Sekowsky, Mike - WEIRD MYSTERIES #9 Half Splash
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SOLD ON: Tuesday, 08/28/2018 2:50 PM
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PUBLISHER: Gillmour
COMMENTS: Pg. 26; Art attributed to Mike Sekowsky; 14.5" x 23"
"Destiny's Double Deal!"
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"Destiny's Double Deal!"
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Pg. 26; Art attributed to Mike Sekowsky; 14.5" x 23"
"Destiny's Double Deal!"Mike Sekowsky, best known for his contributions to the Justice League of America and Wonder Woman in the 1960s, cut his teeth in the Golden Age at Timely Comics. He illustrated a variety of anthology titles, where his ability to work fast and efficiently made him a favorite among editors and his peers alike.
This striking splash page from Weird Mysteries #9 showcases some of the tropes typically employed during the pre-code horror days, where artists and writers were free to rot the minds of innocent youths looking for a cheap scare. The mirrored image in the half-splash panel is a triumph of design, perfectly setting up the tale "Destiny's Double Deal." Sekowsky's fluid line work and self-assured style leave no doubt that something nasty is about to happen. Golden Age horror pages are difficult to come by, and this rare-to-market piece is sure to garner some rapt attention at auction.
Artist Information
Mike Sekowsky was an American comics artist known as the penciler for DC Comics' Justice League of America during most of the 1960s (including their initial appearance in Brave and the Bold #28), and as the regular writer and artist on Wonder Woman during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sekowsky's long career began in the early 40s for Timely Comics drawing the adventures of Captain America, and Sub-Mariner among others in titles such as All Winners Comics, Daring Comics, Marvel Mystery Comics, and Young Allies Comics. He would transition to DC Comics in the 1950s where we would work on Romance and Science Fiction stories including drawing the first appearance of Adam Strange in Showcase #17. He would co-create the Justice League of America with Gardner Fox and continue as it's artist for over 60 issues. Sekowsky would go on to have memorable runs as artist and writer on Metal Men, Wonder Woman, and the Supergirl feature in Adventure Comics.
"Destiny's Double Deal!"Mike Sekowsky, best known for his contributions to the Justice League of America and Wonder Woman in the 1960s, cut his teeth in the Golden Age at Timely Comics. He illustrated a variety of anthology titles, where his ability to work fast and efficiently made him a favorite among editors and his peers alike.
This striking splash page from Weird Mysteries #9 showcases some of the tropes typically employed during the pre-code horror days, where artists and writers were free to rot the minds of innocent youths looking for a cheap scare. The mirrored image in the half-splash panel is a triumph of design, perfectly setting up the tale "Destiny's Double Deal." Sekowsky's fluid line work and self-assured style leave no doubt that something nasty is about to happen. Golden Age horror pages are difficult to come by, and this rare-to-market piece is sure to garner some rapt attention at auction.
Artist Information
Mike Sekowsky was an American comics artist known as the penciler for DC Comics' Justice League of America during most of the 1960s (including their initial appearance in Brave and the Bold #28), and as the regular writer and artist on Wonder Woman during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sekowsky's long career began in the early 40s for Timely Comics drawing the adventures of Captain America, and Sub-Mariner among others in titles such as All Winners Comics, Daring Comics, Marvel Mystery Comics, and Young Allies Comics. He would transition to DC Comics in the 1950s where we would work on Romance and Science Fiction stories including drawing the first appearance of Adam Strange in Showcase #17. He would co-create the Justice League of America with Gardner Fox and continue as it's artist for over 60 issues. Sekowsky would go on to have memorable runs as artist and writer on Metal Men, Wonder Woman, and the Supergirl feature in Adventure Comics.