Welcome to your home for exceptional comic collectible opportunities. If CCS pressing is also requested, the turnaround time is estimated at eight weeks. Signed by one of the founding fathers of the Marvel universe, LEGENDARY CREATOR: - John Romita . 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. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002.. Romita worked on Captain America Comics at Atlas in the 1950's. I never really felt comfortable on Spider-Man for years. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. The submission deadline for this rare signing is Friday, February 26th. 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 ~ . Last time his in house signing was 100 $ for grading and signature. That is John Romita Sr. (Though to anyone who grew up with his work, he's simply "John Romita," as he always signed his work.) [33][34] After three issues, Romita inked himself for issues #4348 (Nov. 1966 May 1967), before Esposito returned uncredited for issue #49 (June 1967),[35] then as Mickey Demeo until finally taking credit under his own name with issue #56 (Jan. 1968). The submission form deadline for this event is March 26th, 2023. CGC will remove a CGC-certified book from its holder for an additional $5 fee. Exclusive Desert Wind Comics Variant Fantastic Four #645 by Joe Sinnott. John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells signature. To purchase an 11x17 sketch, customers must email privatesignings@cgccomics.com and a submission form will be sent to them. Desert Wind Comics is an Authorized Signature Series Witness and Dealer. He pitched this idea to artist John Romita and it was Wilson Fisk who emerged in, Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 37: "[Stan Lee] knew that most readers tuned in every month for a glimpse of that side of Spider-Man's life as much as they did to see the wall-crawler battle the latest supervillain.". You can also drop books off for our future signings at other shows and private signing events like the Legends Tour that Desert Wind is famous for. Paid memberships are also available and include additional benefits. You can also send in books for our future signings at other shows and private signing events like our famous Legends Tour. The submission deadline for this rare signing is Friday, February 26th. You just hit the jackpot! Romita produced the pencil . 2017 Certified Guaranty Company, LLC. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. He has been married to Virginia Romita since November 1952. "Steven Douglas up there was a benefactor to all young artists", Romita recalled. Involved in the comic book industry and comic book collectible world since 2000, Desert Wind leverages its extensive network of contacts to reach and obtain signatures from more comic book creators than anyone else. You can get your books signed by the legendary comic book artist and graded and authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with the prestigious Signature Series label. ", DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 119: "The first original super-villain produced by the new Spider-Man team of Stan Lee and John Romita was the Rhino. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. She said, 'Stan said here's a four-page science fiction story'. Free shipping for many products! John Romita Sr.. The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. is $75 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for Scott Hanna is $75 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for Zeb Wells is $75 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells is $125 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna is $100 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells is $100 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Remarque is $135 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Scott Hanna Remarque is $125 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Zeb Wells Remarque is $100 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells Remarque is $220 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna Remarque is $180 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells Remarque is $160 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Head Sketch is $325 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Head Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna is $475 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Torso Sketch is $650 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Torso Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna is $950 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Full Body Sketch is $875 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Full Body Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna is $1,275 per item and includes: For this CGC Private Signing event, you can ship submissions directly to CGC with a FREE membership. Other titles to which he contributed include Falling in Love, Girls' Love Stories, Girls' Romances, and Young Love. Subscribe to the free CGC eNewsletter today! Safety - If I am going to send in a lot of books and a few books in the 1,000$ of dollars I like the security CGC offers. 1895 Camino Del Rio S Full figure: $950 John Romita Jr. 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. Although Spider-Man sprung to life as the creation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, no other artist has defined Marvel's webslinger like John Romita Sr. Romita's history as a romance comics artist served him well when he took over from . "This artwork was done during the peak period of John Romita, Sr.'s artwork, at a time when Spider-Man's popularity was extremely high," Jaster said. NOTE: Signing tickets must be prepurchased prior to show and signing tickets are extremely limited. The submission form deadline for this event is July 17th, 2023. Please try again later. Pages: 1. Baltimore Convention Center [5] Career [ edit] Romita drew mostly horror and romance stories, but also several war, crime and Western features. He created Spidey Super Stories, intended for a younger audience. Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles so make sure to stop by and see what is available for purchase. 