Ashe, Edd - TOP-NOTCH COMICS 1939-44 #3 Recreation
VF: 8.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 06/12/2017 2:55 PM
$450
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15
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PUBLISHER: MLJ
COMMENTS: Large Cover Painting; Edd Ashe pencils, inks and acrylics; c. 1980; 31" x 40"
Jon Berk Collection
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Jon Berk Collection
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Large Cover Painting; Edd Ashe pencils, inks and acrylics; c. 1980; 31" x 40"
Jon Berk CollectionRecreation pieces by Golden Age Masters are a very different thing to behold. These legends, by request, would resuscitate long-lost pieces whose originals may have been scrapped, shredded, or tossed out long ago by publishers too paranoid to realize the long-term value of their artistic prizes. In these instances, it's a true treat to see, for example, Murphy Anderson "covering" Lou Fine, or Irwin Hasen bringing the classic cover of Comic Cavalcade #1 back to life. In many instances, these gorgeous pieces, which Jon Berk lovingly commissioned throughout the 1980s and 1990s, may be among the last works of some of comics' finest draftsmen, making them doubly important to thoughtful art historians and collectors alike. With childlike wonder and obvious pride, these legendary giants of pencil and ink spent their twilight years showing off their still-considerable talents in this immortal medium with outsized collectors' pieces such as these, which graced the walls of Jon's personal comicbook museum for many years. Now, they pass on to another generation of comic lovers, who have the privilege of stepping back into the not-too-distant past thanks to these wonderful works. Note, also, the numerous original works heretofore unseen by collectors, which are sure to excite comic art fanatics.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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Artist Information
Edmund Marion "Edd" Ashe Jr. worked for MLJ from 39-41 where he drew 'Green Falcon', 'Midshipman', 'Mr Satan', 'Rang-A-Tang', and 'The Wizard'. He also had stints with Ace, ACG, D.S., DC, Dell, Elliot and even one EC story on Moon Girl. His longest run on a character was on Fawcett's 'Phantom Eagle' from 1940-49. In the 1950s, he drew the comic strips 'Mark Hunt' and 'Guy Fortune'. Ashe played a minor part in the formation of the Society of Comic Book Illustrators, according to Of Comics and Men: A Cultural History of American Comic Books (2010).
Jon Berk CollectionRecreation pieces by Golden Age Masters are a very different thing to behold. These legends, by request, would resuscitate long-lost pieces whose originals may have been scrapped, shredded, or tossed out long ago by publishers too paranoid to realize the long-term value of their artistic prizes. In these instances, it's a true treat to see, for example, Murphy Anderson "covering" Lou Fine, or Irwin Hasen bringing the classic cover of Comic Cavalcade #1 back to life. In many instances, these gorgeous pieces, which Jon Berk lovingly commissioned throughout the 1980s and 1990s, may be among the last works of some of comics' finest draftsmen, making them doubly important to thoughtful art historians and collectors alike. With childlike wonder and obvious pride, these legendary giants of pencil and ink spent their twilight years showing off their still-considerable talents in this immortal medium with outsized collectors' pieces such as these, which graced the walls of Jon's personal comicbook museum for many years. Now, they pass on to another generation of comic lovers, who have the privilege of stepping back into the not-too-distant past thanks to these wonderful works. Note, also, the numerous original works heretofore unseen by collectors, which are sure to excite comic art fanatics.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
SHIPPING: Due to the size of this item, extra shipping fees may apply, please email us at support@comicconnect.com or call us at 212-895-3999 for a shipping estimate.
Artist Information
Edmund Marion "Edd" Ashe Jr. worked for MLJ from 39-41 where he drew 'Green Falcon', 'Midshipman', 'Mr Satan', 'Rang-A-Tang', and 'The Wizard'. He also had stints with Ace, ACG, D.S., DC, Dell, Elliot and even one EC story on Moon Girl. His longest run on a character was on Fawcett's 'Phantom Eagle' from 1940-49. In the 1950s, he drew the comic strips 'Mark Hunt' and 'Guy Fortune'. Ashe played a minor part in the formation of the Society of Comic Book Illustrators, according to Of Comics and Men: A Cultural History of American Comic Books (2010).