You went to work for the hearst paper in rochester when you were fresh out of high school. Storyboard that s online storyboard creator makes amazing visuals and graphic organizers for digital storytelling. In his book the comic book makers joe simon describes how his friend al harvey. Second inside page titled the comic book makers has handlettered captain america on your side text in silver ink at top and wonderful 6x6 ink and water color art of crouching captain america holding shield facing viewer signed joe simon 2006. My life in comics, is a more proper biography of his entire life in 250 pages, and heavily illustrated. The comic book makers, which he wrote with his son, jim simon. Simon also wrote two autobiographies, the comic book makers and this years joe simon. He has published several books, including the comic book makers, a widely praised coauthored account of joe simons early days in comics. Joe simon, a creator of captain america, is dead at 98 the new. Did you know that one of the creators of captain america grew up in rochester.
Joe simon, first editor of marvel comics and a creator of captain america, takes you back to the birth of the comic book industry, the early backroom publishing offices, collaborations and feuds among writers, artists and publishers, the art studios, working conditions, and the creators of superheroes that generated fortunes for the publishers but often left the creators struggling to survive. Simon published the story in the 2003 updated edition of his autobiography, the comic book makers. The comic book makers is a powerful, and lively book. Two books explain the rise of marvel and dc and the clash. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Joe simons autobiography, the comic book makers, was a great primary source. Draut put tracing paper over the final panel and inked directly on the tracing paper. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 1990. During thistime jim got to know many of the great comic book creators. Blue line pro serving comic book and animation creators. He created cartoons and illustrations for the papers sports sections. Hakes joe simon the comic book makers book with full. Aug 17, 2017 captain america was punching nazis in 1941.
The magazine reform judaism online has an article about jewish americans and the comic book industry in the 1930s and 1940s. Joe simon, a writer, editor and illustrator of comic books who was a. Two books explain the rise of marvel and dc and the. Blue line pro serving comic book and animation creators for. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie, captain marvel, spiderman and more. Comic book printing graphic novel printing mgx copy blog. Without jack, simon created and publishedsick magazine,the prez,brother power,the geek and edited for fox, archie, harvey, and crestwood. Simon was the author of the comic book makers 1990. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in. From what i remember though the text pages in comics were close to a 50lb. The amazing life of stan lee by stan lee and george mair isbn 0684873052.
Captain america cocreator joe simon had rochester roots. Displaying a print comic book is truly a work of art, and we will ensure that your work maintains that quality when you print your comic book. The comic book makers by joe simon with jim simon isbn 18875954. Oct 07, 2014 at mgx copy, we can get your comic book printing done in no time, without sacrificing any of the quality you have in mind. After leaving fox and landing at pulp magazine publisher martin goodmans timely comics the future marvel comics, where simon became the companys first editor, the simon and kirby team created the seminal patriotic hero captain america. The art of the simon and kirby studio hardcover abrams books. Jan 04, 2018 just as comicbook series cycle from inspired to tired, the dynamics between dc and marvel run good to bad and back, with noted periods of detente and creative crossovers to mine comicsevent.
May 21, 2003 the life of joe simon was not one of mediocrity, but one of creative excellence. These days comic book creators have learned from the past by selfpublishing or otherwise securing the rights to their progeny. Simon went on to consult for harvey comics in the 1960s, helping to develop then new characters casper the friendly ghost and richie rich. Simon has written a book with jim simon about his comic book days called the comic book makers. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Joe simon was there for many of the quintesessential moments. Mar 11, 2014 sadly, he passed away on 6 february 1994, aged 76, due to heart failure. We also use the highest quality paper available, so your comic art will come out. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee and co. Paper stock newsprint publishing format was ongoing series. Simon and kirby joe simon and jack kirby, their studio, and the. Joseph henry joe simon born hymie simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Just as comicbook series cycle from inspired to tired, the dynamics between dc and marvel run good to bad and back, with noted periods of detente and. The book was a massive sales success, but it certainly rankled nazi sympathizers, and resulted in the captain america creative team getting into a bit of trouble. August 28, 1917 february 6, 1994 was an american comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the mediums major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. The comic book artists hall of fame by mike benton isbn 0878338594.
But outside the guiding role, the writer took over. I havent bought a comic book in 20 years so i did some googling. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us. In this brief interview, joe simon talks to gary groth about cocreating captain america with jack. Book has 194 high quality slick paper pages extensively illustrated with photos and drawings from simons long career in comic books including his work with jack kirby. Simon and kirby joe simon and jack kirby, their studio, and. Captain america cocreator, joe simon, detailed a particularly rough period in his great memoir. Together, kirby and simon created dozens of titles and characters for virtually every major comic book publisher. Together with writer joe simon, kirby created the character of captain america for timely comics, the publisher which would go on to become marvel comics. Joe simon, a life in comics 2011, which was essentially a reworking of some of the material found in the comic book makers, with the focus firmly on simon and jack kirby, and less emphasis on the other bizarre and colorful characters simon encountered during his long career in the. October 11, 19 december 14, 2011 was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Jul 08, 2011 it was first written at a time when, sadly, joe simon wasnt yet known to many outside the comic book field, so that book was specifically designed and targeted for the comic book fan. Co written by one of comicdoms greatest talents, it exposes the comic book industry at its creative and financial peak. In his book the comic book makers joe simon describes how his friend al harvey approached him to do a cover for als new concept, a smallsized comic book.
Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books and served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics. Deleter comic book paper and kent paper features a4 and b4 paper in both 110kg and 5kg. Dec 14, 2011 simon also found time to write an autobiography entitled. Aug 01, 2019 the greatest comic book characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. The paper soon closed, and simon, at 23, ventured to new york city. Jun 25, 2014 the 10 greatest comic book writers of all time.
After two years at the rochester papers, simon went on to the syracuse. His comic career started in the 1930s drawing strips under a number of aliases before finally settling on jack kirby. Timely comics is the 1940s comic book publishing company that would evolve into marvel comics. The art of the simon and kirby studio hardcover abrams. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Joe simon, a creator of captain america, still fighting for comic. Selection includes plain, with ruler scale, and with frames. Apr 30, 2010 with the sandman by joe simon and jack kirby 302 7x10inch pages, color.
The comic book makers is a joy to read, a joy to look at, and a book that i am proud to say that i own. Storyboard creator comic strip maker storyboard maker. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books, such as captain america, and served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics. May 01, 1990 joseph henry joe simon born hymie simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Art credit based on comments by joe simon in his book the comic book makers. The worlds most popular and easy to use comic and storyboard creator. Even in articles about comic book paper the authors spoke in vague terms with no industry specs. Comic book makers is available from vanguard productions.
Hakes captain america cocreator joe simon original. He grew up in new york city, and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing. Filled with reallife anecdotes and insights, this is a histor. A longtime battle with marvel comics over captain america was settled out of court in 2003, and simon finally saw the superhero featured on the big screen in captain america. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. This lucky th issue features great covers by joe simon captain america and murphy anderson avengers, plus rare timely art by joe simon, jack kirby, bill everett, carl burgos, carl pfeufer, syd shores, mike sekowsky, and more.
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