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Jim Steranko - The Company Of Eagles (published version)
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DescriptionOne of the many dazzling illustrations Jim Steranko made during his long (20 years, give or take one...) journey through publishing magazines dedicated to the various aspects of popular culture (Comixscene/Mediascene/Prevue), this one appeared in 1976, in Issue 17 of Mediascene, whose main theme was the flying aces of World War One...As usual, Steranko demonstrates his versatility by embracing this unexpected theme (for him) and coming up with a large (21"x13"), stark, pencil and ink rendition that, while highlighting said aces, gives ample space for the swirling planes in a carefully corregraphed, deadly ballet, emphasized by the dramatic thick clouds of smoke. Actually, when published, text filled up the space on top of the page, between the aces and the column of smoke (some almost-erased pencilled letters are still visible on the art), but I really prefer it as is, unclustered with text and with the blank space providing a counterpoint to the deadly action. In all, a very dynamic Steranko piece that I'm very happy to add to my gallery!... PS: Thanks to Steranko Arch-Expert Tony Robertson for kindly providing the additional picture of the printed version of this great illo! Social/Sharing |
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David K
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/9/2017
Solid addition to your wonderful collection! Congrats!!!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/9/2017
David K wrote:
Solid addition to your wonderful collection! Congrats!!!Thanks David! Steranko is one artist I really cannot help but stop and take notice. This leads to that...
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/9/2017
Red Raven wrote:
master steranko woooow love it !!Thanks Adom!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/9/2017
Jerry C. wrote:
WOW! Awesome! Big congrats!Thanks Jerry! Steranko always delivers!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/10/2017
Beautiful illustration by Steranko! And very interesting as well, since he deals with unusual themes for him, but typical of European comics, which definitely influence his style here.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/10/2017
Davide G. wrote:
Beautiful illustration by Steranko! And very interesting as well, since he deals with unusual themes for him, but typical of European comics, which definitely influence his style here.Thanks Davide! I do not know to which extent Steranko was influenced by European artists at first, but he certainly caught up when the first big exhibitions and fairs took place in the late 60’s/early 70’s. Most notably, he made some memorable trips to the Lucca festival where he established solid bonds with the European comics community.
Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/18/2017
..Another rare Steranko gem on your Collection, My Best Compliments, Al!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/24/2017
Dadako Dadako wrote:
..Another rare Steranko gem on your Collection, My Best Compliments, Al!Thanks a lot, Alessio! I agree with you: every Steranko piece is a gem!
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