Since his comics debut in 1973, hes brought his own creations and their worlds to life with a cinematic style of visual storytelling. Dc comics windsup mike grells 80issue run on green arrow. Writerartist mike grell introduced a green arrow for the modern comic book reader in the threeissue prestige format green arrow. The warlord is a sword and sorcery character appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Ill be taking off friday, so ill be posting one more ditko gem along with another classics illustrated adaptation and a good surprise, probably tomorrow another great comic cut down too soon.
The original comic art gallery for collectors and artists. Comic book legend mike grell comes to asheville mountain. The character returned in 1992 for a sixissue mini series, in 2006 for a series which lasted 10 issues, and the current series which ran in 200910. Back issue celebrates comic books of the 1970s, 1980s, and today through a variety of recurring and rotating departments. Newman wrote all six issues, but mike roy came in as artist for the last issue, taking over from al mcwilliams. Mike grell comic book artist toy and comic conventions. Very fine condition, and touch read more for grading details for this superboy comic book, superboy series by dc comics, and to knock down the total for this superboy comic, touch read more. Apr 14, 2016 i spy is missing a vital clue kelly unfortunately, here we come to the last issue of the gold key comic book series, i spy. I find myself on and off with some artists like david. Mike grell 1 is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books.
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Returning writer denny oneil partnered himself with artist mike grell, choosing to focus the title on scifi and superheroics. Scott kress at catskill comics is the exclusive agent for mike grell commissioned art. Mike grell makes oliver queen a relatable man and a superb hero as green arrow. The dark knight returns, with grells green arrow series kids and adults were given a completely new, equally brilliant and exciting view of comic books. Butcher john butcher, green arrow oliver queen, question vic sage. Mike grell, creator of jon sable, warlord, and writerartist of green arrow longbow hunter speaks about his process, predicting trends, and why spandex is a. Mike grell is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the warlord, and jon sable freelance. Origins most of the comic book artists from the golden age really. Iconic comic book artist and writer mike grell is making a few stops in asheville ahead of his appearance at the knoxville fanboy expo. Las vegas circus circus hotel and casino february 2325 2018. Another great allstar oneshot to benefit the hero initiative, the charity that helps comic book creators in times of great need.
Below is an archive of commissions that mike grell has done over the last couple years to go back to grells main page. Michael jon mike grell is an american comic book artist and writer. Who would you say in recent years were some of the worst comic book artists. Browse the massive database of comic books, characters and creators on the league of comic geeks. Mike grell comic art community gallery of comic art. The longbow hunters was such a success that dc gave green arrow his own ongoing series and kept mike grell as the writer. Voting is open to any comic industry profession until june 14 at vote for the eisner awards.
Please only report variant missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. His work includes marvel comics alpha flight, and dc comics hawkman. Test drive with mike grell, times arrow with mike grell, prey with mike grell, china white with mike grell, fathoms with mike grell, moscow with mike grell, boys night with phil hester and eric gapstur, rec. James sherman is an artist and colorist who worked for dc comics and marvel comics in the 1970s and 1980s. A list of key comic books written by mike grell provided by key collector comics. Iconic comic book artist and writer, mike grell is making a few special stops in asheville, ahead of his appearance at the knoxville fanboy expo on june 29 july 1. Michael jon mike grell is an american comic book artist and writer he wrote and drew green arrow. Test drive with mike grell, times arrow with mike grell. Green arrow by mike grell comic book artists, comic books art, comic art. Hero comics 2014 by mike grell, various various, sam kieth.
