Which Artist's Editions you would buy (if IDW actually made them)?

[Saint_Doyle]

Previously I asked "If IDW were to put out an Artist's Edition for your dream artist, who would that be?" I also made vague promises that I might collect those answers and make an official poll out of them. Well, it's slow at work today, so here ya go.

 

This is a poll of which Artist's Editions you would buy if they were made (keeping in mind that they run an average of $100-$125).

Suggested titles are in parenthesis.

[Saint_Doyle]

...and by my estimation I just spent ~$3000.

[lb jefferies]

I tried to only pick the ones where there's an actual outside shot of happening due to the location of the originals:

 

Steranko, Mazzucchelli, Simonson.

 

Bring

 

It

 

On

 

 

[alxjhnsn]

What happened to Gene Colan's Dracula?

 

I really, really want Red Nails.

[Greedo]

...and by my estimation I just spent ~$3000.

 

No kidding!

[lb jefferies]

I really, really want Red Nails.

 

Forgot to add this one to my list above, but I did vote for it....

[Saint_Doyle]

What happened to Gene Colan's Dracula?

 

Gene Colan had like 4 titles suggested (Daredevil, Dracula, Black Widow, and Submariner, I think). I trimmed the list to just Daredevil, but if you want a Gene Colan book, then by all means put a check by his name.

[blowout]

...and by my estimation I just spent ~$3000.

 

No kidding!

 

If all the books listed did come out, its fair to say that IDW would be getting a LOT of my money.

[Saint_Doyle]

...and by my estimation I just spent ~$3000.

 

No kidding!

 

Then again, I guess I could easily spend more than $3000 on one single piece...

 

I say "easily" as if I have more than $12.

[Ghastly1]

Wrightson & Frazetta for sure. Any reason you didn't list any of the EC horror artists (other than Williamson) - i.e., Davis, Craig, Ingels? All were masters of their craft. And all have collectiors who own complete stories!!

[Royd]

I selected the Walt Simonson (Manhunter) and BWS (Red Nails) options but I doubt that the originals are in one place?

 

I know Walt retains his own work but the Manhunter stories may have been published prior to art returns routinely going back to the artists?

 

I'd also love to see some obscure series like:

 

Mike Kaluta - Carson of Venus stories (originally published as a back-up in Korak)

 

Russ Manning - Korak stories, Magnus Robot Fighter

 

Best,

 

Royd

[Saint_Doyle]

Wrightson & Frazetta for sure. Any reason you didn't list any of the EC horror artists (other than Williamson) - i.e., Davis, Craig, Ingels? All were masters of their craft. And all have collectiors who own complete stories!!

 

I took (pretty much every) name that was suggested in this thread, but yeah, I should have listed more EC names on there (as we are more likely to see those).

 

I'm also surprised there isn't more love for Al Williamson so far. Maybe spending most of your career inking over other people's turds instead of penciling your own masterpieces can hurt your reputation?

[Dr_Strange]

Walter has all of the Manhunter art except one chapter.Would sell a kidney to see that as an AE

[lb jefferies]

That's total news to me. Was the chapter gifted to someone?

[jjonahjameson1]

Wrightson & Frazetta for sure. Any reason you didn't list any of the EC horror artists (other than Williamson) - i.e., Davis, Craig, Ingels? All were masters of their craft. And all have collectiors who own complete stories!!

 

I took (pretty much every) name that was suggested in this thread, but yeah, I should have listed more EC names on there (as we are more likely to see those).

 

I'm also surprised there isn't more love for Al Williamson so far. Maybe spending most of your career inking over other people's turds instead of penciling your own masterpieces can hurt your reputation?

 

His Secret Agent Corrigan volumes are beautiful, although they are printed from Cori's proofs, and not the originals.

 

However, if IDW were willing to publish some strip art in Artists' Edition format, I'd gladly provide my X-9 originals to the cause.

 

While on the topic, I'd love to see some strip art given in this format:

 

1. Williamson X-9

2. Fraz Johnny Comet

3. Salinas Cisco Kid

4. Godwin Rusty Riley

5. Romita Sr Spidey

[Terry Doyle]

Wrightson & Frazetta for sure. Any reason you didn't list any of the EC horror artists (other than Williamson) - i.e., Davis, Craig, Ingels? All were masters of their craft. And all have collectiors who own complete stories!!

 

I took (pretty much every) name that was suggested in this thread, but yeah, I should have listed more EC names on there (as we are more likely to see those).

 

I'm also surprised there isn't more love for Al Williamson so far. Maybe spending most of your career inking over other people's turds instead of penciling your own masterpieces can hurt your reputation?

 

Ingels was mentioned several times in another thread that ties-in to this one.

 

At this moment in time, Ingels would be top of the list . . . had he been included.

 

As there are other artists sorely absent from said list (including the great Johnny Craig), I'll refrain from casting my vote.

[Saint_Doyle]

Ingels was mentioned several times in another thread that ties-in to this one....

 

As there are other artists sorely absent from said list (including the great Johnny Craig), I'll refrain from casting my vote.

 

I thought I read somewhere that either an Ingels or Craig AE had already been announced. Or am I confusing that with the upcoming Mad book?

 

I tried to go back and edit the poll to include some more names, but I don't think I can. I'll do better next time. Promise.

[alxjhnsn]

The next EC related Artist's Edition is Jack Davis. Here's the press release.

 

 

[Dr_Strange]

Walter mentioned it on FB today funnily enough.Its the only chapter that wasnt returned to him.He doesnt know where it is

[lb jefferies]

Walter mentioned it on FB today funnily enough.Its the only chapter that wasnt returned to him.He doesnt know where it is

 

Ugh, that's depressing news.