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Among the many talented comic book pros we saw were bob almond, buzz, ron frenz, jose luis garcialopez, paul kupperberg, bob mcleod, kevin nolan, jerry ordway, roger stern and roy thomas. Bob mcleod by rik offenberger on december 23, 2005 comic book biography. Our terrifying th issue features a special focus on the superb creative team of marv wolfman, gene colan, tom palmer, and john costanzathe. Bob mcleod illustrator of the death of captain marvel. Review shopping cart to ensure order accuracy and push checkout button. A cando crew of hunky men and buxom women plus the occasional animal or alien properly decked out in loudly colored, formfitting spandex, these crimefighters bring a range of. A cando crew of hunky men and buxom women plus the occasional animal or alien properly decked out in loudly colored, formfitting spandex, these. But the digital edition of this issue is available. Mcleod began his career working in the production department of marvel comics in 1973 on an recommendation from neal adams, but soon began penciling and inking for marvels crazy magazine, doing several movie satires and the teen hulk strip. He was an inker on the man of steel prequel comic book. A beautiful piece of 20o2 spiderman kisses mary jane watson original art by comic book artist bob mcleod.
From wikipedia bob mcleod 1951, tampa fl usa is an american comic book artist best known for cocreating the new mutants with writer chris claremont. They look great and are already in frames and hanging up in my studio. Dec 21, 2012 bob mcleod is a comic book artist, a writer and illustrator of childrens books and an educator. Abdanm and keerma had a good time exploring artist alley, seeing the work of all of the talented creators who were at the convention. Bob mcleod began his career working in the production department of marvel comics in 1973 on a recommendation from neal adams. Veteran comicbook artist mcleod presents an alphabetical gallery of newly minted superheroesfrom astroman, who is always alert for an alien attack to the zinger, zanily zigzagging through the zero zone. Now, superhero abc makes learning the alphabet a snap by combining it with the magical thrill of comic book action. Twomorrows publishing comic book artist the print edition is sold out. Quotes from comic book inker from cliff chiang cliff is an artist that has worked on batman, transmetropolitan, grendel, swamp thing, and much more. Twelve issues later, and this fan will have absorbed a year of work for someone like bob mcleod, a renowned superman, spiderman, and star. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the. Bob is a comic book artist best known for cocreating the new mutants with writer chris claremont. Dec 27, 2017 marvel and dc comics artist bob mcleod has been working in the industry for over 40 years on titles such as action comics, superman, wonder woman, several spiderman books and a whole lot more as an inker and penciller.
Our terrifying th issue features a special focus on the superb creative team of marv wolfman, gene colan, tom palmer, and john costanzathe drac packwho produced over 65 issues of tomb of dracula, perhaps the most consistently excellent 1970s comic series. Marvel and dc comics artist bob mcleod has been working in the industry for over 40 years on titles such as action comics, superman, wonder woman, several spiderman books and a whole lot more as an inker and penciller. Many also know him as the cocreator of marvels new mutants, along with writer chris claremont and editor louise simonson then louise jones. Mcleod is best known for cocreating the new mutants with writer chris claremont. For most of my career i was an artist for marvel and dc comics, pencilling several issues of s. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Comic art newspaper strip art childrens book art news about. Bob mcleod born august 9, 1951 is an american comic book artist. Graphic collectibles comic art original comic art by bob. While some artists earn their inking stripes over decades of comic book illustration, the second 2018 inkwell hall of fame winner, bob mcleod, has earned the nod due to his excellence in art finishing and contributions to the new mutants and other wellknown series on which he has worked in a 40plusyear career. Mcleod attended auburn university and the art institute of fort lauderdale professional history. Windsor comicon welcomes bob mcleod to its 2019 guest lineup. Splash page comic art 69 repped artists 10 accepting commissions sudzuka kudranski. Purchase an original comic art commission from bob mcleod.
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days. Mcleod began his career working in the production department of marvel comics in 1973. I just picked some i admire by my favorite artists, and one of my own i like. His first work for dc comics was in 1997 over the last issue of the. Like most participants of the cartoonist survey, he started drawing at an early age, copying newspaper comic strips and drawing disney characters. About being inked and inking his own work ive been inked by others in the past, and theyve all done an outstanding job. This is an original, hand drawn piece of spiderman. Bob mcleod is best known in comics for cocreating and illustrating the new mutants for marvel comics, and in publishing for writing and illustrating superhero abc, a childrens alphabet book. Join facebook to connect with bob mcleod and others you may know. Jan 16, 2019 bob mcleod born august 9, 1951 is an american comic artist best known for cocreating the new mutants team with writer chris claremont. This is the original art to a spiderman kisses mary jane watson pencil drawing. Warlord commission 1982 signed by artist bob mcleod rmk hi anthony, i got the package thank you.