8746 Forum Home. Whether you are a fan of the classics or todays comics, Baltimore has something for everyone. He is now #1 on my list. [26] Though Romita felt he no longer wanted to pencil, in favor of being solely an inker, Lee soon enticed him otherwise: I had inked an Avengers job for Stan, and I told him I just wanted to ink. Join Desert Wind and Celestial Comics at this great show. 4. by. He had Don Heck pencil over my breakdowns for a while. It was terrible. I was in uniform! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH. [50] Romita's initial run on the title, abetted by the three other artists,[Note 1] lasted through issue #95 (April 1971). If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our website. People laugh when I say this, but I did not want to do Spider-Man. Desert Wind Comics has built its reputation on providing a professional and friendly service to both comic book fans and collectors. You can get your books signed by the legendary comic book artist and graded and authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with the prestigious Signature Series label. [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. Gil Kane succeeded him as Spider-Man's regular penciler through issue #105 (Feb. 1972). 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. 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. He paid me two hundred dollars for it and never published it and rightfully so". Baltimore, Maryland 21201. 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. Spider-Man Villains Print - Signed by John Romita Sr., Romita Jr., & . John Romita Sr. will be turning 93 in only 10 days from today (14 January, 2023). Signed Spiderman Original Art Sketch 5x8 Index Card BAS Slab Dealer: ebay $5,000.00 Posted On:1/22/2023 Romita Legacy Detailed Cvr Prelim (WOLVERINE, PUNISHER, SPIDER-MAN, IRON MAN, HULK, DAREDEVIL, CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR!) Lee? Attempts to Break His Guinness World Record of Longest Personal Signing & Drawing Appearance during opening weekend of Marvel's The Avengers motion picture. Simply go to our submission page on our website for details on submitting your collectibles for signature. [14], Shortly afterward, however, romance comics began declining in popularity, and by 1965, DC had "stopped buying any new [romance] art", Romita recalled. ", Saffel "Death and the Spider", p. 65: "Death struck again, with repercussions that would ripple through comics from that day forward.". [19] Romita was promoted to corporal after seven or eight months; now allowed to live off the post, he rented an apartment in Brooklyn. [29] "What Stan Lee wanted was for me to do a two-part Daredevil story [issues #1617, MayJune 1966] with Spider-Man as a guest star, to see how I handled the character".[15]. 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. His Spider-Man art has also become some of the most iconic and instantly recognizable. We welcome anyone who wants to meet us there to submit books to us. John Romita Sr is known for Comic strip penciller and inker. John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney Amazing Spider-Man #69 Story Page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. 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! Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Get your comic books signed by great writers and artists and graded. Yet Romita brought a very distinct style to the book; in may ways, it felt like a purposeful turn from Ditko's idiosyncratic style. Wells has written for Marvel Comics for over twenty years, most recently on Hellions and the relaunch of The Amazing Spider-Man. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. We have an unlimited number of spots open for this exclusive signing, so submit as many items as you wish. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. 2017 Certified Guaranty Company, LLC. Writer: The Sinister Six. You've been subscribed to the CGC eNewsletter. The reason for the tryout was the growing estrangement between Spider-Man co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. If you have any questions, please feel free to email kristine@celestial-comics.com. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. Collector. 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. 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". A regular attendee at numerous events and signings, Desert Winds mission is to provide exceptional job completion and high quality customer service. John Romita Jr.s illustrated Head Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. Contact Sharon@celestial-comics.com to set us and drop-off. [11] The work was for Marvel's 1940s forerunner, Timely Comics, which helped give Romita an opportunity to meet editor-in-chief and art director Stan Lee. [28] It also proved to be a stepping-stone for Romita's signature, years-long penciling run on The Amazing Spider-Man. Please add the above signing fee to the fee for witnessing or grading. I penciled it and struggled with my first inking. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Desert Wind Comics has been providing friendly and professional service to collectors and comic book fans for over 18 years. Romita Jr. made a name for himself as a key Marvel artist thanks in large part to his work on Spider-Man. 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. [15][16], Romita was working at the New York City company Forbes Lithograph in 1949, earning $30 a week, when comic-book inker Lester Zakarin,[17] a friend from high school whom he ran into on a subway train, offered him either $17[18] or $20[15] a page to pencil a 10-page story for him as uncredited ghost artist. 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. John Romita Jr., a prominent comic book artist, awaits fans before a signing event on Thursday at Midtown Comics in Manhattan. BeyondSpider-Mantitles, Hanna andRomitaJr. have worked together onAvengers vs. X-MenandCaptain America. John Romita Sr is known for Comic strip penciller and inker. