Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Mel Candido (Inker)
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Descriptionpencil and ink on Bristol board17 h × 11 w in (43 × 28 cm) estimate: $1,000–1,500 John Buscema was one of the most influential artists in the history of American comic books, best known for his dynamic, powerful figures and long association with Marvel Comics. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Buscema began drawing at an early age, inspired by the comic strips of the time such as Popeye, as well as classic adventure series like Hal Foster’s Tarzan and Prince Valiant, Alex Raymond’s Flash Gordon, and Milton Caniff’s Terry and the Pirates. These early influences, along with illustrators such as Dean Cornwell and Robert Fawcett, helped shape his realistic yet dramatic style. Buscema trained formally at Pratt Institute and also studied classical art independently, often copying works by Renaissance masters. He brought this blend of fine art discipline and pulp storytelling to his comics work. After early jobs in the late 1940s and 1950s, he returned to Marvel in the mid-1960s, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the "House of Ideas." His work defined major runs on The Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thor, Silver Surfer, and Conan the Barbarian, where his bold anatomy and expressive compositions became iconic. He also illustrated the How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way manual, mentoring generations of comic artists. Social/Sharing |
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