Contents The cover is the classic Marvel and specifically Spider-Man artist's first work for DC in over 50 years, he told THR via phone. So don't let this chance go by. We get your comic collectibles signed by the creators you want. 30 John Romita Sr. #1198/1500! You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. John Romita Jr.. [78] They lived in Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood until 1954, when they bought a house in the Queens neighborhood of Queens Village. View fullsize. Romita both penciled and inked the cover of Daredevil vol. [14], Romita entered the comics industry in 1949 on the series Famous Funnies. [20], When not on duty, Romita could leave the base and go into Manhattan. After the interview he showed us projects he was currently working on . A stellar costume designer and an incredibly prolific penciler, inker, and cover artist, Romita infused romance comics lan into the sturdy moral soap opera of the Stan Lee/Steve Ditko Spider-Man. [19] Romita was promoted to corporal after seven or eight months; now allowed to live off the post, he rented an apartment in Brooklyn. *No Multi-Sigs included with other signings. An example would be my TOD 1 9.4 Would cost 130$ just to grade it. Free shipping for many products! Namor the Sub-Mariner Pencil Art Drawing - Signed John Romita Sr. (penciller) $900. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. He is a writer, known for The Sinister Six, Luke Cage (2016) and Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses (2017). Buy books online written by John Romita Sr. and sign up for author alerts for new book email notifications. For some of us, this is our livelihood and for others it is our passion. [47], Romita, increasingly called upon to do art corrections and touch-ups, and to interface with artists for ever-busy editor Lee, became Marvel's de facto art director. CGC will remove a CGC-certified book from its holder for an additional $5 fee. He graduated from Manhattan's School of Industrial Art in 1947, having attended for three years after spending ninth grade at a Brooklyn junior high school. It also made him a star artist in the comic book world. Sorry we were already San Diego when you posted the question. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Exclusive Desert Wind Comics Variant Amazing Spider-Man #1 by John Romita, Journey in Mystery #93 signed by Stan Lee. v17: Removed the black underarm webbing (will add if requested). Not as easy as say.stegman and cates. The submission form deadline for this event is February 10th, 2023. For more information and to join, visit CGCcomics.com/join. John Romita, Jr. Exclusive Desert Wind Comics Variant Fantastic Four #645 by Joe Sinnott. The submission form deadline for this event is July 10th, 2023. So I ghosted it and then kept on ghosting for him", Romita recalled. Desert Wind Comics is an Authorized Signature Series Witness and Dealer. We will be looking to add additional signings to take place in the near future and you should continually check our Facebook pages and websites for these updated schedules and signings. (Temporally out of dated order and please ignore the April 5th deadline, I am working on it). [28] Sales perked; while the title had a smaller print run than Marvel flagships The Amazing Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, it briefly had the company's highest percentage of sales compared to print-run. Time - Some of the books would take 6 months to get back to me. We will be accepting drop-off submissions at TerrifiCon. They have two children. Desert Wind Comics is honored and privileged to announce a special signing with John Romita Sr. in New York. Romita then began a second stint, doing full pencils for issues #105115 and #119 (Feb.Dec. 2, #94 (Feb. 2007) in that same romance comics style. [15] "I think it was a 1920s mobster crime story". [31] Romita took over The Amazing Spider-Man with issue #39 (Aug. Everyone has been affected either directly or indirectly with comic and collectible stores being closed and conventions being canceled. The price per ticket is $500 Ticket allows 1 collector and 1 guest entry into the Experience (only 1 person per ticket will receive the item with *) [28], Romita began a brief stint on Daredevil beginning with issue #12 (Jan. 1966), initially penciling over Jack Kirby's dynamic layouts as a means of learning Marvel's storytelling house style. Just stop by and get your questions answered on the great signing opportunities we will have coming up. In two pages I can make more money than I usually make all week! If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our. If you have any questions, please feel free to email [emailprotected]. The