Category: Comic Books

Alex “Thunderbolt” Ross

I’m looking forward to Alex Ross’ reimagining of the Fantastic Four in his photo-realistic style.

Like many artists did in the age of classic illustration, Ross uses reference photos. His original concept for Reed Richards for the Marvels limited series in 1994 was based upon Russell Johnson.

Joe and Stan Remembered

I took a break from blogging on October 15. The next day would have been Joe Sinnott’s 95th birthday. Having let the occasion get past me, I’ll make up for it now.

This photo was inscribed by Joe to Stan Lee in 2012. Stan kept it in his office until he passed away, three years ago yesterday. Joe first worked for Stan in 1951.

“Stan, you’ve been like a brother to me for 61 years — thanks, Joe Sinnott ’12”
Joe’s tools of his trade — A Winsor & Newton Series 7 #3 brush and a Hunt 102 pen nib. Acquired from the Joe Sinnott estate.

Not a MoMA Too Soon

Neil Gaiman has successfully nudged the Museum of Modern Art into attributing Roy Lichtenstein’s “inspiration” for one of his paintings.

Gaiman also corrected MoMA for giving the wrong comic book title. It’s Secret Hearts, not Secret Love. Presumably, from now on MoMA will properly cite the original comic book issues and artists behind Lichtenstein’s famous works.

Much of the credit for raising awareness goes to fellow Westfield State alum David Barsalou. Decades ago, David began his “Deconstructing Roy Lichtenstein” project, identifying the comic book panels Lichtenstein swiped for all of his Pop-Art paintings.