There’s not much I can add to these. John Buscema was a very nice guy. Never mind where he stands in the pantheon of Marvel Artists. Vinnie Colletta was smooth as silk—Both of these guys were tippy-top names in the comic business. And for good reason. John’s pencils were effortless. So good, he was chosen to illustrate the book about comic art (How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way) Vinnie seemed to be able to ink upside-down and underwater. They were the epitome of comic artists, very good and very fast.
I would be remiss if I did not remind everyone that this shot was taken in Editor In Chief Jim Shooter’s office! He’s another legendary figure, but the “one shot… two—uh something” needed to be satisfied.
y, remember the time you erased a whole army that I drew?” Pointed out John. “Yeah, I was very prolific,” stated Vinnie.
And what were they doing in the office that day? Who can say… negotiating a contract, handing in big jobs, or going out for a nice lunch with Jim and maybe an Editor. Whatever legends do.
Why aren’t these photos on display at the Smithsonian?
There is an old saying, “Speak no ill of the Dead”, so I won’t. But you are right John Buscema was a very good artist.
Why not speak ill of the dead? Some of them are awful people and deserve to have their terrible deeds revealed
If this is the first installment of this wonderful series of blog posts you’ve read, I heartily invite you to read some more. Then, perhaps you will sense the style and tone of this light-hearted remembrance of the different office-working space of a comic book company. You, on the other hand, should get right out there and put up your own blog detailing any and all awful people and their terrible deeds. Of course this will keep you busy. For years. In the meantime, sit back and take in the nice pictures on this one…