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He is among the contributors to the future DC Comics ' landmark title Action Comics #1 (June 1938), the comic that introduced Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster 's seminal superhero Superman.
Mar 31, 2010 · That series turned into Action Comics (which also led to work in Adventure Comics, More Fun Comics, Detective Comics, and other superhero/adventure series). Guardineer was a perfect fit for early D.C., utilizing a clean, clear style, and possessing that most important quality of speed.
Art is an homage to N.C. Wyeth's illustration "The Battle at Glen Falls" for the book "Last of the Mohicans" (1919 edition).
In a rare rendition of the hero by Fred Guardineer Superman's cape is not tucked into the neck of his shirt but held on by a yellow thong tied loosely around his neck. This is reminiscent of the corded thong which holds the cape of Fawcett rival Captain Marvel.
Jan 1, 2024 · Through this work he became friendly with Creig Flessel and Vincent Aloysius Sullivan (1911-1999), who helped him to find work at comic books. Fred Guardineer was soon drawing for Adventure Comics, Action Comics, Funny Pages, Star Ranger Comics, National Comics, Big Shot Comics, and Hit Comics.
Fred Guardineer has 89 books on Goodreads with 3300 ratings. Fred Guardineer’s most popular book is Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman.
Feb 21, 2014 · by Mark Seifert. |. Last updated Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:56:19 -0600. |. Comments. The original art for the cover of Action Comics #15 has sold at Heritage Auctions today for $286,800.
