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Post by benday-dot on Oct 16, 2015 21:47:28 GMT -5
3. Charles Dallas I can't say too much about my week three choice because Charles Dallas likely isn't even the man's real name. "Dallas" we cannot allow was terribly prolific, having only a handful of comic projects to his name. He was last heard of decades ago but the mystery of the man only adds to his allure as one of the art forms truly disturbing creators. Dallas suddenly emerged and then as quickly submerged again in the early 70's San Francisco underground comix scene of the early 70's and in the aptly named Psychotic Adventures he blessed us with some truly bizarre and beyond disturbing short stories over the course of the titles ephemeral 3 issues. Employing a stark and expressionistic style Dallas displays an epic if demented imagination in his storytelling guaranteed to upset the already upsetting world of the underground comics.     |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 19, 2015 14:27:48 GMT -5
#3: Richard Corben
If Corben's art were a type of horror film I'd say he was like a European, 70's slasher film. There's a lot of style to his look, but it looks kind grainy, and it's rougher and moodier than its standard counterparts, and while it has the same gore it goes beyond being mildly titillating( like American slashers) and into being down right arousing and yet he still manages to revolt you at the same time. As such a lot of his work isn't exactly family friendly, but if for some reason you've never seen his work I implore you to google it when you get home. But beyond that his pacing is amazing, it has a frantic speed to it that makes you want to just skip the prose and let the images tell the story in your mind, and they are detailed enough that they can do just that: The words don't matter there, nor does context, the struggle is primal and it speaks with out words. On top of that every image drips with mood, you don't need to be told it's a horror story you just know, from his use of shadow to his warping of perspective you are given an utter sense of dread It's just beautiful. |
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Post by MDG on Oct 20, 2015 10:47:03 GMT -5
A few comments:
I like Maneely more and more every time I see his work. There's something in it that always reminds me of Bill Elder (stories more than covers), but he's got his own style, and a very strong sense of character. Interesting to think of where his career would've gone had he lived: would he have fit in with the Marvel heroes or gone on to something else?
I love Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother style, though haven't read any. Beasts of Burden looks very good--may get the Kindle version.
I bought as many horror undergrounds as i could get my hands on when I was in high school, so I saw a lot of Charles Dallas' wok, but I never really liked it. From your examples I see a Wolverton influence I missed before, but, to be honest, I just don't think he draws well.
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Post by Icctrombone on Oct 20, 2015 19:21:16 GMT -5
3. Jim Aparo
I missed all of the EC horrific tales and was just shocked to see the level of violence depicted masterfully by Jim Aparo in the pages of Adventure comics. Shax, detailed it well , so I'll just post more Aparo Goodness.   
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Oct 20, 2015 19:32:46 GMT -5
Sanho Kim
Kim did some really great covers IMO while with Charlton. They are different and unique and I think he gets overlook beside some of the more juggernaut horror artists. But if I am gonna buy a Charlton comic, some of these would be a the top of my list. His painted covers and the Ditko-esque colors make for a winning combination in my books.
My question is are any of the stories inside any good?
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Post by Rob Allen on Oct 21, 2015 14:24:23 GMT -5
Sanho Kim
Kim did some really great covers IMO while with Charlton. They are different and unique and I think he gets overlook beside some of the more juggernaut horror artists. But if I am gonna buy a Charlton comic, some of these would be a the top of my list. His painted covers and the Ditko-esque colors make for a winning combination in my books.
My question is are any of the stories inside any good? The Charlton horror anthologies are completely unpredictable. One might have great stories, another might have lousy ones, more often a mix of both. The covers usually do not relate to the stories inside. I'm happy to see some love here for Sanho Kim and Charles Dallas, two under-appreciated artists. Kim produced an early graphic novel, Sword's Edge in 1973 - a samurai story, worth seeking out. I have two of the three issues of Dallas' Psychotic Adventures. He may not be the most polished artist but the stories are really good and the art is effective for the stories. |
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Post by DubipR on Oct 21, 2015 14:39:15 GMT -5
A few comments: I like Maneely more and more every time I see his work. There's something in it that always reminds me of Bill Elder (stories more than covers), but he's got his own style, and a very strong sense of character. Interesting to think of where his career would've gone had he lived: would he have fit in with the Marvel heroes or gone on to something else? I love Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother style, though haven't read any. Beasts of Burden looks very good--may get the Kindle version. I bought as many horror undergrounds as i could get my hands on when I was in high school, so I saw a lot of Charles Dallas' wok, but I never really liked it. From your examples I see a Wolverton influence I missed before, but, to be honest, I just don't think he draws well. Definitely give Beasts of Burden a shot. Its an amazing read. |
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Post by Paste Pot Paul on Oct 21, 2015 22:25:57 GMT -5
Week 3: Stephen Bissette  You know I dont believe I've ever read anything other than Swamp Thing by him, and I dont care. His work there was at times beautiful, at others utterly gag-inducing, but always in a world of its own. Infested with bugs and creepy crawlies, with more than a hint of decay in the air, you always kind of slithered through his books, and really what more do you want from a horror artist. Isn't it refreshing even now that there aint no-one else out there putting out books that look like this, no carbon copy clones feeding off his genius.
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Oct 22, 2015 4:44:00 GMT -5
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Post by Paste Pot Paul on Oct 22, 2015 7:18:59 GMT -5
Does it count if I make it the Bissette/Totleben team ?
Thanks man, never knew the end result owed so much to him.
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Oct 22, 2015 7:35:40 GMT -5
That sounds more in tune, but I strongly urge you to "google image" totleben for a few minutes, you'll be pleased I believe.
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Post by MDG on Oct 22, 2015 14:52:05 GMT -5
Yeah, Totleben brought a lot to the look of Swamp Thing--Bissette's style earlier (often collaborating with Tom Veitch) was a lot wilder. If you ever get a chance to see his adaptation of 1941 or 50s Funnies you can see this.  |
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Oct 22, 2015 18:22:17 GMT -5
Heh heh heh. I actually just read that last night. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2015 22:34:46 GMT -5
Stephen Bissette is becoming more and more a favorite of mine and next year - I would rated him at Number 3 or higher.
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