submission form deadline for this event is October 5th, 2023. NOTE: Signing tickets must be prepurchased prior to show and signing tickets are extremely limited. John Romita Jr. and Scott Hannas signature. Check the Prices Tab on Desertwindcomics.com for witnessing and grading fees. [56], Romita was the artist for the Spider-Man newspaper comic strip from its launch on January 3, 1977[57] through late 1980. John Romita Sr. will be turning 93 in only 10 days from today (14 January, 2023). Pricing and submission details are available on the Desertwindcomics.com website. John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney Amazing Spider-Man #69 Story Page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Experience: $500 Special ticketed event where fans can get a very personal experience with one of the greatest creators of our time, John Romita Jr. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. The trouble was, Romita took Spidey away from his roots and firmly planted him in the mainstream [55] Marvel staffers would joke that Romita "took Spider-Man uptown". While Romita's depiction of Spider-Man would eventually become the company mascot and the definitive look to the general public, the artist had trepidations: I was hoping against it, believe it or not. The submission form deadline for this event is February 28th, 2023. Starlin? Desert Wind Comics is honored and privileged to announce a special signing with John Romita Sr. in New York. [58], After editor-in-chief and art director Stan Lee assumed the positions of publisher and president in 1972, he promoted Romita to the position of art director in July 1973[48] after Romita had been in that position unofficially but on staff since 1972. With issue #73, and then #7681, Romita provided only covers and was absent from the inside, with Buscema providing layouts for penciler-inker Mooney. He was born in the borough of Brooklyn. THE COMIC MONSTER is pleased to be able to offer our clients another rare opportunity to add the autograph of Living Legend John Romita Sr. to their books and personal memorabilia. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. Recent Projects John enjoying his retirement from the comic industry, does not travel much, and rarely makes a con appearance. He began his career at Marvel UK, doing sketches for covers of reprints: his debut was with a six pages story in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. GenuineCOA private msg quote post Address this user: plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1. Last time his in house signing was 100 $ for grading and signature. Whether you are looking to have your collectible signed or signed-and-graded, Desert Wind Comics is your destination for safe transactions and professional customer service. Unfortunately with his underline health condition I am not sure he will be at any shows. 1895 Camino Del Rio S Postal Service on July 27, 2007. Complete details may be found at www.desertwindcomics.com. Please go to www.desertwindcomics.com for additional information. It was terrible. Most recently he's written on the upcoming She-Hulk and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Studios/Disney+. Comics-art historian Daniel Herman assessed of Romita's Spider-Man work, Romita's transformation of the character redefined the character's look and took the strip in a different direction. Sign in to view your bids, favorites & more! Friday, August 15th, 2014. "I thought, this is ridiculous! "The first story he gave me was a love story. John Romita, Sr. (Born 1930) is active/lives in New York. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. Check out the convention schedule in Events. For safety reasons, no books or memorabilia will be accepted after the posted deadline. You can actually submit directly to Neal through his site. Star Wars actors (McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams). Romita suggested to writer Gerry Conway that supporting character Gwen Stacy should die at the hands of the Green Goblin in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" in issue #121 (June 1973). He obtained a position at the large ad agency BBDO through his friend Al Normandia, one of the firm's art directors. 