Greetings, Groove-ophiles! From the 50s through the 80s, one of the most revered and respected artists in the industry was Wally Wood. His work at with Will Eisner on
The Spirit and at
EC made him a super-star. Throughout the 60s he was associated with the highest quality comics at Warren,
Tower, Marvel and
DC. During the 70s, though his health and eyes were beginning to fail him, he continued to awe and inspire both fan and pro alike. Below is a sampling of cover art featuring usually inks, but sometimes pencils and inks, by Wood. Some of these combinations are downright awe-inspiring, don'tcha think?
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| Pencils by Rich Buckler |
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| Pencils by Bill Draut |
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| Pencils by Steve Ditko |
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| Pencils by Marie Severin |
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| Pencils by Frank Miller |
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| Pencils by Larry Lieber |
Superb stuff. His inks over Kirby's Challengers strips made great art even better. Jerry Ordway is the only artist I can think of that inks in a similar style (to my eyes anyway).
ReplyDeleteDid he ink Challengers? You mean Sky Masters maybe.
ReplyDeleteJC - Wood inked Kirby on Challengers of the Unknown #s 3 through 8. As well as some of the Sky Masters. - Jeff Clem
DeleteHey Groove, this Daredevil cover makes me realize I can't recall you chiming in about the new tv show. Have you watched it? I finished it last night. It's not perfect but I think probably the best tv show or film Marvel has put out.
ReplyDeleteWonderful artist. He was Wally Wood, and humble enough to do this.
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