Posted by ROBBY REED on May 2, 2008, 22:26:19
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DBB #428 Mike Sekowsky JLA! Click here!

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Posted by Milton the Momzer on May 2, 2008, 23:54:02, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

What I always liked about Sekowsky: he could never get Batman's and Superman's chest logos right.

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Posted by Brother Power on May 3, 2008, 1:42:07, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

Interesting Bio on Sekowsky and his work, Robby. Editor, writer, penciller, and inker... A one man show! Thanks for showcasing this talented man. Peace Love & Good Choice, Mad Hatter! Brother Power

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Posted by Normanghast on May 3, 2008, 6:09:34, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

Now you've found that picture of the older Sekowsky and his young model surely we need to know more! I loved the changed Wonder Woman at that time as later in the run Giordano inked and then drew it. Much better than the traditional original look WW IMHO! Thanks Robbie...oh and well done for getting published by TwoMorrows!

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Posted by sara thustra on May 3, 2008, 18:59:45, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

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Posted by Odkin on May 3, 2008, 19:40:25, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

The page from JLA 63 was Sekowsky/George Roussos, not Sid Greene. I loved Sid Greene inks. The only pencils Roussos ever inked well were his own and Curt Swan. He butchered Kirby. I hear he was a great guy though, and a big collector of his peer's art, so he was kind of a fanboy!

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Posted by FrequencyX on May 3, 2008, 20:12:01, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

BEST POST EVER!

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Posted by Happy Sam on May 3, 2008, 21:04:05, in reply to "Re: DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

Those early JLA art panels are so sweet and well designed; LOVE that long conference table and high backed chairs on a shiny linoleum floor, contrasted with neat, un-dusty cave walls and a well-lit meeting space! (Not like that musty old Batcave!) My appreciation for Mike Sekowsky's art grows with maturity. He could draw as fast as Jack Kirby and story design as well as Alex Toth!

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Posted by Mark Evanier on May 4, 2008, 1:27:07, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

Thanks for shining the spotlight on my old pal, Mike Sekowsky. He was a cranky and troubled guy but a great guy and his JUSTICE LEAGUE issues are my favorite "team" comic of all time, even beating out that Kirby guy's in my estimation. There's an energy and a sense of movement in his pages that few could equal. It was a tough book to do. The day his successor Dick Dillin died, I told Mike about it. He responded, "Drawing that comic could kill anyone." It's sad Mike left us when he did. Not only do I miss him but if he were around today to show up at conventions, he'd have the longest autograph line in the room. Sorry he missed out on that. Thanks again for featuring his work.

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Posted by ROBBY REED on May 4, 2008, 1:57:30, in reply to "Re: DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

My pleasure Mark, and thanks also go to the contest winner who picked this topic, "Mad Hatter." By the way, your new book on that Kirby guy is super-fabulous. Design-wise especially -- the beginning and ending photos of Jack at his desk, and then not, nearly made me cry! P.S. Do you know where Mr. Sekowsky was born? I'd like to include that in the article.

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Posted by ROBBY REED on May 4, 2008, 2:41:56, in reply to "Minor correction"

Thanks -- correction made!

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Posted by rmiller31 on May 4, 2008, 15:57:41, in reply to "Re: DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

Wow, that Joyce Miller was a great model for Sekowsky's Wonder Woman. What's her story? Was she a professional model or a lady working at the DC offices or what?

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Posted by Mark Evanier on May 5, 2008, 3:58:18, in reply to "My pleasure"

Mike Sekowsky was born in 1923. Glad you liked the Kirby book. I'm very happy with it.

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Posted by Clark Savage Jr. on May 6, 2008, 10:16:07, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

I don't care about what anyone else thinks, but Mike Sekowsky could draw a really good looking Diana (Wonder Woman) Prince!!

Posted by carmine on May 6, 2008, 21:02:58, in reply to "DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

I loved Mike's JLA work!!! He drew these characters like real/regular humans who happened to be wearing superhero costumes. Instead of giant muscled naked guys with costumes painted on.

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Posted by Clark Savage Jr. on May 6, 2008, 23:02:17, in reply to "I don't care"

Oh, yeah, Mike Sekowsky could illustrate an eye pleasing Zatanna too!

Posted by Brother Power on May 6, 2008, 23:53:12, in reply to "I don't care"

I agree, CSJr. Actually, I liked that whole "New Wonder Woman" vibe. She was no longer the immortal super hero and more like a spy; maybe it's her name Diana, but she was very much like Emma Peel for a short while. It was a nice variation. And she had a cool side kick... Kato... Uh, I mean I-Ching. I wonder how much effect the presence of strong women in spy series at the time -- The Avengers, and The Champions -- had on the development of this New Wonder Woman. Both Emma and Sharon were very attractive, and jet setters, just like Diana Prince in The New Wonder Woman. And the outfits Diana wore were very much like those worn by Emma Peel. Peace Love & Dig Those Threads! Brother Power

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Posted by Generalisimo Severiano Javier on May 7, 2008, 21:19:53, in reply to ""watch Rope!""

Thanks for the link!

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Posted by Lively on May 8, 2008, 22:13:32, in reply to "Re: DBB #428- Mike Sekowsky JLA!"

It seems he didn't get the recognition he deserved till now. Great choice for the winning entry. Bravo!

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Posted by Hef on May 10, 2008, 11:18:57, in reply to "Re: I don't care"

Hoo-Haa! That Zatanna is some dish. Hubba hubba. But whats with The Atom. He seems a bit slow. The conversation goes on for 3 balloons till he realizes what's going on. The little one needs to pay better attention.

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Posted by Mad Hatter on May 11, 2008, 16:31:11, in reply to "My pleasure"

I don't check dial B for a couple weeks and you post the article I requested, Robby. It must have seemed rude not to see a reply from me. My apologies. I'm not actually an inconsiderate dipstick, honest! So a belated thank you for another job well done on a subject dear to my comic reading heart. Looking at all those beautiful scans just reminded me of why I loved Mike's art in the first place. The panel with the Spectre bridging the two Earths... that's a lot of mind-blowing adventure for twelve cents right there. And the house ad for JLA #10 (Fantastic Fingers of Felix Faust). That was the first JLA I ever bought, when I was all of seven years old. I took one look at that cover and it grabbed me by the throat, slapped me upside the head and said "Buy me, kid. Right now." I even remember what store it was - Thro Drug, Mankato, MN. Is that sick or what? JLA immediately became my favorite DC comic and I bought every issue for the next eight years. I recently read a reprint of #10 and it's still a good, exciting story well told. Both Mike Sekowsky and Gardner Fox were at the top of their game at that time. #s 9-13 were probably the single best five issue run in the entire history of the title. I didn't really care for George Roussos' inks that much. I always liked Sid Greene & Bernard Sachs much better. It sounds like this topic struck a chord with a lot of other people as well, and I'm happy about that. So once again, great job and thanks a lot, Robby. I really enjoyed it. Here's hoping that this article keeps Mike Sekowsky's memory alive, just like you did for Ira Schnapp.

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Posted by ROBBY REED on May 11, 2008, 20:30:30, in reply to "Oh, great.. Attention, Robby (was Re: My pleasure)"

You are welcome, contest winner! And indeed, MANY seem to have enjoyed your choice. So thank YOU.

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