2. Romita succeeded Whitney with issue #2 (Nov. Legendary Marvel Universe founder Stan Lee and definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. will be joining Barrucci for the 11:00 PM show on the 25th. The submission form deadline for this event is March 17th, 2023. Bleeding Cool has been reporting that this is intended by Marvel to be a new era for Spider-Man for the last month. Dynamic was able to get Stan to sign 50 . Then, when Don had finished the pencils, [Lee would] call me in to fix up anything that he didn't like. John Romita Sr. Dealer: RomitaMan Original Art $3000 Posted On:1/12/2023 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Go to page Fans, get ready because these three are offering a number of extra options for this signing in addition to their signatures! https://www.instagram.com/gscomicfest. The big event of Saturday at Baltimore Comic-Con - and really, the whole weekend - was the Stan Lee spotlight panel, featuring John Romita, Sr., and moderated by The duly appointed King of . HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. With a proven track record of success, Desert Wind Comics is the only source you need for your comic book signatures. For this exclusive event, ALL CGC members, including free CGC members, can submit books directly to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. Description. CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. Lee? John Romita Jr. is the son of Virginia (Bruno) and comic book artist John Romita Sr., one of the signature Spider-Man artists since the 1960s. John Romita Sr. original layout page art for a Satana comic book. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. While we will be attending numerous comic-cons throughout the year, Desert Wind Comics will also be scheduling several special signings with different creators as well, so make sure to visit our website for updates and new announcements. 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Torso Sketch. After six months, when I realized it wasn't temporary, I finally stopped trying to [mimic] Ditko. "They were going to pay me $250 a week. 3. Were really excited to offer another opportunity for fans to not only get one signature or Remarque but three from three incredible comic book creators,said Brittany McManus, CGC Signature Series Director. The guest list includes a nice selection of comic writers and artist as well as some great celebrities to get signed and that is what we do best. Synopsis Writer (s) Stan Lee Penciler (s) John Romita Sr. Inker (s) Mickey Demeo Letterer (s) Sam Rosen Editor (s) Stan Lee John Romita Sr. John V. Romita (born January 24, 1930) is an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating the character The Punisher. The amazing career of artist John Romita, Sr. By Mike Avila. Spider-Man Marvel Envelope - 2007 Signed John Romita Sr. (all) $75. Zeb Wells illustrated "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" Remarque. Upcoming events Desert Wind Comics will be providing Independent Signature Witnessing Services. He paid me two hundred dollars for it and never published it and rightfully so". 1972, April 1974), and providing occasional inking and most of the cover art through issue #168 (May 1977). I would kill for a Tom Baker signing but it probably will never happen. Writer: The Sinister Six. You must purchase your signing tickets in ADVANCE online. Scott Hannas illustrated Remarque. Except for one issue (#65) inked by his successor, Jim Mooney, the Romita-Esposito team continued through issue #66 (Nov. 1968),[22] establishing the new look of Spider-Man. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. John Romita Sr.. Sign up for a new account in our community. "I worked there in prehistoric times for about eight . 01-Mar 13:35. 1. "It had become very hard for me to come up with new ideas. Get your comic books signed by great writers and artists and graded. 7h 59m left (Today 11:08 AM) +$5.00 shipping Sponsored SPIDER-MAN MARVEL TALES #106 CBCS SS SIGNED JOHN ROMITA SR 1st PUNISHER APP NS Pre-Owned $249.99 Buy It Now +$17.10 shipping Sponsored JRJR, quickly established a name for himself when he entered Marvel Comics at just 21 years of age. Books that are already certified by CGC, including CGC Signature Series books, can be submitted for this event. "Frequently they had another artist do the first page of my stories. [11], The collaboration ended in early 1951, when Romita was drafted into the U.S. John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells illustrated Remarque. [37] Romita has stated that in designing Mary Jane, he "used Ann-Margret from the movie Bye Bye Birdie as a guide, using her coloring, the shape of her face, her red hair and her form-fitting short skirts. The Amazing Spider-Man had been Marvel's second-best-selling title at the time Romita began drawing it. The guest list includes a nice selection ofcomic writers and artist as well as some great celebrities to get signed and that is what we do best. 1930): John Romita Sr. started drawing comics after spending a year in commercial art. Will you be accepting subs at SDCC 2018? 