Pencil Ink comic book blog: art and artists 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 
Zorro v4 #1 preview edition - Frank Miller cover
Frank MillerZorro v4 #1 preview edition, 1994 - Unlike the regular first issue, this preview edition utilizes Frank Miller's entire artwork rather than a section. His cover seems simplistic at first glance, but it's also a fresh interpretation of the character. For that alone I give him plenty of credit. Aspects of the illustration remind me of Toth's amazing run in the 1950s.- - - - - - - - - - Zorro v4 = 1 Miller issue- - - - - - - - - -Miller cover pencils and inks = ***- - - - - - - - - -Home / Miller / Zorro ebay >this comic Miller >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Little Dot Dotland #1Little Dot Dotland v1 #1, 1962 - Reading a thrilling mystery, Dot soon encounters a trail of dots on the ground and proceeds to investigate. She begins a series of encounters with people all around town with their own dilemmas, including a policeman, a housewife and a little boy who recently lost his dog. This first issue also features Little Lotta and Richie Rich in their own separate stories.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st issueLittle Dot Dotland v1 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"The Case of the Red Dots" 5 pages+ other storiesLittle Dot Dotland #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Little Dot Dotland / Harveyebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Blazing Combat - magazine series checklist
- - - - - - - - - -Blazing Combat v1 Warren 1966-66 1 - Frazetta cover, Toth art + 1st issue key 2 - Frazetta cover, Toth, Williamson art 3 - Frazetta cover, Toth, Wood art 4 - Frazetta cover, Toth, Wood art - - - - - - - - - -Home / Warren
Tarzan #45 - Russ Manning art
Tarzan #45 Tarzan v1 #45, 1953 - Heading back to their tribe, the Brothers of the Spear is pursued by enemy soldiers. Trapped in a ravine, the two escape through a cavern opening. Russ Manning's artwork shows promise on certain pages and panels, honing his skills with each issue. Jungles and underground caverns provide ample opportunity but Manning's inexperience is evident. Other artists in this golden age comic include Jesse Marsh. Photo cover.- - - - - - - - - -Tarzan v1 = 132 Manning issues - - - - - - - - - - Untitled Brothers of the Spear story Manning pencils and inks 6 pages = * Russ Manning - - - - - - - - - - Home / Manning / Tarzan / Dellebay >this comicManning >comics >books Tarzan >comics+collectibles >books+magazines >movies+tv >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Joe Kubert original art - Our Army At War #198 cover
Joe Kubert Original cover from Our Army At War #198, 1960s. - - - - - - - - - -Home / Original art / Kubert / Our Army at Warebay Kubert >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Blade v3 #1 - 1st issue
Blade v3 #1Blade v3 #1, 1998 - At a decrepit, abandoned riverboat in New Orleans, our hero awaits his vampire prey. He finally arrives, close to dawn, with his intended female victim. This first issue, written by Don McGregor and drawn by Brian Hagan and Sandu Florea, also briefly retells the vampire hunter's origin. Rounding out the book are several promo pages for Blade: The Movie, complete with photos.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st issueBlade v3 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"Blood Allies" 23 pages Blade v3 #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Blade / Marvelebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Dreadstar #26 - Jim Starlin art & cover
Jim Starlin Dreadstar v1 #26, 1986 - Vanth, Syzgy, Willow and the rest of the crew are transported to an uninhabited planet. Their means of execution, an atomic bomb, accompanies them. Jim Starlin emphasizes this fact on the cover. Inside, his artwork shows no lack of detail or effort. This is the last issue published by Marvel under the Epic Comics imprint.- - - - - - - - - -Dreadstar v1 = 32 Starlin issues - - - - - - - - - - Starlin cover pencils and inks = ***"The Execution" Starlin story pencils and inks 30 pages = *** Jim Starlin - - - - - - - - - - Home / Starlin / Dreadstar / Marvelebay >this comic Starlin >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Love Problems and Advice Illustrated #41 - non-attributed Jack Kirby cover
Jack Kirby Love Problems and Advice Illustrated v1 #41, 1956 - A kiss drawn in profile appears to be an easy solution for Jack Kirby. Though the approach works in tandem with graphic nature of the layout, it still seems a little forced. The setting is conveyed through a diagonal fold, with circus performers crowded inside. Other artists in this golden age comic include Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. - - - - - - - - - -Love Problems and Advice v1 = 3 Kirby issuesKirby gallery - - - - - - - - - - Kirby cover pencils = ** - - - - - - - - - - Home / Kirby / Love Problems and Advice / Harveyebay >this comic Kirby >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Showcase #100 - Milestone issue
