Michael turner comic art community gallery of comic art. If you like this product, i also recommend the millennium editions of both jim lee and marc silvestri. Michael layne turner1april 21, 1971 june 27, 20082 was an american comic book artist born in crossville, tennessee and primarily known for his work on witchblade, fathom, supermanbatman, soulfire, and various covers for dc comics and marvel comics. No, but its certainly unusual, even eccentric, enough to place quinn the paperback dreamer, 1988 on the cult literary map. Michael turner, comic book creator, is dead at 37 the. The young up and coming comic book artists work had graced the covers of dc comics supermanbatman and the flash. Brand top cow productions, inc image together barcode 709853074014 00511. The comic book world is lesser for the loss of michael turner, but he is still with us in his works and this wizard tribute edition pays him his well due respect. He was very, very much in demand as a cover artist on highprofile. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. But these titles just like fathom were facing a lawsuit against top cow. Turner murdered on three continents during his time in the league of assassins. That extra passenger was a young girl named aspen matthews.
Aspen has created reputable work, including ekos, shrugged, and soulfire. Jun 30, 2008 the comic book community is still reacting to the passing of true superstar artist michael turner this past week, after his long and courageously public fight against cancer. The evil sensei has a tigers head mask fashioned for turner. These individuals collectively are associated with 255 companies in 63 cities. Jul 06, 2008 michael turner, a popular comic book artist who came to fame in the mid1990s and was best known for creating two sexy female lead characters, witchblade and fathom, died on june 27 in santa. Preorders for this special variant will begin on aspenstore on june 1st, featuring a cover by late aspen founder and legendary artist, michael turner with colors by the dark knight returns. It was making me edgy and bitchy and just tough to be around. May 31, 2016 preorders for this special variant will begin on aspenstore on june 1st, featuring a cover by late aspen founder and legendary artist, michael turner with colors by the dark knight returns. Michael turner was not interested in comics as a young child.
By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively. Over two decades ago, the ocean liner paradise disappeared on the open sea. Sadly, michael passed away from a relapse from bone cancer at the santa monica hospital ca on. And a dark decision from barry allens past is revealed, leading wally to make some difficult choices of. The organization was named for the main character in fathom, the companys most popular comic book series. Company town 1991 hard core logo 1993 kingsway 1995 american whiskey bar 1997 the pornographers poem 1999 michael turner has just given up coffee.
He did however posesess a love for art, to the point that he was constantly drawing. Fathom omnibus by michael layne turner soulfire vol. Comic books face reallife villain, with virus halting. Michael turner, a popular comicbook artist who came to fame in the mid1990s and was best known for creating two sexy female lead characters, witchblade and. Join facebook to connect with michael turner and others you may know. How to draw a michel turner womans face cool art drawings, cartoon. Join aspen comics and a host of the industrys finest comic book writers, artists and creators as they pay special tribute to acclaimed artist, creator, colleague, friend, and aspen comics president and founder, michael turner. See more ideas about michael turner, comic books art and comic art. There are 344 individuals that go by the name of michael turner in texas. A there are a lot of shitty artists out there, but few are as highprofile as turner, so hes a good target. The comic book community is still reacting to the passing of true superstar artist michael turner this past week, after his long and courageously public fight against cancer. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Recently numerous exclusive variants featuring his coverart sold out within hours. Interview michael turner book, authors, entertainment, more.
Apr 04, 2016 michael turner was one of the most talented artists of his generation and it has been almost 8 years since he left us. With the mask on, turner was no longer an individual but a bloodthirsty warrior with no other identity than the bronze tiger. Nearly a decade after his death, his groundbreaking artwork is still in high demand. Michael turner sketch book the heroic years michael turner, comic book artists, comic. Started in january 2003, aspen was founded by michael turner, primarily as a comic book production company. Hello, my name is ray kong, i have always wanted to own my own business and heres the start. Michael turner, a leading comicbook artist who was known for the highly stylized covers he created for major titles and for drawing shapely female. Whats most unusual is that this novel scarcely is one. Michael layne turner april 21, 1971 june 27, 2008 was an american comics artist known for his work on witchblade, fathom, supermanbatman, soulfire, and various covers for dc comics and marvel comics.
Tuesday would normally be the day comic book stores across the u. Comicbook artist michael turner has died at the age of 37 in a santa monica, calif. The face is a fictional character, a comic book superhero that appeared in 1940s comics during what historians and fans call the golden age of comic books. His art, though, lives on and is still well beloved by everyone out there. A limited number of variants will be available at aspens booth at denver comic con on june 1719, and comic con international. Fans each cover has its own upc so you and your retailers can order the special first issue cover of your choice. Basics of drawing, how to sketch, drawing guide, profile drawing. Jul 03, 2008 michael turner was a whiz with his pen. Pulled from the pages of historical figure nat turners own confessions, kyle bakers nat turner is an intimate glimpse into the horrors of slavery and the events of august 2122, 1831, the period during which turner led an insurrection that resulted in the death of 55 people. His passing in 2008 after an eight year battle with bone cancer was a major blow, not just to his family and friends, but his fans and the comic book industry as a whole as well. Comic book artist michael turner passed away this past friday, june 27, in santa monica, ca, after a long battle with chondrosarcoma.
Jul 01, 2005 michael turner was one of the industrys premier artists, and for good reason toohe was one of the very best. Ten years later it mysteriously returned, heavy one passenger. Books by michael turner meet your next favorite book. Michael turner was one of the industrys premier artists, and for good reason toohe was one of the very best. The range of human emotions communicated by the face is the subject of face it, the latest exhibition from portuguese artist luis bivar, at asbury park, new jersey, at gallery exhibit no. April 21, 1971 june 27, 2008 today marks the 8th anniversary of the passing of the late legendary superstar comic book artist michael turner. The last crusade superstar colorist peter steigerwald, limited to 3,000 copies, with a special blackandwhite sketch cover edition limited to 1,500 copies. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified total. See more ideas about michael turner, comic books art and. Jul 05, 2008 michael turner, a leading comic book artist who was known for the highly stylized covers he created for major titles and for drawing shapely female characters with curves as commanding as their. The art of comics legend michael turner is seen for the first time in its original form in the new supermanbatman. Michael turner, a leading contemporary comicbook artist who was.
Read michael turners soulfire 2009 comic online free and high quality. Phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. In honor of turners tremendous spirit and body of work, as well as his countless contributions to the comic book industry, aspen comics and the entire comic book community will return the favor by remembering michaels amazing life both in and outside of comics. He was created by artist mart bailey and an unknown writer. Michael turners most popular book is would you rather for kids. Michael turner has 3 books on goodreads with 153274 ratings. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and. He is without a doubt one of the greatest comic book artists of the late 90searly 2000s, and totally.
An oversized hardcover graphic novel featuring comic legend michael turners three original creations, fathom, soulfire and ekos. Michael turner was one of the most talented artists of his generation and it has been almost 8 years since he left us. The definitive edition by michael layne turner goodreads. Tribute to michael turner sc 2008 aspen comic books. In this thrilling new volume the flash teams with nightwing to face gorilla grodd.