Comic book art has always been graphic designboth are verbalvisual communication hybridsand in this visualecture, as comic book historian arlen schumer authordesigner of the awardwinning coffee table book the silver age of comic book art calls his super. This week we share two comments on arlens theory, and wed love to. The damage wasnt bad enough to affect how the board supports a comic, but when you have them all bagged up with a 9. Upcoming events shows and more new york, ny meetup. The following excerpts are from an interview conducted in two sessions during september and october 1998. This one made the list last year, but the silver age of comic book art arlen schumer is still the class of the field when it comes to combining critical acumen with. An interview with arlen schumer comics alternative. Comic book art has always been graphic designboth are verbalvisual communication hybridsand in this visualecture, as comic book historian arlen schumer authordesigner of the awardwinning coffee table book the silver age of comic book art calls his supergraphic approach to staid art history presentations. Comic book men tv series 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 04, 20 arlen schumer is your perfect guide into the world of comics and pop culture. Artist, illustrator, writer, and in a way jack kirby historian are a few of the titles that arlen schumer would claim for himself. Arlen schumer is a westport, connecticutbased illustrator, writer, graphic designer and lecturer. By creating a comic book history book that reads like a comic book, schumer succeeds spectacularly in making you see, as if for the first time, the comics youve been reading your whole life. Arlen schumer was named by comic book artist magazine in 1998 as one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america.
The silver age of comic art schumer, archway publishing. Adams visual acuity enabled his writer collaborators to break new ground telling the kinds of stories that could be told in comics, and in doing so, influenced an entire generation of artists. Join our partners at the new york adventure club as we explore how superheroes in american comic book history have always reflected christological aspects of heroism and selfsacrifice, whether overtly or unconsciously. If you happen to be in the area, see it in person at stepping stones museum in connecticut this sunday, may 5. Christ in comics webinar by comic book art historian arlen. Sep 22, 2015 this thursday, september 24, at the 92nd st y comics historian arlen schumer, authordesigner of the essentialforfans the silver age of comic book art presents a visualecture on jews n comics in which he surveys the jewish influence on the creation and development of the superhero, the significant contributions jews have.
Print is excited to announce this weeks designer of the week. Muhammad ali conducted by arlen schumer transcribed by jon b. Mar 04, 2019 the hall h show podcast talks to comic book historian, illustrator and graphic designer, arlen schumer. For just this once, i would do the type of story i myself would enjoy reading if i were a comicbook reader, lee wrote in his 1974 origins of marvel comics, one of many instances in which. Script by denny oneil and len wein, art by michael kaluta. Scholar arlen schumer connects iconic comics art from the 1960s by folks like kirby, ditko, adams and steranko with larger cultural. Comic book artist magazine special edition neal adams.
Editordesigner arlen schumer is the top adams historian, following his definitive, neal adams. Observe fanboy culture at its geekiest by following iconic film director kevin smith and friends around his new jersey comic shop. On this interview episode, andy and derek are pleased to have as their guest arlen schumer. Watch comic book men free tv series full seasons online. John strausbaugh profile of and interview with graphic artist arlen schumer, lifelong fan of comic books and author of silver age of comic book art. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer, hardcover. The hall h show podcast is hosted by aaron nabus and alex benedicto. As arlen schumer points out in his introduction, thor has come a long way since the early stories. Yeah, i put comic book men on netflix whenever im cleaning around the house or just fucking around. Hauser, stacey rhodes, arlen schumer, dennis dean on. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams. Amy schumer was once an unknown comic longing for her big break. The man of many talents is hard at work at this years san diego comic fest, giving four visualectures throughout the convention weekend.
Nov 23, 2016 this one made the list last year, but the silver age of comic book art arlen schumer is still the class of the field when it comes to combining critical acumen with a unique take on some of the. The hall h show podcast talks to comic book historian, illustrator and graphic designer, arlen schumer. At first i figured it was because amc didnt think they would sell enough, but i mean fuck they are on season 5 now. Every comic book history book before mine was textheavy, with miniature reproductions of the comic book art, panels, pages and covers. Schumer specializes in bold, graphic comic bookstyle art that has appeared in numerous publications, in advertising, and in a wide array of commercial and promotional materials. Arlen schumer books list of books by author arlen schumer.
You can also buy his hardcover the silver age of comic book art here. Its the marvel covers one that features full size and full color reproductions of the original art from various 1970s and 1980s marvel. May 22, 2019 join comic book art historian arlen schumer the silver age of comic book art as he revisits, and rejoices in, the fabulous first year of adams historic batman run. Apr 01, 2004 if you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. But what really made this show stand out so much in our minds, even now as adults. You might recall prints longtime contributor michael dooley writing about schumers fight for artistcreator credit years ago. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer softcover. Arlen schumer documents an important period in comic book history, told with an explosive format and stunning design. Arlen schumer is an awardwinning comic bookstyle illustrator for the advertising and editorial markets, a member of the society of illustrators and a recognized expert on american popular cultureabctvs 2020 called him one of the country. May 05, 2014 posted by dan greenfield on may 5, 2014 0 comments. Sampson hart, generic geek podcast, full bleed, super genius, this day in music, mac wally, inks. Comics historian arlen schumer his first oneman gallery show in nyc, featuring weekly lectures. Schumer apprenticed with legendary dc comics artist neal adams. Since sdcf is paying special tribute to the 100 th.
Mar 11, 2012 200 videos play all popular videos comic book men comic book men topic mix play all mix amc youtube top 10 most expensive comic books duration. The auteur theory of comics by arlen schumer kirby. Unless otherwise stated, the comics are in great shape, read once or twice then put into a bag for storage. A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests about arlen arlen schumer, mfa is one of the foremost historians of comic book art, named by comic book artist magazine in 1998 as one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america.
