In his time at marvel he drew pretty much every single character the company had. He inspired me to talk to more creators and ive interviewed 40 more people since then, like neal adams, larry lieber, kevin eastman, amanda conner and. Herbert herb trimpe is an american comicbook artist and writer best known for his work on the incredible hulk he is. Marvel comics artist herb trimpe passes away at 75 transformers. Longtime comic book artist for the marvel comics franchise, cocreator of the adamantiumskeletoned xman wolverine, herb trimpe died unexpectedly on monday at the age of 75. May 26, 1939 april, 2015 was an american comics artist and occasional writer, best known as the seminal 1970s artist on the incredible hulk and as the first artist to draw for publication the character wolverine, who later became a breakout star of the xmen. After a stint in the air force, trimpe began his long association with marvel comics in 1966, doing production work in addition to inking and.
The shogun warriors characters were licensed by marvel comics to create a comic book series written by doug moench and drawn by herb trimpe. Never mind that in japan comic books sell in the millions to all ages. In the spirit of the comic book origin story, it seems only fitting to begin at the beginning. This 1974 marvel comics page was drawn by herb trimpe. First appearance of wolverine original art by herb trimpe. Ever since i was 8, ive been writing about comics and interviewing comic book creators. Of his childhood art and comics influences, he said in 2002, i really loved the disney stuff, donald duck and characters like that. Even wounded, the hulk is the only one that may be able to stop the monstrous missing link. Herb trimpe american comic book artist dead at age 75. At the beginning of this article i gave possible answers as to who this artist could have been. And thats when it dawned on me that guy herb trimpe credited on the splash page as penciler actually sat down and drew a piece of artwork.
Original comic art by artist herb trimpe kali hi, just wanted to let you know that i received the package and it was better then id hope for. An article providing insight into marvel mags in europe. For those of you who dont know the name, he was a very popular longtime artist for marvel comics. This book, produced with herbs full cooperation just prior to his recent. Herb trimpe began working in comics while still a student at new york citys school for visual arts, inking and drawing backgrounds for various comics including boris karloff thriller, the adaptation of the film journey to the center of the earth. Rather than being handled by series regular herb trimpe, who only does the cover for this issue, the art is done by tom sutton. The owner, who wants to remain anonymous, had met the artist at his home and got several comic books signed. Herb trimpe was born may 26, 1939, in peekskill, new york, the son of anna jamison and herbert trimpe. Find artist info, artworks for sale, and past pricing data from our auction archives. Wolverine has made a lasting mark on the comics industry and not all for the best. In regards to the art showcased in this issue, herb trimpe takes over both penciling and inking duties and does an acceptable job. Herb trimpe, frank springer, keith pollard, ron wilson, arvell jones and bob budiansky will do recreations of their classic marvel comics covers or commissions based on your ideas. The summer before, i did a ton of comicbookstyle artwork. Wolverine, comic book character whose gruff, violent disposition set the standard for later antiestablishment comic heroes.
The classic foom forum, pictures of various marvel bullpen all stars including, klaus janson, jim starlin, herb trimpe and many others. This is a 25 minute documentary film about the marvel comic book artist herb trimpe. Herb trimpe 97, the legendary comic book illustrator associated with marvel comics, who drew such popular comics as the incredible hulk and the fantastic four, and was the first to draw the wolverine for publication, passed away monday, april, his cousin, glen baisley, announced on facebook trimpe, who graduated from suny empire state college in 1997, wrote an essay on. The series composed of 20 issues was published from february 1979 to september 1980. Includes pictures of john, his wife and two sons and much more. My first exposure to herb trimpe s art was not in a comic at all, but in a whitmans big little book. I did not know about him until i read your article. This was often the fate of original comic book art in earlier days of the industry. The fantastic four in the house of horrors featured mr trimpe doing his best jack kirby impression one suspects under orders from higher up come to think of it, it was very likely one of the first times i came across printbased. Hulk is in canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the wendigo. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Herb trimpe was one of the most important artists at marvel comics in. Nobody knows why the skyscrapersized mechs known as giga fought their bitter, centuries long war. The wolverine page was drawn by herb trimpe, who gave it to a fan as a gift in 1983. View herb trimpe original comic art for sale at auction. Vault comics announces a new scifi series for your summer. Trimpe had not been ill, and his death was a shock to his family and army of fans.
