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Post by Slam_Bradley on Feb 14, 2017 23:21:46 GMT -5
Agreed. In fact some of Kubert's strongest work, such as Fax From Sarajevo, came toward the end of his life.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 23:48:43 GMT -5
Agreed. In fact some of Kubert's strongest work, such as Fax From Sarajevo, came toward the end of his life. Fax from Sarajevo is what turned me onto Kubert's work and made me a fan. I had always been aware of it, but reading Fax for the first time made me appreciate all he brought to the table so much more. -M |
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Post by MDG on Feb 15, 2017 8:07:24 GMT -5
Agreed. In fact some of Kubert's strongest work, such as Fax From Sarajevo, came toward the end of his life. Fax from Sarajevo is what turned me onto Kubert's work and made me a fan. I had always been aware of it, but reading Fax for the first time made me appreciate all he brought to the table so much more. -M It also showed how popular he was in Europe, which I wasn't aware of. I think things like Abraham Stone were initially done for European publishers. Also, although people talk about Toth's influence on Jordi Bernet in Torpedo, but reading one collection recently, I was struck how much Kubert there was in the drawing technique (if not the style and storytelling.)  |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Feb 15, 2017 10:19:38 GMT -5
Fax from Sarajevo is what turned me onto Kubert's work and made me a fan. I had always been aware of it, but reading Fax for the first time made me appreciate all he brought to the table so much more. -M It also showed how popular he was in Europe, which I wasn't aware of. I think things like Abraham Stone were initially done for European publishers. Also, although people talk about Toth's influence on Jordi Bernet in Torpedo, but reading one collection recently, I was struck how much Kubert there was in the drawing technique (if not the style and storytelling.) I definitely see a Kubert influence in Jordi Bernet. And let's not forget Tex the Lonesome Rider, for the European market.   |
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Post by codystarbuck on Feb 15, 2017 11:36:18 GMT -5
Fax from Sarajevo is what turned me onto Kubert's work and made me a fan. I had always been aware of it, but reading Fax for the first time made me appreciate all he brought to the table so much more. -M It also showed how popular he was in Europe, which I wasn't aware of. I think things like Abraham Stone were initially done for European publishers. Also, although people talk about Toth's influence on Jordi Bernet in Torpedo, but reading one collection recently, I was struck how much Kubert there was in the drawing technique (if not the style and storytelling.) Well, Platinum Editions, where Abraham Stone appeared, was a joint venture between Malibu and Ervin Rustemagic's Strip Art Features. Rustemagic is the protagonist in Fax From Sarajevo. So, it was both an American and European publication. I've never actually been able to find a list of what Platinum Editions published in the US, aside from Abraham Stone. I used to have one, which featured some sci-fi work from the Bosnia/Croatia world of comics. I can't recall the title; I got it with a stack of European reprints (mostly Catalan Communications material) at a comic shop in Charleston, SC. I don't think the venture lasted long, though. They later teamed up as Platinum Studios to option Dylan Dog to Hollywood. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 10:46:12 GMT -5
 Adapted from ERB's short story: "The Fight For the Balu." 2 Sheeta (Panthers) watch an altercation between Tarzan & Taug. Taug is the father of Balu (a baby ape). As the tribe watches Balu is left unguarded. The panthers strike. Tarzan kills one of them. The tribe kills the other. The tribe is still uncertain about Tarzan. He leaves feeling rejected. Later he goes to check on Balu who leaps into his arms. Tarzan feels accepted again.   |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 11:00:28 GMT -5
What more can I say about the art? It is amazing. Kubert adapts another short story. It continues to explore Tarzan's dominance in the jungle. His feelings of not belonging.
I really connected with that as a preteen. I was living in a new town. Trying to make friends. It didn't matter if I was the smartest kid in my class or the best baseball player (I was neither). I still felt like an outsider. Soon I would meet my best friend that would be my best man at my wedding.
Kubert was excelling at distilling the essence of the character of Tarzan. As an adult I can appreciate the depth of his abilities as a storyteller so much more. These stories don't feel dated. They are timeless.
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Post by Cei-U! on Feb 19, 2017 17:45:28 GMT -5
I'm loving this thread! Tarzan is one of my favorite characters and Joe Kubert's is one of my favorite interpretations. I have the originals of all the comics discussed in this thread to date. I honestly can't think of anything to add that wouldn't be superfluous, other than to note that Tatjana Woods' coloring in the original comics perfectly complements the art and is among the very best of the era.
Cei-U!
I summon the princess of the paintbrushes!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2017 18:48:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2017 18:59:54 GMT -5
This was a straight forward story. Tarzan eats spoiled meat. Becomes ill. Falls asleep & has nightmares fueled by a high fever.
Kubert probably had a blast drawing this. He got to draw some weird scenes. See first page above. He relied on his art to tell this story more than usual IMO. I showed page 14 in both color & in B&W. The colors were awesome but Kubert's art was just as raw in B&W. This is one of the few series I would love to own in both color & in B&W.
I also wonder what criteria Kubert used in choosing what stories to adapt. As I said with the last issue these stories are timeless & don't feel dated. I can see myself reading these with my grandchildren someday.
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Post by Confessor on Feb 21, 2017 0:26:31 GMT -5
I don't have much to add, since I'm totally unfamiliar with this series, but I'm really enjoying following this thread. Kubert's artwork looks amazing and your write ups are very readable , md62.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 20:36:24 GMT -5
 New art by Kubert framed around a reprint from a 1936 United Features' Tarzan comic strip by Hal Foster. Tarzan helps a group of men fight back against their captors who are forcing them to work a mine under horrible conditions. Kubert again uses a story from the Tarzan strip to frame a story around to help stay on schedule. This time he uses a story by Hal Foster whose work on Tarzan he greatly admired. When I first read it I was a little disappointed that it wasn't an all new story but this was the 70's. DC & Marvel used reprints to beat deadlines. They also had reprints as back ups to show you the history of the character. This would never work with today's market & the price of new books. As an adult I really liked this story & how effortlessly Kubert wove some new panels around & in the story to make it work. That in itself is a skill! It seemed Kubert could do everything. At the time he was doing Tarzan (writing, art, letters, editing) he was also editor of DC's war comics. He also provided covers for the war line & also drew some of the stories! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 8:05:55 GMT -5
I have to say 1966-68 was MY Golden Age of TV! Great sitcoms, westerns & the trifecta:
Batman, Star Trek & Tarzan (with Ron Ely). |
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Post by brutalis on Feb 23, 2017 10:45:34 GMT -5
I have to say 1966-68 was MY Golden Age of TV! Great sitcoms, westerns & the trifecta:
Batman, Star Trek & Tarzan (with Ron Ely). Heroes and Icons television runs Tarzan and Batman every Saturday morning. Tarzan runs 2 shows back to back starting at 6:00am Arizona time, which is perfect timing for me as i can get up and fix breakfast and indulge in watching both episodes to begin my weekend. After the shows finish i pull out my Kubert Tarzan Omni (until the Buscema Omni arrives this year) and read 2 issues. Just like being a kid again! Heavenly delight for this old codger:D |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 19:53:51 GMT -5
until the Buscema Omni arrives this year Any idea when this one is coming out? |
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