Timely comics is the 1940s comic book publishing company that would evolve into marvel comics. Flash gardner fox gene colan george kashdan george klein gil kane. Before we begin we thought wed give you a little background. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The superman fan podcast listen to podcasts on demand free. Curt swan and george klein from superman red and superman blue by leo dorfman in superman 162 july 1963. Our protagonist, an early seti pioneer, has a greatgrandfather who despairs from failing at creating a growth formula and so tosses it into the ocean.
Historian arlen schumer, author of the silver age of comic book art. George klein, but it took 50plus years to figure that out. Local artist perris mackey will host cat collage event this. Paolo rivera silver surfer print with remark origi. He was a senior editor for the awardwinning magazine comic book artist. Check out this very nice 1963 large art silver age superman page, which was penciled by the greatest superman art team of the 1960s. Jul 17, 2017 local artist perris mackey will host cat collage event this week. Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a.
George klein entered the comic book industry in 1941 as a staff artist for timely. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. Nor did any of us reading superman comics back in the early 1960s. Apr 29, 2015 with marvel studios ongoing releases, i thought it would be fun to trace the graphic chronology of earths mightiest superheroes. An issue by issue breakdown of superman credits, as well as those of almost any comic book ever published can be obtained from the grand comics data base. Marvel launches new thor ongoing in 2020 newsarama. A man with no memory is compelled to steal three weapons, but he doesnt know why. We feature extensive interviews with little archie creator, outstanding artistwriter bob bolling, and artist dexter taylor, plus an intimate look at innumerable aspects of that delightfully. The missing ingredient for the growth formula turns out to be simply water and so sserpo, as the lizardlike creature is named, begins to grow. Next to the silver surfer another character that, like the avengers, started with jack kirby and later fell into the talented hands of john buscema, the avengers was my favorite comic book title as a kid. Batman stops some criminals in gotham city and then he meets with superman.
Honorably discharged in 1946, klein returned to his career as an artist, working in both comic books and as a magazine illustrator. Here comes the boom 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In some cases, the backs can yield hidden treasures. With that in mind, we want to know who you feel is the greatest superman artist of alltime. Biographical information is provided for the most part courtesy of jerry bails whos who in american comic books. Apr 11, 2016 george klein, 46 rate expertpublic service commission matilda klein, 40 edna l klein, 17 george d klein, 14 american forests and forest life volume 37, 1931 page 363. His story illustrations appeared in pulp magazines produced by martin goodman. Here is the master list of the artists voted by you by your ballots over one thousand ballots cast. George klein inventor 19041992, canadian inventor george klein comics died 1969, american comic book artist george klein biologist 19252016, hungarianswedish biologist and writer george klein dj born 19352019, disc jockey and television host george klein canadian football 1932. Youve reached the 100 greatest american comic book artists site, sponsored by atlas comics. Klein was an american comic book artist and cartoonist whose career stretched from the 1930s and 1940s golden age of comic books. Download justice society of america 100page super spectacular, no. George klein was an american comic book artist, mainly active as an inker. A lot of best lists simply drop a group of names on you and leave it at that.
George klein, 46 rate expertpublic service commission matilda klein, 40 edna l klein, 17 george d klein, 14 american forests and forest life volume 37, 1931 page 363. One hundred years later, our story begins where the vial is consumed by a small lizardlike creature. In the 1940s he was both penciler and inker for timely comics. Jun 29, 2019 mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan and inked by george klein. During the 1950s george dunsford klein regularly contributed illustrations to wyoming wildlife magazine. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. Cooke, george khoury, todd klein, jose villarubia kevin oneill, j. Here is the top 125 comic book writers master list. Mar 17, 2019 thomas, regardless of the artists he was working with here, of course, it was penciller gene colan and inker george klein, seems to have been the single creator most eager to step up and take advantage of the freer hand, graphic designwise, that editor stan lee had begun to allow in the wake of writerartist jim sterankos success on. George klein attack of the 50 year old comic books. George klein, 46 rate expertpublic service commission matilda klein, 40. If you wish to filter the list further, type the artists name in the box below. When he sees professor desmond on television, he senses he can solve the mystery.
Timely comics is the common name for the group of corporations that was the earliest comic book arm of american publisher martin goodman, and the entity that would evolve by the 1960s to become marvel comics. Original comic book art for sale listings by artist at. Remembering comic book artist george klein in my not so humble opinion. Click the name below to view the art associated with the artist. It would seem the man of steel has only one chance, escape. Mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan and inked by george klein. Fantastic four is the name of several comic book titles featuring the team fantastic four created by stan lee and jack kirby and published by marvel comics, beginning with the original fantastic four comic book series which debuted in 1961. Klein, of wyoming, came too late to use, but it was so fine in sentiment and form of expression that recognition of some kind should be made. Top rated lists for george klein 100 items comic book gods. George klein, pete riss, charlie sultan, bob lubbers, and john celardo. Writer donny cates and artist nic klein will launch a new thor ongoing series in 2020, as announced during marvel comics next big thing panel at new york comic con 2019. There was only one person to turn to put together our covers salute to curt swan, who was born feb. George klein comic artist the most popular comic art.
