2010). Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. His first work for Marvel was inking Jack Kirby's cover and Don Heck's interior pencils on the superhero-team comic The Avengers #23 (Dec. 1966). You can also send in books for our future signings at other shows and private signing events like our famous Legends Tour. [14] He would "swipe"an artists' term for using existing work as models, a common practice among novicesfrom movie stills and from the Milton Caniff comic strip Terry and the Pirates. Manning "1970s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 68: "This story by writer Gerry Conway and penciler Gil Kane would go down in history as one of the most memorable events of Spider-Man's life. Romita reinvented the character and made it possible for [Spider-Man] to appeal to a wider audience, even if he removed the qualities that had made the strip a surreal standout. New Listing AMAZING SPIDERMAN #130 CGC 8.0 SS Signed by John Romita Sr ~1st Spider-Mobile Opens in a new window or tab. I would send in like 100 books. Anaheim Convention Center You can also contact us either via email to [emailprotected] or by phone (702) 592-4792 for any questions. An example would be my TOD 1 9.4 Would cost 130$ just to grade it. "Mission: Crush The Kingpin!" A great piece of art from the classic John Romita Sr. Silver Age run on ASM! Both Peter Cullen and Frank Welken autograph tickets are $100 each and extremely limited. Spider-Man Marvel Envelope - 2007 Signed John Romita Sr. (all) $75. The MAIL-IN SUBMISSION DEADLINE is Friday, August 10th and the Celestial Comics in-store submission deadline is Tuesday, August 14th. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. He did a panel in Captain America vol. Slabs - I have some that are slabs 9.0's and above. Nationality Americans John Romita, Jr., 66 Est: $10,000 - $15,000. View sold prices. Whether you are looking to have your collectible signed or signed-and-graded, Desert Wind Comics is your destination for safe transactions and professional customer service. [48] Cutting back on his Spider-Man workload, Romita began doing only layouts, with finished pencils by Don Heck or Jim Mooney for nearly every issue for a year-and-a-half (#5775, Feb. 1968 Aug. 1969). Peter Cullen (voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers) Johns first credited comic-book art which was for penciling and inking the 6 page story The Bradshaw Boys in Western Outlaws #1 which was published in 1954 by Marvel Comics. I'd made just over $200 a week with the romance [comics] but only by killing myself" with long hours of work. Mr. Romita is a very humble man and his own biggest critic, and though we feel he still has that magic, he does not offer sketches or remarques any longer. Romita Sr. created a larger-than-life threat in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #66 - 67 with his portrayal of the master of illusions, Mysterio. Entered the comics industry in 1949. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. After Romita Jr., Hanna and Wells sign the submitted books, CGC will grade and encapsulate them with an estimated turnaround time of six weeks. While Romita's depiction of Spider-Man would eventually become the company mascot and the definitive look to the general public, the artist had trepidations: I was hoping against it, believe it or not. Thank you. CBCS Signature ASP Comics Golden Age Comics Silver Age Signatures Signing Opportunities. After that, Romita Jr. went on to work on some of the most beloved titles of all time likeIron Man, Daredevil,Uncanny X-Men, Thor, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine and Black Panther. Do not miss this rare opportunity to have Larry sign your collected treasures of his work spanning over eight decades. Desert Wind Comics has built its reputation on providing a professional and friendly service to both comic book fans and collectors. Collector. Want news like this delivered to your inbox once a month? I was in uniform! John Romita Jr.s illustrated Head Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. John Romita was also a popular choice of inspiration . ", DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 121, DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 122: "Stan Lee wanted to create a new kind of crime boss. Alex Ross, Adi Granov, John Romita Sr, J Scott Campbell and Todd Mcfarlane. Check out all the details below. John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney Amazing Spider-Man #69 Story Page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Powered by Invision Community, So don't let this chance go by. Army. John Romita Sr. may not have been the rock upon which Marvel Comics was built, but the city on that rock has Romita as its basic infrastructure. Subscribe to the free CGC eNewsletter today! Altered the model where the lines from the vanilla classic suit's blue are made less noticeable for a more accurate and cleaner look! Powered by Invision Community. 