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James Bama (1926 - 2022) R.I.P.

Artist: James Bama (Painter)

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James Bama (1926 - 2022) R.I.P. Comic Art
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Title: James Bama (1926 - 2022) R.I.P.
Artist: James Bama (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 664
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Comments: 9
Added to Site: 4/25/2022
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There's so much I could say about Bama, but I'm just going to leave it to anyone who isn't familiar with his work to simply use the power of Google. Suffice it to say, this is very sad news for me, especially as I only today found out that Peter Caras, with whom I'd enjoyed a personal relationship with, has also recently just passed away. James and Peter were friends and James mentored Peter for several years. They'll both be missed.

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Rick W 
Member Since 2017

2 - Posted on 4/25/2022

His incredible run of Doc Savage book covers will always be the stuff of legend.

R.I.P. 

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 4/25/2022

Oh wow! Had no idea. Love Bama..a truly impressive artist.  

Michael  Greczek 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 4/25/2022

One of the greatest illustrators/painters of the 20th century.

His was the style that set the tone for the portrayal of Doc Savage.....and for every illustrator/painter that followed him on the character.

A great life well lived !!!

J H 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 4/25/2022

I'm sorry for your losses, Rubén. May they both rest in peace. 

artless artmore 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 4/26/2022

First I've heard of this.  Thanks for posting, Ruben.  This is such a loss, but I'm glad to hear that Bama lived such a long life; I already knew it was productive.  He created some phenomenal, timeless imagery.  I never read any of the Doc Savage stories, but there are a couple Doc Savage covers he did that often come to mind.

F M 
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 4/26/2022

Just look at that Doc Savage cover. It's out of this world good. The sand-ish colors/hues and use of light are truly exceptional.

I'll add another Rest In Peace towards both artists and I too am sorry for your own personal losses.

 

 

Peter Sullivan 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 4/26/2022

Thats sad news. Another of the greats, passes.

Daily Planet  Gallery  
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 4/27/2022

Oh no! I was just looking at his amazing art today. RIP Bama!

Jason G 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/8/2022

A lovely tribute, and condolences on the losses. While it's at least comforting to know he made it well into his 90's and accomplished so much, it still never makes it any easier to lose someone you care about, especially someone of such incredible talent who has left such a lasting mark. Even without reading the books, I was always amazed by those covers. I think I avoided reading the books because I was afraid what was inside could never live up to the front of the book!

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