Al Williamson - Secret Agent Corrigan (1971.02.10)
Artists: Al Williamson (All) , Archie Goodwin (Writer)
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DescriptionAl Williamson needs no introduction: what superlatives I could add here have already been given to him a million times, and quite rightly so!...I always felt he gave his all to the Secret Agent Corrigan strip (obviously superbly scripted by Archie Goodwin). To me, comic strip is the hardest, most demanding form of storytelling: 3 panels only to recap what happened before, to make the story progress and to hint at what will happen tomorrow,... and all of this on a daily basis! It takes extraordinary talent to be able to pull it out. Happily, Al Williamson and Archie Goodwin had talent in spades! I mean, look at what is, after all, only a transition strip, catching Corrigan between two assignments. This could be perfectly banal, but then, there is THAT moody, rainy atmosphere (and, oh, what a linework!). Add some clear-cut characterisation and, before we know it, we're on board of the plane to Kalipur! Who wouldn't follow? Certainly not me! Social/Sharing |
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/20/2014
I subscribe all what you said, Al: beautiful strip from two absolute masters of the genre!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/20/2014
Davide G. wrote:
I subscribe all what you said, Al: beautiful strip from two absolute masters of the genre!Thanks, Davide! There's nothing like a true classic!...
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/20/2014
David K wrote:
Absolutely outstanding strip!!!Thanks David! You know, I still have to see a Corrigan Williamson strip that I don't like!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/20/2014
Jean Andre Macchini wrote:
Very nice ! Congrats !Thanks Jean-André! I've visited your own Williamson/X9 gallery and it's very very impressive!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/20/2014
frank x townsondecker wrote:
Excellent!Than Frank! They don't make them like they used to, isn't it?
Dave Ruth
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/20/2014
Al did rain as well as anyone, even in his later ink jobs, the rain was amazing....great stuff.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/21/2014
Dave Ruth wrote:
Al did rain as well as anyone, even in his later ink jobs, the rain was amazing....great stuff.Thanks Dave! You're right of course, it may sound unspectacular to say it, but conjuring rain really makes the difference here. Naturally, it must be well executed!
Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/8/2016
Beautiful strip, Al: even if it were not yellow with age it would understand perfectly that it has passed into legend of comicbook spy-stories.. Best Compliments!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/8/2016
Dadako Dadako wrote:
Beautiful strip, Al: even if it were not yellow with age it would understand perfectly that it has passed into legend of comicbook spy-stories.. Best Compliments!Thanks Alessio! Actually, I kinda love that yellow, the tint of vintage, as you say! Even though the picture makes it appear yellower than it actually is...
Lars C.
Member Since 2013
Posted on 9/4/2016
Great strip from the master Al Williamson. He and Goodwin were perfect for both X9 and Star Wars. I love the rain and the Jumbo Jet.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 9/4/2016
Lars C. wrote:
Great strip from the master Al Williamson. He and Goodwin were perfect for both X9 and Star Wars. I love the rain and the Jumbo Jet.Thanks Lars! Judging from all the comments, it looks as if everyone (including me!) agrees on how great the rain looks on that strip! Now, I sure wouldn't mind acquiring a Star Wars page of theirs, either...
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/7/2020
Great comic streap by the master - congratulations !!!!
Bill J 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
Wow! A Secret Agent Corrigan strip from Al Williamson and Archie Goodwin! Two stellar talents on one superbly crafted strip. Gorgeous art on this one. Nice add to your collection!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
Bill J wrote:
Wow! A Secret Agent Corrigan strip from Al Williamson and Archie Goodwin! Two stellar talents on one superbly crafted strip. Gorgeous art on this one. Nice add to your collection!
Thanks Bill! I'm watching this piece on the wall in front of me as I write this... and it still brings me a sense of balance and serene excitement... A quiet masterpiece, crafted with such delicacy by 2 true masters of their art!
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