Co written by one of comicdoms greatest talents, it exposes the comic book industry at its creative and financial peak. One of the top creator writers of his time, who often teamedup with jack kirby to. Joe simon, after creating captain america, was appointed the first editorinchief of timely comics, the company that would become marvel comics. Only a limited number of spots open for this exclusive signing, so prompt submission is recommended. This week its prez by mark russell and ben caldwell, written up by zay from community support the original prez by joe simon and jerry grandenetti came along in the 70s, when comics tried out a spate of characters for youth culture. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books and served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie, captain. The comic book makers by joe simon and jim simon overview in this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie, captain marvel, spiderman and more.
After a short stint as an editor at fox publications in 1939, simon moved over to timely where he became the companys first editor. October 11, 19 december 14, 2011 was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Joe simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and. Joe simons comments about this can be found in his book the comic book makers. I spent ten months and many hours restoring this comic for future generations. Joe simoncreator public domain super heroes fandom. Jan 22, 2009 joe is now retired, does not travel much, and rarely makes a con appearance. He is better known as the first editor of timely comics later renamed to marvel comics and the co creator of captain america. Joe simon, first editor of marvel comics and a creator of captain america, takes you back to the birth of the comic book industry, the early backroom publishing offices, collaborations and feuds among writers, artists and publishers, the art studios, working conditions, and the creators of superheroes that generated fortunes for the publishers but often left the creators struggling to survive.
The graphic world of jack kirby at cal state northridge art. Seriously i have never been a fan of 3d comics feeling that it is. Joe simon, comic book pioneer who cocreated captain america. Without jack, simon created and publishedsick magazine,the prez,brother power,the geek. S51576 z63 2007 the physical object format library binding number of pages 32 dimensions 9. His father was tailor harry simon was from the city of leeds, england. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 1990. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie, captain marvel, spiderman and more. Jack kirby, creator of comic book superheroes sweetsearch2day. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books and served. Jack kirby was the master at this almost 3d effect and although others. An outside artist had come to harvey saying he figured how to make 3d comics himself and offered to show harveys people how. In 19, simon was born to a jewishamerican family in rochester, new york.
Authorship of the comic book was attributed to simon and jack kirby. Joe simon, a comic book industry pioneer whose defining career moment came in the dark days of march 1941 when he delivered a. The comic book makers is avery valuable work by amember of one of the most important teams in comic book history. Comics writer and kirby biographer mark evanier admired the 3d sty. Joseph henry simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Captain america co creator, joe simon, detailed a particularly rough period in his great memoir. Without jack, simon created and publishedsick magazine,the prez,brother power,the geek and edited for fox, archie, harvey, and crestwood. So much of what we are today is owed to him and his amazing creativity. Dec 16, 2011 philadelphia joe simon who with jack kirby cocreated captain america and was one of the comic book industrys most revered writers, artists, and editors has died at age 98. That month, in a comic book boldly named after him, captain america dramatically leaped into action on the cover, delivering a knockout punch to adolf hitlers jaw. As usual it is interesting reading, however no examples of the comic books were provided. Hakes joe simon the comic book makers book with full.
Stan lee gave us more comics and put more writers and artists in print. Dec 16, 2011 joe simon, a comic book industry pioneer whose defining career moment came in the dark days of march 1941 when he delivered a starspangled superhero named captain america, has died. Joe simon, captain americas cocreator, later wrote in his autobiography the comic book makers that captain america was the first major. Public domain characters created or cocreated by joe simon october 11, 19 december 14, 2011 cocreated captain america and fighting american with jack kirby. Captain 3d 1953, harvey comics, one shot, jack kirby and joe simon. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture. He has been preserved in 2d, within the pages of the book of d, which has been protected by a human gaurdian since the demise of his own people. Second inside page titled the comic book makers has handlettered captain america on your side text in silver ink at top and wonderful 6x6 ink and water color art of crouching captain america holding shield facing viewer signed joe simon 2006. All files here have been researched by our staff and users to make sure they are free and in the public domain. The art of the simon and kirby studio print magazine. Simon said, simply evolved from the middle initial he decided on to commemorate hymie. Joe says the captain 3d book was created by him, jack, mort meskin.
