Gene Day - Master of Kung Fu #116, pp. 2-3 (Marvel, 1982)
Artist: Gene Day (All)
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DescriptionGreat to see the late Canadian artist Gene Day (1951-1982) finally get some hobby love among comic art collectors, with records being smashed at auction this year for an original cover, splash and interior pages by the artist.Day was best known for his work on Marvel's Master of Kung Fu series, where he inked series penciller Mike Zeck starting with issue #76, while taking over the art duties himself from issues #102-120 after having split the work with Zeck on the double-sized issue #100. Day also inked Carmine Infantino on Marvel's Star Wars series and was both a mentor to and collaborated with Cerebus creator and fellow Canadian artist Dave Sim. Day was slated to take over DC's Detective Comics when he passed away suddenly from a massive coronary in 1982, aged just 31. Comic art aficionados are finally starting to appreciate Day's incredibly bold artistic vision. His compositions and panel layouts were unique and innovative, and he gave every page his all, even on a non-marquee title like Master of Kung Fu which was flirting with series cancellation. I love this incredible double-page splash from issue #116 - shades of Steranko the way he marries art & text, with an M.C. Escher-esque vibe from all the interlocking staircases! Some incredible perspectives and detail work on this one, a great example of the late master's work on the series. I would highly recommend this recent Gene Day Art Appreciation video from @cartoonist.kayfabe on YouTube for more information on Gene Day's fantastic, but short-lived, tenure on Master of Kung Fu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An2cMmxAOyo Link to my hobby-focused (~75% trading cards, ~25% comics/comic art & other) Instagram account: collections_gp Instagram account Social/Sharing |
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Steve Day Vich 
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Whoever uses the name "Gene Day" without the word "master" isn't paying attention.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Amazing dps title splash. So much detail to pour over.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
This is an extraordinary piece of comic art. No shock to see it in your amazing collection!
Mark Tomlinson
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Steranko-esque....Which is about the highest compliment you can give to any piece of comic art!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Amazing DPS! Big congrats, Gene. That Kayfabe video is great as well.
glen gold
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Wow, this is great - I am ignorant of his work. (Often saw the name; didn't really clock it.) This is fantastic - and the Steranko/Escher references are dead on. I'd add that he seems to also know his history, as there's some Eisnerspritz in there as well. Really satisfying - you could stare at this for hours.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Really ahead of his time when it came to bringing these design elements to his work, particularly his MOKF title splashes - case in point. Just some outstanding crazy goodness. Super impressive to conceive then execute. Congrats!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
So much skill on multiple levels to execute this DPS. Beautiful work!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
A couple of thoughts: 1. Roger Clark was WAY ahead of the curve on Day. 2. I also thought he might be the last true aficionado of this art.
Fantastic to see that's not the case and that Day's work lives on with new fans! Thanks to you, Kayfabe, and others for the Day MOKF renaissance! And needless to say...amazing example!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
Great looking page. Love the Escher look here. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/28/2022
A little bit of Eisner and a bit of Steranko in design with plenty room left for his own artisitc inking style to bring this to life. It may be stairs, but they look like waterfalls around those bricks.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/29/2022
This DPS must have required lots of planning and layout. The result is stunning.
Patrick R
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/29/2022
I wasn't a MOKFU reader back in the day, but I was very tempted to pursue when I saw this available. Fantastic piece to get lost in. Big congrats Gene.
Ken R
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/9/2023
I'm a huge fan of Gene's work (on MOKF especially). These double-page spreads are really something, congrats man!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/6/2023
OMG! Mindblowing DPS from the legendary Gene Day! Check out this layout that uses an Esher-inspired stone staircase to tell the story of Shang-Chi's life in his father's fortress.The design of this double page splash is nothing short of amazing!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/7/2023
What to say ? Incredible DPS with lots of details !
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/9/2023
This is a tour de force example of Gene Day. Cinematic, Escher, and KungFu. This is why Gene Day is great. You can start anywhere in this piece and your eye gets pulled in so many directions. BEAUTIFUL.
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