Adams was my original favorite artist and I have collected virtually everything he did in the way of comic stories (the covers while spectacular were far too numerous to try to hunt down all of those). I became a bit disenchanted with him when I made my first visit to NYC in the 80s and dropped by unannounced at the Continuity Studios. While I could see him sitting in his office, Adams declined this fanboy's request for an autograph (and how many people like me must've done exactly what I did while he was trying to run a business?) Years later and with a far more mature perspective, I was lucky enough to meet him at a comic convention here in my town of Lexington and at that time he could not have been more gracious and friendly. Thanks for the brilliant artwork, Neal! You will be missed.
One of the very few icons of comics that I was fortunate enough to meet (along with Li'l Jay). Even got his autograph on a Batman tabloid. Never got to meet Kirby, Eisner, Wood, Frazetta, etc., but at least I got to meet Neal.
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The first comic artist whose name I ever knew. the early reprints of his DC work were one of my entry points into comics. And of course, he had a massive influence on the entire direction of the business.
One of my earliest comics must have been this Man-Bat record with Neal Adams art.
If it wasn't enough to be a legendary artist, Adams was an activist, too. It's unfortunate his advocacy on behalf of Siegel and Shuster was even necessary, but Adams managed to nearly single-handedly mitigate the comics industry's original sin. His Guild may have been unsuccessful, but it matters that he tried. It's such a credit to the man that at the height of his influence, he consistently exerted it to better things for his peers
What a life.
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When I was a kid, I idolized the work of Neal Adams. His work brought the world of superheroes to life with a sense of realism and dynamism that I had NEVER seen before.
EVERY rendition of characters like Batman, Green Lantern, Superman, Green Arrow, the X-Men, the Inhumans—just to mention a few—instantly became my definitive favorites.
He was a master at every facet of art—his range of expressions, the dramatic use of lighting and shadowing, the seemingly facile command of anatomy, and of course, the trademark finger-pointed-in-your-face foreshortening was all just unbelievably next level.
And it all seemed so very magically ALIVE. Neal’s work has influenced every image I have created and continues to be the gold standard I aspire to when I put pencil to paper.
Beyond the brilliance of his creative work, Neal was as importantly a selfless champion for creators’ rights, endangering his own career in his quest to make the business of comics a better and more equitable one.
He was also as influential in the dozens of artists he mentored, taught and brought into the business through his ‘Crusty Bunkers’ studio which was also an inspiration in the early days of Homage Studios which I started with @scottwilliamsinks and @whilceportacio.
The list of Crusty Bunkers alumni is a veritable Who’s Who of some of the best and brightest comic book artists to have worked in the industry.
Neal was tough and as straight forward as they come, but he was also a character as brilliant, impactful, principled and colorful as the heroes he illustrated. The fact he even *knew* of my work’s existence when I became a pro meant the world to me.
My deepest condolences to his wife of 45 years Marilyn and his five children Kris, Jason, Joel, Josh and Zeea and his many generations of fans all around the world. Rest in power, Neal. #legend
“ Neal Adams 1941-2022 was a comics guru for many of us from when he first entered the two staple business working for DC and Marvel in the late 60s for many years. He stood up to correct injustice in our field. Most of us feel blessed to have known him.
I have many Neal stories from the past half century like many of us do. Most All mine are very positive which as others will be doing will be posted soon.
Right now I am still in process mode. Shock before feeling grief.
One story which comes to mind for me right now is a very fond memory 20 years ago now back in those more innocent times flying into Newark with a batch of full suitcases of vintage comic books. Pre 9/11 days of daze
A few times a year flying in to New York City plus a couple long haul van and trailer two tons of stuff for the four day shows.
In summer 2001 a show I came 1500 miles in for had Neal in a very prominent spot. Huge long line
As I was going by Neal stopped talking to whom ever was next, stood up pointing at me.
Loudly in his Neal Adams NYC command voice he says,".... There is the man who restored my self esteem ....."
.... and proceeded to explain to everyone there why he was saying what he was explaining
Neal had read my 'Secrrt Origins of the Direct Market" in Comic Book Artist 6 and 7 1999 published by TwoMorrows.com and absorbed my 25,000+ word examination research in to affidavit return fraud rampant post Batman TV show glut craze
I proved his X-men, Green Lantern Green Arrow were actually phenomenal best sellers caught up in a honor system wrought with fraud.
Same affidavit return fraud on going 50 years ago Jack Kirby's New Gods and Forever People were subjected to
Neal's kind words were a similar boon to my own self esteem. Thank you Neal. May you Rest In Peace.”
I'd put him alongside John Byrne as artists that I have most admired. I was actually thinking the same thing yesterday about Adams. In the pantheon of highly respected comic book artists (Steranko, Kirby and a few others), he may have had the most impact and at his peak, nobody could beat his work. Add in the work he did to move comic book artists from work for hire, and he probably does qualify as the GOAT.
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