John Buscema - Avengers 55 Page 7
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) , George Klein (Inker) , Roy Thomas (Writer)
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DescriptionJust to round up this very special 2022 on a happy note, here comes this page from a key moment of the Silver Age, special to me for a couple of reasons:- Well, first and foremost, this is John Buscema entering his peak period with the Avengers. Right, he'd been already around for a good dozen issues, but this is the very first one he is joined by Georgie Klein who embelishes Big John's already considerably powerful pencils with a mix of clarity and brilliance unforeseen until then, clearly paving the way for the magic of Tom Palmer and brother Sal Buscema... - Storywise, things are now going to overdrive. The long-serving second fiddle Avengers have now grown into a full-fledged, if slightly dysfuncyional team. It's certainly why, issue after issue, we're met with a constant barrage of unexpected twists and turns, both dazzling and exciting. Case in point, on this very page, the mysterious Crimson Cowl, first revealed as a nameless robot at the end of the previous issue to be immediately replaced by none other than Jarvis (Yes, that Jarvis!) will be revealed again to be that omnious robot who will turn out to be Ultron in his very first appearance (while The Vision, waiting for his cue, will soon enter the stage...). Is what I'm saying confusing? Yes, of course! But try and imagine reading that as a pre-teen half a century ago, so... As an added bonus, this is one of the first full-color Avengers issues I managed to grab in one of my first outings outside France. By then, the very scarcity of the Avengers and their incredibly versatile roaster had grown to mythical proportions for me... Oh, and, as for this page... Have a go at it with your comments, guys, I'm getting too emotional, now... Happy New Year to you all, especially for my friends on CAF! And peace to you all!... Social/Sharing |
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Amir E 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/31/2022
Congrats! Very memorable time period for this book!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/31/2022
Amir E wrote:
Congrats! Very memorable time period for this book!
Thanks Amir! It's a good time for classics!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/31/2022
West Stephan wrote:
Villainous piece!
Thanks Stephan! It's true that John Buscema can turn third rate baddies into real threats... I mean, look at those distorted faces on the second panel!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/31/2022
Comics Superworld wrote:
Oh, yes, JB + GK = Spectacular!
Thanks a lot! It does pack a punch!...
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/31/2022
This page rewards a second look--there's a lot to discover on it. And Buscema's linework inked by Klein is sublime. Congrats on a superb acquisition!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 1/1/2023
Jeremy Radisich wrote:
This page rewards a second look--there's a lot to discover on it. And Buscema's linework inked by Klein is sublime. Congrats on a superb acquisition!
Thanks Jeremy! I think the use of zipatone on this page is especially efficient!...
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/31/2022
A great page with the Masters of Evil! Extremely excellent!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/1/2023
Benedict Judas Hel wrote:
A great page with the Masters of Evil! Extremely excellent!
Thanks Benedict! The added soon-to-be-solved mystery of the Crimson Cowl brings an extra dimension of malevolence to this sequence...
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 1/1/2023
Mark Howland wrote:
Big John knew how to draw the baddies!
Thanks Mark! I agree with you this is quite impressive, especially when considering that the Masters of Evil essentially regrouped also-rans, here given a new dimension...
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/6/2023
Great way to cap off '22! Classic JB page - just LOVE his renditions of the baddies :) Congrats, Al, and Happy New Year!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/7/2023
K Gearon wrote:
Great way to cap off '22! Classic JB page - just LOVE his renditions of the baddies :) Congrats, Al, and Happy New Year!
Thanks! Now let's try to top this in 2023!
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 1/8/2023
Woooooow Marvelous congratulations my friend !!!
this is a very solid piece !!!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 1/8/2023
Red Raven wrote:
Woooooow Marvelous congratulations my friend !!!
this is a very solid piece !!!
Thanks Adom! Solid is the word...
Andrew Rallis
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/23/2023
Great page with great technique! A lot of moodiness created , Can't go wrong with the Masters of Evil!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 1/24/2023
Andrew Rallis wrote:
Great page with great technique! A lot of moodiness created , Can't go wrong with the Masters of Evil!
Thanks Andrew! I think John Buscema really broke the ceiling during this period...
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/6/2023
Phenomenal early Avengers page by the incomparable John Buscema! And big John's pencils are beautifully enhanced by the smooth, flowing inks of the great George Klein!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 2/7/2023
Bill J wrote:
Phenomenal early Avengers page by the incomparable John Buscema! And big John's pencils are beautifully enhanced by the smooth, flowing inks of the great George Klein!
Thanks Bill! With John Buscema, when bad guys win, they win for good!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/26/2024
Wow ! What a great page ! Congrats for this awesome score.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/27/2024
Alex B wrote:
Wow ! What a great page ! Congrats for this awesome score.
Thanks Alex! Big John did deliver, right?
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/12/2025
This time period for me on the Avengers were milestones ! I loved Johns work on Avengers and was lucky to find a couple of good ones like yourself ! What an iconic splash and I remember it well,congrats!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 3/12/2025
Michael Weigant wrote:
This time period for me on the Avengers were milestones ! I loved Johns work on Avengers and was lucky to find a couple of good ones like yourself ! What an iconic splash and I remember it well,congrats!
Thanks Michael! For me, as well, this was a blessed period for the Avengers. And while many artists with impeessive pedigree brought their own contribution, it's fait to say that John Buscema ruled the show!
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