Showcase #100 Showcase v1 #100, 1978 - For its one hundredth issue, this long running title includes all the heroes featured in the series since 1956. The Flash, Green Lantern, Metal Men, Hawk and the Dove, Creeper and the Atom are but a few who made their first appearance in Showcase. With the larger page count than usual, writers Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz have ample room to take on this ambitious tale. Interestingly, a source online points out that Nightmaster is absent from the story. Cover and interiors are drawn by Joe Staton. Cover inks by Dick Giordano.- - - - - - - - - -Select Milestone issueShowcase v1 = 1 select issue- - - - - - - - - -"There Shall Come a Gathering" 34 pagesShowcase #100- - - - - - - - - -Home / Showcase / DCebay >this comic (This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Dynomutt #1 - 1st appearance
Dynomutt #1Dynomutt v1 #1, 1977 - With this firstissue, Hanna-Barbera's dog wonder makes his debut in comics. In the midst of a huge crime wave, Dynomutt and his partner Blue Falcon take on more than they can handle. Searching for the criminal mastermind behind it all, are they overlooking Little Miss Goody Two Shoes? Or will their investigation run cold? Two stories were written by Mark Evanier and drawn by Paul Norris. Dan Spiegle illustrates a Scooby-Doo back-up tale. Cover by Norris.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st appearance in comics, 1st cover Dynomutt, Blue Falcon, 1st issueDynomutt v1 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"Little Miss Goody Twoshoes" 10 pages+ other storiesDynomutt #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Dynomutt / Marvelebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Fantastic Fanzine #11 - Jim Steranko cover
Jim SterankoFantastic Fanzine v1 #11, 1970 - Edited by Gary Groth, this issue of the ongoing fanzine takes flight with its first full color cover. A Jim Steranko interview resides inside, while the artist supplies a contemporary rendition of the golden age Black Condor.- - - - - - - - - -Fantastic Fanzine v1 = 2 Steranko issues- - - - - - - - - -Steranko cover pencils and inks = ***- - - - - - - - - -Home / Fantastic Fanzine / Sterankoebay >this comicSteranko >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Thrilling Comics #68 - Frank Frazetta art
Thrilling Comics #68 Thrilling Comics v1 #68, 1948 - Not one, but two Frank Frazetta tales grace this varied collection of genres. Looie Lazybones, a L'il Abner-type hillbilly, benefits from his masterfully fluid drawing style and precise attention to detail. Even better is the teenage strip Kathy (see interior page below), where Ralph Mayo's pencils are finished by sensitively applied brushwork. Frazetta transforms the tale, bringing an unusually high level of depth and realism to a work of situational humor. Other artists in this issue include George Tuska and Art Saaf. Cover by Alex Schomburg. - - - - - - - - - -Thrilling Comics v1 = 8 Frazetta issues - - - - - - - - - - "Shutterbugs" Frazetta story inks (Ralph Mayo pencils) 9 pages = ****"Everything's Vine" Frazetta story pencils and inks 7 pages = *** Frank Frazetta - - - - - - - - - - Home / Frazetta / Thrilling Comicsebay >this comic Frazetta >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Walt Simonson gallery - Star Wars issues
Gallery of all Walt Simonson art and/or covers on Star Wars, 1970s:#16#44 #49#50#51#52#52#54#55#56#57#58#59#60#61#62
Rocky Lane's Black Jack #26 - Steve Ditko art
Rocky Lane's Black Jack v1 #26, 1959 - Steve Ditko drew comparatively few westerns, both two of his stories appear in this issue. In the first, Black Jack (Rocky Lane’s horse) helps an old miner traversing through the vast desert. Using thin lines and graphic shapes, the artwork is stark but appealing. Ditko’s second tale tells of a city dude taught a hard lesson: toughen up or head back east. The drawings are softer and more fluid, but lack clarity. The inclusion of both styles creates a good opportunity for comparison. Other artists in this golden age western comic include Rocco Mastroserio and Sal Trapani.- - - - - - - - - -Rocky Lane's Black Jack v1 = 5 Ditko issues - - - - - - - - - - "The Phantom Spring" Ditko story pencils and inks 5 pages = *** "The Merciless Mesa" Ditko pencils and inks 5 pages = *** Steve Ditko - - - - - - - - - - Home / Ditko / Rocky Lane's Black Jack / Charltonebay >this comic Ditko >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Punisher v2 #1 - 1st issue
Punisher v2 #1Punisher v2 #1, 1987 - Following the success of his earlier limited series, the character begins a second, longer running title. In this first issue, Frank Castle learns of an international drug ring decimating the community. It's rumored to be led by a buddy he served with in Vietnam. He decides to pursue his leads regardless of past history or friendships. Story by Mike Baron, art and cover by Klaus Janson.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st issuePunisher v2 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"Marching Powder" 23 pages+ other storiesPunisher v2 #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Punisher / Marvelebay >this comicPunisher >comics+collectibles >books >movies+tv >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)