Bob mcleod writer artist penciller inker colorist letterer editor. He began penciling and inking for marvels crazy magazine, doing several movie satires and the teen hulk strip. Bob has been an inker at marvel and dc on many series, including the incredible hulk, conan the barbarian, the legion of super heroes, detective comics, wonder woman, and the new titans, as well. Graphic collectibles comic art original comic art by. Mcleod is also widely known as the cocreator of xmen spinoff marvel series new mutants with writer chris claremont recently, mcleod sat down with syfy wire. Bob mcleod is a comic book artist, a writer and illustrator of childrens books and an educator. Xmen book illustration posted by bob mcleod 6675 views, 1 comment. Best known for cocreating and providing art for the marvel xmen spinoff the new mutants, now in.
They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spinoffs of the xmen franchise the first team of new mutants characters was created by chris claremont and artist bob mcleod. The first team of new mutants characters was created by chris claremont and artist bob mcleod. Bob mcleod hey kids comics wiki fandom powered by wikia. They first appeared in the new mutants september 1982, part of the line marvel graphic novel, and are subsequently featured in their own title from 1983 until 1991. Bob mcleod was educated at auburn university and the art institute of fort lauderdale. Bob mcleod signed 2002 spiderman kisses mary jane watson. Bob mcleod comic artist the most popular comic art by bob. Welcome to the conclusion of our extensive interview with bob mcleod, veteran comic book artist, best known by many for his virtuoso inking on several popular series in the 1980s and 90s. Many comic book readers remember bob mcleod for his long and distinguished career as an inker for marvel throughout the 1970s and 1980s and later for dc comic in the 1990s. Explore the art gallery of bob mcleod where you will find his professional work for both marvel and dc. He began his career working in the production department of marvel comics in 1973 on an recommendation from.
Spiderman sketched by comic book artist bob mcleod. Anthonys comic book art original comic art bob mcleod. Purchase a bob mcleod sketch cover, sketch book on the corelating event page or supply your own sketch cover as soon as possible upon your arrival to ensure completion. Shop at the official store of marvel, dc artist bob mcloud. Comic book creator bob mcleod to attend windsor comicon 2019. One of my favorite artist and inkers is bob mcleod. Dec 22, 2015 one of my favorite artist and inkers is bob mcleod. Mcleod is also widely known as the cocreator of xmen spinoff marvel series new mutants with writer chris claremont. Comic books can be consuming for their fans, yes, but they are just as consuming for their creators. He also provided pencils for many books, lettered others, and sometimes provided both pencils and inks for an individual issue, here and there. Mcleod drew the graphic novel and the first three issues of the.
Even as preschoolers, kids are drawn to superheroes and the powers that make them irresistible. We are looking forward to welcoming artist bob mcleod to the north texas comic book show in february. Comic book artist and cocreator of the new mutants. Mcleod attended auburn university and the art institute of fort lauderdale. Nov 27, 2012 from wikipedia bob mcleod 1951, tampa fl usa is an american comic book artist best known for cocreating the new mutants with writer chris claremont.
Original comic art for sale by artist bob mcleod at. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. In addition to illustrating for comics, mcleod branched out into childrens books with superhero abc, which was published in 2006. Bob has been a comic book artist for over 40 years. Aug 06, 2005 welcome to the conclusion of our extensive interview with bob mcleod, veteran comic book artist, best known by many for his virtuoso inking on several popular series in the 1980s and 90s. Bob will be a part of the kravens last hunt reunion with mike zeck and j. He was educated at auburn university and the art institute of fort lauderdale. Longtime comicbook artist bob mcleod s entry into childrens books is a gem. May 21, 2007 many comic book readers remember bob mcleod for his long and distinguished career as an inker for marvel throughout the 1970s and 1980s and later for dc comic in the 1990s.
Bob mcleod is accepting comic art commissions introduction. Bob mcleod born august 9, 1951 is an american comic artist best known for cocreating the new mutants team with writer chris claremont. All my kids even the twelve year old and both i and my wife love both the dialogue and beutiful colored and expressive pictures as mcleod progresses through the alphabet. Each of these larger than life characters jumps off the oversized pages and into young childrens hearts. There are far too many great comic covers to pick only five. Best known for cocreating and providing art for the marvel xmen spinoff the new mutants, now in preproduction as a major motion picture. Batman and jay garrick stand against an android samurai with a bad attitude.
Bob mcleod guest guest north texas comic book show. Bob mcleod born august 9, 1951 is an american comic book artist best known for cocreating the new mutants with writer chris claremont. Comic book creator bob mcleod to attend windsor comicon. Jul 10, 2019 windsor comicon presented by cartoon kingdom is pleased to welcome american comics artist bob mcleod to its 2019 guest lineup. He began his career at marvel comics and in his time there he inked several different artists and series including inking mike zecks kravens last hunt storyline. Freelance artist and illustrator bob mcleod has worked on a variety of wellknown comicbook series, among them spiderman, hulk, star wars, xmen, fantastic four, and superman, just to name a few. His first published work was in the title crazy magazine in 1974. Mar 16, 2016 bob mcleod is best known in comics for cocreating and illustrating the new mutants for marvel comics, and in publishing for writing and illustrating superhero abc, a childrens alphabet book. He began his career penciling and inking for marvels crazy magazine, doing several movie satires and the teen hulk strip.