Joe sinnott is one of the great living legends in comics today. He is best known for his work on the dc comics characters sgt. Pencils by joe sinnott, inks by tom gill, credits give only tom gill. The story of pope john xxiii illustrated by joe sinnott by. Working primarily as an inker, sinnott is best known for his long stint on marvel comics fantastic four, from 1965 to 1981 and briefly in the late 1980s, initially over the pencils of jack kirby. The boston comic con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to new england. Joe sinnott signed 1978 marvel covers with fellow creator jack kirby as ks. Along with an original 11 x 17 spiderman sunday page, penciled by the wonderful alex saviuk, and inked by joe. In fact, sinnott has inked the sunday page of the amazing spiderman comic strip since he officially retired in 1991. Along with his inking partner, brian garvey, akin worked on many superhero comics mostly for marvel comics from 19821988. For most fans, his most notable works include his run on the uncanny xmen with chris claremont and terry austin, his amazing run on the fantastic four and his relaunch of superman in 1986. During his 60 years as a marvel freelancer and then salaried artist working from home, sinnott inked. He began his career in 1970 working for texas trio on the title doctor weird. Sinnott reflects on six decades of comic book creation cbr.
They also have their third annual sinnott inking challenge spotlight, which focuses on the pencil art of a legendary. West coast avengers vol 2 19 hey kids comics wiki fandom. See more ideas about comic books art, comic art, comics. The west coast avengers is a fictional group of superheroes appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Sue l hamilton this book describes the life and artistic career of joe sinnott, who became a professional inker for marvel comics and who has worked on spiderman comics for forty years.
The name stuck to joltin joe dimaggio, of course, and is also part of the eternal legend of joltin joe sinnott. Joe staton grew up in tennessee and graduated from murray. He is most well known for his work on the dc comics character superman a freelancer, breeding worked for both dc and marvel comics during his career, penciling covers and stories here and there, but mostly focusing on finish inking over breakdown layouts. While comic book aficionados admire joe sinnott for his embellishment of jack kirbys fantastic four and captain america, along with enhancing the work of craftsmen such as john buscema, gene colan, gil kane, neal adams, barry windsorsmith and many others, and deservedly so, they often overlook his solid work as an artist going back to the.
In 20 joe was elected into the will eisner comic hall of fame. Joe sinnott is a legendary marvel comics inker who has been in the business for over 70 years. Today he continues to ink the amazing spiderman comic strip. Being a comic book fan myself, i was amazed at seeing this huge ballroom filled with comic dealers selling comics, artwork, posters, prints etc. At that time, comic conventions were almost nonexistent. Joe staton grew up in tennessee and graduated from murray state university in 1970. Comicbookdb dc comics discworld doc sampson fred hembeck gigantic brewing hellboy beer grants twitter joe sinnott make. However, cobra finds out and put the joes confidence to the test. In between cartoon series and movie premieres, comics are the everpresent narrative outlet for the tales of our. Ian akin born july 28, 1959 in california is a comic book artist, known primarily for inking. He was present at the office when the impossible man went on a. I love you was a romance comic published by charlton comics from 19551980. Working primarily as an inker, sinnott is best known for his long stint on.
And legion does anyone still know which comic books felt the touch of joes hand. Since 1950 joe sinnott has astounded comic readers all over the world with his work, that already has become legend. Jul 11, 20 sinnott reflects on six decades of comic book creation. John byrne has been a penciller, inker and writer for almost every major u. They also have their third annual sinnott inking challenge spotlight, which focuses on the pencil art of a legendary creatorartistwriter. Jan 22, 2018 new bedford, mausafebruary 22, 2018 the nonprofit inkwell awards, devoted to promoting the art of comic book inking, is having their eighth annual joe sinnott inking challenge, beginning in april. September 18, 1926 august 12, 2012 was a polishborn american comic book artist, art teacher, and founder of the kubert school. Media release the inkwell awards, a nonprofit organization devoted to educating and promoting the art of inking, will be displaying the results of its third joe sinnott inking challenge in a series of fundraising online auctions beginning saturday, february 23 bob almond, founder and director of the inkwell awards aka the inkwells said. Beautifully illustrated by the great joe sinnott a labor of love. I met joe sinnott, one of the ff architects as a longtime inker, at the 2010 pittsburgh comic con, and was lucky enough to have a chance to talk with him and his son. And, a signed, beautifully illustrated, hard bound copy of the story of pope john xxiii less.
Dick giordano illustrated a number of covers during this. A world war ii veteran who studied at burne hogarths cartoonists and illustrators school, sinnott is perhaps best known for inking comics for marvel comics for more than 60 years. It was the first spinoff publication for the avengers. Mark sinnott, joes son, has created a list of the live achievement of his father. Joe is, without a doubt, most recognized for his amazing contribution to the fantastic four run with jack kirby. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store. The original comic art displayed in this free comic art gallery is owned by j b. One of joe s very own ink used brushes that he used for inking of spiderman strip. He was waiting for roy thomas and george perez to tell him what to draw, but they could not know the newest activities of the fantastic four who had been in outer space. Joe giella born june 27, 1928 is an american comic book artist best known as a dc comics. Pencils by joe sinnott, inks by tom gill, credits give only tom gill 5. See more ideas about john buscema, comic books art and comics. Notable creators who worked on the title included inker vince alascia, who contributed to nearly every issue during its 25year run.