San diego comiccon 2018 panels that wont keep you in. The shadows investigation of a bootlegging scheme leads him to criminal bigwig homer bliss. See all books authored by arlen schumer, including the silver age of comic book art, and neal adams. Its hard to believe that the iconic show is hitting its 25 th year anniversary. Arlen schumer and his book the silver age of comic book art as a cartoon loving kid of the 90s, chances are the batman. A photo from the production of comic book men in red bank, n. The early volumes of thor ive found rather disappointing in content, as though totally aping silver age dc love interest prefers the superhero to the civilian identity usually the reverse in silver age marvel, criminals with minor or no super powers, albeit often manipulated by loki, and a. According to bleeding cool, schumer was banned because he managed to upset the showrunners, comic book pros, fan attendees and hotel staff. Arlen schumer is known for delivering powerful, energetic and entertaining visualectures. Dec 14, 2003 john strausbaugh profile of and interview with graphic artist arlen schumer, lifelong fan of comic books and author of silver age of comic book art. The basil wolverton reader large softcover book pure.
Comic book art continues to infiltrate american popular culture on all fronts, with hollywood greenlighting countless films and television shows based on fourcolor characters beloved by generations, the art gallery and museum worlds exhibiting comic inspired work, the academic world teaching and studying comics, conventions like. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. After graduating with a degree in graphic design from risdi, mr. Illustrator and comic book historian arlen schumer takes black panther fans on a history tour of how the marvel comics character was created and how he is and isnt reflected in the 2018 hit. We here at comics bulletin were delighted to have arlen share his theory with us. Jack kirby centennial lecture by arlen schumer duration. He is the author of comic book babylon and a longtime advocate for comics veterans. Arlen schumer is the author of the silver age of comic book art 4.
Join facebook to connect with arlen schumer and others you may know. It originally came out in 2003 as a softcover, with a hardbound companion that included an extra section, but in this. Captain america steranko 69 lecture by arlen schumer youtube. At the weekend, comics historian arlen schumer courted controversy after a. What will people find within the pages of the silver age of comic books art. Marvel icon stan lee leaves a legacy as complex as his. Mar 21, 2012 the auteur theory of comics by arlen schumer text adapted from the visual presentation at the new york comic con panel, saturday, october 15th, 2011. His book, the silver age of comic book art, has recently been released in a beautiful, new revised edition from archway publishing. Comic historian arlen schumer reportedly banned from san. Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. Letter to the editor from comic art historian arlen schumer. A look at the marvel covers artist edition youtube. Nov 12, 2018 for just this once, i would do the type of story i myself would enjoy reading if i were a comicbook reader, lee wrote in his 1974 origins of marvel comics, one of many instances in which. Arlen schumer is a member of the society of illustrators, creating comic bookstyle illustrations for advertising and editorial usage, and a foremost comic book historiancomic book artist magazine called him one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america, and his book the silver age of comic book art won the independent publishers award for best.
Dive into the world of geekdom, following master fanboy kevin smith at his comic shop in comic book men. Arlen schumer greater new york city area professional. All wade reed wanted to do was make it to his brother, coles parole hearing at corcoran state prison. Along with his contemporaries, carmine infantino and gil kane, joe kubert entered the comic book field in the 1940s as a teenager dr. Mar, 2019 he is the author of comic book babylon and a longtime advocate for comics veterans. Pdf spider man big time the complete collection volume 4. In this video i page through an idw artist edition volume. Lecturer arlen schumer and his book the silver age of comic book art. Comic book historian and lecturer arlen schumer was reportedly banned from san diego comic fest after he was scheduled to appear on six panels at the convention. The silver age of comic book art is a 196page, 9x full color hardcover book and ebook about comic book art in the 1960s. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The overarching concept of the auteur theory of comics is that it applies to any artist who does the visualizing of a comic book story, because the act of illustrating a comic book scriptwhether oldschool full script dc style, marvel style, or whatever stylemakes that. I grew up enamored of the work of hall of fame comicbook artist neal adams, the most influential artist of the late 60s and early 70s, whose photorealistic style changed the look of.
Just this week dooley urged us all to attend schumers upcoming lecture for the type directors club of new yorks. One thing i love about podcasting is being able to connect with. The auteur theory of comics by arlen schumer kirby dynamics. School of visual arts to offer course on comic book art history. Schumer specializes in bold, graphic comic book style art that has appeared in numerous publications, in advertising, and in a wide array of commercial and promotional materials. May 30, 2015 the silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. Christ in comics webinar by comic book art historian. The art of joe kubert is a deluxe, full color book that honors this legendary creator with beautifully reproduced artwork from every phase of his career as well as critical commentary by the books editor, comics historian and kubert biographer bill schelly. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. I may be in the minority fandom opinion on this, but ive long felt that neal adams superman vs. The man of many talents is hard at work at this years san diego comic fest, giving.
If you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. I figured that would show enough of an audience to warrant a. Watch recent full episodes of comic book men online. At the weekend, comics historian arlen schumer courted controversy after a video. Arlen schumers auteur theory of comics has attracted a lot of attention since arlen first made it available. Comic book based on the 1970s hanna barbera cartoon version of the classic addams family tv show. The hall h show podcast welcomes back keithan jones creator of the power knights and owner of kid comics. Xmen fall of the mutants volume 1 hulk marvel comics tpb trade paperback new. Comic book artist magazine proclaimed arlen to be one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer home. We recap our 2018 highlights and keithan updates us on his comic book, the power knights and his one day comic convention, black comix day. I figured that would show enough of an audience to warrant a dvd release.
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