Und Now – Corporate Heresy (Intellectual vs. Creator Rights) or Artistic Courage? Department:
[ “There was this interesting bonding moment where they all agreed, ‘We’re putting on our A game, and we’re going to take on anyone who comes after us …
So many people say you shouldn’t do it, but there’s something to saying ‘Why not?” and proving everyone wrong.” – Dan DiDio, DC Comics co-publisher. ]
So many people say you shouldn’t do it, but there’s something to saying ‘Why not?” and proving everyone wrong.” – Dan DiDio, DC Comics co-publisher. ]
Have they?
Why not indeed? Watchmen, although very good, isn't perfect and Moore - it'll be a shock to him - isn't God. It is an ambitious if flawed tale, and yeah a landmark one. There have been better epic stories since then, though Moore thinks he has yet to be topped.
But not untouchable. The movie was hit and miss but it did a good job of translating the story to screen, and , I was in favor of dumping the squid. It would not work on film and barely worked in the comic.
Dunno how many of youse DeeCee historianss are aware of this noteworthy compendium, but if'n ya still got some Swiss and Canadian sheckels to spare, this might be a really neat archival companion piece for pleasurable eons to come ...
My only exposure to Infantino was through his lengthy run on Marvel's STAR WARS comic. Many fans didn't care for his renderings of those characters but I loved his distinctive style.
We profoundly pity those Know-It-All's-Without-a-Cosmic-Clue, Phelpsie, 'cause - whilst his professional personality might not have endeared him to many behind the scenes -
Mr. Infantino's earlier distinctive style was every bit as transformative as Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson for those weened on late 50s/early 60s D.C. comics pre-Stan, Jack and Steve's Marvel Age revolutionary magik.
That is the short cloaked pre Neal Adams, Irv Novick, and Bob Brown Batman and Robin. Designed to be in tune with the Adam West/Burt Ward television series.
Infantino's art was greatly dependent on his inker, compare his work inked by Murphy Anderson with the work he did on Star Wars.
Infantino's art was greatly dependent on his inker, compare his work inked by Murphy Anderson with the work he did on Star Wars.
You most likely know Infantino's work better than I do, Gary, but in the Star Wars comics I mentioned, Bob Wiacek, Terry Austin, and Gene Day all inked Infantino's work but his individuality came through regardless of who assisted in the art chores. Maybe Anderson's inking softened the rather angular look of Infantino's art?
