Category: Artist Spotlight
Wallace “Wally” Wood is considered by many longtime comic fans to be one of the most individually talented artists to work in the medium. From his groundbreaking work for EC to his brief interpretation of Daredevil to his advocacy for creator rights, Wood was a comet blazing across the comic firmament.
Jim Shooter, one of the most influential figures in comics, recently passed away at the age of 73 on June 30. This retrospective was created before his passing, and today, we celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.
Once told that he would never make it in comics, Mark Spears has become a phenomenon. Mark Spears Monsters is a huge hit in the back issue market and fans are driving prices ever higher. Let’s take a look at the numbers to see what’s going on here.
One of the boldest artists of the Golden Age was L.B. Cole. His use of primary colors and stark backgrounds was second to none. His works have been growing in popularity since the 1960s and he is now widely regarded as one of the top artists of the 1940s and 1950s.
Ask any collector who their favorite Golden Age comic artist is, and odds are that Schomburg will be in the top five. Primarily a cover artist - Schomburg was responsible for the covers of more than 600 comic books.
As someone who grew up reading comics in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, the writing and artwork of Walt Simonson holds a special place in my heart. With his use of sharp, jagged lines, Simonson's frenetic and angular artwork is instantly recognizable.
Mark is doing comics his own way and his fans are helping him do it.
One area of focus in comic collecting that has been overlooked since other forms of media began to have such a great influence on the hobby is that of hunting down key comics by top creators. Never fear.
One area of focus in comic collecting that has been overlooked since other forms of media began to have such a great influence on the hobby is that of hunting down key comics by top creators. Never fear. This time we’re looking at the works of Frank Frazetta.
Daredevil Fans are thrilled their beloved Hells Kitchen Hero is back in action, but X-Men fans know what having The Newton Brothers writing the score means!
