Jim Lee S X Men Artist S Edition

Jim Lee has been drawing comics for more than 30 years and is one of the most popular comic book artists of all time. The impact his dynamic artwork has had on the comics industry--to his legions of fans and the artists who have been inspired and emulate him--is truly immeasurable. And, in a career filled with highlights, his work on the X-Men is arguably his most popular and enduring. This very special Artist's Edition features Jim's stellar work on the X-Men, including the complete oversized X-Men #1--still the bestselling comic book of the modern era! Additionally, there will be covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and interior pages by Lee doing what he does best--creating great comics. Each page has been meticulously scanned from Jim's original art for this book... affording the reader a keen insight into his creative process never before available outside of original art collectors. Produced in the one-and-only, accept-no-imitations, multi-Eisner Award-winning Artist's Edition format. For any fan of Jim Lee, this book will soon become a cherished centerpiece of your collection!

Jim Lee is one of the most popular and successful artists in modern comics, and his work is revered by fans worldwide thanks to his hyper-dynamic style and innovative approach to character and costume design. DC Comics: The Art of Jim Lee Vol. 1 reveals the tremendous impact Lee has had on the DC Comics universe, including such superstar characters as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern, along with his legion of WildStorm heroes. From roughs and storyboards to pencils and finished color art, DC Comics: The Art of Jim Lee Vol. 1 showcases every stage of Jim Lee's creative process and spans his WildStorm and DC career up to DC Comics' seminal New 52 relaunch in 2011, with exclusive commentary from the artist himself. It also reveals the breadth of media that feature Lee's art, going beyond comics and covers to model designs, merchandise, movies, and into the digital realm. DC Comics: The Art of Jim Lee Vol. 1 also features an exclusive Legion of Super-Heroes story written by Paul Levitz and illustrated by Jim Lee. This, alongside his best art and rare pieces pulled from his personal files, will thrill Lee's many fans. Originally published as Icons: The DC Comics and Wildstorm Art of Jim Lee, this essential first volume of comics luminary Jim Lee artwork is now reintroduced as the first in a continuing series celebrating his career. "I'm doing what I love and there's nothing better than that in the world." - Jim Lee

Here is your chance to collect some of the most iconic comic book covers by some of the greatest artists to ever pick up a pencil! EC Comics, under the guidance of publisher Bill Gaines, was--according to the editor of this collection--the greatest line of comics ever done. This once-in-a-liftime Artist's Edition collects more than 140 EC covers by their best and brightest talents. The luminaries included in this gigantic (15 x 22 inches!) tome include: Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, Al Williamson, Johnny Craig, Frank Frazetta, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, and more! To make a baseball analogy, this is a Murderers Row every bit as noteworthy as the '27 Yankees! Also includes an Introduction by noted EC scholar Thommy Burns. To Date IDW Publishing has won SIX Eisner Awards (the comic book equivalent of the Academy Awards). Each cover in this collection has been scanned from the original art While appearing to be in black and white, these images were scanned in COLOR, enabling the reader to see all the subtle nuances that make original art unique. Blue pencil notations, zip-a-tone, Duoshade, whiteout--all of these and more are clearly visible. Honestly, the only better way to see these covers is to be holding the original art in your hands!

What happens when you combine an industry veteran at the top of his game with a hot, up-and-coming young artist, and let them loose on Marvel's mightiest mutants? You get a fan-favorite, multi-year X-Men run unequaled in style, pizzazz and wall-to-wall action! It's Chris Claremont's most ambitious story arc ever, featuring Jim Lee's dynamic debut issues and major changes to the X-Men's status quo! Jubilee debuts just as the X-Men disband, granted new lives by the Siege Perilous! The Reavers enact gruesome revenge on Wolverine and decimate Muir Island, while Psylocke is transformed into a ninja! The Shadow King makes his play for Storm, culminating in the action-packed introduction of Gambit! Wolverine's hidden past with Captain America and the Black Widow is revealed! And this is just the first volume! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN #244-269, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #13 and CLASSIC X-MEN #39.

MONSTER TRIM SIZE: 13 5/8" x 21 1/4" ! Superstar artist Jim Lee's X-Men work has never looked better - or bigger - than in this monster-size volume! These are the tales that cemented Jim Lee as an X-Men legend, the best of the best of his tenure on the title. Relive the staggering story that saw Psylocke transformed and the iconic issue that united Wolverine, Captain America and a young Black Widow - back in 1941! Elsewhere, Rogue, Magneto and Nick Fury must free the Savage Land from a grip of evil! And when the X-Men are transported to the Shi'ar Empire, they find themselves reunited with their mentor Professor X - but a cosmic conspiracy lurks in the shadows! Finally, a brand-new era begins for the revitalized X-Men...but can they survive the fi nal showdown against their oldest foe? COLLECTING: UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 256-258, 268-269, 274-277; X-MEN (1991) 1-3

This special Artist's Edition features Jim's stellar work on the X-Men, including the complete oversized X-Men #1. Additionally, there are covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and interior pages by Lee doing what he does best--creating great comics. Each page has been meticulously scanned from Jim's original art for this book, affording the reader a keen insight into his creative process.

DC spotlights top cover artists with the new POSTER PORTFOLIO series, starting with superstar illustrator Jim Lee! This collection includes 20 of Jim Lee's most memorable DC covers starring Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, the Justice League of America and more! Printed on heavy cardstock paper at a big 12 by 16 inches, the pages of the POSTER PORTFOLIOS are easily pulled out and are suitable for framing.

Jim Lee is one of the comic industry's most popular artists. His explosive art style has captured the imagination of millions. This volume collects some of this prolific artist's best tales, charting his career with the House of Ideas from his neophyte days on Alpha Fight, through to Punisher War Journal, all the way to his extremely popular and revolutionary run on Uncanny X-Men and X-Men.