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Another Legend has passed away...RIP Carmine Infantino.

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  • madmarva
    Talkative Member
    • Jul 7, 2007
    • 6445

    #16
    He probably doesn't get the credit he deserves. DC truly did have one of its most innovative periods while he was in charge with the mystery and romance books and he added editors and talent who continued charting DC's course even after he was moved out as publisher. However, I've read he wasn't the easiest guy to work for.

    And, yeah, every thing he touched in the 60s was a hit. His art pulled Batman out of the 50s and along with Schwartz's emphasis on villains and detective work saved what quickly became America's top comics character.

    His work on Flash with Broome sparked the silver age. Adam Strange was great, too. And of course he was part of that second generation of artists in the golden age that truly left their mark in the silver age, but did a ton of fine work before that. I know he drew some westerns and likely did some romances.

    His designs, layout and playfulness with mastheads on his comics in the 60s, as Anthony and others pointed to, really stands out even compared to modern work.

    I didn't fully appreciate his accomplishments on his second run on Flash when he took the series back over from Irv Novick. But looking back at it in a recent Showcase edition made me wonder why I didn't like the work as a kid.

    In the 90s, I had the chance to get sketches from Infantino, Kane and Swan, but bought back issues instead, thinking I would have the chance to get the sketches later. My biggest collecting regret is that I didn't do it.

    Loved his work most whe it was embellished by Murphy Anderson.
    Last edited by madmarva; Apr 4, '13, 8:49 PM.

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    • Earth 2 Chris
      Verbose Member
      • Mar 7, 2004
      • 32979

      #17
      Infantino was one of the best DESIGNERS working in comics. Not only costumes (Flash, Kid Flash, the Rogues, etc, etc), but page layout and cover design were specialties of his. When he took over as art director and then publisher, he designed almost all of DC's covers in some form or fashion, and those are some of the most appealing and eye-catching in their nearly 80 year history.

      I will admit I preferred his later stuff when he had a strong inker smoothing out his sketchiness, but the man cemented the Silver Age look of DC, and of course, ushered it in with Showcase #4. When he was publisher of DC, he pushed the envelope and did some exciting, innovative stuff.

      Chris
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      • Riffster
        Atomic batteries to power
        • Jun 29, 2008
        • 2487

        #18
        I was lucky enough to meet him, and I'm looking at the Robin sketch he did when he signed his book to me.
        Looking for Infinite Heroes Robin and Catwoman
        And Super Powers Batman

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        • Blue Meanie
          Talkative Member
          • Jun 23, 2001
          • 8706

          #19
          Not a fan of his Marvel stuff at all. Made me quit the Avengers after issue 200 or so. But I have to say if there is any cover that reminds me of his art it's the cover of the Book Batman from the 30's to the 70's:



          I can't even tell you how many times I took this book out of my Library in elementary school. I ended up find a copy on ebay when I first started out on ebay for a really great price. First time I met him I had him autograph the inside of the book. He and Murphy Anderson were a good art team on this cover.
          "When not too many people can see we're all the same
          And because of all their tears,
          Their eyes can't hope to see
          The beauty that surrounds them
          Isn't it a pity".

          - "Isn't It A Pity"
          By George Harrison


          My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list:
          Good Traders List - Page 80 - Mego Talk

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          • kingdom warrior
            OH JES!!
            • Jul 21, 2005
            • 12478

            #20
            Saddened to hear of his passing. a Legendary illustrator and great storyteller......sad to see all the true legends in the field pass away.....

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            • Bruce Banner
              HULK SMASH!
              • Apr 3, 2010
              • 4335

              #21
              Another great artist passes. RIP.

              I was a big fan of his work. His run on Marvel's Star Wars series was particularly memorable for me.
              PUNY HUMANS!

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              • newlyknighted
                Persistent Member
                • Feb 21, 2010
                • 1625

                #22
                Great artist. He made me a fan of his work from day one as a kid.
                I post in thy general direction!

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                • boynightwing
                  That Carl Guy
                  • Apr 24, 2002
                  • 3382

                  #23
                  He was a huge early influence in my life. His art was on a superfriends blanket I had as a kid. I always remembered that.

                  Then I started buying comics that he drew and loved those too.

                  I got to meet him in 09. He was the nicest guy. I bought his book that he put out about his life. I'm sure he'll be missed and I thank him for his service to all of us.

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                  • ScottA
                    Original Member
                    • Jun 25, 2001
                    • 12264

                    #24
                    Such igonice images. A true classic.
                    sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

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