Jim Steranko
Real Name
James Steranko
Biography:
Gender
First "Shadow" publication
Place of Birth
Reading , Pennsylvania , United States of America
Date of Birth
November 5, 1938
Professional History
James Steranko is an illustrator and graphic designer who moved into paperback cover paintings in 1969, bringing the same innovative design and illustration flair to cover illustrations that he brought to comic books earlier in his career. During the 1970s, he produced several Shadow covers for Pyramid Books. He was the first choice to be involved in illustrating DC Comics' Shadow series, but due to conflicts with the script writing, he withdrew his services and the artistic chores eventually went to Michael Kaluta.
Work History
- Publications where "Jim Steranko" created the Cover
- Publications that "Jim Steranko" Edited
- Publications that "Jim Steranko" Wrote
- Publications that "Jim Steranko" Penciled
Images Attributed to Jim Steranko
- Penciler images created under the name: "Jim Steranko"
- Cover artist images created under the name: "Jim Steranko"
Notes
- Steranko's illustration for Pyramid's The Living Shadow paperback is based on George Rozen's classic "The Black Hush" cover.
- The Pyramid cover of The Mobsmen on the Spot is designed by Steranko, however, the front cover was actually painted by former Shadow artist, George Rozen. There is no "Steranko" signature on the paperback cover. It is believed that he wanted Rozen to receive royalties from it. The cover was originally used for Shadow Magazine #245, published in 1942.
Trivia
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See Also
Official Website
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