When it comes to names of creators who boldly mastered the patriotic majesty of captain america, jim steranko is a name that will always rise to the top. In addition to producing a weekly column for sequart for almost two years, he has also written for and popmatters. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. Steranko has moved his camera around not just up and down, but also back and forth. As promised, this week im looking at the second, and last, the steranko history of comics 2 book from jim steranko and supergraphics. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics. 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. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. The legendary artist and publisher jim steranko celebrates captain americas 75th anniversary with a series of amazing variant covers throughout the rest of 2016 what are your thoughts on his covers.
This is the second volume of sterankos history of the comics, which covers captain marvel. The individual issues of this series are each less than 50% comics. 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. However it is a bit heavily slated towards the 1930s, with a lot of information about the pulps and little about developments in the late 60s and 70s, ironically. Media in category jim steranko the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. The first steranko marvel artists edition was a runaway critical and commercial hit, collecting the innovative artists initial foray into the world of nick fury and showcased his outstanding sense of. It was one of the first serious attempts to write down the entire history of the medium, and certainly the first from someone already in the business. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. The steranko history of comics 2 by james steranko. Steranko histories by sean kleefeld tuesday, april 14, 2015 1 comment. 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.
Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartist, comics historian. Although comics and graphic novels have been generally dismissed as less relevant pop culture texts, scholars in fields such as semiotics, aesthetics, sociology, composition studies and cultural studies are now reconsidering comics and. The steranko history of comics tpb 1 read the steranko. Jim steranko celebrates captain americas 75th anniversary. I went so far as to draw myself an overhead view of the room and the characters relative positions in it, along with a rough estimate of where the. The steranko history of comics 1 by james steranko. The hefty edition spotlights blackhawk, airboy, the heap, valkyrie, sky wolf, black angel, skyman, captain midnight, the flying heroes, captain marvel, the marvel family, plastic man, the spirit, uncle sam, doll man, the ray, captain. Volume 2 has regards steranko inscription in black felt tip pen on inside cover. The steranko character chandler bears a striking resemblance to his creator, seen here on the cover of the vanguard publication, steranko. With the exception of panels two and three, steranko flips the scene around 180 degrees between every panel.
A fan of op artaka optical art,surrealist art, and spy films, steranko constructed his pages in an exciting, dynamic way. Only comics sequences are indexed and cover scans are accepted only if. Characters shown include superman, batman, human torch, spiderman, captain america, the shadow, the spirit, wonder woman, nick. As promised, this week im looking at the second, and last, the steranko history of comics 2 book from jim steranko and supergraphics publications. The steranko history of comics vol 12 19701972 english cbr 2 issues 437. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers.
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. It came out in 1972, following the success of the first book. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. He has published essays on a variety of writers and artists. Check out more classic comic book goodness at see more ideas about jim steranko, classic comics and captain america. Steranko was able to revisit and appraise the history of the industry in his remarkable twovolume history of comics, with. Steranko into a family of ukrainian origins, he started drawing comics in 1965. Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics.
Credit to steranko for pioneering the concept was absent. 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. This is primarily a prose zine, featuring fiction stories that run from one to seven pages, plus a fourpage portfolio section with full page art by will meugniot and val mayerik. Alan moore, neil gaiman, grant morrison, and the invention of the modern comic book writer. Most of those issues are available for digital download.
The steranko history of comics supergraphics, 1970 series. The steranko history of comics comic read the steranko. Sterankp covers the history of the two genres well, in a short space. I used to have both volumes, but sold them during some rough financial times. The steranko history of comics series librarything. 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. Artistwriter jim steranko chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes with an emphasis on quality and fawcett heroes in this. Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization. His most well known comics work was in marvels strange tales, nick fury. How to create an offset outline text effect in adobe. This week id like to feature the oversized magazinebook entitled. Every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story. Read the steranko history of comics tpb 1 comic online free and high quality. The steranko history of comics series by jim steranko.
Jim steranko contributing monthly variants to marvel. American writer and artist who cemented his legendary status in comics with a mere handful of issues, bringing in commercial and pop culture art sensibilities that were previously unheard of and. Most people take longer on one or the other and short change the second half. But if you know, you know, and nothing more need be said.
Volume 1 is unsigned woriginal price sticker inside of cover. Read the steranko history of comics comic online free and high quality. Greg carpenter is a writer, teacher, and recovering coffee addict. Comics studies also comics art studies, sequential art studies or graphic narrative studies is an academic field that focuses on comics and sequential art. Steranko history of comics comic books all regular issues are out of stock. 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. Even if you havent read them, youve probably at least heard of jim sterankos history of comics. This is a great history of comics and the earlier pulp magazines.
The steranko history of comics, volume james steranko, federico. Steranko and the art of comic book storytelling cbr. The steranko history of comics, volume 1 james steranko, federico fellini on. 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. Jim steranko did more for the comics medium than any other single artist since windsor mccay, imho, and his book set is a must for anyone serious about the history of the comics. A history of comic books in america, even the dullest of. He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page. Classic history of comics by jim steranko, in two volumes. Jim steranko has established variegated careers in closeup and escape magic, rock n roll, graphic design, comic books, and illustration. But marvel chose not to run it and it ended up on the cover of this rare little fanzine. Artistwriter jim steranko took two years to chronicle the spectacular 100,000word volume, the epic story of comics golden age creators and their characters. Links to other steranko sites the drawings of steranko.
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 comic book art for sale heritage auctions. Coming attractions the origins of the graphic story up to th. Sterankos history of comics vol 02 net oa discount. Mar 23, 2014 celebrating jim sterankos brief but influential run on captain america.
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