300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102. During this trying time, I want each of you to know that the upmost care is being extended to you, your collectibles, our staff, CGCs staff, and the creators. 2023 Desert Wind Comics - Developed and Maintained by Comic Coders. Want news like this delivered to your inbox once a month? Entered the comics industry in 1949. Or you can contact us either via email or by phone for any questions you have. On the next screen, you can add one of CGCs custom Marvel labels to your submission for qualifying books. He is a writer and producer, known for Kick-Ass (2010), Kick-Ass 2 (2013) and Gray Area. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. DAREDEVIL #20 1966 CGC 7.5 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED JOHN ROMITA SR OWL APP MARVEL, Amazing Spider-Man #52 CGC 8.5 Stan Lee John Romita SR, #17 CGC 5.0! [15] In that capacity through at least the late 1980s,[15] Romita played a major role in defining the look of Marvel Comics and in designing new characters. Stan Lee interviewed Romita and his son for the documentary series The Comic Book Greats. Johns first credited comic-book art which was for penciling and inking the 6 page story The Bradshaw Boys in Western Outlaws #1 which was published in 1954 by Marvel Comics. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch. He had Don Heck pencil over my breakdowns for a while. [48] Cutting back on his Spider-Man workload, Romita began doing only layouts, with finished pencils by Don Heck or Jim Mooney for nearly every issue for a year-and-a-half (#5775, Feb. 1968 Aug. 1969). Since 2007, Desert Wind Comics has offered opportunities to purchase special collectible books as well as get your own comic collectibles signed. John Romita Jr., the long-time Marvel Comics artist, is returning to the publisher in July, Marvel announced March 31. Legendary Larry continues to entertain fans all around the world with his writing finesse and penciling skills on titles like Tales to Astonish and Tales of Suspense. John Romita Sr is known for Comic strip penciller and inker. In the end, it is our wishes and prayers that, when this disaster is over, we can all return to what brought us joy in this world. Marvel.com is the source for Marvel comics, digital comics, comic strips, and more featuring Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men and all your favorite superheroes. John Romita Sr. Born in Brooklyn, New York, The United States January 24, 1930 Genre Comics & Graphic Novels edit data John Romita, Sr. (often known as simply John Romita) is an Italian-American comic-book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man. Our company has signed with more Legends and comic book creators than any other signing company! Baltimore Convention Center All submissions must be received by CGC no later than Friday, September 16, 2022, to qualify for this private signing event. Romita inked the debut of new Captain Marvel Monica Rambeau in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982)[68] and the first appearance of the Hobgoblin in The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (March 1983). Press J to jump to the feed. John Romita Sr is known for Comic strip penciller and inker. Westin South Coast Plaza CGC is thrilled to welcome three of the comic book industrys most distinguished creators, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells for a trio In-House Private Signing. The ongoing short feature starred an African chieftain in Africa, with no regularly featured Caucasian characters. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. Chump. Romita Sr. created a larger-than-life threat in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #66 - 67 with his portrayal of the master of illusions, Mysterio. [27] [He] showed me Dick Ayers' splash page for a Daredevil [and] asked me, 'What would you do with this page?' I think it's awesome that he offers the signing but I would only do it for the modern tiers. We start with Roger Stern's debut on 'Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man' #43, then continue on with virtually every chronological Spidey appearance for the rest of the decade. "[25]. She must've told him this GI wants to do some comics. ", David and Greenberger p. 49: "The idea of beloved supporting characters meeting their deaths may be standard operating procedure now but in 1973 it was unprecedented Gwen's death took villainy and victimhood to an entirely new level. If you want to get your comic collectibles signed and authenticated as well as graded, then this will be the first place you want to stop once at the show. Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 39: Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 43: Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 46: Sanderson, Peter "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 159: "In June [1973], Marvel embarked on a story that would have far-reaching effects. John Romita Sr. zodiac sign is aquarius. Sign up for a new account in our community. CGC must receive all submissions for this event by Friday, September 16, 2022. Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Illustrator), John Romita Sr. (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating 575 ratings published 1966 8 editions. [22], "I was following the DC [house] style", he recalled in 2002. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. I felt like I was burned out as a penciler after eight years of romance work. It's easy! 1954). Top Rated Plus. John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells illustrated Remarque. $399.99. 8746 Forum Home. #135 SS CGC 9.0 2nd 1974 WP, John Romita Sr. Romita then stepped back for six issues, drawing only covers while John Buscema laid out issues #7681 (Sept. 1969 Feb. 1970) for others to finish. During his long, successful career, Hanna has inked some of the greatest titles in the comic book industry, spanning from titles like Detective Comics and Green Lantern Corps to X-Men and Spider-Man. [14], Shortly afterward, however, romance comics began declining in popularity, and by 1965, DC had "stopped buying any new [romance] art", Romita recalled. Romita drew mostly horror and romance stories, but also several war, crime and Western features. The following year he drew a variant cover of his signature series, for The Amazing Spider-Man #568 (Oct. 2008), doing so again with #642 (Nov. Hell sign your books and submit them to CGC for a yellow label. He first drew the character in 1977, as the rising star son of the legendary John Romita Sr., and went on to become one of the definitive pencillers to ever work on the character. 1986 John Romita Jr Original Art Sketch Illustration Wolverine Signed 11x17 [51][52][53] Her demise and the Goblin's apparent death one issue later formed a story arc widely considered as the most defining in the history of Spider-Man.[54]. Genuine . The submission form deadline for this event is June 16th, 2023. If CCS pressing is also requested, the turnaround time is estimated at eight weeks. Simply go to our submission page on our website for details on submitting your collectibles for signature. Our company has signed with more Legends and comic book creators than any other signing company! Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. On 9/21/2021 at 10:20 AM, Aztecan22 said: On 9/22/2021 at 10:24 PM, Gator Guru said: On 9/23/2021 at 8:51 AM, somewhereintexas said: On 2/2/2022 at 1:03 PM, brownies8701 said: CGC In House Signing Wishlist - Update for 2023. John Romita Sr. may not have been the rock upon which Marvel Comics was built, but the city on that rock has Romita as its basic infrastructure. Join Desert Wind and Celestial Comics at this great show. HEROES CONVENTION Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. World of Mystery No. The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. is $75 per item and includes: John Romita Jr.'s signature Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CCS pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CCS pressing) Here Comes The Spider-Cast podcast on demand - A weekly podcast dedicated to Spider-Man comic books in the 1980s. Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading, Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CCS pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CCS pressing), Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label. Even though Mr. Lieber remains in lock down mode in Manhattan, he is still in good spirits and looking forward to signing soon. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our website. Celestial Comics, July 13, 2018. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. The MAIL-IN SUBMISSION DEADLINE is Friday, August 10th and the Celestial Comics in-store submission deadline is Tuesday, August 14th. ", Saffel "Death and the Spider", p. 65: "Death struck again, with repercussions that would ripple through comics from that day forward.". Hanna has been a top comic book inker and penciler for over 30 years. Wells has written for Marvel Comics for over twenty years, most recently on Hellions and the relaunch of The Amazing Spider-Man. John Romita Jr. (all) John Romita Sr. (all) $200. 