The definitive biography of one of the most prolific creators in the
history of American comics! From a start in 1947 at the Simon & Kirby
shop, he co-created the legendary Western strip American Eagle with Will
Elder, and became an EC Comics mainstay, working with Harvey Kurtzman on
Mad and Two-Fisted Tales. In addition to a 40+ year association with
Cracked magazine, his pivotal Marvel Comics work included an extended
run inking Herb Trimpe on The Hulk, and teaming with sister Marie
Severin to create the classic comics version of King Kull. Throughout
his storied career, he freelanced for every major publisher, and
remained a workhorse up till his final Dark Horse mini-series at age 90.
Included in this volume is a special "American Eagle" section, an
eye-popping art gallery, and extensive personal photos and artifacts
(including WWII "Victory Mail" cartoons and handmade greeting cards for
his family). Also featured are commentary from over 25 peers gathered
just for this book, including Neal Adams, Richard Corben, John Byrne,
Russ Heath, Walter Simonson, and many others. Written by Greg Biga and
multiple Eisner Award-winner Jon B. Cooke, with an introduction by
Howard Chaykin, Foreword by Mort Todd, and Afterword by Chuck Dixon,
this profusely illustrated book celebrates the centennial of the
two-fisted artist's birth!
