Mike grell makes his comic book character into a literary figure and scores. Grell originally created starslayer for dc comics, but plans to publish it were halted after the mass. The character returned in 1992 for a sixissue mini series, in 2006 for a series which lasted 10 issues, and the current series which ran in 200910. Grell opened up our interview with this quick sketch. Morgan and shakira encounter mystery, danger and evil plots when they help king aram al ashir in the brotherhood of death. Batman full figure running pencil commission signed art type. Year one, on which the first season of arrow is largely based. Mike grell, creator of jon sable, warlord, and writer artist of green arrow longbow hunter speaks about his process, predicting trends, and why spandex is a. Please do not ask to help you moderate a transaction or disagreement that might occur we wont.
Walker to the team alongside risingstar artist john timms. However, as is probably obvious, this ones a little different. Grell studied at the university of wisconsingreen bay, the chicago academy of fine art, and took the famous artists school correspondence course in cartooning. It began out of a san diego, california, comic book shop owned by brothers bill and steve schanes. Contains comic information and cover images for thousands of issues. David michelinie, various, mike grell, don newton, juan ortiz, jim aparo, carl potts. See more ideas about comic art, comics and comic books art. Preceded by sal buscema in 1970 uncanny xmen artist 19751977 succeeded by john byrne. It is a fitting tribute to the artist, writer, and storyteller who has made the most of every.
Michael jon mike grell is an american comic book artist and writer he wrote and drew green arrow. As you all know, free comic book day has been postponed indefinitely. Script by mike grell and art by mike grell and vince colletta. In 1995, mike grells classic starslayer series reappeared under valiant comics new windjammer imprint.
Original comic art for sale by artist mike grell at. In 1995, mike grell s classic starslayer series reappeared under valiant comics new windjammer imprint. Sep 07, 2004 mike grell has been a prominent comic book writer and artist for the past thirty years. Mike grell, freelance jon sables creator on his days of independence conducted by jon b. Mike grell is a legendary artist who has worked on many titles including legion of superheroes, green arrow, green lantern, warlord, and his own jon sable. The longbow hunters, a threepart series chronicling the rebirth of the green arrow character in the dc universe, and the first appearance of shado and edward fyers. Here, then, are the origins of artist and writer mike grell. Sep 06, 2017 when mike grell created the warlord, he couldnt have guessed that forty years later he would still be talking about what was one of the longestrunning series based on an original character at dc. Life is drawing without an eraser by dewey cassell with jeff messer 160page fullcolor trade paperback from a seminal turn on superboy and the legion of superheroes and creating the lost world of the warlord, to his work on green arrowfirst relaunching the green lanterngreen arrow series with denny oneil, and later redefining the character in. In 1962, superboy was the second best selling comic book in the united states, surpassed only by superman in sales. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist.
I was originally scheduled to appear at 3 alarm comics in biloxi, ms but, as we all know, the world has changed rather dramatically and who knows when well be. Art by esad ribic, steve mcniven, russell dauterman, chris samnee, alex maleev, stuart immonen, pepe larraz, jim cheung, daniel acuna, greg land and ed mcguinness. The arrow will hit the mark saturday for free comic book day at the maryvillebased comic shop the golden age, 1942. Here is the master list of the artists voted by you by your ballots over one thousand ballots cast. Sep 08, 2017 mike grell s work on green arrow transformed the character. Publication history grell originally created starslayer for dc comics, but plans to publish it were halted after the mass cancellation of titles known as the dc implosion. After 44 years, still going strong in land of comics. Starslayer 2 art and story by mike grell back up story rocketeer by dave stevens. Anthonys comic book art original comic art mike grell. If you wish to filter the list further, begin to type what you are looking for title, artist name, etc.
These stories were written by cary bates with later issues by jim shooter. Interview with mike grell took place at powers comics in green bay. Get the jump on new items at anthonys comic book art. He is best known for creating the superhero booster gold, and for his lengthy runs on the superman titles adventures of superman and superman vol. Mike grell born september, 1947 is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the warlord, and jon sable freelance. Comic book writer and artist mike grell will be a featured guest at the event. Superboy and the legion of superheroes artist 19721974 succeeded by mike grell. Mike grell, 69, and trinity grajeda, 15, pose for a photo against the backdrop of grells artwork at the central city comic con oct. He is perhaps best known for his work on the death of superman storyline. Scott kress at catskill comics is the exclusive agent for mike grell commissioned art. Mike grell was born september, 1947 and is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the warlord, and jon sable freelance. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy.
Mike grell comic art member gallery results page 1. Mike grell arrived almost stealthlike onto the comics scene in the early 70s, and after working on numerous dc superhero strips, the artist established a longstanding niche as creatorwriter artist of warlord. Home new comic art galleries premium member galleries all member galleries. I was originally scheduled to appear at 3 alarm comics in biloxi, ms but, as we all know, the world has changed rather dramatically and who knows when well be able to get together in person again. Jon sable, hero of the comic book jon sable, freelance, brings little depth to his role as the novels protagonist, living his dream of running a safari company in tanzania.
Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. At marvel in the late 80s and until about 91 the possibilities were just endless. Billed as the directors cut version, this eightissue series features new work in the first and last issues, with the middle issues reprinted from pacific comics run of the original series. A list of key comic books written by mike grell provided by key collector comics. Til comic book artist mike grell sabotaged his own. This isnt grell s earliest published work, but his first issue of superboy which was the legion of superheroes book at the time, on which he was the regular artist for a. Mike grell born 1947 is a comic book writer and artist. Click on any name below for more information about the artist listed. His entry into the comics industry was in 1972, as an assistant to dale messick on the brenda starr comic strip. Torin mac quillon, starslayer maveric universe wiki fandom. Welcome to mike grell s the warlord, a dc comic book series which ran for 3 issues from 1975 until 1989. Rewritten with new art by the man himself, relettered, and expansively recolored. Fans looking for comic art originals or wishing to commission a special piece for their wall can contact scott at.
Script by mike grell and art by mike grell and vince colleta. You use a bottle of stump water by the light of the full moon and a dead cat in a graveyard. The violence of modern african life overwhelms a gamekeeper whose family is murdered by poachers in this fastmoving but hackneyed adventure debut by comics artist grell. His entry into the comics industry was in 1972, as an assistant to dale messick on the brenda starr comic. The last time i vacationed in the philippines, i timed it so that i could make a guest appearance at the 2016 asia pop comic con in manila before returning to the states. Mike grell comic artist the most popular comic art by. The average superhero fan today probably wouldnt know oliver queen today but for three events. Starslayer 1994 acclaim the directors cut comic books.
This is definitely up the alley of daily grail readers. Warlord by mike grell comic book characters, fantasy characters, fantasy world, fantasy art. You can view a few samples of mike s work at the bottom of this page. A searchable resource indexing comics from multiple publishers, including dc, marvel, archie, charlton, dell, gold key and harvey. An interview with mike grell champion of the human heroes. Masterstroke studiosmike grell universe home facebook. Mike grell is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the warlord, and jon sable freelance. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. And you all thought sherlock holmes or dracula were going to be the weirdest crossovers.
When mike grell created the warlord, he couldnt have guessed that forty years later he would still be talking about what was one of the longestrunning series based on. Every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story. Buy aquaman death of a prince tp 01 by david michelinie, various, mike grell, don newton, juan ortiz, jim aparo, carl potts isbn. Pacific comics pc was an independent comic book publisher that flourished from 19811984. The warlord by mike grell comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art.
Mike grell born september, 1947 is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the. Colorist, writer, cover painter, finisher, layout, inker, penciller, artist, variant cover, cover, introduction. Here is the top 125 comic book writers master list. Mike grell is a legendary comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, warlord and jon sable freelance. Still, its when i collected the first time, so it is still by far my favorite era of comics. Nov 29, 2014 every day this year, i will be examining the artwork on a single comic book story. The log of the jolly roger was an american comic book series created by mike grell. Similarly, if a site user or visitor commissions an artist as a result of seeing samples of the artist s work on, this web site is not responsible for that artist to deliver a quality product, or any product at all. Michael jon mike grell is an american comic book artist and writer. Dc comics really needs to collect all these great backup stories from action comics. Mike grell s long association with dc comics began in 1973 when he took over artistic duties on superboy and the legion of superheroes. Artist michael jon grell quickly made a name for himself in comics by tackling one of its most. Many more will recollect his work on the internationally acclaimed green arrow. Mike grell born september, 1947 1 is a comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, warlord, and jon sable freelance.
As ive said before, i love comic books, so im always excited by a comic interpretation. This is a 20 page full color comicbook that introduces you to all the main. That exodus to image, to me, was the largest nail in the coffin to the classic, or innocent era of comics. Green arrow artist mike grell headed for free comic book. Issue also has backup feature wizard world the book of the dead. Instead, he offered it to pacific comics, who released it as a six issue series in 1982. Mike grell 1 is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as.
No conventions this goround, so im planning a store appearance instead. Long bow hunters, which won him the comic industrys coveted inkpot award for outstanding achievement in comic art. Mike grell makes oliver queen a relatable man and a superb hero as green arrow. His credits include such titles as the warlord, jon sable. Damon wrights comic art gallery all comic art by artist. Search by title filter by timeframe golden age 19341955. Wright, damon all original comic art by artist mike grell at. Uncanny xmen artist 19811982 succeeded by paul smith.
Masterstroke studios is the home of new and upcoming mike grell comic book projects and beyond. Marvel legacy 1 very finenear mint cover by joe quesada. He deliberately made him ridiculous drawing him somewhere between elvis las vegas and a pimp on the street corner. Jon sable, once an olympian athlete in the pentahalon turned big game hunter becomes a game warden for hal brooks the man who taught him how to track, sable is very good at his job. Real human emotions, street crime, cocaine trafficking, arrow shooting, and love making all come together in this brilliant graphic novel. He studied at the university of wisconsingreen bay, the chicago academy of fine art, and took the famous artists school correspondence course in cartooning. Mike grell born september, 1947 is an american comic book.
Til comic book artist mike grell sabotaged his own superhero tyroc in protest at dcs lack of compelling black characters. It was also a chain of comics shops and a distributor. For years aquaman made his home in adventure comics, sharing the title with fellow second bananas like the the seven soldiers of victory, creeper, and the martian manhunter, until he graduated into his own comic book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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