1966). No COA, Amazing Spider-Man #44 CGC 9.0 Stan Lee John Romita SR, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #95 CGC 9.2 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED STAN LEE JOHN ROMITA SR. #135 (1974) - CGC 7.5 - 2ND-! John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells signature. "[38] Mary Jane Watson made her first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #42 (Nov. 1966),[39] although she first appeared in #25 (June 1965) with her face obscured and had been mentioned since #15 (Aug. 1964). Altered the model where the lines from the vanilla classic suit's blue are made less noticeable for a more accurate and cleaner look! I did a big drawing of Daredevil just a big, tracing-paper drawing of Daredevil swinging. Planet Comic Con Kansas City, MO April 22 - 24th Phoenix Fan Fusion Phoenix, AZ May 27 - 29th HeroesCon 2022 Charlotte, NC June 24 - 26th Comic Con International: San Diego San Diego, CA July 21 - 24th Terrificon Uncasville, CT Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles. Nationality Americans John Romita, Jr., 66 . [14] Bernard Sachs and Sy Barry inked some of Romita's romance work, but "by the late '50s and early '60s, I was inking my own stuff". Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. John Romita Jr. was born on 17 August 1956 in New York City, New York, USA. The submission form deadline for this event is July 17th, 2023. Is there anything they havent signed at this point? [22], Even before his final original DC story was published, Romita had already returned to freelance for what had now become Marvel Comics. The incredible artwork of John Romita, Sr. and John Romita, Jr., along with inks by Klaus Janson, grace the covers of the upcoming issue of SUPERMAN! [36], Romita designed the look of Mary Jane Watson, a supporting character in the Spider-Man series who would later become the lead character's romantic interest. Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. [22], In the mid-1950s, while continuing to freelance for Atlas, Romita did uncredited work for DC Comics[23] before transitioning to work for DC exclusively in 1958. He did a panel in Captain America vol. Some of the many comic creators that Desert Wind Comics had the opportunity to work with last year include Stan Lee, John Romita Sr, Joe Simon, Gene Colan, Mark Millar, John Romita Jr, Neil Gaiman, Joe Rubinstein, Todd McFarlane and many, many more. Some of the fantastic guests making appearances are TBA. You can also contact us either via email to [emailprotected] or by phone (702) 592-4792 for any questions. The safety of all of those involved is paramount and the rushing of a signing will NOT happen. 1954). Started by ", Manning "1980s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 133: "Writer Roger Stern and artists John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. introduced a new and frighteningly sane version of the [Green Goblin] concept with the debut of the Hobgoblin. Carl Weathers (Rocky, The Mandalorian) JOHN ROMITA SR . Amazing Spider-Man SIGNED John Romita Sr. Marvel 1963 Tunes Glass, John Romita Sr Marvel Comics Origins 1992, The Amazing Spider-Man #2 20226, #1 / Romita Sr, Romita Jr, Stan Lee, Captain America #101 Signed by Sebastian Stan CGC 6.0 May 1968 Marvel, #23 CBCS (CGC )7.0 1st , 1972 BRONZE AGE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 107 GWEN STACY SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA SR, Amazing Spider-Man #161 CGC SS 8.5 Tom Holland John Romita, Tower of Shadows #1 VG Jim Steranko 1969 Johnny Craig John Buscema Art, Amazing Spider-Man #11973 CGC 8.5 John Romita SR Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man 59 CGC SS Romita 7.5 , Luke cage hero for hire #2 Archie Goodwin 1972 George Tuska/Billy Graham, Amazing Spider-Man #58 CGC 7.5 Stan Lee John Romita SR, #118 CGC 3.5 SS Stan Lee & John Romita Spectacular ASM, #152 CGC 9.0 John Romita WP Shocker, UNCANNY X-MEN #185 Marvel Comics John Romita ~ . This great Spider-Man semi-profile was created in ink over graphite on board with an image area of 5.5" x 8.5". In 1971, the 100 th issue of Amazing Spider-Man was due for publication and both Stan Lee and Romita, Sr., knew the issue's cover needed to be a masterpiece. Signed by one of the founding fathers of the Marvel universe, LEGENDARY CREATOR: - John Romita . John Romita Sr is one such legend. The submission form deadline for this event is September 1st, 2023. [9] Among his instructors were book illustrator Howard Simon and magazine illustrator Ben Clements,[10] and his influences included comics artists Noel Sickles,[11] Roy Crane,[11] Milton Caniff,[12] and later, Alex Toth[11] and Carmine Infantino,[13] as well as commercial illustrators Jon Whitcomb, Coby Whitmore, and Al Parker. Veteran Marvel artist John Romita, Sr. comes out of "retirement" to draw a variant Superman cover for his son's first DC Comics' ongoing series - marking his first . 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