Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
One of my favorite movies of the last few years was John Wick. I’m really looking forward to the sequel (February 10th) and now have a new comic series coming from Dynamite Comics. The comic series won’t adapt the movies but will instead tell new John Wick stories which I think is a very smart move.
Source: Bleeding Cool.
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 16, Ken took a look at Comic Crusaders 10 from 1970. Edited and published by Martin L. Greim.
Comic Crusaders 10 aka The Convention Issue. I’d never seen this issue before Ken’s column and I’m glad I didn’t miss out. The highlight of the issue is of course the Steranko full pager [posted above] but I also got a real kick out of seeing my buddy, Bill Black’s photos [man, he was young!] and art.
Other highlights include: a cover by Martin Greim, photos of legendary comic artists taken at a 1970 convention, an article on Super Heroes on Film with art and written by Bill Black, spot illos by Dan Adkins, Bill Black, Dennis Fujitake, Rich Corben, and more!
Ah, the memories of the glory days of fanzines. Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
This Alex Toth Conan piece is just one of seven on display in the Toth Conan gallery at The Bristol Board!
Earlier today, I picked up Jim Ivey [the gent getting the finger-point] and we headed to Robinson’s Diner in Apopka.
Once at Robinson’s, Jim and I met up with (from left to right) Rob Smith, Mike Sikes, Cliff Weikal, and Bill Black. We’ve all been friends since the 1970’s and met through Jim Ivey’s Cartoon Museum.
I try to get the group together a couple of times a year [Jim’s birthday and Christmas] and it is always a blast spending time with the crew and reminiscing. This time was no exception. We always bring Jim gifts and this time he received some of his favorites: cigars, lottery tickets, and a Roy Crane book. After breakfast Jim and I made the traditional trip to pick him up some Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream for him for later.
It’s always a blast seeing Jim [still “full of prunes and macaroons” at 91] and the gang. Hopefully John Beatty will be able to join us next go round.
If any of Jim’s old friends are reading this — he loves snail mail. Contact me and I’ll forward you his address!
I just can’t get enough of Eduardo Risso’s Punisher and Travis Bickle piece. I love it.
Also it makes me think about potential commissions of Sly as Jack Carter with…
Source: Cool Comic Art.
Update: I’ve pulled the trigger and commissioned Drew Moss for Sly as Jack Carter with…
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 14, Ken took a look at Nimbus 3 from the September 1977. Edited and published by Frank Lovece.
I actually owned Nimbus 3 and remember it fondly. It was so professional looking and of course the Gulacy art for Sabre burned a spot in my memory. But Gulacy was just the icing on the cake that featured the Mike Zeck Hulk back cover and a front cover by Pat Boyette, with spot illos by Steve Leialoha, Arvelle Jones, Kerry Gammil, P. Craig Russell, Willie Blyberg, Sam De La Rosa, Walt Simonson, Doug Hazelwood, Gene Colan, John Buscema, Mike Grell, Alex Toth, John Romita and more.
Ah, the memories of the glory days of fanzines. Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
Today we have a rare ad for Sabre by Don McGregor and Paul Gulacy with art, of course, by Gulacy. Can you imagine how mind-blowing this was at the time? I couldn’t wait to get my mitts on a copy… and wasn’t in the least bit disappointed when I did.
The ad appeared in the back of Nimbus 3 which we’ll look at tomorrow!
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 9, Ken took a look at Woweekazowie 3 and 4, from the Summer and Winter of 1978, Published by Pete Iro.
Woweekazowie 3 and 4 featured art by Willie Blyberg, John Byrne, Gil Kane, Jerry Ordway, Gene Day, and more. I owned a few issues of Woweekazowie and always found them to be some of the most professional looking fanzines available.
Willie Blyberg’s art and stories appeared often in Woweekazowie and other fanzines. Willie went on to become a pro. For a short while I was in contact with him during the fanzine days. I always liked Willie and his art. Anyone know what became of him?
Ah, the memories of the glory days of fanzines. Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
The Spider-Man, Hulk & Dr. Strange by Frank Miller and P. Craig Russell was one of the plates in the Marvel Portfolio Set Two.
Other plates included:
There were two sets of Marvel Portfolios released in the early 80’s. I got mine when they were still released and have them in my portfolio collection. I posted about the first set yesterday.
You can see all of the portfolio pieces at The Bristol Board!
The Spider-Man & Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson was one of the plates in the Marvel Portfolio Set One.
Other plates included:
There were two sets of Marvel Portfolios released in the early 80’s. I got mine when they were still released and have them in my portfolio collection. (Any of you remember when portfolios were a thing?]
You can see all of the portfolio pieces at The Bristol Board! We’ll be back tomorrow with Marvel Portfolio Set Two!
If you’d like to see a Gallery of George Perez Con Sketches, you can, thanks to The Bristol Board!
Today we have a vintage Paul Gulacy Master of Kung Fu splash page. You can see a full-size version at The Bristol Board.
Cool Comic Art posted a trio of very cool David Finch Hellboy sketches that are worth a look!
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 6, Ken took a look at RBCC #135 from April 1977 published by James Van Hise.
RBCC #135 features a beautiful cover by Mike Zeck (as well as two other illos), an interview with artist Tom Sutton, art by Ron Wilbur, reviews, art ads (one from Doug Moench!) and more.
This is a fanzine that I actually owned. Ah, the memories of the glory days of fanzines. Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