In september 1935 he began to attend the fenway school of illustration in. In the 1940s he was both penciler and inker for timely comics, working on whizzer in all winners comics, miss america, young allies, black marvel, black widow and the challenger. With marvel studios ongoing releases, i thought it would be fun to trace the graphic chronology of earths mightiest superheroes. Many questions have plagued the book for decades, but there are answers. This is an invaluable resource and a must for all comic fans.
I also think that george klein was one of the best embellishers to work over colan, who could often be a bit challenging to ink. He was also active on movie tiein funny animal titles like paul terrys. Nostalgic investments, po box 31, north marshfield, ma, 02059, u. His art was able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Local artist perris mackey will host cat collage event this week. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12 mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan. George klein has 240 books on goodreads with 33 ratings. In june of 1934 george dunsford klein graduated from high school in quincy, ma. At a trial for murder conducted by a jury of his peers on lexor, superman has little hope of being found innocent of killing lex luthor. The book protested against the conviction of comics artist wim stevenhagen who refused to fulfill his military service. Timely comics is the common name for the group of corporations that was the earliest comic book arm of american publisher martin goodman, and the entity. He contributed many articles to a variety of magazines, newspapers, and websites. Local artist perris mackey will host cat collage event. Mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan.
Gallery of jack kirby comic art, high res with art zoom. He was best known as an inker for dc comics, where he was an integral part of the superman family of titles from 1955 to 1968, and for marvel comics, where he was the generally recognized, uncredited inker on jack kirbys pencil. In 1943 klein was drafted to serve in world war ii, and served as a private in the army infantry. Both feet in the grave starring jimmy olsen, script by leo dorfman, art by kurt schaffenberger. During this era, called the golden age of comic books, timely was the umbrella name for the comics division of pulp magazine publisher martin goodman, whose business strategy involved having a multitude of corporate entities including red circle comics all producing the same product. And he does, by telling the man he is artist ted thorn and he is to draw those weapons for the professors latest book. But hes best known in comic circles for his artistwriter creation batman. We welcome customers from all over the world and work hard to make sure they are happy with our books and service. According to mikes amazing world of dc comics george klein was the inker, while the grand comic book database credits sheldon moldoff as the inker. In 1933 his father, george jacob klein, died at the age of fifty in quincy, ma. Oneil detective comics dick dillin dick giordano don heck earthtwo elongated man fantastic four flash gardner fox gene colan george kashdan george klein gil kane golden age comics goliath grant morrison green arrow. Recently i was reminded, thanks to the excellent blog attack of the 50 year old comic books by alan stewart, of the very underrated work of. Remembering comic book artist george klein in my not so. Comic book artistscomic book characterscomic artistcomic charactercomic books art.
Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a 1964 superman tribute story. Timely comics is the 1940s comicbook publishing company that would evolve into marvel comics. Selling, buying and trading comic books and more nostalgia zone has been a leading buyer and seller of comic books in minnesota for almost 40 years and online for over 12 years. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. George khoury wrote and edited the eisnernominated kimota and the extraordinary works of alan moore.
Hire comic book artist comic book artists comic book. Original comic book art for sale at always buying and trading for any and all comic book art and comic book strip art. I also thought he was one of the best inkers curt swan ever got. One of the most extensive collections of jack kirby comic art is at your fingertips. The dark knight returns, part of the holy trinity of modern graphic novels along with moores. Original comic art for sale by artist george klein at. George dunsford klein was honorably discharged in 1946, after which he returned to boston and resumed his art career. British comic book artist and colorist, brian bolland is best known for his work on judge dredd in the uk and in the us for his work at dcvertigo comics including batman. Original comic art by george klein nostalgic investments.
Inspired by the artist john james audubon 17851851, he drew detailed studies of trees, animals, and birds. The superman fan podcast listen to podcasts on demand. Click on any name below for more information about the artist listed. Headlining this potpourri special is the art of arthur adams, featuring an indepth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete checklist of the monkeyman artists work. Dec 23, 2008 george khoury wrote and edited the eisnernominated kimota and the extraordinary works of alan moore.
Please select a letter to view artwork filtered by an artists last name. After an experiment in which his mind is briefly put into batmans body and vice versa and a brief exposure to red kryptonite, superman has recurring dreams which symbolize batman, robin, and their archfoes. Art collectors by submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from. This is an incredible resource to art historians, collectors and comic book fans. Wayne boring 191687 for one short story, comic fans witnessed the teaming of the two best known superman artists, as wayne boring inked curt swans pencils. Continuing to reflect on his comic book collection. Posted by dan greenfield on feb 17, 2016 16 comments. George klein inventor 19041992, canadian inventor george klein comics died 1969, american comic book artist george klein biologist 19252016, hungarianswedish biologist and writer. Onsale date 19430418 indicia colophon publisher newsstand publications, inc. By the middle of 1942 he was primarily a staff inker across a score of features, over a whos who of timely pencilers, including syd shores, mike sekowsky, ed winiarsky, vince. Action comics 329, october 1965, was published on august 28, 1965.