Mark Evanier answers a fan’s question about my old pal, Joltin’ Joe.
Category: Joltin’ Joe Sinnott
The late, great Marvel Comics Legend, Joe Sinnott
Thinking of Inking
Voices Gone But Not Forgotten
The audio from my copy of THE VOICES OF MARVEL flexi-disc is being featured on Boing Boing. Sadly, everyone who is heard on the record is now gone.
https://boingboing.net/2022/07/12/listen-to-a-rare-flexi-disc-record-of-stan-lee-jack-kirby-and-the-voices-of-marvel-from-1964.html
The scripted and rehearsed recording was made in 1965, during Wally Wood’s brief stint working for Stan. Steve Ditko was still at Marvel, but he isn’t heard. Jack Kirby later regretted participating, despite his apparent enthusiasm at the time. Joe Sinnott didn’t return to the Bullpen until a few months later.
I know that one of my audio transfers was used for the video shared on Boing Boing, because of the “thump” heard while artist Don Heck is talking. The audio was captured lovingly and with careful attention to detail, using high-quality audio equipment, as I explained here fifteen years ago.
It’s Full of Stars!
Sounds Like
The New Yorker traveled to Disney-owned Skywalker Ranch to learn about the craft of Foley artists who create sound effects.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/07/04/the-weird-analog-delights-of-foley-sound-effects
The New Yorker’s channel on YouTube doesn’t have an accompanying video, but this one can serve the purpose. These Foley specialists work for Disney competitor Warner Brothers.
Let’s not neglect the visual sound effects seen in comic books!

What does a natural gas explosion sound like?

Memories of Joe
From TwoMorrows Publishing, Comic Book Creator issues #27 and #28 feature a must-have 2-part tribute to Joe Sinnott. I’ve borrowed a couple of photos from the digital editions.

