RIP Jack Davis

[Earth 2 Chris]

Bantha5, that is a fantastic piece, and a great story indeed.

The first time I think I saw Jack Davis' work was in a pair of Slim Jim ads which ran in comics of the late 70s. His style was so distinctive, I could identify it from a mile away.





I always loved this pin-up from Superman #400 too. I think I still have the print of that from the Superman 400 portfolio around here somewhere...



Chris

[phil]

I first saw his amazing talent on the covers he did for magazines like TV Guide. I was a little kid but I really enjoyed them. It was great years later to learn he worked for EC Comics then I could really appreciate his talent. As mentioned, he worked in so many mediums.

Rest In Peace Mr. Davis. Thank you for all the wonderful art.

[kingdom warrior]

Jack was a long time family friend, I was very sad to hear of his passing. Not only was he an irreplaceable giant of illustration but also a true southern gentlemen. A couple of quick memories of time with Jack, the first time I was invited to his studio he shows me a framed original peanuts panel signed to him by his good friend "sparky". Also, one afternoon my mom asked me to drop something off at Jack's, there is a Fedex shipping tube at the front door, out of curiosity I looked to see who it was from, Will Eisner. I was fortunate enough to receive this from Jack one Christmas, if the house was burning down and I could grab one thing, it would be this.

THATS ME!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! That is amazing and Yes very Sad, a true legend and great influence on me and probably every artist from our generation. Thank you for sharing!

[samurainoir]