Pencil Ink comic book blog: art and artists 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 
Donald Duck Album / Four Color v2 #1099 - Carl Barks cover
Carl Barks(Walt Disney's) Donald Duck Album v1 / Four Color v2 #1099, 1960 - Donald wrestles with his tiny camera while Uncle Scrooge and Daisy Duck (among others) look patiently on. An album-themed cover always poses the challenge of fitting in multiple figures. Carl Barks seems to do it effortlessly within a manageable layout. Note the use of artistic license regarding Gyro Gearloose's missing body.- - - - - - - - - -Donald Duck Album v1 = 3 Barks issues - - - - - - - - - - Barks cover pencils and inks = *** - - - - - - - - - - Home / Barks / Donald Duck Album / Four Color / Dell / Humorebay >this comic Barks >comics >books Donald Duck >comics+collectibles >books >movies+tv >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Man O' Mars #1Man O' Mars v1 #1, 1953 - In the year 2036, green Martians arrive in heavily armed spaceships in order to conquer Earth. Another fleet of ships suddenly appears to defend the planet, led by John Hunter of the Marsmen. It's revealed that humans were trained long ago by the yellow Martians, a peaceful and scientific race, just for this purpose. But can they be victorious? This first issue (also the only issue of the series) includes artwork by Maurice Gutwirth, Murphy Anderson and Lee Elias. Cover by Whitman.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin John Hunter of the Marsmen, 1st issueMan O' Mars v1 = 1 multiple key issues- - - - - - - - - -"Man O' Mars" 10 pages+ other storiesMan O' Mars #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Man O' Mars / Fiction Houseebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Fantastic Fanzine #10 - Jim Steranko cover
Jim SterankoFantastic Fanzine v1 #10, 1970 - Consisting of interviews, articles and artwork, this fanzine on comic books was produced and edited by Gary Groth. This issue stands out for its excellent Captain America cover by Jim Steranko. Boldly drawn and composed, the artist would modify the illustration to be used as a large full color poster sold by Marvel. - - - - - - - - - -Fantastic Fanzine v1 = 2 Steranko issues- - - - - - - - - -Steranko cover pencils (Joe Sinnott inks) = ****- - - - - - - - - -Home / Fantastic Fanzine / Steranko / Superheroebay >this comicSteranko >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Iron Man #186 - 1st Vibro
Iron Man #186Iron Man v1 #186, 1984 - Ordered by his employer, Professor Viberaux uses his new invention to do surveys deep underground, right over the San Andreas fault. An accident occurs which changes him to Vibro. Seeking revenge against his boss, Iron Man intervenes to stop him. This Denny O'Neil story was drawn by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Cover by McDonnell and Mitchell.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Alton Viberaux as Vibro Iron Man v1 = multiple key issues- - - - - - - - - -"Though This Fault Be Mine" 22 pages1st Vibro - - - - - - - - - -Home / Iron Man / Marvel / Superheroebay >this comicIron Man >comics+collectibles >books >movies+tv >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Hi-School Romance #73 - mis-attributed Jack Kirby cover
Hi-School Romance #73 Hi-School Romance v1 #73, 1958 - Mis-attributed to Jack Kirby, the cover is actually drawn by Al Avison. Kirby did do the covers of 5 other Hi-School Romance issues. Other artists in this golden age comic include Warren Kremer. - - - - - - - - - - Home / Kirby / Hi-School Romance / Harvey / Romanceebay Kirby >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Tales of the Incredible PB - Frank Frazetta cover
Frank FrazettaTales of the Incredible PB (paperback book), 1965 - Collecting from earlier EC science fiction comics, this paperback reprints stories in black and white, re-composing the panels to fit the smaller format. Frank Frazetta provides a brand new cover that's out of this world. Accompanying books in this Ballantine series include Tales from the Crypt PB and Vault of Horror PB.- - - - - - - - - -Frazetta cover pencils and inks = ***- - - - - - - - - -Home / Frazetta ebay >this bookFrazetta >comics >books (This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Godzilla - comic series checklist
- - - - - - - - - -Godzilla v1Marvel1977-791 - 1st issue key2-45-1011-24- - - - - - - - - -Godzilla v2Dark Horse 1988-891-6- - - - - - - - - -Godzilla v3Dark Horse 1990, 1995NN reprint 1990NN reprint 1995 - - - - - - - - - -Godzilla v4Dark Horse 1995-960-15- - - - - - - - - -Home / Dark Horse / Marvel
Jigsaw #1 - 1st issue
Jigsaw #1Jigsaw v1 #1, 1966 - While in space, astronaut Gary Jason is accidentally swept up into an underground base on the moon. Aliens discover his battered body and completely re-construct him. Calling himself Jigsaw, he's now made of multiple parts which can stretch into fantastic lengths. This story was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Tony Tallarico. Cover by Bill Draut.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Jigsaw, 1st issueJigsaw v1 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"A Nightmare In Space" 15 pagesJigsaw #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Jigsaw / Harvey / Superheroebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
House of Mystery #276 - Steve Ditko art