Joe sinnott was born on october 16, 1926 in new york city, new york, usa as joseph l. The inkwells hall of fame joe sinnott award is named in his honor. He is considered by many to have been jack kirbys definitive inker. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee, jack kirby. West coast avengers vol 2 14 marvel database fandom. During his 60 years as a marvel freelancer and then salaried artist working from home, joe sinnott inked virtually every major marvel title, with notable runs on fantastic four, the avengers, the defenders, and thor. He even drew the above yeti sketch, which will grace the cover of teddy and the yeti before too long. I love you comics hey kids comics wiki fandom powered. Titles and books appeared in may be different from. That same year, he was hired by dc comics and published his first work on the.
Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. He inked the strip for 27 years, until spideys final appearance in march 2019. Staton started his comics career at charlton comics. This was the very first gi joe comic book i ever bought. Josef joe rubinstein born 4 june 1958 is a comic book artist and inker, most associated with inking marvel comics the official handbook of the marvel universe and the 1982 fourissue wolverine miniseries by chris claremont and frank miller. Joe have a long history together in fact, the first fourcolor appearance of hasbros g.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Unless youre a comic book fan, you may not know sinnott. Word is slowly spreading from marvels editorial halls that legendary artist joe sinnott has had a heart attack. Run by fans for fans, boston comic con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Sinnott first contributed inks to the fantastic four series with 1962s issue number five, the introduction of. Joe sinnott comic book information and titles worked on. Sep 27, 2011 the original comic art displayed in this free comic art gallery is owned by j b. Inkwell awards announces joe sinnott challenge and erik. Spaceknight december 1979 february 1986 by bill mantlo and sal buscema, and published by marvel comics. Mccoy for parker brothers, currently a subsidiary of hasbro.
Joe retired in 1992 from comic books to ink the sunday spiderman comic strip for king features. Starlin and i discussed the intro im going to write for his art book, which will be. The story of pope john the xxiii, canonized april 27 2014. Mark sinnott, joe s son, has created a list of the live achievement of his father. Thursday i was able to attend a lunch that gathered a lot of the comic pros who live within an hours drive or so. Join facebook to connect with joe sinnott and others you may know. The joes, without permission, put their hightech mobat tank with top secret weapons in a parade to prove to the high brass that this souped up tank can be sent on sensitive missions. To this day he still draws up a storm, taking commissions and signings.
Joe was at the new york comiccon this past weekend, mingling with fans without. A little while after, i sent him some questions for a quick interview, and i. Two years later he was hired by marvel comics to work on titles as journey into mystery and the amazing spiderman. And legion does anyone still know which comic books felt the touch of joe s hand. Silver surfer at the comic book db archived from the original silver surfer vol. He is also known for working on his own creations, such as tor, son of sinbad, and the viking prince, and, with writer robin moore, the comic. Dec 17, 20 joe is, without a doubt, most recognized for his amazing contribution to the fantastic four run with jack kirby.
He is also known to be the one to have given artist art adams his first professional work. Issue checklist via credit search for name joe sinnott issue checklist via linked credit records story credits in the gcd via search for joe sinnott whos who of american comic books. Working primarily as an inker, sinnott is best known for his long stint on marvel comics fantastic four. Joe sinnott, longtime inker of the fantastic four and artist extraordinaire. He is best known for his lush paintings, his work in comic books, book covers, movie posters and record album covers. Resurrections an adam warlock and thanos podcast podbay. Legendary artist joe sinnott discusses his 60plus years in comics, drawing the beatles and the pope, inking jack kirby, the amazing spiderman sunday strip and getting his own baseball card. Joe sinnott is an artist who works for marvel comics, a company that is licensed to create comic books based on the superheroes that exist on their world. Joe sinnott and his amazing contributions to the silver. Jim starlin served as an aviation photographer in the us navy in vietnam. West coast avengers vol 2 16 marvel database fandom. New bedford, mausafebruary 22, 2018 the nonprofit inkwell awards, devoted to promoting the art of comic book inking, is having their eighth annual joe sinnott inking challenge, beginning in april.
Alex saviuk an american comic book artist primarily known for his work on the marvel comics character spiderman saviuk graduated from floral park memorial high school in 1970. Working primarily as an inker, sinnott is best known for his long stint on marvel. The first one i attended was the 1969 new york comic convention held in nyc. Oct 16, 2017 the name stuck to joltin joe dimaggio, of course, and is also part of the eternal legend of joltin joe sinnott. Avengers west coast tigra hawkeye clint barton mockingbird wonder man iron man tony stark, tigra, hawkeye clint barton, mockingbird, wonder man, iron man tony stark. Staton started his comics career at charlton comics in 1971 and gained notability as the. Brett breeding june, 1961 is an american comic book artist who was active in the industry in the 1980s and 1990s, primarily as an inker. Along with his inking partner, brian garvey, akin worked on many superhero. Avengers west coast tigra mockingbird wonder man hawkeye clint barton iron man tony stark, tigra, mockingbird, wonder man, hawkeye clint barton, iron man tony stark supporting characters. Joe staton born january 19, 1948 is an american comics artist and writer. For these stories the comic book number is still needed. Inkwell awards announce third joe sinnott inking challenge. Jim tournas is raising funds for the story of pope john xxiii illustrated by joe sinnott on kickstarter. Rom the space knight is a character and cosmic superhero created by scott dankman, richard c.
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