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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 22, 2016 18:05:45 GMT -5
I liked the work of Sam Grainger and John Verpoorten over Big John's pencils... too bad they didn't ink him more often.
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Post by Warmonger on May 22, 2016 18:32:27 GMT -5
There was an episode of Comic Book Men this past season where John Romita Jr. was a special guest and drew a personalized Superman/Daredevil/Spider-Man sketch for the Secret Stash.
His tales of watching his dad, Buscema and Kirby doing their thing in the late 60's/70's was pretty awesome.
Said that Buscema would have his daily "warm up" before actually getting down to business. Beautiful, intricate drawings of Conan that Big John treated as nothing more than doodles that he would simply toss in the trash immediately after finishing. Also said that it was totally normal for him to knock out 4-5 pages in a single days work.
The guy was truly a master.
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Post by hondobrode on May 22, 2016 19:50:40 GMT -5
I forgot about DeZuniga. Now there's a guy that doesn't get enough credit. Like Alcala, his work with Buscema was incredible. "Beyond the Black River" - Savage Sword of Conan # 26, 1978
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Post by berkley on May 22, 2016 22:08:33 GMT -5
One of my favourite selk-inked John Buscema drawings: But perhaps my favourite J. Buscema art is his work with George Klein on the Avenegrs:
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Post by berkley on May 22, 2016 22:17:21 GMT -5
More Buscema + Klein Avenegrs. Their Black Panther is one of probably the defining images of the character for me:
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Post by Ozymandias on May 23, 2016 2:46:25 GMT -5
Buscema was a worthy successor to Hal Foster as a draftsman, but he combined that with a Kirbyesque, action-oriented style, and I think it showed best when he inked himself. You're right about his inking qualities, but I'd say they brought him closer to Frazetta, rather than Kirby, where action was concerned.
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Post by Confessor on May 23, 2016 7:35:30 GMT -5
I always liked his work on The Avengers and felt that his work on Amazing Spider-Man was often underappreciated, although he was always in the shadow of John Romita on that title. In my mind he probably is underrated and I think that goes for the world of comic fandom at large too. For example, if you asked me to name my favourite Silver or Bronze Age artists I'm sure I'd never mention Buscema. But his panel composition and the way in which he told a story with sequential art is often surprisingly inventive -- and I only say "surprisingly" because I always forget how inventive it could be.
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Post by coke & comics on May 23, 2016 12:44:31 GMT -5
Probably my favorite artist as well.
Avengers #57-58 is probably my favorite work of his, which berk already posted some of the greatest bits from. I also love the cover to Avengers #57 and of course the Silver Surfer cover posted.
My introduction to him was his latest Avengers work with Tom Palmer and I always have a soft spot for that. One of my favorite Avengers eras, particularly the Nebula arc. I think he is the great Avengers artist (yes, even over Kirby and Perez) and Palmer is the great Avengers inker. Were they better together? Not sure. Buscema's original run on Avengers is also pretty excellent.
Buscema's work on Silver Surfer was also excellent. Of course his Conan work. And I thought he did a great job on Wolverine, particularly the Mr. Fixit/Patch team-up.
And all these works looks so different. He did leave room for the inkers to add their mark, and I like the variety of styles rooted in his pencils which have emerged over the years.
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Post by coke & comics on May 23, 2016 12:45:16 GMT -5
I always liked his work on The Avengers and felt that his work on Amazing Spider-Man was often underappreciated, although he was always in the shadow of John Romita on that title. In my mind he probably is underrated and I think that goes for the world of comic fandom at large too. For example, if you asked me to name my favourite Silver or Bronze Age artists I'm sure I'd never mention Buscema. But his panel composition and the way in which he told a story with sequential art is often surprisingly inventive -- and I only say "surprisingly" because I always forget how inventive it could be. I am guilty of this. I saw and still see his work as fill-in Romita work.
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Post by Bronze Age Brian on May 23, 2016 12:51:42 GMT -5
Big fan of John Buscema, especially his work in Silver Surfer and the Avengers.
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Post by MDG on May 23, 2016 14:17:12 GMT -5
Buscema is certainly one of the top draftsmen to work in the business, especially in the Silver/Bronze era. I think like many artists of his generation, he wasn't in love with drawing superheroes--I'm glad Conan gave him a good, long run on something different (like Colan with Dracula).
Like Buscema, I wasn't a fan of Alcala inking his work, while admitting it looks very nice when it doesn't look gorgeous. But I think Buscema (and Conan) benefited from a bit of a rougher edge--more Kubert than Frazetta. I don't mind slicker inks on the superhero books, but not in the B&W books.
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on May 23, 2016 19:03:37 GMT -5
This cover always stood out as the pinnacle for a hero taking on another hero. The black background is simple but effective, it really makes the Thing and Hulk stand out.
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Post by berkley on May 23, 2016 19:29:12 GMT -5
Agree about that Hulk vs Thing cover; and this Avengers Annual is one of the best showing group vs group:
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 23, 2016 20:30:27 GMT -5
Big fan of John Buscema, especially his work in Silver Surfer and the Avengers. Good Lord, I gotta get that!!!
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Post by Randle-El on May 23, 2016 21:50:58 GMT -5
Can't believe no one has mentioned this one yet.
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