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Jun 13, 2022 · As an example of Adams’ visual flare, this double page splash from UNCANNY X-MEN #61 not only establishes Sauron as a threat to Angel, it also recaps his origin story from the previous issue in the form of panels that unfold on Sauron’s wings. It was an inventive choice by Adams, who was already well on his way to becoming a master.
- The Phantom Stranger Vol. 2 #13 and #14
- Green Lantern Vol. 2 #76 and #87
- Green Lantern Vol 2. #85
- Superman Vol. 1 #233
- Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
- Tomb of Dracula Vol. 1 #1
- X-Men Vol. 1 #58 and #63
- Batman Vol. 1 #232 and #244
- Batman Vol. 1 #227 and #234
- Batman Vol. 1 #251
Neal Adams drew several covers for The Phantom Stranger Vol. 2, but issues #13 and #14 are standouts. Issue #13 depicts a creepy image of a boy shooting a scientist with finger guns, something reminiscent of The Twilight Zone. Written by Robert Kanigher, the Phantom Stranger investigated a boy who could kill people with his fake gun, and he turned ...
Green Lantern Vol. 2 #76 started what would be perhaps the most famous run of Adams’ career. Commonly referred to as “Hard-Travelling Heroes”, this issue was Adams’ start on Green Lantern/Green Arrowwith writer Dennis O’Neil, who passed away in 2020. The cover depicts Green Lantern reciting his oath while Green Arrow destroys his lantern, enveloped...
One of the most historic comic book covers ever to reach print, Green LanternVol. 2 #85 depicts Green Arrow’s sidekick, Speedy, in the throes of drug addiction after having used a needle to shoot up heroin. The shock on Green Arrow’s face is legendary, and the depiction of the needle caused controversy at the time. The story dealing with drug abuse...
Another one of Adams’ most famous works, is the cover of Superman Vol 1. #233, which depicts Superman breaking out of chains that shatter off of the page. This issue was also written by Dennis O’Neil and featured Kryptonite rendered useless for a time, which is why Superman breaks out of Kryptonie infused chains, an image of the Man of Steel that i...
The Superman vs. Muhammad Alicover is definitely one of the more iconic covers drawn by Adams. Featuring Superman and famous boxer Muhammad Ali facing each other in the ring, this brilliant wraparound cover features many famous faces – celebrities, public figures, comic book writers, artists, editors, and characters – in the crowd. These include Th...
Adams produced the cover art for this first issue of Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula, written by Gerry Conway with pencils by Gene Colan. This work exhibits exactly what was great about most of Adams’ covers, with Adams showcasing his ability to provide depth masterfully in this portrayal of Dracula looming over a woman’s body in the foreground surrounded...
Adams blessed us with more than a few X-Men covers in his time, but issues #58 and #63 of X-MenVol. 1 stand out. Issue #58 was written by Roy Thomas and featured the first appearance of Havok, who appears on the cover as a large figure with his body surrounding the X-Men who are in a dome. Again, Adams draws your attention to the X-Men in the middl...
Adams produced many outstanding Batman covers, but his run with Dennis O’Neil that introduced Batman villain Ra’s Al Ghul is definitely a standout. The first great cover is issue #232 of Batman Vol. 1, in which a panicked Batman reacts to Robin getting shot with the shooter not on the page. What really stands out is how Adams introduces Ra’s Al Ghu...
Two more covers from Adams’ and Dennis O’Neal’s run on Batman – BatmanVol. 1 issues #227 and #234 – also stand out. Issue #227 combines a few of the things we have seen Adams do in some of the other covers, with Batman looming over the cover in smoke, lit by the moonlight with a mansion reminiscent of Dracula’s castle beneath him. The second cover,...
Arguably the most famous Neal Adams cover of all time, the cover to Batman Vol. 1 #251 is iconic. It seems ridiculous that it took 251 issues before this idea was done for a cover, Batman on a giant playing card with the Joker towering behind him. This cover in particular, maybe along with Superman Vol. 1 #233, had been merchandised more than Adams...
Y'know, everyone talks about the great art Neal Adams and Tom Palmer produced during their tenure as X-Men artists back in 1969, but no one does anything about it. Well, that's all about to change! Here for your eyeballs' edification are the sizzling splash pages from X-Men #'s 56-63 and 65 (February-September and November 1969)! Get'cher ...
Neal Adams (June 15, 1941 – April 28, 2022) [1] [2] [3] was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates, and was a creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and recognition for Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. During his career, Adams co-created the ...
Apr 30, 2022 · That changed when Neal Adams joined the team alongside regular writer Roy Thomas. The Adams cover to X-Men #56 illustrates a change in the weather. The Living Monolith isn’t just shouting out his vengeance on the Merry Mutants; he’s reaching out and literally grabbing their logo in fine Adams fashion.
Panel from X-Men #58, pg. 5, and Neal's thumbnail of the same panel. Neal explains, "This was kind of an experimental drawing. I was looking to make an action sequence, looking to bundle up a figure and make it bulky like a block, and put everything inside of the figure.
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Nov 28, 2016 · From Neal Adams' classic X-Men run, this splash combines Neal's trademarks: innovative page composition, realism and drama. Tom Palmer inks' add mood and texture. Plus I love Polaris' outfit! A classic! Social/Sharing
