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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2022 15:08:51 GMT -5
Hell, even John Romita JR. is 65 and still working. A lot depends on how you want to define "senior" -M Yeah, I really don't consider 60's that old, or even 70 really, though "desk job" folks are usually done by 65 or thereabouts. The "gig" nature of comic book creation can allow for a lot of continued jobs though, again assuming ability and desire is still there. But I chose not to define senior too specifically...I think the gist is there, it's really about a lot of the classic creators we grew up with and haven't hung up there pencils or "typewriters" (to use a dated but quaint term) quite yet. Those of more advanced age are definitely interesting though because I feel like some may be flying below the radar more than say a JRJR. I know I've gleaned a good amount from the responses so far on stuff I now want to go check out. Well since you don't consider 70s senior and the average lifespan for a male in the US is 76 years old, does that mean most people die before they become a senior? Even if they started getting a "senior discount" at 55?  -M |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2022 15:23:50 GMT -5
Yeah, I really don't consider 60's that old, or even 70 really, though "desk job" folks are usually done by 65 or thereabouts. The "gig" nature of comic book creation can allow for a lot of continued jobs though, again assuming ability and desire is still there. But I chose not to define senior too specifically...I think the gist is there, it's really about a lot of the classic creators we grew up with and haven't hung up there pencils or "typewriters" (to use a dated but quaint term) quite yet. Those of more advanced age are definitely interesting though because I feel like some may be flying below the radar more than say a JRJR. I know I've gleaned a good amount from the responses so far on stuff I now want to go check out. Well since you don't consider 70s senior and the average lifespan for a male in the US is 76 years old, does that mean most people die before they become a senior? Even if they started getting a "senior discount" at 55?  -M I was never good at math really |
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Post by Prince Hal on Mar 21, 2022 16:41:44 GMT -5
Neal Adams who is 80 just came to mind, lots of covers in recent years and illustrated the Fantastic Four Antithesis series in 2020. This is difficult to comprehend. |
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Post by Crimebuster on Mar 21, 2022 16:54:17 GMT -5
Here's an article in the LA Times about Delbo's NFT's: www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-04-14/nfts-intellectual-property-marvel-dc-comics-who-gets-to-make-millionsThe short version is, he sold over $2 million of Wonder Woman NFTs, which caused DC to send a stern letter to every artist in the world telling them they can't use DC characters in their NFTs. I haven't heard that they went after him for the money, though. Apparently it got him popular enough in the NFT market that he went on to create his own new superhero instead, and sold another $1 million in NFTs using his new creation. The idea that Jose Delbo is the hottest comic artist in the market is kind of wacky to me, but I'm all for him getting paid! I'm sure DC didn't exactly have him rolling in dough from his work for them. |
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Post by MDG on Mar 21, 2022 20:05:34 GMT -5
Joe Staton is 73 or 74 and just retired from the Dick Tracy strip, but I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up somewhere. I'm sure he's doing commissions.
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Post by codystarbuck on Mar 21, 2022 22:01:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I really don't consider 60's that old, or even 70 really, though "desk job" folks are usually done by 65 or thereabouts. The "gig" nature of comic book creation can allow for a lot of continued jobs though, again assuming ability and desire is still there. But I chose not to define senior too specifically...I think the gist is there, it's really about a lot of the classic creators we grew up with and haven't hung up there pencils or "typewriters" (to use a dated but quaint term) quite yet. Those of more advanced age are definitely interesting though because I feel like some may be flying below the radar more than say a JRJR. I know I've gleaned a good amount from the responses so far on stuff I now want to go check out. Well since you don't consider 70s senior and the average lifespan for a male in the US is 76 years old, does that mean most people die before they become a senior? Even if they started getting a "senior discount" at 55? -M This is really making me feel old........... |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Mar 22, 2022 18:06:45 GMT -5
Sergio Aragones is 84 and still going strong on Groo. Stan Sakai is 68 and hasn't missed a beat on Usagi. Dave Sim is 65 and still producing new material. Wedny Pini is 71 and still producing Elfquest material. Los Brothers Hernandez are in their 60s and still going strong. Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) is 67. Jeff Smith (Bone) is 62. P. Craig Russell is 70 and still producing material. Additions: Don McGregor is 76 and still occasionally putting things out. Chuck Dixon is 67 and still working. Howard Chaykin is 71 and still putting out stuff. -M Pretty sure Elfquest was considered done when 'the final quest' ended a couple years ago. I had no idea Sergio Aragones was that old.. that's crazy! |
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Post by berkley on Mar 22, 2022 18:14:46 GMT -5
what does NFT stand for?
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Post by berkley on Mar 22, 2022 18:20:53 GMT -5
Robert Crumb seems to be still pretty active.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2022 18:28:27 GMT -5
"Non-fungible token", they are essentially digital "assets" (like an image file) but with ownership rights that are, in very simple terms, embedded in the content (ID codes/metadata). They can be bought and sold through blockchain tech, but always a unique owner at any time. They are a huge trend, huge market, and with no shortage of huge controversy. Their biggest defenders say this is the way of the future, their biggest critics say they are a bit of a scam (in the sense of, why would anyone pay for "ownership" of an image file that's easily copied). It's a charged topic to say the least, but no doubt there's a lot of "real money" getting invested in them. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2022 18:41:47 GMT -5
Sounds like something I’ll be avoiding!
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Post by chadwilliam on Mar 22, 2022 18:47:27 GMT -5
I'm curious as to how far back in time you can go before you run out of still living creators for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc. Is there no one still around who worked on Batman before Joe Giella, for instance? I guess that's what happens when the big names of The Silver Age also often happened to be the big names of The Golden Age and after the early 40's, I don't believe there were too many teen-agers starting their careers in comics until the 1960's when Cary Bates, Mike Friedrich, Jim Shooter, etc. entered the scene. Is Cary Bates with his cover idea for Superman 167 the historically oldest still living creator for the character?
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Post by kirby101 on Mar 22, 2022 19:47:57 GMT -5
NFTS, think of digital Beanie Babies.
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Post by Bronze age andy on Mar 22, 2022 20:28:07 GMT -5
Alex Nino is still active at 81 and Vic Carrabotta is still hitting the convention circuit at 92.
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Post by DubipR on Mar 22, 2022 23:01:26 GMT -5
Ramona Fradon is 95 and still crushing it with commissions and pieces for everyone.
Don Rosa is 70 and still active doing art.
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