John Romita Sr Private Signing Reminder Legends in the comic book industry are easier to come by these days but there are still a few that don't make public appearances. The submission form deadline for this event is February 28th, 2023. "This artwork was done during the peak period of John Romita, Sr.'s artwork, at a time when Spider-Man's popularity was extremely high," Jaster said. Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. Romita reinvented the character and made it possible for [Spider-Man] to appeal to a wider audience, even if he removed the qualities that had made the strip a surreal standout. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. John, Scott and Zeb have worked on incredible books, so it will be awesome to see what comes in!. New York, NY 10001. "They had a large inventory of stories and continued with that and reprints. Yet Romita brought a very distinct style to the book; in may ways, it felt like a purposeful turn from Ditko's idiosyncratic style. The submission form deadline for this event is March 26th, 2023. We welcome anyone who wants to meet us there to submit books to us. World of Mystery No. Altered the model where the lines from the vanilla classic suit's blue are made less noticeable for a more accurate and cleaner look! 2, #100 (Oct. 2007), done in the style of the romance comics he had drawn decades earlier. The fact that John Romita is as nice a guy as he is a skilled craftsman (and the father of John Romita Jr.) doesn't hurt either. The deadline for submitting the books to our office is Monday, January 26th. Following in the footsteps of his father, the legendary artist John Romita Sr . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Carl Weathers (Rocky, The Mandalorian) Desert Wind has beenvery blessed and fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with the Romita family and we have been once again given permission to visit and get customers books signed. 1954). It's easy! Spider-Man got more muscular and began to look more like a traditional superhero, and the handful of villains Romita co-created during his first run on the character --- The Shocker, Rhino, Kingpin --- were a little less weird than Ditko's creations. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. The submission form deadline for this event is February 10th, 2023. John Romita Jr.s illustrated Remarque. [22], Romita directed most of his efforts, however, toward finding advertising storyboard work. A stellar costume designer and an incredibly prolific penciler, inker, and cover artist, Romita infused romance comics lan into the sturdy moral soap opera of the Stan Lee/Steve Ditko Spider-Man. Manning "1970s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 68: "This story by writer Gerry Conway and penciler Gil Kane would go down in history as one of the most memorable events of Spider-Man's life. He began his career at Marvel UK, doing sketches for covers of reprints: his debut was with a six pages story in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. Contact Sharon@celestial-comics.com to set us and drop-off. I like CGC taking it out of the case and shipping them in slabs for extra protection. [22], Even before his final original DC story was published, Romita had already returned to freelance for what had now become Marvel Comics. Carefully package books in a box for shipment. He said, "Okay," but the first chance he had he shows me this Daredevil story somebody had started and he didn't like it, and he wanted somebody else to do it. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Or you can contact us either via email or by phone for any questions you have. 176. Peter David wrote in 2010 that Romita "made the definitive statement of his arrival by pulling Mary Jane out from behind the oversized potted plant [that blocked the readers' view of her face in issue #25] and placing her on panel in what would instantly become an iconic moment. DAREDEVIL #20 1966 CGC 7.5 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED JOHN ROMITA SR OWL APP MARVEL, Amazing Spider-Man #52 CGC 8.5 Stan Lee John Romita SR, #17 CGC 5.0! If so for what artist/author signings? He is a writer and producer, known for Kick-Ass (2010), Kick-Ass 2 (2013) and Gray Area. After six months, when I realized it wasn't temporary, I finally stopped trying to [mimic] Ditko. I penciled it and struggled with my first inking. John Romita Sr. was born on the 24th of January 1930, which was a Friday. Pages: 1. With Romita Sr.'s mind-bending imagery, close-ups, and ability to play with perspective, he makes the Web-Slinger's experience feel dire and disorienting. Army. [22] Additionally, Romita would render one of his first original characters, M-11 the Human Robot, in a five-page standalone science-fiction story in Menace #11 (May 1954). He is a writer, known for The Sinister Six, Luke Cage (2016) and Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses (2017). He's also worked extensively in television, earning both Emmy and Annie Awards for his work on the series, Robot Chicken. Were really excited to offer another opportunity for fans to not only get one signature or Remarque but three from three incredible comic book creators,said Brittany McManus, CGC Signature Series Director. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. His Spider-Man art has also become some of the most iconic and instantly recognizable. I did Westerns and war stories then".[11][21]. "Steven Douglas up there was a benefactor to all young artists", Romita recalled. , Amazing Spider-Man #113 CGC 8.5 Stan Lee John Romita SR, 1979 BRONZE AGE AMAZING MARVEL TALES # 102, SPIDER-MAN SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA SR, Amazing Spiderman #21 ~ John Romita ~ , X3 John Romita Sr. & Jr. ~ , John Romita Sr SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED Alter Ego John Romita and All that Jazz SC NEW, WHAT IF SPIDER-MAN VS WOLVERINE DYNAMIC FORCES SIGNED JOHN ROMITA SR DF MARVEL, 1974 BRONZE AGE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 138 VS MINDWORM SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA SR, Universe X Spidey #1 CGC 9.6 John Romita Marvel, 700 CGC 9.8 X7 , Amazing Spider-man (1963) - 238 (CBCS 4.0), 239 (CBCS 7.0) - Signed JR JR, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #112 CGC 9.0 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED CONWAY & JOHN ROMITA SR, WEB OF SPIDER MAN #90 DYNAMIC FORCES SIGNED JOHN ROMITA SR DF 2099 POSTER MARVEL, Ultimate Spider-Man #8 Dynamic Forces Dual Signed + Sketch 2 Of 500 RARE, Vampire Tales #2 CGC 4.5 Signed Romita & Thomas Signature Series 1st Satana, Amazing Spider-Man #200 CGC SS 9.4 Tom Holland John Romita , MS. MARVEL 1 1977 SIGNED JOHN ROMITA CBCS 8.0 WHITE PAGES MCU MOVIES, WOLVERINE #26 DYNAMIC FORCES SIGNED JOHN ROMITA SR DF COA MARVEL MOVIE. "If I'd inked every day, I'd be a better inker," he ironically said in . Romita? Time - Some of the books would take 6 months to get back to me. In house is much faster and efficient. Please try again later. After grading and encapsulation, the collectibles will be shipped back to their owners. JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. After that, Romita Jr. went on to work on some of the most beloved titles of all time likeIron Man, Daredevil,Uncanny X-Men, Thor, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine and Black Panther. [48] Cutting back on his Spider-Man workload, Romita began doing only layouts, with finished pencils by Don Heck or Jim Mooney for nearly every issue for a year-and-a-half (#5775, Feb. 1968 Aug. 1969). Sign in to view your bids, favorites & more! Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. John Romita Sr. Born in Brooklyn, New York, The United States January 24, 1930 Genre Comics & Graphic Novels edit data John Romita, Sr. (often known as simply John Romita) is an Italian-American comic-book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man. She said, 'Stan said here's a four-page science fiction story'. John Romita Jr is returning to The Amazing Spider-Man from April 2022. [58], After editor-in-chief and art director Stan Lee assumed the positions of publisher and president in 1972, he promoted Romita to the position of art director in July 1973[48] after Romita had been in that position unofficially but on staff since 1972. He paid me two hundred dollars for it and never published it and rightfully so". Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles. One West Pratt Street [75][76][77], John Romita Sr. married childhood sweetheart Virginia Bruno in November 1952, who also worked on staff at Marvel from 1975 to 1996. John Romita, Sr., Spider-Man Specialty Illustration Original Art (1993). Since 2007, Desert Wind Comics has offered opportunities to purchase special collectible books as well as get your own comic collectibles signed. John Romita Sr. original layout page art for a Satana comic book. Baltimore Convention Center [4], Romita was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Marie and Victor Romita, a baker,[5][6][7] with three sisters and a brother. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. 3. Amazing Spider-Man: Exclusive Collector's Edition - Acme and Dingo Marvel | 1980 [22], "I was following the DC [house] style", he recalled in 2002. THE COMIC MONSTER is pleased to be able to offer our clients another rare opportunity to add the autograph of Living Legend John Romita Sr. to their books and personal memorabilia. 8746 Forum Home. 655 W. 34th Street After being promoted to the position of art director for Marvel, John was involved in many of the new characters being developed by Marvel including The Punisher and Wolverine. Join us for one of the best convention line-ups of some of the greatest creators the industry has to offer. Sign up for a new account in our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to email [emailprotected]. Among the characters he designed or helped design are the Punisher,[16] Wolverine,[59] Luke Cage,[60] Bullseye,[61] Tigra,[62] and Brother Voodoo. New Listing AMAZING SPIDERMAN #130 CGC 8.0 SS Signed by John Romita Sr ~1st Spider-Mobile Opens in a new window or tab. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch. Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Illustrator), John Romita Sr. (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating 575 ratings published 1966 8 editions. CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. [15][16], Romita was working at the New York City company Forbes Lithograph in 1949, earning $30 a week, when comic-book inker Lester Zakarin,[17] a friend from high school whom he ran into on a subway train, offered him either $17[18] or $20[15] a page to pencil a 10-page story for him as uncredited ghost artist. [59], He and his wife have two sons, Victor and John Jr. (born August 17, 1956),[3] who followed in his footsteps to become a noted comic-book artist himself.[79]. Although Spider-Man sprung to life as the creation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, no other artist has defined Marvel's webslinger like John Romita Sr. Romita's history as a romance comics artist served him well when he took over from . John Romita Jr.s illustrated Head Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. We are accepting mail in and store submissions. If the In-House Private Signing needs to be rescheduled, CGC will securely store all submissions in its vault until the event can be rescheduled. John Romita was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 24 1930, and showed a keen interest in drawing from an early age. 2023 Desert Wind Comics - Developed and Maintained by Comic Coders. John Romita Sr is one such legend. JOHN ROMITA SR . "Mission: Crush The Kingpin!" A great piece of art from the classic John Romita Sr. Silver Age run on ASM! 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Is it ok if I wish for JonBoy jackwagon to be removed from the sig series and banned for life? Welcome to your home for exceptional comic collectible opportunities. For this exclusive event, ALL CGC members, including free CGC members, can submit books directly to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. The safety of all of those involved is paramount and the rushing of a signing will NOT happen. Desert Wind Comics will be accepting both mail-in and onsite submissions for this event. $399.99. Romita returned with issue #82, doing layouts for Mooney to finish. Buy books online written by John Romita Sr. and sign up for author alerts for new book email notifications. I was doing these nine-panel pages and the thin line, and I was doing Peter Parker without any bone structure just like Ditko was doing, I thought. 1954). Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. Accomplished in colored penc. If you prefer your book(s) to remain ungraded, we can provide a COA from Desert Wind. His first work for Marvel was inking Jack Kirby's cover and Don Heck's interior pencils on the superhero-team comic The Avengers #23 (Dec. That is John Romita Sr. (Though to anyone who grew up with his work, he's simply "John Romita," as he always signed his work.) Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Here Comes The Spider-Cast podcast on demand - A weekly podcast dedicated to Spider-Man comic books in the 1980s. 1930): John Romita Sr. started drawing comics after spending a year in commercial art. Anaheim Convention Center Synopsis Writer (s) Stan Lee Penciler (s) John Romita Sr. Inker (s) Mickey Demeo Letterer (s) Sam Rosen Editor (s) Stan Lee You can also contact us either via email to [emailprotected] or by phone (702) 592-4792 for any questions. #50 CGC SS John Romita 2.0 ! Spider-Man Villains Print - Signed by John Romita Sr., Romita Jr., & . Bleeding Cool has been reporting that this is intended by Marvel to be a new era for Spider-Man for the last month. [28], Romita began a brief stint on Daredevil beginning with issue #12 (Jan. 1966), initially penciling over Jack Kirby's dynamic layouts as a means of learning Marvel's storytelling house style. We will be participating in a signing with Mr. Romita this December and all books submitted through us will qualify for CGC's coveted Signature Series label! View fullsize. [15] "I think it was a 1920s mobster crime story". [37] Romita has stated that in designing Mary Jane, he "used Ann-Margret from the movie Bye Bye Birdie as a guide, using her coloring, the shape of her face, her red hair and her form-fitting short skirts. Sign up for a new account in our community. Romita ghost-penciled for Zakarin on Trojan Comics' Crime-Smashers and other titles, eventually signing some "Zakarin and Romita". [65][66] Later that same year, Romita inked Jack Kirby's pencil work on Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, a one-shot story published in an oversized treasury format.[67]. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. Larry has also had a hand in co-creating some of our greatest Marvel super-heroes including Ant Man, Iron Man, and Thor. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. "I worked there in prehistoric times for about eight . We get your comic collectibles signed by the creators you want. John Romita Jr. and Scott Hannas illustrated Remarque. And more. v17: Removed the black underarm webbing (will add if requested). Postal Service on July 27, 2007. When Ditko abruptly left Marvel after completing The Amazing Spider-Man #38 (July 1966), Lee gave Romita the assignment. In mid- to late 1951, he recalled in 2002, "I went uptown one day for lunch. Alex Ross, Adi Granov, John Romita Sr, J Scott Campbell and Todd Mcfarlane. John Romita Sr.. You have until the mailin submission deadline to get us books. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our website. Zeb Wells illustrated "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" Remarque. Whether you are looking to have your collectible signed or signed-and-graded, Desert Wind Comics is your destination for safe transactions and professional customer service. . It was terrible. ", "Bellerose artist created X-Men's Wolverine", "Hero Initiative Board Members Disbursement Committee", First Comics News: 2020 Inkwell Awards Voting Results, Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher, X Lives of Wolverine and X Deaths of Wolverine, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Romita_Sr.&oldid=1118931450, Pages using infobox comics creator with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 October 2022, at 19:45. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. If you want to get your comic collectibles signed and authenticated as well as graded, then this will be the first place you want to stop once at the show. [14] He would "swipe"an artists' term for using existing work as models, a common practice among novicesfrom movie stills and from the Milton Caniff comic strip Terry and the Pirates. On 9/21/2021 at 10:20 AM, Aztecan22 said: On 9/22/2021 at 10:24 PM, Gator Guru said: On 9/23/2021 at 8:51 AM, somewhereintexas said: On 2/2/2022 at 1:03 PM, brownies8701 said: CGC In House Signing Wishlist - Update for 2023. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Started by Subscribe to the free CGC eNewsletter today! All the women looked like emaciated men and he bought it, never criticized, and told me to keep working. Romita then began a second stint, doing full pencils for issues #105115 and #119 (Feb.Dec. Romita is the father of John Romita Jr., also a comic book artist and husband of Virginia Romita, for many years Marvel's traffic manager. *SIGNING OPPORTUNITY W/ JOHN ROMITA SR & LARRY LIEBER* GenuineCOA: 11: 4 years GenuineCOA (176): @KatKomics No, unfortunately. Romita Sr. was engaged in product illustration and special designs and as Art Director for Marvel Books, the short-lived children's book line. Marvel editor Stan Lee, however, had heard of Romita's leaving DC, and asked to see him. All submissions must be received by CGC no later than Friday, September 16, 2022, to qualify for this private signing event. Spider-Man In The Rain Limited Edition Framed, Number 2 of 50, Canvas Giclee (With SPIDERMAN DRAWING BY ROMITA SR) Signed By Both Romita Sr & Jr !) The submission form deadline for this event is June 9th, 2023. https://www.facebook.com/Gardenstatecomicfest https://www.nealadamsstore.com/Send-Neal-Your-Book-to-Sign-and-Ship-to-CGC_p_2271.html. Est: $10,000 - $15,000. [19] Taking the initiative prior to induction, he showed art samples to the base art director on Governors Island in New York Bay, who arranged for him to be stationed there to do layouts for recruitment posters[11] once Romita had completed basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Writer: Kick-Ass. Get your comic books signed by great writers and artists and graded. 2. We will be looking to add additional signings to take place in the near future and you should continually check our Facebook pages and websites for these updated schedules and signings. Dynamic was able to get Stan to sign 50 . Simply go to our submission page on our website for details on submitting your collectibles. John Romita Sr. The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. is $75 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for Scott Hanna is $75 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for Zeb Wells is $75 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells is $125 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna is $100 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells is $100 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Remarque is $135 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Scott Hanna Remarque is $125 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a Zeb Wells Remarque is $100 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells Remarque is $220 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna Remarque is $180 per item and includes: The CGC In-House Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells Remarque is $160 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Head Sketch is $325 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Head Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna