The michael turner art editions are back for 2020, and this time were revealing the late great superstars artwork as its never been seen before. Creator, michael turners artistic talent helped him to cocreate and launch the incredibly successful title, witchblade, an allnew television series on the tnt network. The cause was complications from treatment for bone cancer. Find the value of the aspen comic soulfire, michael turner s volume 1. Apr 26, 2019 michael turner was an american comic book artist known for his work on top cow productions witchblade, dc comics supermanbatman, aspen mlts fathom and soulfire. Photo courtesy of aspen mlt michael turner was an american comic book artist known for. Explore the depths of michael turners fathom by immersing yourself in this stunning new trade paperback today. Michael turner, 37, comicbook artist the boston globe. Cover by alex ross 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. May 12, 2017 on the jsc thread, there is a pic posted showing a signed jsc comic with coa bought at his booth without out him being there to sign in front of a witness but still qualifying for a gold ss label. A special tribute to michael turner comics bulletin.
Once an instructor in the martial arts and an avid. The magical world of creator michael turner s soulfire universe comes to life with this all new black and white penciled edition collecting soulfire beginnings, the zero issue and issue one volume one in one. Michael turners fathom the animated movie comic book movie. Michael turner s first work was for top cow productions, where he cocreated several characters and worked on several of.
Also, enjoy a special fathom story created in tribute to his father, as well as ekos revealed for the first time ever in its original pencil form. Some closer than others and some what youd call business friends. Michael layne turner april 21, 1971 june 27, 2008 was an american comics artist known. Aspen comics is raising funds for michael turner creations hard cover on kickstarter.
In the year 2211, in the city of san francisco, a young orphan boy named malikai discovers he is the link between an age of magic long forgotten and the ruling forces of technology in the present. This is the must have aspen comics art edition to kick off the new year. Michael turner covers comic book speculation and investing. What is your all new michael turner s soulfire comic book worth. Sadly, michael passed away from a relapse from bone. Choose qty for michael turner art edition best of aspen comics vol 1 cover b variant michael turner cover added. Michael turner comic artist the most popular comic art by. He did however posesess a love for art, to the point that he was constantly drawing. Turner departed top cow in late 2002 to found his own comic book publishing company, aspen mlt inc. Rounding out the book are numerous covers from identity crisis, justice league of america, the flash and. If this is now allowed by cgc, what keeps me from buying signed aspen books by michael turner and ge. Silvestri hired him to work at top cow productions, where he initially did background illustrations and eventually cocreated the successful witchblade title. I thought i would dedicate my next few writeups to comic covers from great artists that have gotten no love. Michael turner was born in crossville in tennessee, but moved to san diego, california after graduating from the international performing arts academy.
Michael turner, comic book creator, is dead at 37 the new york. Get the best deals on fathom comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Marc silvestri founded it, after publishing first volume of his creatorowned comic book cyberforce in 1992. It debuted in 1998 and was michael turners first creatorowned comic book series.
Michael turner comic art community gallery of comic art. Michael turner, whos phenomenal artwork has made many comic book aficionados treat him like hes da vinci, actually wrote his own story. Smith the most celebrated crossover event of the new millennium continues as michael turner s fathom joins forces with witchblade and tomb raider to confront a menace in which even their combined might not be enough to defeat. By beau smith in over 20 years of writing and marketing comic book, ive made a lot of friends. Comicbook artist known for his highly stylized covers.
An oversized hardcover graphic novel featuring comic legend michael turner s three original creations, fathom, soulfire and ekos. 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. Recently numerous exclusive variants featuring his coverart sold out within hours. He was survived by his mother, his brother and his fiancee.
All comic art shown is owned or created by our gallery owners at. What is your all new michael turner s fathom comic book worth. Witchblade and tomb raider michael turner t comic art community gallery of comic art see more. Aspen to release new michael turner sketchbook at comic con international. Sadly, michael passed away from a relapse from bone cancer at the santa monica hospital ca on. Michael turner tomb raider tour book art comic art. 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. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Signed comic lot michael turner amanda conner jim lee marc silvestri sketch art.
Including all nine issues of the first amazing fathom story arc and several new pages of story, this incredible new paperback collection will showcase the beautiful underwater world of aspen like never before. Michael turner was an artist and writer best known for his work on witchblade, fathom and supergirl. Michael turner was comic book artist primarily known for his work on witchblade, fathom, supermanbatman, soulfire, and various covers for both dc and marvel comics. A list of key comic books written by michael turner provided by key collector comics. He was also the founder and president of the entertainment company aspen mlt. Turners art didnt do anything for me, and i vaguely remember liking the original run when published. Michael turner, oneil, sibal, steigerwald, dreamer. We didnt hang out like college buddies, but we didnt just wave. See more ideas about michael turner, comic art and comic books art. Get the best deals on michael turner signed when you shop the largest online selection at. Michael turner creations hard cover by aspen comics.
Michael turner creations hard cover by aspen comics kickstarter. Michael died on the 27th of june, 2008, due to bone cancer. The late michael turner, a comic creator and artist who worked with dc and marvel, is most noted for his earliest and solo creations. Jun, 2017 the sadly missed michael turner was one of comics hottest creators in the late 90s and early 00s, with his work on witchblade and fathom securing him a legion of fans. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. What is your soulfire, michael turner s comic book worth. Michael turner, comic book creator, is dead at 37 the. Michael turner was not interested in comics as a young child. Find the value of the aspen comic all new michael turner s soulfire volume 1. Michael turner, a popular comicbook artist who came to fame in the mid1990s and was best known for creating two sexy female lead. Values of all new michael turner s soulfire free comic book price guide. Top cow productions is a comic book company and partner studio of image comics. I have to admit his artwork is great, but sadly this is one of those reasons why a book should never be judged by its cover.
