Marvel Comics of the 1980s

Monday, July 18, 2011

Last post before SDCC...

Well, I'm off to SDCC on Wednesday. Probably won't be blogging until I get back next Monday. The weather looks beautiful for the rest of the week and weekend.

Not sure what my schedule is like, but if anyone is interested in meeting up at some point, please email me at jason.shayer@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

More Cliff Chiang 80s-inspired art!

Grabbed from: http://cliffchiang.tumblr.com/

Kitty Pryde and Lockheed - unpublished pinup, X-men Unlimited

Thought I’d post this due to the enthusiastic response to yesterday’s piece. This is the only thing I’ve ever drawn professionally for Marvel, back in 2001 in the early days of my freelance career. It may have slipped through the cracks in an editorial shuffle, so I’m not sure if it was ever published. I always loved how Marvel Comics existed in Marvel comics, and that Kitty Pryde read them. I picked some choice favorites from the era, and rounded out the rest of the room with 80’s memorabilia. Dig those floppy disks!
- Cliff Chiang

And here's a colour version of Chiang's X-Men piece I posted a few months ago...

Thursday, July 14, 2011

1984 - X-Men Button set

This 9 button X-Men set featured the art of Paul Smith. The buttons were full-colour and about 2 inches in diameter, so they were quite small.

Another button was released in 1986 featuring John Romita Jr.'s art.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

1982 - Michael Golden's Marvel Universe Poster - Framed!

You might recall I blogged a few months ago about Stephen Gurr who managed to get his hands on a lovely copy of Michael Golden's Marvel Universe post. Well, he's been kind enough to share some photos of the framed result! Thanks for sharing Stephen.

Can't argue with his choice of websites!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Doctor Strange's Eye of Agamatto from Skelton Crew Studio

Another amazing item from Skelton Crew Studio, Doctor Strange's Eye of Agamatto.
http://www.skeltoncrewstudio.com/doctorstrange.html

Looking for any "new" 1980's style art by Joe Rubinstein?

Inker and artist Joe Rubinstein (Wolverine miniseries, Incredible Hulk, Justice League International, The Defenders, Silver Surfer, Amazing Spider-Man, and just about every other comic book series out there!) is accepting commissions. Here are some stand-out pieces with a 1980s style and interest:

Feel free to contact Joe at
jjr6658@aol.com and don't forget to pass on my name or website. Thanks!

You can find his commissions price list and other art pieces here:
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=36748