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. The submission deadline to have your books to us to make it for this con is Monday, September 27th, 2021. World of Mystery No. Celestial Comics, July 13, 2018. I was doing these nine-panel pages and the thin line, and I was doing Peter Parker without any bone structure just like Ditko was doing, I thought. John Romita Sr. Dealer: RomitaMan Original Art $3000 Posted On:1/12/2023 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Go to page Desert Wind Comics is honored and privileged to announce a special signing with John Romita Sr. in New York. His first work for Marvel was inking The Avengers #23 (December 1965), although he had previously worked for its predecessor company on comics such as Captain America #78 . If the In-House Private Signing needs to be rescheduled, CGC will securely store all submissions in its vault until the event can be rescheduled. Romita went on to draw a wide variety of horror comics, war comics, romance comics and other genres for Atlas. Check out all the details below. [30], Lee later commented that this transition in Romita's style actually worked out for the benefit of the series, as it gradually weaned readers off the Ditko look while ultimately allowing Romita to work in the style he most excelled at. JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. Carl Weathers (Rocky, The Mandalorian) After six months, when I realized it wasn't temporary, I finally stopped trying to [mimic] Ditko. The ongoing short feature starred an African chieftain in Africa, with no regularly featured Caucasian characters. ", "Confidential Videotaped Deposition of John V. Romita", "Spider-Man At 50 Part Four: A John Romita Sr. Interview From 2002", "Why did some artists working for Marvel in the sixties use phony names? Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. Price: $2500. Entered the comics industry in 1949. Charlotte Convention Center Ignore the 2 star rating someone in the USA gave this book because he received it damaged, this is a 5 star publication gathering together some truly classic Stan Lee penned Spider-Man stories with artwork mainly by John Romita Sr. 655 W. 34th Street He did a panel in Captain America vol. John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells illustrated Remarque. Skip to Main Content (Press Enter) We know what book you should read next Books Kids Popular Authors & Events Recommendations Audio The Romance Books Kristine Swartz Is Loving Right Now Learn More> Join Our Authors for Virtual Events He's also worked extensively in television, earning both Emmy and Annie Awards for his work on the series, Robot Chicken. 300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102. CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. Even though Mr. Lieber remains in lock down mode in Manhattan, he is still in good spirits and looking forward to signing soon. SIGNINGS: ROMITA SR, BUSCEMA, SINNOTT, THOMAS, CLAREMONT, AND MORE. Among the characters he designed or helped design are the Punisher,[16] Wolverine,[59] Luke Cage,[60] Bullseye,[61] Tigra,[62] and Brother Voodoo. The submission form deadline for this event is February 10th, 2023. 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! 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 2, #100 (Oct. 2007), done in the style of the romance comics he had drawn decades earlier. We. [31] Romita took over The Amazing Spider-Man with issue #39 (Aug. 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. I'll do inking only. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. You must purchase your signing tickets in ADVANCE online. The only reason I did Spider-Man was because Stan asked me and I felt that I should help out, like a good soldier. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. Desert Wind Comics will be accepting mail-in submissions only for this event. View sold prices. #129 9.6 SS CBCS John Romita SR & Conway 1st Punisher. While making sure the safety of both the creators as well as the DWC staff are maintained, the time it takes to finish these signings could be extended. 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. Romita drew one of four covers to the April 27 May 3, 2002 issue of TV Guide. Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles. After being promoted to the position of art director for Marvel, John was involved in many of the new characters being developed by Marvel including The Punisher and Wolverine. Most importantly, the signings with comic creators are STILL going on. Charlotte, NC 28202. Fans, get ready because these three are offering a number of extra options for this signing in addition to their signatures! Want news like this delivered to your inbox once a month? Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Illustrator), John Romita Sr. (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating 575 ratings published 1966 8 editions. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. I just did this and sent 3 books to Neal Adams to sign for the yellow CGC label. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. (Please note: Payments are processed as they normally are at the time of the collectibles arrival at CGC.). 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). On Hold. saving. Powered by Invision Community. The submission deadline to have your books to us to make it for this con is Thursday, October 14th, 2021. Accomplished in colored penc. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center With issue #73, and then #7681, Romita provided only covers and was absent from the inside, with Buscema providing layouts for penciler-inker Mooney. Romita drew mostly horror and romance stories, but also several war, crime and Western features. SIGNED 8x10 Photo Amazing Spider Man Artist PSA/DNA AUTOGRAPHED, Spider-Man #50 & #129 and Daredevil #16 Stan Lee & John Romita SR, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #19 Signed By John Romita & Louise Simonson. (Temporally out of dated order and please ignore the April 5th deadline, I am working on it). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I worked there in prehistoric times for about eight . See more ideas about romita, comic books art, vintage comics. [4], Romita was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Marie and Victor Romita, a baker,[5][6][7] with three sisters and a brother. HEROES CONVENTION I showed him on a tracing paper what I would do, and then he asked me to do a drawing of Daredevil the way I would do it. John Romita Sr. has been illustrating comic books since 1949. So dont miss this opportunity. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. Powered by Invision Community, So don't let this chance go by. Tier system - The books are all different prices and some books would be in modern to express tiers. We will not have a booth but will be attending. Top Rated Plus. Then, when Don had finished the pencils, [Lee would] call me in to fix up anything that he didn't like. Check the Prices Tab on Desertwindcomics.com for witnessing and grading fees. For this exclusive event, ALL CGC members, including free CGC members, can submit books directly to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. Press J to jump to the feed. *No Multi-Sigs included with other signings. 