In 1997, michael turner, a comic book artist that had worked up to that point on a number of cult comic series with top cow comics and a cocreator of the top cow comic witchblade in 1995, started work on his first sole creation. Michael turner was one of the most talented artists of his generation and it has been almost 8 years since he left us. Witchblade and tomb raidermichael turnert comic art community gallery of comic art see more. Join aspen comics and a host of the industrys finest comic book writers, artists and creators as they pay special tribute. I shot it when i was a student at the new york film academy universal studios in 2009. He wanted to follow in his stepfathers footsteps and become a doctor. Eric basaldua witchblade, the michael turner run comic book artists, comic book. The young up and coming comic book artists work had graced the covers of dc comics supermanbatman and the flash. Turner also did various comic book covers for marvel comics, and. On the jsc thread, there is a pic posted showing a signed jsc comic with coa bought at his booth without out him being there to sign in front of a witness but still qualifying for a gold ss label. Journey from michael turners first soulfire work to his last illustrated pages in pencil form. The company helped launch the careers of various writers and artists, such as christina z.
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. Jun 23, 2002 michael turner and top cow productions are pleased to offer you the first ever fathom trade paperback. See more ideas about michael turner, comics and image comics. The art of comics legend michael turner is seen for the first time in its original form in the new supermanbatman. Michael turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as supermanbatman, the flash and civil war, has died.
Nov 05, 2015 a clean and precise look at michael turners output for dc, supermanbatman. Michael turner red sonja cover, in frank mastromauros michael turner showcase comic art gallery room red sonja screenshots, images and pictures comic vine michael turner sketch book the heroic years underground fantasy for your pleasure pinup, illustrations, advertisments, and other things that are not pulp covers red sonja by michael. Sadly, michael passed away from a relapse from bone cancer at the santa monica hospital. Dec 18, 2019 this comic book masterpiece written and drawn by the late, great michael turner remains one of the most beloved comic series in modern history, 20 years after it was first released. From there he started to expand by publishing various spinoffs to cyberforce, like codename. Kiani, a new project with greg pak and a final project designed by michael turner. Michael turner was one of those friends that fell some where in between. Nearly a decade after his death, his groundbreaking artwork is still in high demand. Apr 05, 2016 in 1997, michael turner, a comic book artist that had worked up to that point on a number of cult comic series with top cow comics and a cocreator of the top cow comic witchblade in 1995, started work on his first sole creation. Justin biebers cupid, michael turner comic book movies set.
April 21, 1971 june 27, 2008 today marks the 8th anniversary of the passing of the late legendary superstar comic book artist michael turner. Michael turner comic art community comic book news and images. After spending the early part of his career with marc silvestris top cow productions, turner left in 2002 to set up his own publishing company, aspen mlt inc. But before they were gawds, before comics were cool, they were mere mortals trying to make a living. Values of all new michael turners fathom comicspriceguide. Turner also did various comic book covers for marvel comics, and was president of the entertainment company, aspen mlt. Jun 17, 2016 but before they were gawds, before comics were cool, they were mere mortals trying to make a living.
Michael layne turner april 21, 1971june 27, 2008, was an american comic book artist best known for creating the graphically beautiful and alluring female characters, witchblade and fathom, which were both published by top cow comics. Michael turner comic book speculation and investing. Jun 07, 20 michael turners fathom the animated movie. Michael turner comic artist the most popular comic art. His talent was discovered by marc silvestri at a comic convention. Justin biebers cupid, michael turner comic book movies. Michael turner art edition best of michael turner featuring fathom soulfire ekos one shot cover a regular michael turner cover. He was also the president of the entertainment company aspen mlt. 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. Following the outstanding acclaim of witchblade, michael turned his attention to his own solo creation, fathom, which as become one of the top selling titles in the market today. Michael turner gallery edition will make a fan out of most readers. Celebrate the life, legacy and best of michael turner with the return of aspens popular art edition oversized black and white art book. In 1998, he launched the creatorowned fathom title.
Fathom is a comic book created by michael turner and originally published by top cow productions. Fathom is currently published by turners own company, aspen mlt. 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 incredible artwork of michael turner in its purest form. Turner died june 27, 2008 of complications from bone cancer. Michael turner, a leading comicbook 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.
Original comic art titled located in rudys michael turner prints comic art gallery michael turner was an artist and writer best known for his work on witchblade, fathom and supergirl. If you like this product, i also recommend the millennium editions of both jim lee and marc silvestri. Oct 24, 2019 the late michael turner, a comic creator and artist who worked with dc and marvel, is most noted for his earliest and solo creations. Values of soulfire, michael turners free comic book values. Find the value of the aspen comic all new michael turner s fathom volume 1. Were also searching on the following alternative names and common misspellings to come up with the results on this page.
A visit to anthonys comics book art in moonachie, new jersey, reveals 8,000 square feet packed with comic book history. Michael turner, a leading contemporary comic book artist who was known for the highly stylized covers he created for major titles and for drawing. 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. 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 fathom, died on june 27 in santa monica, calif.
Michael turner, a leading comicbook artist who was known for the highly stylized covers he created for major titles and for drawing shapely female. Michael turner was an american comic book artist from crossville, tennessee. Michael turner cgc signature series cgc comic book. 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. Jul 04, 2008 michael turner, a leading contemporary comic book artist who was known for the highly stylized covers he created for major titles and for drawing female characters with curves as commanding as. Michael turner was an american comic book artist known for his work on top cow productions witchblade, dc comics supermanbatman, aspen mlts fathom and soulfire.
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