Fans remember missing comic book artist norman lee cnn. Another great allstar oneshot to benefit the hero initiative, the charity that helps comicbook creators in times of great need. Mike grell s long association with dc comics began in 1973 when he took over artistic duties on superboy and the legion of superheroes. Here is the master list of the artists voted by you by your ballots over one thousand ballots cast. The longbow hunters, a threepart series chronicling the rebirth of the green arrow character in the dc universe, and the first appearance of shado and edward fyers. Welcome to mike grells the warlord, a dc comic book series which ran for 3 issues from 1975 until 1989. Grell studied at the university of wisconsingreen bay, the chicago academy of fine art, and took the famous artists school correspondence course in cartooning. Here are a few examples from the book the most beautiful women in comics, vince colletta life and art which, by the way, is a must read not only for those who love comic book art and publishing lore, but also to examine the incredible tale of a life that, in ways that will surprise you, has become even more fascinating since he died. A wildly popular classic comic appears for the first time in a collection of the directors cut of the series, originally published by windjammer at valiant, but also including a wealth of extras including sketches and commentary from legendary comic creator mike grell.
Frank miller did ronin and mike grell had green arrow. The dark knight returns, with grell s green arrow series kids and adults were given a completely new, equally brilliant and exciting view of comic books. Life is drawing without an eraser by jeff messer and dewey cassell is nominated for an eisner award at san diego comiccon international. Hero comics 2014 by mike grell, various various, sam kieth, j. Life is drawing without an eraser nominated for eisner award at san diego comiccon. Marvel, dc, star wars, vampirella, venom, avengers, xmen, spiderman, mary jane, black cat, mystique, shehulk, spawn, deadpool, wolverine. Mike grell is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow. Sam kieth provides an allnew maxx story, his first in nearly 20 years. Green arrow by mike grell comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art. A pro2pro dialogue between marv wolfman and george p. Headlining this potpourri special is the art of arthur adams, featuring an indepth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete checklist of the monkeyman artists work. You can view a few samples of mikes work at the bottom of this page.
Mike grell born 1947 is a comic book writer and artist. The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. Nationally known comic book creators featured at kccc include legendary writerartist mike grell as well as star wars writer and eisner winner jason aaron, artists phil hester and ande parks along with kevin smith this may be the first time all three of the green arrow quiver era creators have appeared together at a convention since a. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. If you find any characters that appear in this issue, episode, movie, game or book but are not included on the page, please add them to the appearances list of the template. Mike grell for more info visit the official website. Masterstroke studiosmike grell universe home facebook. Before that though, he had a creator owned property called jon sable, freelance published by first comics. He was hired due to a recommendation of warlordseries creator mike grell who was deeply impressed by. Dec 10, 2014 8 great comics every fan of the cws arrow should check out. Mike grell born september, 1947 is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the warlord, and jon sable freelance. The immense body of art work illustrated by vince colletta presents me with a marvelous window into the creativity of the man.
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Life is drawing without an eraser by dewey cassell with jeff messer 160page fullcolor trade paperback from a seminal turn on superboy and the legion of superheroes and creating the lost world of the warlord, to his work on green arrowfirst relaunching the green lanterngreen arrow series with denny oneil, and later redefining the character in. Share your comic art collection with other art collectors and artists, and discover comic art to buy. The longbow hunters, a threepart series chronicling the rebirth of the green arrow character in the dc universe, and the first appearance of shado and. Hernandez is an american comics artist also known by the pen name michael bair, who is best known for his work as an inker. You can view a few samples of mike s work at the bottom of this page. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. Comic book legend mike grell makes five appearances in. Shamans tears by the 1990s, mike grells reputation in the comic book industry was well established, having set a new standard on existing series like the legion of superheroes and defining. I personally despise alan davis and cannot stand looking at it. From the 50s, during which time he penciled and exquisitely inked. Apr 20, 2015 missing man was a fun book, with one of ditkos most distinctively designed heroes.
Dc comics windsup mike grells 80issue run on green. This page is missing one or more character, location or item appearances. In the 80s there was a real renaissance of established artist taking advantage of the higher quality printing available. If mike grell were a superhero in the century, his name might be legion king. Mike grell born september, 1947 is an american comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as green lanterngreen arrow, the. His entry into the comics industry was in 1972, as an assistant to dale messick on the brenda starr comic strip. Masterstroke studios is the home of new and upcoming mike grell comic book projects and beyond. It is a fitting tribute to the artist, writer, and storyteller who has made the most of every. Fans looking for comic art originals or wishing to commission a special piece for their wall can contact scott at.