring you pages that we think are classics. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in batmans creation due. On the hunt for a comic book story longsince disavowed by the artist and writer jim steranko. Spyman, gladiator, sorcerer, spacewolf and future american. Then there were two issues written by roy thomas and full art by steranko and after that steranko handled both writing and art. 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. May 08, 2014 comic book creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger.
He needs to write a book and get all of these stories down in print. In a joint venture with marvel comics and diamond comic distributors, vanguard productions in 2002 sponsored sterankos the spirit of america. 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. In this nineandahalfminute interview, jim discusses his work on nick fury. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. This book also includes a special plate signed by jim steranko. Steranko combined both a dynamic and surreal style that was rather unique and instantly identifiable. Editor joe simon was attempting to launch a line of superhero comics for the publisher of richie rich, little lotta, and casper the friendly. 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 cut a ferocious path through the entertainment arts, with a dozen successful careers to his credit. Comicbook creator jim steranko was a good friend of the unsung hero behind batmans creation bill finger. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian.
Jim steranko attack of the 50 year old comic books. There he was, in a small group of people, wearing patentleather shoes and an ascot, like he was vitamin flintheart in a tr. Kc carlson gary chaloner howard chaykin grand comicbook database gerry. Jim steranko september 2002 marvel, 2002 series published in english united states price 14. Wow see more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art. Jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. 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.
Mar 25, 2020 my favorite comic book artist jim steranko artwork. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and artist. After that jim steranko struck out on his own with his supergraphics titles and left comics behind. Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic.
Jim steranko turned the comic book industry on its ear when he burst on the scene in 1966. All the comics included in this tome have been painstakingly reproduced and repaired to show how they would have looked back in the 1930s. Steranko went out on a curious note in 1969, a cool horror story and a stylish short love story for a romance comic. We wanted the 10th year to be comic book guests, go back to our roots, akerley says. The phantom the ghost who walks kit walker art by jim steranko.
He is cited as one of the prime architects of marvel comics and the cocreator of nick fury, agent of s. I got to hear some at a convention he appeared at a few years ago. Jim steranko leads comic guests for northeast comic con 2020. Jim steranko comic art community gallery of comic art. The first three issues steranko worked over layouts by jack kirby, with words by stan lee. Asks legendary comics creator jim steranko, known for his long and acclaimed run on nick fury, agent of s. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. What is the first published comic that jim steranko drew.
Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics. Finger has for years been largely ignored for his involvement in. May 15, 2015 this week id like to feature the oversized magazine book entitled. 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. Hes also collaborated with steven spielberg, george lucas, and francis ford coppola on some of their most popular movies. Characters shown include superman, batman, human torch, spiderman, captain america, the shadow, the spirit, wonder woman, nick. Mar 12, 2015 jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. 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. If last weeks announcement of the much anticipated the ghost of kurosawa onesixth. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero books. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartist, comics historian. Jim steranko contributing monthly variants to marvel.
Steranko s comic book character creations for harvey comics. The first issue that was fully done by steranko was a step backwards, he was still clearly getting his sea legs. Jul 20, 2010 the tv presenter and comic book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko published. He was inducted into the comic book industrys will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. 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. Using a comic book ontology and metadata application profiles. He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page.
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. Home new images advanced search home new images advanced search jim steranko. 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. May 08, 2018 we wanted the 10th year to be comic book guests, go back to our roots, akerley says. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. And to top it off, steranko was inducted into the will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. With the departure of steranko, the sales for the book collapsed and was quickly canceled.
Interviews with comic book legends carmine infantino, jim steranko, stan lee, frank miller, and mike mignola, film producers avi arad, micheael uslan, and. Captain america 110,111 and 1 were superspy masterworks, almost overwhelmingly exciting for us kids in the late 60s. 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. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics comic. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writer artist, comics historian, magician, publisher and film production illustrator. Some of the first relevant superhero comicbook stories actually come.
His style is closely related to the realism and panel layouts of neal adams, yet has the psychedelic elements implemented by steve ditko. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc voucher. Steranko into a family of ukrainian origins, he started drawing comics in 1965. Jim steranko signed dc comics before superman sdcc. Various comic book writers have said that they received inspiration from this issue. Jim steranko cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Jim steranko to help destroy comic book industry with yearlong series of. This week id like to feature the oversized magazinebook entitled.