House of Mystery #276 House of Mystery v1 #276, 1980 - Told in poetic rhyme, a tale of a newly wedded couple seems partially inspired by Edgar Allen Poe. Steve Ditko adheres to the pacing and rhythm by using a mostly equal-sized nine panel grid. His artwork is adequate and the drawings become more detailed as the story progresses. Mike Kaluta's cover references the Ditko tale, capturing the groom's homicidal tendencies. Other artists in this copper age comic include Nestor Malgapo and Mike Nasser. Cover by Mike Kaluta.- - - - - - - - - -House of Mystery v1 = 6 Ditko issues - - - - - - - - - - "Epode" Ditko story pencils and inks 5 pages = *** Steve Ditko - - - - - - - - - - Home / Ditko / House of Mystery / DC / Horrorebay >this comicDitko >comics >books House of Mystery >comics+collectibles >books+magazines(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Close Shaves of Pauline Peril #1 - 1st appearance
Close Shaves of Pauline Peril #1Close Shaves of Pauline Peril v1 #1, 1970 - A cartoon parody of the Perils of Pauline film serials of the 1910s, Pauline Peril is a young newspaper reporter and daughter of a multi-millionaire. Her evil editor sends her out on dangerous assignments, aspiring to take over the paper himself. This first issue was written by Del Connell and drawn by Jack Manning. Cover by Manning.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st appearance, 1st cover Pauline Peril, 1st issueClose Shaves of Pauline Peril v1 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"The Close Shaves of Pauline Peril" 25 pages+ other storiesClose Shaves of Pauline Peril #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Close Shaves of Pauline Peril / Gold Key / Humorebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Marvel Team-Up #63 - John Byrne art
Marvel Team-up #63 Marvel Team-Up v1 #63, 1977 - Spider-man meets Iron Fist for the first time, not long after the cancellation of the kung-fu hero's own series. The same level of artistic skill that John Byrne brought to those issues is evident here. The book opens with a splash page of Iron Fist in mid-kick toward the reader, a stunning visual that commands your attention. This is one of several outstanding drawings, including the Iron Fist's defeat at the hands of the similarly-garbed Silver Serpent. Misty Knight, Iron Fist's companion, makes a pair of appearances, joining the storyline toward the end. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia.- - - - - - - - - -Marvel Team-Up v1 = 22 Byrne issuesByrne gallery - - - - - - - - - -"Night of the Dragon" Byrne story pencils (Dave Hunt inks) 17 pages = *** John Byrne - - - - - - - - - - Home / Byrne / Marvel Team-Up / Marvelebay >this comic Byrne >comics >booksMarvel Team-Up >comics+collectibles >books >movies+tv >toys+games(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder #7B - Frank Miller cover
Frank MillerAll Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder v1 #7B, 2005 - The caped crusader's latest dust up with a criminal gang nets him a prize: the man who killed Dick Grayson's parents. For his last alternate cover, Frank Miller treats readers to a wrap-around format. Similar in style to the previous issues, there's a grittiness to this work that the others lack. - - - - - - - - - -All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder v1 = 6 Miller issues- - - - - - - - - -Miller wrap-around cover pencils and inks = ***Frank Miller- - - - - - - - - -Home / Miller / All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder / DC / Superheroebay >this comic Miller >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Exciting Comics #53 - 1st Miss Masque cover
1st Miss Masque coverExciting Comics v1 #53, 1947 - Although her adventures began two issues prior, the enigmatic Miss Masque makes her first cover appearance with this issue. Alex Schomburg does a fine job, making her the central focus and suggesting her dominance over criminals through scale. Other artists in this issue include Mike Suchorsky, Art Gates, Dan Gordon, Bob Oksner and Al Camy. - - - - - - - - - -Key 1st cover Miss MasqueExciting Comics v1 = multiple key issues- - - - - - - - - -Home / Exciting Comics / Superheroebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Fightin' Marines v2 #17 - mis-attributed Matt Baker art, non-attributed Baker reprint
Fightin' Marines #17 Fightin' Marines v2 #17, 1955 - Charlton takes over this war title from St. John, publishing reprints from earlier issues (including some of the covers). This edition features a Canteen Kate reprint from Fightin' Marines v2 #7. Comic book price guides have mis-labeled this story as new Matt Baker work. Other artists in this golden age war comic include Bill Molno and Gene Colan. - - - - - - - - - - Home / Baker / Fightin' Marines / Charlton / Warebay >this comic Baker >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Tarzan #117 - Russ Manning art
Tarzan #117Tarzan v1 #117, 1960 - A small band of prisoners escape Aba-Zulu, prompting Dan-El and his men to pursue them. The valley's volcano suddenly erupts, further complicating matters. This Brothers of the Spear tale is nicely rendered by Russ Manning. His visual storytelling has both clarity and efficiency. On the final page, a larger panel conveys the enormity and chaos of the eruption. Jesse Marsh draws the main Tarzan feature. Painted cover. - - - - - - - - - -Tarzan v1 = 132 Manning issues - - - - - - - - - - "The Enemy's Fate" Manning story pencils and inks 6 pages = *** Russ Manning - - - - - - - - - - Home / Manning / Tarzan / Dell / Adventureebay >this comicManning >comics >booksTarzan >comics+collectibles >books+magazines >movies+tv >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)