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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
James F. "Jim" Steranko will turn 80 on November 5th. Although he did not produce mass quantities of material for comics like numerous other artists, the work he did in comics was and is something wonderful to behold. It seems like most of his covers are now considered to be classics, and they are sought out by many collectors. And if you ever get a chance to meet him at a convention, it is well worth your time and effort.

I am creating this thread as an appreciation for his work. I just finished completing a run of Nick Fury #1-7 that features his work on each and every cover (and the interior artwork on several issues also) and I am going to post my scans of those issues here. Feel free to add scans of all your Steranko titles and artwork too. Since his body of work was pretty small, there are bound to be duplicates, but the more the merrier! Thank you, Jim Steranko, for being an innovator to the medium that we all love.
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user

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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user

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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
So let's see what you have - comics, magazines, original art, etc.
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
@esaravo Incredible books!!! Steranko is a legend! He stands shoulder to should with the giants of the industry. He's a genius!
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user

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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user

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Collector AndyRexia private msg quote post Address this user
@esaravo brother I am jealous of your run. Steranko is one of the few aspects of this hobby which still interests me anymore. One day I hope to put together a run similar to yours. Here is my favorite Steranko item I own.

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past performance is no guarantee of future actions. KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
Had the opportunity to have one of those diners with Mr. Steranko 2 yrs ago - would jump at the chance again if he came to a con near me once more!!!

This time round I have a little more set aside and would spring for some original art!





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You do know that the new guy brings the donuts, right? DWeeB1967 private msg quote post Address this user
Even the man's SIGNATURE is artistic. Just an incredible talent.
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Thank you sir. May I have another? Siggy private msg quote post Address this user
Happy Birthday, JS!








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Collector Paint_Monk private msg quote post Address this user
Happy birthday, Jim!

I've been chasing a high-grade copy of this issue and Steranko cover for a while - I'd probably trade the proverbial farm if anyone had one available... (wink wink, nudge nudge)



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Collector Tdog13 private msg quote post Address this user
All great covers, but that Nick Fury cover run is iconic!
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
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After many years, I'm happy to have.
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Collector Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user
Met Mr. Steranko August 24th at the Keystone Comic Con. The ultimate gentleman. Spent 40 minutes chatting with me and shared a story of slapping Bob Kane in the face in response to Kane belittling him.
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
...and the greatest hair in all of comicdom!!
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I hear their hourly rate is outrageous! sportshort private msg quote post Address this user
Happy Birthday Jim! See you at California Comic Convention in January so you can sign my X-men 50.
(notice how I delusionaly posted this as if Jim Steranko is actually going to read it)



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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
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...and the greatest hair in all of comicdom!!


He is a super guy to talk to, but that hair makes me think of...

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I had no way of knowing that 9.8 graded copies signed by Adam Hughes weren't what you were looking for. drchaos private msg quote post Address this user
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Bender?


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I had no way of knowing that 9.8 graded copies signed by Adam Hughes weren't what you were looking for. drchaos private msg quote post Address this user
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Looks naked without his signature.
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I hear their hourly rate is outrageous! sportshort private msg quote post Address this user
@drchaos, that's the plan
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
Steranko is a magician....or was...and he's the Elvis of comics!
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
@esaravo ha!!!
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
@GAC - At Marvel, I believe Jim Steranko started out inking Jack Kirby’s work. Kirby found out that Jim had many interesting previous occupations, including working as a magician and escape artist. Years later when working for DC, Kirby used Steranko as inspiration for a new character he named Mister Miracle. Pretty cool.
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