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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 14:39:42 GMT -5
One of the artists that I really liked as a kid was Bob Oksner. As an adult I feel he gets overlooked. He had a long career in comics drawing everything from superheroes to humor to TV adaptions to comic strips (I Love Lucy, Dondi, Soozi). He started at Marvel (Timely) in the early 40's but jumped to DC in the late 40's where he spent most of his career.
His comic strip Soozi:
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Jun 29, 2017 16:48:40 GMT -5
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Post by Confessor on Jun 29, 2017 17:13:54 GMT -5
I love Angel and the Ape and Bob Oksner's artwork is a big part of why. I'm slowly working on a full run of all 7 issues of the short-lived Silver Age series and the duo's initial appearance in Showcase #77.
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Post by Icctrombone on Jun 29, 2017 19:11:34 GMT -5
When I was contributing to the Sexy cover thread , I came to appreciate how Lovely he drew females.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 20:53:25 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 23:50:30 GMT -5
I love his art and jet so simple, crisp, and fun! ... He's does a wonderful job displaying it.  |
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Post by LovesGilKane on Jun 30, 2017 2:39:35 GMT -5
His work is like a wonderful love-child of Giordano and Matt Baker.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 7:56:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 8:01:44 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on Jun 30, 2017 9:17:42 GMT -5
I've really grown to appreciate Oksner's work--it's some of the most gorgeous art in the late silver age at DC (or, really, anywhere at that time). As with Cardy, though, I find a lot of his cover work on the 70s well-drawn but just blah!
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Post by Prince Hal on Jun 30, 2017 10:20:07 GMT -5
I've really grown to appreciate Oksner's work--it's some of the most gorgeous art in the late silver age at DC (or, really, anywhere at that time). As with Cardy, though, I find a lot of his cover work on the 70s well-drawn but just blah! The inks of Ernie Chan, the Vince Colletta of the Bronze Age, don't help. (Check out his work on Bob Hope, too!) myfavouritefunnies.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/the-many-loves-of-bob-oksner/ |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jun 30, 2017 11:28:09 GMT -5
I've really grown to appreciate Oksner's work--it's some of the most gorgeous art in the late silver age at DC (or, really, anywhere at that time). As with Cardy, though, I find a lot of his cover work on the 70s well-drawn but just blah! The inks of Ernie Chan, the Vince Colletta of the Bronze Age, don't help. (Check out his work on Bob Hope, too!) myfavouritefunnies.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/the-many-loves-of-bob-oksner/Some day you and I are going to come to fisticuffs over Ernie Chan/Chua. It's a dual...brick-bats at ten paces. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 11:36:51 GMT -5
I love his work. His art is instantly recognizable--very stylish! When I first got into collecting older comics, I first saw his art on Angel and the Ape, Supergirl, and covers he contributed for Lois Lane. I prefer his style (and many of the classic artists) over many of today's "artists".
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 11:47:14 GMT -5
I've really grown to appreciate Oksner's work--it's some of the most gorgeous art in the late silver age at DC (or, really, anywhere at that time). As with Cardy, though, I find a lot of his cover work on the 70s well-drawn but just blah! I agree. His later cover work lacked backgrounds. |
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Post by Prince Hal on Jun 30, 2017 13:55:00 GMT -5
Some day you and I are going to come to fisticuffs over Ernie Chan/Chua. It's a dual...brick-bats at ten paces. I knew there was a reason I nominated you for the Jamie Award for Funniest Member! That anyone of your perspicacity, taste, and sagacity could be a champion of Chua/Chan's inking... You crack me up, Slam!  |
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