Legendary comic book artist and fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta has passed away.
You can find an example of his work in my gallery here.
This is truly the end of an era. Rest in peace Frank, the world mourns your passing.
“This artist gave up art because most people didn’t like his cartooning style.”
I think this artist is awesome. His dental-themed tributes to Golden Age comic book covers recall the style of L.B. Cole and his Star Comics line. It’s sad to think some ignorant philistines have discouraged such a talented artist. Click the images below for larger views at Romburg57’s flickr gallery, where you can find six more original covers. If you’re registered at flickr.com leave an encouraging comment and maybe he’ll start doing artwork again!
Many years ago on eBay I bought this comic-themed “First day of issue” stamped envelope on which someone had collected several signatures from old-time comic artists. Over time I have collected several more signatures, adding to the back of the envelope after the front was covered.
When I bought this, it had signatures from Ramona Fradon, Jim Mooney, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley, Harry Lampert, Shelly Moldoff, and Paul Norris.
Over the past several years I have also collected signatures from Al Feldstein, Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Jerry Robinson, Murphy Anderson, Raymond Kinstler, Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, Allen Bellman (Timely artist), and Harold LeDoux (best known for the Judge Parker strip, he also drew for Famous Funnies was back in the early days).
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Sad news, we have lost another great comic book professional. Dick Giordano passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from pneumonia. The artist and editor was known for introducing Charlton Comics’ “Action Heroes” stable of superheroes, and serving as executive editor of then–industry leader DC Comics. As an inker, Giordano was well known for his pairings with penciler Neal Adams in a series of comics featuring Batman, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow.
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Action Comics #1 has reclaimed the title of most expensive comic book with the sale of a CGC 8.5 copy for $1,500,000 (US). This copy is currently the sole unrestored 8.5 copy in CGC’s census.
