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Marie Severin was born into a family of artists, and she made friendships in comics that have lasted a lifetime. She colored the horror, science fiction, and war comics of the legendary EC line, and spent thirty years working for Marvel Comics, doing everything from production and coloring to penciling, inking, and art direction. This loving tribute contains revealing and often amusing insights of her close friends including Stan Lee, Al Feldstein, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Tony Isabella, Gene Colan, Jim Mooney, Joe Sinnott, Mark Evanier, and David Anthony Kraft, plus an extensive commentary by Marie herself.
As a producer, director and designer of the Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, as well as The Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and Justice League, Bruce Timm made an enormous impact in the field of animation, creating work that both kids and adults can equally enjoy. This volume spotlights the artist's career, discussing his influences, how his style evolved, and what it takes to succeed in both comics and animation. [(A/CA) Bruce Timm]
Simply put, Michael Golden is one of the most respected and influential artists working in the comic book industry today. From "Bucky O'Hare" and Dr. Strange to his groundbreaking work for The 'Nam, he has shown the ability to adapt his unique style to any genre, with amazing results. Penciler, inker, colorist, writer, Michael Golden is the complete artist, and during his career has served as Art Director for Marvel Comics and Editor for DC Comics. Now, this first-ever look at the artist's life and career presents a cornucopia of rare and unseen art from Golden's files, as well as a career-spanning interview, and a deluxe color gallery of some of his finest work. [by Eric Nolen-Weathington & Michael Golden]
With his keen sense of anatomy, proportion, and detail, Jerry Ordway draws super-heroes that are powerful, noble, and heroic. What more could you want from an artist? Well, not only is he an artist of the highest caliber, he can write a great story while he's at it. All-Star Squadron, The Adventures of Superman, The Power of Shazam!, The Avengers - all have been critically acclaimed for his scripting. In this latest volume of the Modern Masters series, Ordway's life and career are spotlighted, as he discusses the work that's made him a fan-favorite, complete with an extensive art gallery. Also presented is a lavish color section, featuring more remarkable Ordway illustrations. [Eric Nolen-Weathington & Jerry Ordway]
A few short years into his blossoming career, Mike Allred struck just the right chord when he introduced his hip, Pop-inspired creation Madman! The series won the Harvey Award for ""Best New Series,"" and from there Allred was well on his way, going on to create The Atomics and the critically acclaimed Red Rocket 7, as well as illustrate the fan-favorite X-Force/X-Statix series for Marvel Comics. So pull on your go-go boots and do the watusi it's time to explore the weird and wonderfully way-out worlds of Mike Allred! This 120-page book features a profusely-illustrated career-encompassing interview with Allred, and a full color section spotlighting the exquisite coloring of Mike's wife and partner, the award-winning Laura Allred! Plus, there s a lengthy art gallery and tons of rare and unpublished art by a true Modern Master: Mike Allred! [Eric Nolen-Weathington]
Lee Weeks is the consummate storyteller. His ability to create dynamic, interesting layouts, plus his strong draftsmanship, and wonderful sense of lighting made his runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Spider-Man: Death and Destiny (which he also wrote) and The Incredible Hulk fan favorites, and his artwork for Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet is among the most finely crafted in the character's history. Join us as we go behind the scenes and explore the work of a Modern Master - Lee Weeks! This 128-page book features an exhaustive look into Week's career and creative process, with a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, and a huge gallery of stunning artwork by this true Modern Master! [Tom Field & Eric Nolen-Weathington]
Over the past thirty years, John Romita, Jr. has had a profound impact on the entire Marvel Comics universe. From teenage prodigy to full-blown superstar illustrator, his impeccable storytelling and hardcore professionalism have made him a fan favorite. His gritty visuals and powerful tenacity for illustrating action have graced the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, Daredevil, and most of the company's other top-tier books over the course of his career. Like his father before him, nothing can stop this Modern Master from striving for the artistic perfection that makes the name Romita one of true royalty in the comics industry. This new book presents a career-spanning interview and discussion of JRJR's creative process, complete with both rare and unseen art, including an enormous gallery of commissioned work by one of the Modern Masters of comics! [by George Khoury and Eric Nolen-Weathington]
(W) Roger Ash, Eric Nolan-Weathington (A) Mike Ploog In the 1970s, horror comics were huge - and no one drew werewolves, swamp creatures, and demonic motorcyclists better than Mike Ploog! Ploog endeared himself to comics fans with his creepy yet beautiful artwork on such titles as Werewolf by Night, Ghost Rider, and Man-Thing. This book features a career-spanning interview and discussion of the artist's creative process, complete with both rare and unseen art, including an enormous gallery of commissioned work, and an 8-page color section.
(W) Eric Nolan-Weathington (A) Kyle Baker Kyle Baker may well be the funniest man in comics. But he does serious, too - and you can't get much more serious than Nat Turner. His work has appeared in such diverse publications as The New York Times, Esquire, Rolling Stone, and MAD. This book presents a career-spanning interview and discussion of his creative process, plus plenty of rare and unseen art, including an 8-page color section, and a gallery of commissioned work.
(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Mark Buckingham From his early days drawing Miracleman, to his work on Death and Fables, Mark Buckingham entertained and amazed with a style that is both charming and sophisticated. Eric Nolen-Weathington explores the world of this master storyteller and designer. This book features a career-spanning interview with the artist, a discussion of his creative process, and reams of rare and unseen art!
(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Guy Davis Underlying the eerie quality of Guy Davis"" artwork is a remarkable sense of storytelling. From his breakthrough hit Baker Street to the pulp noir Sandman Mystery Theater to his current work on B.P.R.D., Davis and shown time and again that he is one of the best at mastering the macabre. Examine Davis"" body of work through a career-spanning interview, a discussion of the creative process, and rare and unseen artwork.
(A) Jeff Smith (A) Eric Nolen-Weathington At the age of nine, Jeff Smith dreamt up a cute, little character he named Fone Bone. More than a decade later, Bone became a smashing success, rocketing Smith to a level few independent cartoonists achieve. Published worldwide and winner of countless awards, Bone could have been a career unto itself, but Jeff Smith didn't rest on his laurels. Modern Masters: Jeff Smith explores his career through an interview with the artist, a discussion of his creative process, and mountains of rare and unseen art, including a huge gallery of commissioned pieces, plus 8 pages of full color work.
(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Frazer Irving From his earliest work in Britain's 2000AD to his contributions with Wildstorm, Dark Horse, and Marvel Comics, and finally to his recent Batman work for DC Comics, Frazer Irving has been one of Comics' top artists of the moody and the macabre. When not performing with his London-based band, this true Modern Master is hard at work redefining and challenging the boundaries of comic art with his innovative digital techniques and style. Irving's career is profiled through an exhaustive interview with the artist, where he outlines his creative process, and presents reams of rare and unseen art, including a gallery of commissioned pieces, and a full-color gallery of his work.
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