The comic book makers joe simon

Without jack, simon created and publishedsick magazine, the prez, brother power,the geek and edited for fox, archie, harvey, and crestwood. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics, which included the debut of the superhero superman. Jim simon joe simon, first editor of marvel comics and a creator of captain america, takes you back to the birth of the comic book industry, the early backroom publishing offices, collaborations and feuds. The comic book makers, which he wrote with his son, jim simon. A longtime battle with marvel comics over captain america was settled out of court in 2003, and simon finally saw the superhero featured on the big screen in captain america. He was the head man in the art department of marvel comics. Joseph henry joe simon born hymie simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. He is better known as the first editor of timely comics later renamed to marvel comics and the co creator of captain america. He worked with jack oleck, his brotherinlaw, on the script. According to simons the comic book makers 2003, joe simon had created his own spiderman in 1953. May 21, 2003 the comic book makers is a powerful, and lively book.

Joe simon is a cinematographer based in austin, texas. Crestwood publications, also known as feature publications, was a magazine publisher that also published comic books from the 1940s through the 1960s. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie, captain marvel, spiderman. Joe simon s most popular book is marvel masterworks. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie, captain marvel, spiderman and more. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us superman, captain america, archie. Joe simon was there for many of the quintesessential moments. Kirby and simon collaborated on a number of titles over the following years, exploring the crime, horror, and humour. Second inside page titled the comic book makers has handlettered captain america on your side text in silver ink at top and wonderful 6x6 ink and water color art of crouching captain america holding shield facing viewer signed joe simon 2006. He also handled sandman, the newsboy legion, the boy commandos, and manhunter during the 1940s. Joe simon and jack kirbys captain america was the first comic i read that made me feel like i was watching an exciting action movie, stan lee has told comic riffs. Jun 22, 2006 in his excellent book, the comic book makers pgs 16768, joe simon describes the events, as laid out in the august 27, 1985 new york daily news, a cab driver had picked up wood in the highly fashionable area of new yorks grammercy park, near the irving hotel. Captain america co creator, joe simon, detailed a particularly rough period in his great memoir.

Joe simon is an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Feb 05, 2009 where did joe simons silver spiderspiderman character come from. Lloyd jacquet was born in brooklyn to a father who had emigrated from france. During thistime jim got to know many of the great comic book creators. Aside from the onetime publication of mary worth comic strip reprints, romance as a comic book genre was the brainchild of joe simon and jack kirby, two comics artists known for their superheroes, such as captain america, and their kid gangs, such as the young allies. Marvel mystery comics first issue titled simply marvel comics is an american comic book series published during the 1930s1940s period known to fans and historians as the golden age of comic books. The art of the simon and kirby studio by joe simon.

Joe simon cover art for harveys pocketsize comics simon and. Joe simon and jack kirbys captain america was the first comic i read that made me feel like i was watching an exciting action movie, lee has told comic riffs. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books, such as captain america, and served as the first editor of timely comics. Simon was the author of the comic book makers 1990. He is the co creator of captain america, along with jack kirby. Joe simon a pioneer in the industry, shows how the fictional world of comic books was a reflection of the real world with its trials and tribulations. Simon has written a book with jim simon about his comic book days called the comic book makers. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Check out joe simon appreciation group on facebook. The phoenix project comic book edition no joe simon page at a price less expensive than amazon. The brotherinlaw of comics pioneer joe simon, olecks comic book career was basically in two parts. He was the first editor of timely comics, which would later change its name to marvel. Its title prize comics contained what is considered the first ongoing horror comic book feature, dick briefers frankenstein.

A creator of captain america, fighting on living legend is how joe simon is categorized on the list of special guests appearing at the new york comic con at the jacob k. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books, such as captain america, and. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books. May 01, 1990 joseph henry joe simon born hymie simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher.

In the 2000s, simon turned to painting and marketing reproductions of his early comic book covers. It is also noteworthy to point out that joe simon had asked jack kirby about his will eisners shop talk comment. Together, kirby and simon created dozens of titles and characters for virtually every major comic book publisher. After serving as a colonel in world war i, jacquet worked as an editor for major malcolm wheelernicholsons national allied magazines. Jul 19, 2011 together, kirby and simon created dozens of titles and characters for virtually every major comic book publisher. In his book the comic book makers joe simon describes how his friend al harvey approached him to do a cover for als new concept. In this video ill be sharing my top 50 golden age books. He has published several books, including the comic book makers, a widely praised coauthored account of joe simon s early days in comics. The comic book makers is avery valuable work by amember of one of the most important teams in comic book history. Its written by joe simon, the creator of captain america and writerartisteditor for some true classics, along with cowriter jim simon. The comic book makers is like a school reunion, lavish with anecdotes that fill in the gap of threadbare memory. Joe simon gallery real name joe simon job titles writer gender male first publication unknown contentsshow personal history joseph h.

The comic book makers by joe simon with jim simon isbn. Working for timely later marvel comics, the pair created captain america, a starspangled supersoldier who quickly became the publishers most popular character. Crestwood is best known for its prize group imprint, published in the late 1940s to mid1950s through packagers joe. Spreading the love of comic book art and all things joe simon. In 1940 he and jack kirby created captain america as the embodiment of the nations ideals.

