The late great Neal Adams was celebrated by DC some years ago in 2016 when they contracted with the artist to recreate some of the truly iconic Silver Age and Bronze Age covers for the company. It's flattering to have other artists create an homage to a single artist as is often done with Jack Kirby, but for the artist himself to look back and muster that classic material is a true pleasure. I present the covers here alongside the originals which inspired them. Enjoy!
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I'd say that in most cases the originals are better. A few of the new ones are good, but they don't eclipse the oldies.
ReplyDeleteI'd say they are meant to evoke the classics, not supersede them.
DeleteI'm talking about the actual drawing though, RJ. They should at least be as good as, art-wise, but some are inferior - as if a lesser artist was trying to copy Adams (and not doing quite as good a job).
DeleteThanks for showing these Rip as I missed a few of these when they came out.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome sir.
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