Just because no one’s complained about JR Jr.’s artwork on the board for a couple of weeks, happy birthday to John Romita Jr.! Here’s one from his early days, Amazing Spider-Man #226 (Mar. 1982), inked by Al Milgrom.
Just because no one’s complained about JR Jr.’s artwork on the board for a couple of weeks, happy birthday to John Romita Jr.! Here’s one from his early days, Amazing Spider-Man #226 (Mar. 1982), inked by Al Milgrom.
I see the signatures on the cover, so I won't argue over who drew it -- but when I saw the image, the first thing I thought was that Ed Hannigan drew it. Looks rather like his design work.
I see the signatures on the cover, so I won't argue over who drew it -- but when I saw the image, the first thing I thought was that Ed Hannigan drew it. Looks rather like his design work.
Could very well be his layout, Chuck. It's the right time period.
@nweathington You're just trolling forum members now.
You want trolls?!? I'll give you trolls! The first issue of Thor I owned, Thor #237, with cover art by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom (and some alterations by Romita).
Today is Jim Aparo’s birthday. Aparo (1932-2005) was the first artist I followed—I was five years old when he became my favorite artist. He's still one of my favorites.
He tried for years to become a syndicated newspaper strip artist like his hero Milt Caniff, but only got as far as an adventure strip in his local paper which ran less than a year. Aparo was in his early 30s by the time he broke into comics at Charlton. His first feature was a humor strip “Miss Bikini Luv” for Go-Go, and a few issues later, he did a cover too. It wasn't his first cover for Charlton though. That honor probably goes to Career Girl Romances #40 (June 1967).
Today is Jim Aparo’s birthday. Aparo (1932-2005) was the first artist I followed—I was five years old when he became my favorite artist. He's still one of my favorites.
His Batman is still the default Batman in my head.
Classic flying backwards action from Gil Kane in 1972
One of the books I got as a kid from 'Ali Baba's Used Bookstore'. Loved that cover. Thanks for bringing back that blast from the past. Might have to seek out this back issue now!
Here’s the aforementioned Go-Go cover, Go-Go #9 (Oct. 1967). Aparo didn’t do any pure humor work after this, but having read two of his five “Miss Bikini Luv” stories, he was much better at it than you might expect.
Here’s the aforementioned Go-Go cover, Go-Go #9 (Oct. 1967). Aparo didn’t do any pure humor work after this, but having read two of his five “Miss Bikini Luv” stories, he was much better at it than you might expect.
Here’s the aforementioned Go-Go cover, Go-Go #9 (Oct. 1967). Aparo didn’t do any pure humor work after this, but having read two of his five “Miss Bikini Luv” stories, he was much better at it than you might expect.
Is the guy with the radio dead?
No, his name is Walter Warlock. He's part of another ongoing feature in the mag called “Return to Peculiar Place,” which is like Peyton Place mashed up with The Addams Family.
Aparo’s first mystery cover, The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves #8 (Aug. 1968). He illustrated the cover feature inside as well, which was written by his future Aquaman partner, Steve Skeates. It's a perfect story—“The Mist”—for Aparo’s moody inking. I mean, his penciling and inking isn't at the level he would reach in three or four years’ time, but it’s still better than the average Charlton fare.
Aparo’s first mystery cover, The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves #8 (Aug. 1968). He illustrated the cover feature inside as well, which was written by his future Aquaman partner, Steve Skeates. It's a perfect story—“The Mist”—for Aparo’s moody inking. I mean, his penciling and inking isn't at the level he would reach in three or four years’ time, but it’s still better than the average Charlton fare.
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You're just trolling forum members now.
This has been the best turn for this thread since Nick Cardy month.
Happy Birthday Marie! 85 today! I remember her best from her work on Not Brand Echh!
He tried for years to become a syndicated newspaper strip artist like his hero Milt Caniff, but only got as far as an adventure strip in his local paper which ran less than a year. Aparo was in his early 30s by the time he broke into comics at Charlton. His first feature was a humor strip “Miss Bikini Luv” for Go-Go, and a few issues later, he did a cover too. It wasn't his first cover for Charlton though. That honor probably goes to Career Girl Romances #40 (June 1967).
And his Spectre, of course...
Thanks for bringing back that blast from the past. Might have to seek out this back issue now!