The Art of George Tuska.

DEWEY CASSELL WITH AARON SULTAN AND MIKE GARTLAND FOREWORD BY STAN LEE,.

$850.00

Item Number: 140472

Raleigh: Two Morrows Publishing, 2005.

First edition of this work by the artist, inscribed by him to legendary creator Stan Lee, who contributed the foreword to this volume. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. The recipient, Stan Lee co-created iconic characters, including superheroes Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, the Scarlet Witch, and Black Widow. In fine condition. From the library of Stan Lee.

The Art of George Tuska is a comprehensive look at the personal and professional life of Tuska, including his early work with the Eisner-Iger studio and his involvement with the controversial crime comics of the independent publishers Tuska worked with. The book includes extensive coverage of his definitive work on Iron Man, X-Men, Hulk, Justice League, Teen Titans, Batman, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and many more. A gallery of commission artwork by George and a thorough index of his extensive body of work are also included, and each section of the book is filled with examples of original artwork and photographs, as well as sketches and previously unpublished artwork. Interviews and anecdotes from his peers and fans, plus the very personal and reflective words of George himself, make this book a testament to the tremendous influence Tuska has had on the comic book industry and his legion of fans.