The late, great John Buscema for this fan is the definitive Avengers artist. Jack Kirby may have launched the series and co-created many of the characters but Buscema's tenures on the title left an indelible impression on me. John made his debut with Avengers #41 (June 1967) and continued on the title as the main artist until #85 (February 1971). He made guest appearances on the title between 1971 and 1976, his last issue before his second long term commitment to the title was #153 (November 1976). Fans had to wait nine years before our prayers were answered and John returned with #255 in May 1985. We then experienced his greatness through to #300 (February 1989). John's contribution to the Marvel style is often overlooked these days but after Kirby, Ditko and possibly John Romita, Snr, he was probably the most important artist Marvel had in the Silver and Bronze Ages.
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Monday, 7 May 2012
They Made The Avengers: John Buscema
The late, great John Buscema for this fan is the definitive Avengers artist. Jack Kirby may have launched the series and co-created many of the characters but Buscema's tenures on the title left an indelible impression on me. John made his debut with Avengers #41 (June 1967) and continued on the title as the main artist until #85 (February 1971). He made guest appearances on the title between 1971 and 1976, his last issue before his second long term commitment to the title was #153 (November 1976). Fans had to wait nine years before our prayers were answered and John returned with #255 in May 1985. We then experienced his greatness through to #300 (February 1989). John's contribution to the Marvel style is often overlooked these days but after Kirby, Ditko and possibly John Romita, Snr, he was probably the most important artist Marvel had in the Silver and Bronze Ages.
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Avengers: Greatest Stories Ever Told
Here it is Avengers fans, the greatest stories ever told about Earth's Mightiest Heroes as selected by yours truly. Dig them out and read them again or track them down and read them for the first time. Thirty tales listed in chronological order:
The Coming of the Avengers, #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, September 1963
Hulk and Sub-Mariner ,#3, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, January 1964
Captain America Lives Again, #4, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, March 1964
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