Sal Buscema & Frank Giacoia - Avengers 87 Page 18
Artists: Sal Buscema (All) , Frank Giacoia (All) , Roy Thomas (Writer)
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DescriptionThere seems to be some degree of confusion about this 87th issue of the Avengers. The credits read "Frank Giacoia & Sal Buscema - Artists". In the Marvel Masterworks volume reprinting this story, Roy Thomas explains that, like he did for Avengers 73, Frank Giacoia tried his hand at penciling, which he was more than able to do, except that he was too slow to meet the Marvel deadline. Sal Buscema then stepped in to finish the artwork.Well, the exact split of who did what may be impossible to determine precisely (And, to accomodate this, I gave equal billing to the 2 artists!), but, reading the story, I have always found the Sal Buscema style to be heavily dominant here. And, looking closely at the art, one can clearly see the blue lines layouts that could imply these were done by Frank Giacoia while Sal Buscema may have done the rest (Any additional information and opinion is welcome!). Not that I complain, as I always loved Sal Buscema, especially his first phase, with precise lines and very lush inks... Also, this was one of my favourite Avengers stories, coming back on the origin of one of my favourite characters: the Black Panther! So, whoever did what is only detail. What counts here, is a great story (by Roy Thomas) and great art that make for good fun Silver Age reading! Social/Sharing |
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Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 4/17/2016
Red Raven wrote:
great page action avengers !!You're right! I forgot to mention that the Black Panther leaping into action is quiite a sight, indeed!
Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/17/2016
Nice to see Black Panther in action (I would be willing to bet that you are a blackpanther fan!)..And what to say about this collaboration between S. Buscema and F. Giacoia? ..Buscema's contribution can not really be confused! ; ) A BIG Congrats on these Marvelous Additions, Al.. Good for you!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 4/17/2016
Dadako Dadako wrote:
Nice to see Black Panther in action (I would be willing to bet that you are a blackpanther fan!)..And what to say about this collaboration between S. Buscema and F. Giacoia? ..Buscema's contribution can not really be confused! ; ) A BIG Congrats on these Marvelous Additions, Al.. Good for you!You're right Alessio! I've always found an aura of mistery on the character that made me look for each of his early appearances, from his regular stay with the Avengers to his own series in Jungle Action, not counting his multiple guest-startings. Can't wait to see the movie version, now!...
Jeremy Radisich 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/17/2016
Awesome page regardless of who did what--bombastic action in the mighty Marvel manner!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 4/17/2016
Jeremy Radisich wrote:
Awesome page regardless of who did what--bombastic action in the mighty Marvel manner!Thanks Jeremy! Marvel was always about teamwork and, during the Silver Age, the sheer amount of talents involved made sure quality was always there!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/17/2016
F Z Z A K!!! Great action featuring The Black Panther. Very reminiscent Kirby influence in the way BP springs into action like in the Captain America comic.A wonderful piece of art!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 4/19/2016
Michael Kenyon wrote:
F Z Z A K!!! Great action featuring The Black Panther. Very reminiscent Kirby influence in the way BP springs into action like in the Captain America comic.A wonderful piece of art!Thanks Michael! Yhis story being basically an extended recap of the Black Panther origin, it is no wonder that Kirby's shadow looms large over the art... Not that I complain, though!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 4/19/2016
Jason Versaggi wrote:
What a classically executed page. Wonderful.Thanks Jason! I agree: all the elements of the Marvel formula are here. and does it work! Magic!
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/20/2017
A really GREAT page from one of my favorite Avengers comics! I believe Giacoia did the pencils and Sal inked it while also breathing his wonderful life into the characters- just like Hulk 124 where his inks did much more than simply enhance Trimpe's pencils. Sal was such an incredible inker in his early years (as the rich use of blacks throughout the page so beautifully proves) and that last panel is nothing short of absolutely amazing!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 11/21/2017
Bill Thomson wrote:
A really GREAT page from one of my favorite Avengers comics! I believe Giacoia did the pencils and Sal inked it while also breathing his wonderful life into the characters- just like Hulk 124 where his inks did much more than simply enhance Trimpe's pencils. Sal was such an incredible inker in his early years (as the rich use of blacks throughout the page so beautifully proves) and that last panel is nothing short of absolutely amazing!Ah, yes: THAT last panel!... I agree, of course, this leap always gives me thrills!... Thanks Bill!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 3/1/2018
David K wrote:
Super cool page Al!!!!
Thanks David! Black Panther has always been one of the coolest heroes for me!
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