He has published essays on a variety of writers and artists. Alan moore, neil gaiman, grant morrison, and the invention of the modern comic book writer. Artist, writer, publisher, magician, film storyboard designerhe has done it all. The steranko history of comics supergraphics, 1970 series. Steranko has moved his camera around not just up and down, but also back and forth.
Read the steranko history of comics comic online free and high quality. I used to have both volumes, but sold them during some rough financial times. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. 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. 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. As promised, this week im looking at the second, and last, the steranko history of comics 2 book from jim steranko and supergraphics publications. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. This is a great history of comics and the earlier pulp magazines. Artistwriter jim steranko took two years to chronicle the spectacular 100,000word volume, the epic story of comics golden age creators and their characters. 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. 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. 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 series by jim steranko. 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.
Most of those issues are available for digital download. Characters shown include superman, batman, human torch, spiderman, captain america, the shadow, the spirit, wonder woman, nick. Most people take longer on one or the other and short change the second half. 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. Jim steranko celebrates captain americas 75th anniversary. Sterankos history of comics volume 2 buds art books. Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics. Steranko histories by sean kleefeld tuesday, april 14, 2015 1 comment. A history of comic books in america, even the dullest of. Links to other steranko sites the drawings of steranko. Steranko into a family of ukrainian origins, he started drawing comics in 1965. 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. 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. But if you know, you know, and nothing more need be said.
The steranko history of comics series librarything. In addition to producing a weekly column for sequart for almost two years, he has also written for and popmatters. The steranko character chandler bears a striking resemblance to his creator, seen here on the cover of the vanguard publication, steranko. This is the second volume of sterankos history of the comics, which covers captain marvel. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. Here jim steranko goes back to his first love and chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes. 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. 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. 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. Every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story. The steranko history of comics, volume 1 james steranko, federico fellini on. 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. The steranko history of comics 2 by james steranko. 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.
Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization. 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. Steranko history of comics sc 19701972 supergraphics. A fan of op artaka optical art,surrealist art, and spy films, steranko constructed his pages in an exciting, dynamic way. The steranko history of comics tpb 1 read the steranko. The individual issues of this series are each less than 50% comics. His most well known comics work was in marvels strange tales, nick fury. He fought to remobe the blocks of the standard traditional 9 pannel page. Mar 23, 2014 celebrating jim sterankos brief but influential run on captain america. Read the steranko history of comics tpb 1 comic online free and high quality. Jim steranko comic book art for sale heritage auctions. Volume 2 has regards steranko inscription in black felt tip pen on inside cover. How to create an offset outline text effect in adobe. 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. It came out in 1972, following the success of the first book. Greg carpenter is a writer, teacher, and recovering coffee addict. Credit to steranko for pioneering the concept was absent. Only comics sequences are indexed and cover scans are accepted only if. Sterankp covers the history of the two genres well, in a short space. Coming attractions the origins of the graphic story up to th.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. As promised, this week im looking at the second, and last, the steranko history of comics 2 book from jim steranko and supergraphics. Steranko was able to revisit and appraise the history of the industry in his remarkable twovolume history of comics, with. Jim steranko contributing monthly variants to marvel. 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. Media in category jim steranko the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. 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. Sterankos history of comics vol 02 net oa discount. With the exception of panels two and three, steranko flips the scene around 180 degrees between every panel. But marvel chose not to run it and it ended up on the cover of this rare little fanzine. The steranko history of comics 1 by james steranko. Even if you havent read them, youve probably at least heard of jim sterankos history of comics. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartist, comics historian. The steranko history of comics comic read the steranko.
Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. 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. Artistwriter jim steranko chronicles the epic story of comics golden age creators and superheroes with an emphasis on quality and fawcett heroes in this. Volume 1 is unsigned woriginal price sticker inside of cover. The steranko history of comics vol 12 19701972 english cbr 2 issues 437. Steranko and the art of comic book storytelling cbr.