800 W. Katella Avenue 2 August 1956 COVER-LESS Silver Age Comic John Romita, Sr. #549 John Romita SR, Amazing Adventures #13 Marvel 7/72 CGC 7.5 - Steve Englehart, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. John V. Romita [2] ( / rmit /; born January 24, 1930) [3] is an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics ' The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating characters including the Punisher and Wolverine. Anaheim, CA 92802. The submission deadline for this rare signing is Friday, February 26th. You must purchase your signing tickets in ADVANCE online. John V. Romita Sr., often credited as simply John Romita (born January 24, 1930), is an American comic-book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics ' The Amazing Spider-Man. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. 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. Baltimore Comic Con is back and better than ever! HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Desert Wind will be visiting CalComicCon. He is now #1 on my list. John Romita, Sr. (Born 1930) is active/lives in New York. The guest list includes a nice selection ofcomic writers and artist as well as some great celebrities to get signed and that is what we do best. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our website. San Diego, CA 92108 Within a year, it overtook Fantastic Four to become the company's top seller. Attempts to Break His Guinness World Record of Longest Personal Signing & Drawing Appearance during opening weekend of Marvel's The Avengers motion picture. (Temporally out of dated order and please ignore the April 5th deadline, I am working on it). [11], The collaboration ended in early 1951, when Romita was drafted into the U.S. Contents Hannas 15 year run withSpider-Manbrought him together with Romita Jr., starting withSpider-Man #73. "They were going to pay me $250 a week. We will be participating in a signing with Mr. Romita this December and all books submitted through us will qualify for CGC's coveted Signature Series label! 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. Books that are already certified by CGC, including CGC Signature Series books, can be submitted for this event. John Romita Jr. and Scott Hannas illustrated Remarque. [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. John Romita Sr. was born on 24 January 1930 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Please try again later. Free shipping for many products! Comic Artist USA Biography: John Romita Jr. is the son of John Romita, Sr., the co-creator of several notable Spider-Man stories in the 1960s and 1970s. To purchase an 11x17 sketch, customers must email privatesignings@cgccomics.com and a submission form will be sent to them. Art Type: Pinup. In 1977, he briefly did the artwork of the syndicated 'Spider-Man' newspaper comic. He both penciled and inked the 10-page backup story "The Kiss"a flashback in which Peter Parker (Spider-Man) and his girlfriend Gwen Stacy share their first kissin Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man #1 (Jan. 1999). All the women looked like emaciated men and he bought it, never criticized, and told me to keep working. [22], "I was following the DC [house] style", he recalled in 2002. 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. The deadline for submitting the books to our office is Monday, January 26th. [37] Romita has stated that in designing Mary Jane, he "used Ann-Margret from the movie Bye Bye Birdie as a guide, using her coloring, the shape of her face, her red hair and her form-fitting short skirts. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. A regular attendee at numerous events and signings, Desert Winds mission is to provide exceptional job completion and high quality customer service. John Romita Sr. Born in Brooklyn, New York, The United States January 24, 1930 Genre Comics & Graphic Novels edit data John Romita, Sr. (often known as simply John Romita) is an Italian-American comic-book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man. John Romita Sr is one such legend. Romita ghost-penciled for Zakarin on Trojan Comics' Crime-Smashers and other titles, eventually signing some "Zakarin and Romita". 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 ~ . Wells has written for Marvel Comics for over twenty years, most recently on Hellions and the relaunch of The Amazing Spider-Man. It also made him a star artist in the comic book world. The following year he drew a variant cover of his signature series, for The Amazing Spider-Man #568 (Oct. 2008), doing so again with #642 (Nov. 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! Romita went on to draw a wide variety of horror comics, war comics, romance comics and other genres for Atlas. I think that his rather bombastic style has come to signify good ol'-fashioned superhero action (which he's good at), but in his heyday, I think he also really excelled at some more subtle stories, portraying characters' emotions through body language and facial expressions. I would kill for a Tom Baker signing but it probably will never happen. 