Signing with joe simon, creator of captain america cgc. Eventually kirby teamed up with joe simon at timely later, marvel comics. The comic book makers, which he wrote with his son, jim simon. His infrequently used pen names were gregory sykes and jon henery. Neither joe, jack nor any of the artists working for them had any experience with making such a comic before. He is the co creator of captain america, along with jack kirby.
Simon and kirby was about to introduce a new comic book title for prize. A finely wrought comingofage memoir about the authors relationship with her beloved grandfather joe simon, cartoonist and co creator of captain america. Joe simon s most popular book is marvel masterworks. Joe simon is an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher.
Joe simon was a true legend in the comic book industry. Dec 15, 2011 joe simon, who along with jack kirby cocreated captain america and was one of the comicbook industrys most revered writers, artists and editors, died wednesday, dec. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 2003, trade. Unfortunately, i didnt have any 3d specs so couldnt enjoy the full effects but the plots were decent enough in themselves.
The book was a massive sales success, but it certainly rankled nazi sympathizers, and resulted in the captain america creative team getting into a bit of trouble. Nov 08, 2016 a new edition of adafruits comic reading list. Joe simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. With his partner, artist jack kirby, he cocreated captain america, one of comics most endur joseph henry joe simon born hymie simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Joe simon and jack kirby, their studio, and the artists who worked for. Jan 03, 2008 its written by joe simon, the creator of captain america and writerartisteditor for some true classics, along with cowriter jim simon. Kirby and meskin was a failed attempt at a current craze. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the. Simon also helped develop casper the friendly ghost and richie rich for harvey comics. Books select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Joe simon comic book art for sale value guide heritage. In his book joe simon describes al harvey requesting simon and kirby to produce a 3d book.
I completely redone the comic in 3d anaglyph red and blue glasses. About 20 years ago, i did a book of stories from my career called the comic book makers, which i worked on with my son jim. He has been preserved in 2d, within the pages of the book of d, which has been protected by a human gaurdian. Aug 10, 2020 the comic book makers is a powerful, and lively book. Digital comic museum captain 3d 001 anaglyph version. Home harvey comics captain 3d 001 color reedit we are the best site for downloading free public domain golden age comics. This is a donotmiss opportunity to have books signed by the legendary creator. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 2003. In addition to one of the great writers of the golden age. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books and served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics with his partner, artist jack kirby, he cocreated.
Printed images and the comic book mediums unique presentation of. The current guardian is danny davis who runs a used book shop. Joe simon was there for many of the quintesessential moments. He would continue to create other icons of popular culture on his own and with collaborator jack kirby, including fighting american, the boy commandos, romance comics, and the fly. As an eyewitness, joe simons son jim has much to offer in his afterword. Filled with reallife anecdotes and insights, this is a history of the talented creators who brought us superman. Filled with reallife anecdotes and insights, this is a histor. Joe simon, legendary golden age cocreator of such characters as captain. To have books signed by joe simon, comic books should be sent to desert wind comics. The comic book makers is like a school reunion, lavish with anecdotes that fill in the gap of threadbare memory. Dec 15, 2011 comic book artist joe simon, who created captain america with the late jack kirby, has died at age 98, a family spokesman said on thursday. Captain america is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Jan 11, 2009 joe simons book, the comic book makers written with jim simon, includes a chapter marty, the unknown writer that discusses joes work on political comic books and how it came about.
Dec 15, 2011 captain america co creator and comic legend joe simon one of the legendary creators of the golden age of comics, joe simon, passed away earlier today. Both comic legend joe simon and artist eduardo barreto died. May 01, 1990 joseph henry joe simon born hymie simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Mar 14, 2008 in his book joe simon describes al harvey requesting simon and kirby to produce a 3d book. When ferguson lettered for joe and jack, he would letter more pages than. Joe simon, comic book pioneer who cocreated captain. Joe simon, captain americas co creator, later wrote in his autobiography the comic book makers that captain america was the first major comic book hero to take a political. An author and comics creator in his own right, i interviewed jim about. If you think the stories in the comic books were wild, you should hear what the people making them got up to. Joe simon comic book legend and cocreator of captain. Joe simon, jack kirby and mort meskin in slumberland. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 1990, trade. You had to be there the early days of the comic book industry was filled with drama.
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