It gives you a glimpse behind the scenes of the early days of comic books. In 1986, comics interview 45 jack kirby says that ditko developed spiderman and that it was the artists that come up with the stories and art, and stan was essentially a production coordinator. Lots of great memories for prebaby boomers and baby boomers alike. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 1990. In the comic book makers, simon asked kirby why he would make a claim that joe was spidermans father, and according to simon, kirby told him. Simon born october 10, 19 was a comic book writer, artist and editor who created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books, and who served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics. When i got a copy of the comic book makers for christmas i was pretty excited. Simon has written a book with jim simon about his comicbook days called the comic book makers. Art credit based on comments by joe simon in his book the comic book makers. The comic book makers by jim simon and joe simon 2007. Captain america co creator joe simon has died at 98. He would continue to create other icons of popular culture with collaborator jack kirby, including fighting american, the boy commandos, romance comics, and the fly.

In recent years, even at an advanced age, simon was on hand at the conventions to do what comics artists domeet the fans, talk about his long career and sign copies of his books. The book was a massive sales success, but it certainly rankled nazi sympathizers, and resulted in the captain america creative team getting into a bit of trouble. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books and served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into marvel comics. Now you can get shieldmaster comics first issue and shieldmaster. Without jack, simon created and publishedsick magazine,the prez,brother power,the geek and edited for fox, archie, harvey, and crestwood. In his book the comic book makers joe simon describes how his friend al harvey approached him to do a cover for als new concept, a smallsized comic book. I had no work i had a family to support, rent to pay what else could i do. Joe simon, after creating captain america, was appointed the first editorinchief of timely comics, the company that would become marvel comics.

Captain america cocreator, joe simon, detailed a particularly rough period in his great memoir. Simon created or cocreated many important characters in the. The comic book makers is a powerful, and lively book. Has joe simon s family in it and comic experts like mark evainer. Joe simon, first editor of marvel comics and a creator of captain america, takes you back to the birth of the comic book industry, the early backroom publishing offices, collaborations and feuds among writers, artists and publishers, the art studios, working conditions, and the creators of superheroes that generated fortunes for the publishers but often left the creators struggling to. Timely comics is the 1940s comic book publishing company that would evolve into marvel comics. The worlds most popular and easy to use comic and storyboard creator. Oleck suggested on calling the character the silver spider instead of spiderman. His father was tailor harry simon was from the city of leeds, england. Jack kirby, original name jacob kurtzberg, born august 28, 1917, new york, new york, u. After creating captain america, joe simon was appointed the first editorinchief of timely comics, the company that would become marvel. Joe simon has 227 books on goodreads with 8747 ratings.

Joe simon, who has died aged 98, was one of the architects of the golden age of us superhero comics. October 11, 19 december 14, 2011 was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. This issue of comic book marketplace also includes an except from the book, crime does not pay, on pages 5153. Comic book artist gene colan recalled in 1999, my first real professional start in the comic book business began in the summer of 1946, and that is when i met syd shores. Simon born october 10, 19 is a comic book writer, artist and editor who created or cocreated many important characters in the 1930s1940s golden age of comic books, and who served as the first editor of timely comics, the company that would evolve into. Simon proved to be a brilliant editor, writer, penciller, inker, and businessman, serving as an editor for archie, harvey, fox, crestwood, and mainline publications simon and kirbys own company. Co written by one of comicdoms greatest talents, it exposes the comic book industry at its creative and financial peak. Joe simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and. Plus select firstclass mail instead of priority and save on shipping. After a long and illustrious career, joe simon passed away after a brief illness on 14 december 2011. I have even more and will be showcasing others even more. Dec 14, 2011 simon also found time to write an autobiography entitled.

Jul 08, 2017 joe simon adds more to this story in his 2003 comic history text, the comic book makers which we discuss later. Check out the comic book makers by joe simon and jim simon. Joe simon and jack kirby created one of the most enduring american heroes in 1940 with captain america. Simon was also involved in the launch of harvey comics original superhero line, and even worked with jack kirby again. Simon went on to consult for harvey comics in the 1960s, helping to develop then new characters casper the friendly ghost and richie rich. Aug 17, 2017 captain america was punching nazis in 1941. In 19, simon was born to a jewishamerican family in rochester, new york. Joe simon, a creator of captain america, still fighting. Joe simon, a life in comics 2011, which was essentially a reworking of some of the material found in the comic book makers, with the focus firmly on simon and jack kirby, and less emphasis on the other bizarre and colorful characters simon encountered during his long career in the. Drawing experience from an array of different shooting environments including extreme sports, indie films and. Hakes joe simon the comic book makers book with full. The book puts fact and reality to fantasy characters. In this book, original captain america creator, joe simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us.

Joseph henry simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Hey guys, im simon comics and this is my youtube channel. Golden age of comic books legend and co creator of captain america with another legend, jack kirby. Joe simon, captain americas co creator, later wrote in his autobiography the comic book makers that captain america was the first major comic book hero to take a political stand. Jack oleck march 1, 1914 march 10, 1981 was an american novelist and comic book writer particularly known for his work in the horror genre. About joe simon after creating captain america, joe simon was appointed the first editorinchief of timely comics, the company that would become marvel comics. Dec 16, 2011 joe simon, who has died aged 98, was one of the architects of the golden age of us superhero comics. Simon and kirby joe simon and jack kirby, their studio, and. This page is run by his granddaughter now that he has passed away. Joe simons most popular book is marvel masterworks. Joe simon was an american comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon also wrote two autobiographies, the comic book makers and this years joe simon. During this era, called the golden age, timely was the umbrella name for the comics division of pulp magazine publisher martin goodman, whose business strategy involved having a multitude of corporate entities including red circle comics all producing the same product.