Which of your favorite artists' is their best cover? 2 2

[Boba]

The Frazetta cover is a year later than Toth's AAW. It's possible of an occasional similarity but with these two superb artists I suspect it would be coincidental.

 

Frazetta, btw, is a known swiper of others' art with multiple instances of reuse of Foster poses as well as Wally Wood for the cover to Famous Funnies 213

 

P.S. Just noticed that the Toth cover predates the Frazetta cover.

 

Thanks for the information fellas (thumbs u

 

So maybe it was Frazetta that swiped Toth.

[adamstrange]

The Frazetta cover is a year later than Toth's AAW. It's possible of an occasional similarity but with these two superb artists I suspect it would be coincidental.

 

Frazetta, btw, is a known swiper of others' art with multiple instances of reuse of Foster poses as well as Wally Wood for the cover to Famous Funnies 213

 

P.S. Just noticed that the Toth cover predates the Frazetta cover.

 

Thanks for the information fellas (thumbs u

 

So maybe it was Frazetta that swiped Toth.

Toth and Dan Barry took the Sickles approach to the next level and were widely imitated by Saaf, Sekowksy, Andru, Krigstein and others.

 

 

Here's Dan Barry:

[Pat Calhoun]

Krigstein

[29dukedog]

Alex Toth

 

 

Channeling Frazetta

 

Frazetta was a Hal Foster fan and Toth was a Noel Sickles fan. Both of them evolved beyond these initial influences but I'm not aware of any real influence of either of them on the other.

 

The figure and lighting reminded me of something I've seen Frazetta do - this cover has a figure in almost the same pose only reversed.

 

http://www.comics.org/issue/216525/cover/4/

 

I'm sure you're right - there's not direct connection but as we all know artists keep swipe libraries which include other artists work they like a pose from.

 

 

The Frazetta cover is a year later than Toth's AAW. It's possible of an occasional similarity but with these two superb artists I suspect it would be coincidental.

 

Frazetta, btw, is a known swiper of others' art with multiple instances of reuse of Foster poses as well as Wally Wood for the cover to Famous Funnies 213

 

It had always been my understanding that Frazetta's Famous Funnies 213 was more of a general homage to Wood (i.e, the gadgetry built around a circular window or passageway), rather than a swipe from a specific cover.

 

 

[Sqeggs]

Lubbers

 

[Sqeggs]

Doolin. I think I'm in the minority (maybe of one! ) in seeing this as one of the best covers in this run.

 

[sagii]

That's a nice one sir. The Archer girl draws you in

[Sqeggs]

That's a nice one sir. The Archer girl draws you in

 

Thanks. I find it kind of mesmerizing. I went over budget to snag it a while back.

[Boba]

The Frazetta cover is a year later than Toth's AAW. It's possible of an occasional similarity but with these two superb artists I suspect it would be coincidental.

 

Frazetta, btw, is a known swiper of others' art with multiple instances of reuse of Foster poses as well as Wally Wood for the cover to Famous Funnies 213

 

P.S. Just noticed that the Toth cover predates the Frazetta cover.

 

Thanks for the information fellas (thumbs u

 

So maybe it was Frazetta that swiped Toth.

Toth and Dan Barry took the Sickles approach to the next level and were widely imitated by Saaf, Sekowksy, Andru, Krigstein and others.

 

 

Here's Dan Barry:

 

Another Frazetta cover I don't have (but would love to) that evokes a similar style is Tim Holt #23.

If anyone has a copy it'd be cool to see it. I've never seen one in any decent shape.

Here's a lower grade copy on eBay for those who aren't familiar with it.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/141091738847?nav=SEARCH

 

Anyway, sorry I veered off topic - carry on with the great covers!

[Twistty1]

I really like this Raboy cover.

 

[rjpb]

Ok, it is actually a tie for favorite Syd Shores cover.

 

 

Definitely his best wartime Cap cover - the composition looks like a Schomburg at first glance, though I think some of the Atlas war covers he did show a more mature style.

[adamstrange]

Syd Shores

 

[adamstrange]

Joe Maneely

 

[adamstrange]

Johnny Craig

 

[Cat-Man_America]

This is my favorite Syd Shores cover.

 

(thumbs u

 

Mine too, I just failed to get around to posting it 'til now. Good call!

 

 

 

 

Here's my alternate favorite Shores cover just to sidestep the obvious redundancy...

 

[Cat-Man_America]

As a fan of Fu Manchu tales, this is my obvious choice for favorite Craig Flessel cover...

 

 

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[Cat-Man_America]

My favorite Al Avison cover, ...predating the 3D comic craze by some 10 years!

 

 

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[Cat-Man_America]

Pep #9 is my favorite Irv Novick cover, showcasing The Shield's strength and heroism instead of combat.

Note: This is atypical from most GA superhero covers.

Also, the artist's perspective is absolutely first rate. A brilliantly conceived and executed cover, IMO...

 

[Flex Mentallo]

Syd Shores

 

 

Great cover, previously unknown to me.

[comicjack]

Like wise what a beauty.