Modern Masters, Vol. 6: Arthur Adams
by George Khoury, Eric Nolen-Weathington, Art Adams
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Author: Art Adams, Eric Nolen-Weathington, George KhouryEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-15
ISBN: 1893905543
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing
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Book Review: THE DAZZLING MR. ADAMS GETS HIS DUE
Summary: 5 Stars
Like most comic fans, the first time I saw Art Adams' work was on the quirky mini-series Longshot. Adams is a bit of a rare breed. Unlike a lot of artists, Art did not struggle for years to get his break, rather he was in the right place at the right time which brought him the Longshot series when he was just 19 years old. He had sent samples of his work to all the Marvel editors and it was Carl Potts who first contacted Art and got him hooked up with writer Ann Nocenti to work on Longshot. Adams' detailed and unique style quickly made him a fan favorite and Adams soon found himself working on some of Marvel's top-selling books including The X-Men and New Mutants.
Adams is the latest subject of the Modern Masters series from TwoMorrows publishing and he's certainly deserving of the honor. In this book-length interview which features hundreds of samples of his art, Adams talks about his twenty plus year career in comics. Among his influences were Frank Frazetta, Michael Golden, Walt Simonson, and Barry Smith...the latter two are certainly the most evident in his work. Art discussed the creation and look of Longshot which was Nocenti's creation but with a look designed by Art. The mullet was based on the lead singer of 80's one-hit wonder band Kajagoogoo. Besides his projects for Marvel, the interview covers his work for now-defunct Comico including Gumby, Monkey Man and O'Brien for Dark Horse and Tom Strong for DC's America's Best Comics imprint. Art humorously discusses how his legendary Wolverine poster has brought him tremendous royalties, even so many years later.
Adams was certainly ahead of his time by at least a half-decade, putting out eye-popping artwork long before Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, and the rest of the Image ilk would revolutionize the way fans looked at comic book art with their bold, in your face, splash page-happy styles. Adams was Image before it ever existed. Yet what really comes through in the interview is the humbleness and lack of ego that he has. He is fairly reserved and often even self-deprecating about his work. You can see how much of a regular guy he is as he takes readers through an average work day, admittedly often distracted by television. Art comes across as very engaging and somewhat surprised by his own success. It clearly has not gone to his head.
The interview covers the first 88 pages of the book while the last 36 pages are dedicated to displaying his fantastic art work. This gallery contains some of his famous covers, design sketches and portfolio illustrations including some simply dazzling, full-page Moneky Man and O'Brien pieces. But the most intriguing are Art's re-imagining of some old, classic Marvel & DC covers. These include his versions of The Hulk #181 as Wolverine battles the Hulk, Marvel Feature #11 with another of those classic Thing Vs. Hulk covers, and Fantasic Four #82 which is a redo of a great Jack Kirby cover.
Art Adams is a welcome edition to the Modern Masters series!
Reviewed by Tim Janson
Summary of Modern Masters, Vol. 6: Arthur Adams
The newest volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today's top comic-book artists, Arthur Adams! Arthur burst onto the comic book scene with the widely acclaimed Longshot mini-series in 1985 and has remained a star in the field ever since. His unique style has earned him both the Russ Manning Award and the Eisner Award, as well as a legion of fans. From super-heroes such as the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and The Authority, to pop culture icons including Godzilla, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and even Gumby, Adams' range of work only adds to his appeal. But it is his energetic cartooning combined with his painstaking attention to fine detail that truly amazes his fans and peers alike. Modern Masters Volume 6: Arthur Adams features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. One look and you'll agree--Arthur Adams is truly a Modern Master!Artists, A-Z Books
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