Last month golden and silver age comic creator Murphy Anderson dies. Apart from having a destinguished career at DC, he also did various stints as a newspaper stip artist, most notably on two different runs of Buck Rogers (in the late forties and the late fifties). I have shown several of those earlier, but I haven't shared yet are a couple of scans of an army information book that Mr. Anderson did in the later years of WWII. I would have scanned more, but sdaly apart from the fact that it was done by such a respected artist, there is not much to note except the fact that he did it. As a sideline I would note, in case Mr. Groth is reading this, that it is only a small sample of what I could have contributed to Fantagraphics recent Cartoonists for Victory book. Such a suberply edited and laid-out book, what a shame that more research was not done. A complaint I have of more Fantagraphics editions I have to say.
Showing posts with label Murphy Anderson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Murphy Anderson. Show all posts
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Here's To You, Mr. Anderson
Wednesday Illustration Day.
Last month golden and silver age comic creator Murphy Anderson dies. Apart from having a destinguished career at DC, he also did various stints as a newspaper stip artist, most notably on two different runs of Buck Rogers (in the late forties and the late fifties). I have shown several of those earlier, but I haven't shared yet are a couple of scans of an army information book that Mr. Anderson did in the later years of WWII. I would have scanned more, but sdaly apart from the fact that it was done by such a respected artist, there is not much to note except the fact that he did it. As a sideline I would note, in case Mr. Groth is reading this, that it is only a small sample of what I could have contributed to Fantagraphics recent Cartoonists for Victory book. Such a suberply edited and laid-out book, what a shame that more research was not done. A complaint I have of more Fantagraphics editions I have to say.
Last month golden and silver age comic creator Murphy Anderson dies. Apart from having a destinguished career at DC, he also did various stints as a newspaper stip artist, most notably on two different runs of Buck Rogers (in the late forties and the late fifties). I have shown several of those earlier, but I haven't shared yet are a couple of scans of an army information book that Mr. Anderson did in the later years of WWII. I would have scanned more, but sdaly apart from the fact that it was done by such a respected artist, there is not much to note except the fact that he did it. As a sideline I would note, in case Mr. Groth is reading this, that it is only a small sample of what I could have contributed to Fantagraphics recent Cartoonists for Victory book. Such a suberply edited and laid-out book, what a shame that more research was not done. A complaint I have of more Fantagraphics editions I have to say.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
All In Black And White For A Couple Of Bucks
Saturday Leftover Day.
In July 1958, Murphy Anderson took over the daily and Sunday Buck Rogers strip from Rick Yager, who had left after a contract dispute with the syndicate. On researching it, I saw that Hermes has published both a collection of all of Anderson's daily strips (including his late forties/early fifties run) and a collection of his Sundays. Having been burned a couple of times, I have decided not to buy anymore books from Hermes. I do not like their design, their production quality or their choice of material. Still, people learn and maybe these books represent a growth in their capabillities. Is there anyone out there who can tell me if these books are okay, because I really would like to see these strips (having clipped bits and pieces of them everywhere). Also, I am curious to see if they have included the first two weeks of unsigned strips after Yager left. They do not seem to be by Yager and nor by Anderson. Apparently someone else filled out Yager's storyline. Anderson starts signing on July 7. There is a weird copying of 7-11 going on at 7-19, though.
In July 1958, Murphy Anderson took over the daily and Sunday Buck Rogers strip from Rick Yager, who had left after a contract dispute with the syndicate. On researching it, I saw that Hermes has published both a collection of all of Anderson's daily strips (including his late forties/early fifties run) and a collection of his Sundays. Having been burned a couple of times, I have decided not to buy anymore books from Hermes. I do not like their design, their production quality or their choice of material. Still, people learn and maybe these books represent a growth in their capabillities. Is there anyone out there who can tell me if these books are okay, because I really would like to see these strips (having clipped bits and pieces of them everywhere). Also, I am curious to see if they have included the first two weeks of unsigned strips after Yager left. They do not seem to be by Yager and nor by Anderson. Apparently someone else filled out Yager's storyline. Anderson starts signing on July 7. There is a weird copying of 7-11 going on at 7-19, though.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Fairly Tame
Saturday Leftover Day.
I have shown Buck Rogers by George Tuska and some of the dailies by Murphy Anderson from 1949/50, but here are two Mruphy Anderson Sundays from just before George Tuska took over. This was just before he joined DC in their Silver Age rivival.
I have shown Buck Rogers by George Tuska and some of the dailies by Murphy Anderson from 1949/50, but here are two Mruphy Anderson Sundays from just before George Tuska took over. This was just before he joined DC in their Silver Age rivival.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Murphy's Flaw
Thursday Story Strip Day.
There are two periods when Murphy Anderson drew Buck Rogers. One short period in the late fifties (before George Tuska took over) and one earlier one in the late forties. Clearly not yet the illustrative giant he would become, but even in this condition they are great to see.
There are two periods when Murphy Anderson drew Buck Rogers. One short period in the late fifties (before George Tuska took over) and one earlier one in the late forties. Clearly not yet the illustrative giant he would become, but even in this condition they are great to see.
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