2017 Certified Guaranty Company, LLC. The big event of Saturday at Baltimore Comic-Con - and really, the whole weekend - was the Stan Lee spotlight panel, featuring John Romita, Sr., and moderated by The duly appointed King of . Join Desert Wind and Celestial Comics at this great show. There have been very few duels between Spider-Man and the Kingpin and such pages are in high demand. 2023 Desert Wind Comics - Developed and Maintained by Comic Coders. Romita succeeded Whitney with issue #2 (Nov. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. 4. by. Here Comes The Spider-Cast podcast on demand - A weekly podcast dedicated to Spider-Man comic books in the 1980s. Baltimore Convention Center Writer: The Sinister Six. 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. So dont miss this opportunity. [74] Romita was inducted into the Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame in 2020. JRJR, quickly established a name for himself when he entered Marvel Comics at just 21 years of age. 1. I'll do inking only. John Romita Jr.s illustrated Head Sketch. Biography: John V. Romita, often credited as simply John Romita. 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! Romita Sr. was engaged in product illustration and special designs and as Art Director for Marvel Books, the short-lived children's book line. You can also contact us either via email to [emailprotected] or by phone (702) 592-4792 for any questions. Desert Wind will ONLY have a witness available at the show and will NOT have a booth. 2017 Certified Guaranty Company, LLC. Then, when Don had finished the pencils, [Lee would] call me in to fix up anything that he didn't like. 3. Any comic books signed during this signing will be eligible for CGC grading. [75][76][77], John Romita Sr. married childhood sweetheart Virginia Bruno in November 1952, who also worked on staff at Marvel from 1975 to 1996. Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles. 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. March 29, 2022 310 0 Superstar artist John Romita Jr. has released his convention appearance schedule for 2022. On 9/21/2021 at 10:20 AM, Aztecan22 said: On 9/22/2021 at 10:24 PM, Gator Guru said: On 9/23/2021 at 8:51 AM, somewhereintexas said: On 2/2/2022 at 1:03 PM, brownies8701 said: CGC In House Signing Wishlist - Update for 2023. He drew an alternate-universe version of the Spider-Man characters in the one-shot Spidey: A Universe X Special (2001), and penciled the final four pages of the 38-page story in the milestone The Amazing Spider-Man #500 (Dec. 2003). Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. Star Wars actors (McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams). The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. is $75 per item and includes: John Romita Jr.'s signature Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CCS pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CCS pressing) With a proven track record of success, Desert Wind Comics is the only source you need for your comic book signatures. John Romita Jr. was born on 17 August 1956 in New York City, New York, USA. So don't let this chance go by. Hanna has been a top comic book inker and penciler for over 30 years. Accomplished in colored penc. [49], These steps at reducing Romita's Spider-Man workload had mixed results, Romita recalled in 2001, saying, "Stan was always trying to speed me up. StillOnly25Cents, May 15, 2020. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. No change requests will be accepted after Friday, September 16, 2022. [14], Shortly afterward, however, romance comics began declining in popularity, and by 1965, DC had "stopped buying any new [romance] art", Romita recalled. Simply go to our submission page on our website for details on submitting your collectibles. 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. Surprised more havent asked for Quesada as well. In mid- to late 1951, he recalled in 2002, "I went uptown one day for lunch. 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. Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Illustrator), John Romita Sr. (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating 575 ratings published 1966 8 editions. Complete details may be found at www.desertwindcomics.com. Spider-Man Villains Print - Signed by John Romita Sr., Romita Jr., & . Amazing Spider-Man: Exclusive Collector's Edition - Acme and Dingo Marvel | 1980 CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. Cost - It would cost more sending them in and going through the tier system than paying a flat flee. Legendary Marvel Universe founder Stan Lee and definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. will be joining Barrucci for the 11:00 PM show on the 25th. Saffel, "An Adventure Each Day", p. 116: "On Monday January 3, 1977, Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 155: "In the early 1970s there was a wave of movies about African-American adventure heroes. 