This might be something of interest. There are those individuals
historically and culturally ranking at the top of every human endeavor.
Artists, politicians, scientists…those worthy of note. I recently joined the
Neal Adams Appreciation Page on Facebook and have blogged about him here
before. In the field of comic book art and graphic story-telling serving both
as writer and illustrator Neal Adams remains consistently at the top. He is
without doubt my personal favorite and probably among any list of the top three
“All Time” favorites imaginable in this remarkably crowded field. Neal Adams:
The Best-Ever-All Time!
The first illustration (top of page) from Batman Comics
shows off his depth of cover illustration. The sense of urgency, the lighting
and minimalist composition is shocking and intriguing to the viewer. It is a
must read. What is the meaning of this unsolvable conundrum? How and why would
Batman kill himself Bruce Wayne?
This next drawing is from Adam’s run on The Spectre Comics.
It is a work that I am convinced belongs in the collection of MoMA or The
Whitney. It should hang alongside Warhol, Lichtenstein and Johns. The
composition is “perfection” the drama, shock, word placement and draftsmanship
are all notable. This is among the finest that “Pop Art” has to offer.
This is exactly what Adam’s does best; like no other (below).
This page is original in design, layout and is cinematic in form. The dramatic
lighting and attention to detail in the close-up portrait is amazing. His command of tool is
masterful.
The Art of Neal Adams literally sings like no other. His is
a treasure that to those who love and cherish his works is unsurpassed in an
abundant field of brilliance.
