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Jim Silke, Cover, American Century #21 (February 2003)

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Artist: Jim Silke (All)

Location: Collection
Title: Jim Silke, Cover, American Century #21 (February 2003)*
Artist: Jim Silke (All)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 310
Likes on CAF: 17
Comments: 7
Added to Site: 2/27/2025

RIP Jim Silke, the multi-talented artist / art director/ writer who passed away last week at age 93.

One of my favorite facts from Silke’s career is that he essentially started his "new" career as a comic book artist / writer in his early 60s.

Repeat: He started in his early 60s.

I acquired this wonderful painted cover late last year, part of a series he created for Vertigo’s American Century title.

A retro classic.

As anyone who visited me at the former Liberty Station IDW Publishing offices can attest, I definitely have a thing for old-school newsstands. (FYI, that's Action Comics #183 from 1953, bottom right.)

https://greggoldsteincomicartgallery.com/jim-silke-a-great-century/

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Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 2/27/2025

Wonderful tribute post. Had no idea he started his career that late in life.

Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 2/27/2025

Outstanding pick up!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/27/2025

RIP Jim Silke. Truly worthy of tribute in these comic art galleries. The newsstand with his inspirations for his pin up ladies is fabulous.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/28/2025

This cover encapsulates Silke's signature retro style, merging classic comic book and vintage illustration aesthetics with his own distinct flair. A wonderful piece that honors the past while showcasing Silke’s late-career mastery. The Action Comics #183 reference in the corner adds a nice touch of comic history!

F M Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/28/2025

Superb cover, perfectly suited a subject to Silke's style

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/28/2025

Yeah, this one looks pretty good. The newsstand lady reminds me of Adrienne Barbeau.

ilia georgiev Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/10/2025

The background just enhances the two characters. Beautifully executed, this reminds me of Rockwell. Congrats!

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Jim Silke, Cover, American Century #21 (February 2003)

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