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! His most prominent work for the company was the short-lived 1950s revival of Timely's hit character Captain America, in Young Men #2428 (Dec. 1953 July 1954) and Captain America #7678 (MaySept. Subscribe to the free CGC eNewsletter today! John, Scott and Zeb have worked on incredible books, so it will be awesome to see what comes in!. John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells illustrated Remarque. 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. 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!) [50] Romita's initial run on the title, abetted by the three other artists,[Note 1] lasted through issue #95 (April 1971). He began his career at Marvel UK, doing sketches for covers of reprints: his debut was with a six pages story in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. John Romita Jr.s illustrated Remarque. 2023 Desert Wind Comics - Developed and Maintained by Comic Coders. Carefully package books in a box for shipment. Yet Romita brought a very distinct style to the book; in may ways, it felt like a purposeful turn from Ditko's idiosyncratic style. 01-Mar 13:35. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our. Veteran Marvel artist John Romita, Sr. comes out of "retirement" to draw a variant Superman cover for his son's first DC Comics' ongoing series - marking his first . . Sign up for a new account in our community. 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. 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. Experience: $500 Special ticketed event where fans can get a very personal experience with one of the greatest creators of our time, John Romita Jr. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. saving. Desert Wind Comics is an Authorized Signature Series Witness and Dealer. I did Westerns and war stories then".[11][21]. John Romita Jr. (all) John Romita Sr. (all) $200. Want to Read. [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. ", 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. Simply go to our submission page on our website for details on submitting your collectibles. 3, #40 (May 2001), although the hero was not one of the artist's signature characters; a panel for Daredevil vol. I did a big drawing of Daredevil just a big, tracing-paper drawing of Daredevil swinging. After grading and encapsulation, the collectibles will be shipped back to their owners. Romita drew mostly horror and romance stories, but also several war, crime and Western features. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. [14] Bernard Sachs and Sy Barry inked some of Romita's romance work, but "by the late '50s and early '60s, I was inking my own stuff". Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading, Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CCS pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CCS pressing), Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label. You can also send in books for our future signings at other shows and private signing events like our famous Legends Tour. Our company has signed with more Legends and comic book creators than any other signing company! Exclusive Desert Wind Comics Variant Amazing Spider-Man #1 by John Romita, Journey in Mystery #93 signed by Stan Lee. I told him, 'This was supposed to save me time, but it isn't!' WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #100 1ST PRINT 1993 Big Key Issue: - Debut of Spider-Armor MK I, armor developed by Peter Parker to withstand gunfire from The New Enforcers Extremely Limited and Sold out, this comics as one of a specially limited series signed at 116 Copies and Numbered at 95 /116 copies signed. 1895 Camino Del Rio S (Please note: Payments are processed as they normally are at the time of the collectibles arrival at CGC.). In 1971, the 100 th issue of Amazing Spider-Man was due for publication and both Stan Lee and Romita, Sr., knew the issue's cover needed to be a masterpiece. Romita returned with issue #82, doing layouts for Mooney to finish. Top Rated Plus. I stopped over at Stan Lee's [office in the Empire State Building, where Timely Comics had by now evolved into Atlas Comics], and his secretary came out and I said, 'Stan doesn't know my name but I've worked for him for over a year'. The submission form deadline for this event is March 17th, 2023. Stan Lee interviewed Romita and his son for the documentary series The Comic Book Greats. The submission deadline for this rare signing is Friday, February 26th. Postal Service on July 27, 2007. [65][66] Later that same year, Romita inked Jack Kirby's pencil work on Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, a one-shot story published in an oversized treasury format.[67]. Even after it was inked, he'd have me changing what the inker had done. JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the . We look forward to seeing our friends in the Southern California area. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles so make sure to stop by and see what is available for purchase. 1954). All submissions must be received by CGC no later than Friday, September 16, 2022, to qualify for this private signing event. [28], Romita began a brief stint on Daredevil beginning with issue #12 (Jan. 1966), initially penciling over Jack Kirby's dynamic layouts as a means of learning Marvel's storytelling house style. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. **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. His Spider-Man art has also become some of the most iconic and instantly recognizable. The ongoing short feature starred an African chieftain in Africa, with no regularly featured Caucasian characters. Be sure to come by Desert Wind's booth to say hi and see what other signing opportunities we have going on. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. Once books are signed, they will start an expedited CGC grading process. 30 John Romita Sr. #1198/1500! John enjoying his retirement from the comic industry, does not travel much, and rarely makes a con appearance. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. At "a three-hour lunch", Romita recalled, Lee promised to match the agency salary if Romita would come work for Marvel, and to give him flexibility to work at home or at the office on any given day at Romita's discretion. The other departments just never used me. Join Desert Wind and Celestial Comics at this great show. His first known work for the company is the tentatively identified penciling credit for the cover of romance comic Secret Hearts #58 (Oct. 1959), and, confirmably, pencils for the seven-page story "I Know My Love", inked by Bernard Sachs, in Heart Throbs #63 (Jan. 1960). The cover is the classic Marvel and specifically Spider-Man artist's first work for DC in over 50 years, he told THR via phone. [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. - John Romita Sr. - Alex Ross - John Byrne Steranko did not return in 2021 and is still wanted others I have books I would consider submitting for: McFarlane, Starlin, JRJR, Art Adams and further down the line Hughes and JS Campbell FAKadar Member 1.2k Location: Florida Joined December 3, 2013 Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) The submission form deadline for this event is October 5th, 2023. If so for what artist/author signings? Will you be accepting subs at SDCC 2018? After the interview he showed us projects he was currently working on . 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. Born: 1930 January 24 in New York City, New York, United States. CGC cannot guarantee Remarque requests. 10 Best Spider-Man Comics Drawn By John Romita Sr. By Cole Kennedy Published Jun 17, 2022 Best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man comics, John Romita Sr.'s illustrations compliment the Wall-Crawler's greatest stories. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. While at Marvel, Wells has written many series including Spider-Man's Tangled Web, Peter Parker: Spider-Man, Carnage, New Mutants and Ant-Man. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. Time - Some of the books would take 6 months to get back to me. United States. With that said, Sharon and I would like to give everyone an update of what we at Desert Wind Comics and Celestial Comics are doing to allow the fans to continue enjoying getting their comic books and memorabilia signed. View fullsize. PLATINUM SELECTION! Or you can contact us either via email or by phone for any questions you have. John Romita Sr. Spider-Man Special thanks to viniciusmendonca, skullberry, lilyummy, MStill, and deathsign092! 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. [36], Romita designed the look of Mary Jane Watson, a supporting character in the Spider-Man series who would later become the lead character's romantic interest. Other titles to which he contributed include Falling in Love, Girls' Love Stories, Girls' Romances, and Young Love. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Included in the guest list is a cool list of celebrities and comic creators that includes: Frank Welker (voice of Megatron in Transformers) One West Pratt Street 1954). John Romita, Sr., Spider-Man Specialty Illustration Original Art (1993). With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. Friday, August 15th, 2014. Everyone has been affected either directly or indirectly with comic and collectible stores being closed and conventions being canceled. 176. [5] Career [ edit] John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. See more ideas about romita, comic books art, vintage comics. [56], Romita was the artist for the Spider-Man newspaper comic strip from its launch on January 3, 1977[57] through late 1980. , can be submitted for this rare opportunity to have your comic graded by,! What is available for purchase are not limited to, the collectibles will be accepted after Friday September. 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