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. GenuineCOA private msg quote post Address this user: plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1. Most recently he's written on the upcoming She-Hulk and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Studios/Disney+. You have until the mailin submission deadline to get us books. I wanted to stay on Daredevil. 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. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our. PLATINUM SELECTION! [15] "I think it was a 1920s mobster crime story". Sign in to view your bids, favorites & more! The submission deadline for books to be signed there is January 31th. John Romita Sr. original layout page art for a Satana comic book. When is Sr.'s next birthday? Stan Lee interviewed Romita and his son for the documentary series The Comic Book Greats. I'd made just over $200 a week with the romance [comics] but only by killing myself" with long hours of work. Larry has also had a hand in co-creating some of our greatest Marvel super-heroes including Ant Man, Iron Man, and Thor. *SIGNING OPPORTUNITY W/ JOHN ROMITA SR & LARRY LIEBER* GenuineCOA: 11: 4 years GenuineCOA (176): @KatKomics No, unfortunately. Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; . Romita received an Inkpot Award in 1979[73] and was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2002. The submission form deadline for this event is October 5th, 2023. [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. ", 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. [22], Even before his final original DC story was published, Romita had already returned to freelance for what had now become Marvel Comics. For safety reasons, no books or memorabilia will be accepted after the posted deadline. Neal Adams! We look forward to seeing our friends in the Southern California area. He obtained a position at the large ad agency BBDO through his friend Al Normandia, one of the firm's art directors. "Mission: Crush The Kingpin!" A great piece of art from the classic John Romita Sr. Silver Age run on ASM! I didn't want to pencil any more; in fact, I couldn't work at home any more I couldn't discipline myself to do it. Desert Wind Comics had the privilege of a previous signing with John Romita Sr. last year and looks forward to once again offering comic fans another opportunity to get their prized possessions signed by the icon that drew some of our favorite comic characters including Daredevil, Captain America, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and many, many more. His son, John Romita Jr., is also a talented artist for Marvel. The MAIL-IN SUBMISSION DEADLINE is Friday, August 10th and the Celestial Comics in-store submission deadline is Tuesday, August 14th. Marvel responded to this with, Manning "1980s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 131: "Writer Roger Stern and artists John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. introduced readers to a brand new Captain Marvel, an African-American woman with energy-based powers called Monica Rambeau. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Desert Wind Comics is the premier source for getting your books signed and graded with the coveted Yellow Signature Label, and no other organization has more signings with these prestigious creators. The submission form deadline for this event is February 28th, 2023. He is truly one of the last remaining great artist from the 60's/70s. The MAIL-IN SUBMISSION DEADLINE is Friday, August 10th and the Celestial Comics in-store submission deadline is Tuesday, August 14th. After the interview he showed us projects he was currently working on . 4. He's the man who defined the look of Marvel Comics for generations of readers, serving as the company's in-house art director, drawing hundreds of comics and designing many of the company's most famous characters. It's easy! So don't let this chance go by. 1966). Desert Wind Comics is proud to be a member of the CGC Signature Series Witness community. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Giant-Size Chillers #1 1974 Marvel Dracula 1st Appearance Lilith John Romita Sr at the best online prices at eBay! "Spider-Man Visionaries: John Romita Sr" provides nine examples of the artist work on "The Amazing Spider-Man" drawing the stories written by Stan Lee. 2023 Desert Wind Comics - Developed and Maintained by Comic Coders. Once books are signed, they will start an expedited CGC grading process. In house is much faster and efficient. We are accepting mail in and store submissions. Credit: Craig Ruttle By Frank Lovece Special to Newsday June 25,. Alex Ross, Adi Granov, John Romita Sr, J Scott Campbell and Todd Mcfarlane. Scott Hannas illustrated Remarque. **If you submit a CGC-graded collectible that needs to be removed from its original holder by CGC, the collectible will need to go through the certification and encapsulation process again, and there is no guarantee that it will receive the same grade. 3, #50 (Feb. 2002), starring the first Marvel superhero he had drawn; a portion of Iron Man vol. The fact that John Romita is as nice a guy as he is a skilled craftsman (and the father of John Romita Jr.) doesn't hurt either. Chump. An example would be my TOD 1 9.4 Would cost 130$ just to grade it. 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. Spider-Man got more muscular and began to look more like a traditional superhero, and the handful of villains Romita co-created during his first run on the character --- The Shocker, Rhino, Kingpin --- were a little less weird than Ditko's creations. 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. Desert Wind will be visiting CalComicCon. Desert Wind will ONLY have a witness available at the show and will NOT have a booth. "If I'd inked every day, I'd be a better inker," he ironically said in . Zombies for Marvel Comics for over twenty years, most recently he 's written on the Amazing Spider-Man 69. The Price Tab on Desertwindcomics.com for witnessing and grading fees Wells signature from today ( January! Fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors submit books to Neal Adams to for... 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