Comic books seek to interpret a political or social issue and respond in kind. These four men have worked on every major marvel comic title and have created or drawn some of the most famous and enduring characters in the marvel universe. The incredible herb trimpe by twomorrows publishing issuu. Reprints incredible hulk 180181, the first appearance of wolverine.
Godzilla sometimes looks lackluster in a few panels, but nothing too severe. Herb trimpe began working in comics while still a student at new. Jack kirbys surprising clawed character a year before. I remember trading a spiderman comic, cant remember the issue, to a pal in primary school for x. This is just like the time before, a feature where i examine instances from comic book history where comic book creators did early versions of later, notable comic book characters and plot ideas. Herb trimpe was one of the premier artists working for marvel in the 1960s and 1970s. My very first interview was one of herb trimpe s last. Herb trimpe marvel the artist drew the incredible hulk for seven years, as well as marvels first g. A tribute to the late hulk artist herb trimpe popoptiq. The character was created for marvel comics by writer len wein and artist john romita, sr. Prominent comic book artist and wolverine cocreator herb trimpe died at his home in upstate hurley, n. The artist drew the incredible hulk for seven years, as well as marvels first g.
Endgame writers christopher markus and stephen mcfeely have revealed that infinity war was originally set to feature an appearance from the cosmic marvel entity the living tribunal. Desert wind comics will be in new york to sign with some of the comic book industrys greatest legends. Just like the last one of these, this one i believe is almost assuredly a coincidence, but it is a funny enough. If stan had insisted that herb trimpe, for instance, should draw more like ditko, i dont think herb would have felt so buggered about by stans need for a company style. Art by marie severin, herb trimpe and george tuska. Essentially, the test runs for later, more famous characters and stories.
Joe comic book herb trimpe, longtime marvel comics artist and the cocreator of. Interview with veteran comic book artist herb trimpe. Herbert william trimpe was an american comics artist and occasional writer, best known as the. This was a film project produced at new york universitys graduate. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to herb trimpe, american comic book artist, that died on tuesday april 14th 2015at age 75. The awards return for their third year on saturday, october 24. Anthonys comic book art original comic art herb trimpe. His extended run on the hulk is a high point for many fans of bruce banners rampaging alter ego, with masterful inks by both trimpe and john severin. In 2000, he wrote an article for the new york times about ageism in comics. This article was last modified on tuesday, april 14th, 2015 2. Interview with veteran comic book artist herb trimpe youtube. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy. When an experiment goes awry, zzzax is summoned, absorbing the intellect and feelings of scientist stan landers. A lot of herb trimpe s work is seared into my brain, thats how often i read and reread it.
This brand new book from the fantastic twomorrows publishing explores the life of trimpe along with his long and diverse career in comics. Im the best there is at what i do, but what i do isnt very nice. Vault comics has announced a new science fiction tale to add to their lineup, giga. Herb trimpe 97, legendary comic book artist and college. Alot of my comic book diet in the 80s contained herb trimpes artwork. He does a really good lepirax, but thats all that can be said, and his godzilla in particular looks horrendous. Herb trimpe was a legendary silver age artist best known for his work in the 1970s on the incredible hulk. I was responding to the portrait of himself hed etched in his article in the. Marvel super heroes 1967 1st series comic books 19701979. Over the past week, the global comic community once again came together to pay tribute to artist herb trimpe, who sadly passed away at age 75. Cgc signature series event simon, colan, trimpe, and. Since i had been researching marvels late 1960searly 1970s mysteryanthology titles chamber of darkness and tower of shadows i looked closely at the page trimpe was. I just read about your conversation with herb tripe.
The mike wieringo comic book industry awards is an annual celebration of the creativity, skill, and fun of comics. Marvel superhero artist herb trimpe, father of wolverine. This years mike wieringo comic book industry awards now. Longtime comic book artist herb trimpe passed away monday night. Herb trimpe 97, the legendary comic book illustrator associated with marvel comics, who drew such popular comics as the incredible hulk and the fantastic four, and was the first to draw the wolverine for publication, passed away on monday, april, his cousin, glen baisley, announced on facebook trimpe, who graduated from suny empire state college in 1997, wrote an essay on.