is $475 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Torso Sketch is $650 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Torso Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna is $950 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Full Body Sketch is $875 per item and includes: The CGC Private Signing fee for a John Romita Jr. Full Body Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna is $1,275 per item and includes: For this CGC Private Signing event, you can ship submissions directly to CGC with a FREE membership. His first known work for the company is the tentatively identified penciling credit for the cover of romance comic Secret Hearts #58 (Oct. 1959), and, confirmably, pencils for the seven-page story "I Know My Love", inked by Bernard Sachs, in Heart Throbs #63 (Jan. 1960). JRJR, quickly established a name for himself when he entered Marvel Comics at just 21 years of age. "The first story he gave me was a love story. Included are the first four issues drawn by Romita, which includes the classic two-parter where the Green Goblin discovers Spider-Man is really Peter Parker, who learns his arch foe is Norman . Please go to www.desertwindcomics.com for additional information. Pricing and submission details are available on the Desertwindcomics.com website. Most importantly, the signings with comic creators are STILL going on. John Romita Sr AUTOGRAPHED 7.5x12 Gwen Stacy Spider-man ORIGINAL ART PSA/DNA : $5560.00. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. Please try again later. While not envisioned as an ongoing character, M-11 was resurrected decades later as a member of the super-hero team Agents of Atlas. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. Lee? Comics-art historian Daniel Herman assessed of Romita's Spider-Man work, Romita's transformation of the character redefined the character's look and took the strip in a different direction. After the interview he showed us projects he was currently working on . The reason for the tryout was the growing estrangement between Spider-Man co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center. Any comic books signed during this signing will be eligible for CGC grading. Nothing. Celestial Comics, July 13, 2018. I think it's awesome that he offers the signing but I would only do it for the modern tiers. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. He pitched this idea to artist John Romita and it was Wilson Fisk who emerged in, Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 37: "[Stan Lee] knew that most readers tuned in every month for a glimpse of that side of Spider-Man's life as much as they did to see the wall-crawler battle the latest supervillain.". John Romita Jr. and Zeb Wells illustrated Remarque. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I showed him on a tracing paper what I would do, and then he asked me to do a drawing of Daredevil the way I would do it. You can also drop books off for our future signings at other shows and private signing events like the Legends Tour that Desert Wind is famous for. CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. Writer: The Sinister Six. [28] It also proved to be a stepping-stone for Romita's signature, years-long penciling run on The Amazing Spider-Man. Do not miss this rare opportunity to have Larry sign your collected treasures of his work spanning over eight decades. John Romita SR. ! We help fulfill your dreams. Desert Wind Comics is an Authorized Signature Series Witness and Dealer. Thank you. [43] Lee and Romita's stories focused as much on the social and college lives of the characters as they did on Spider-Man's adventures. Starlin? Ahern Hotel and Event Center Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles so make sure to stop by and see what is available for purchase. He created Spidey Super Stories, intended for a younger audience. Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. While at Marvel, Wells has written many series including Spider-Man's Tangled Web, Peter Parker: Spider-Man, Carnage, New Mutants and Ant-Man. 10 Best Spider-Man Comics Drawn By John Romita Sr. By Cole Kennedy Published Jun 17, 2022 Best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man comics, John Romita Sr.'s illustrations compliment the Wall-Crawler's greatest stories. [29] "What Stan Lee wanted was for me to do a two-part Daredevil story [issues #1617, MayJune 1966] with Spider-Man as a guest star, to see how I handled the character".[15]. Exclusive Desert Wind Comics Variant Amazing Spider-Man #1 by John Romita, Journey in Mystery #93 signed by Stan Lee. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the . He has been married to Virginia Romita since November 1952. The submission deadline to have your books to us to make it for this con is Monday, September 27th, 2021. Saffel, "An Adventure Each Day", p. 116: "On Monday January 3, 1977, Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 155: "In the early 1970s there was a wave of movies about African-American adventure heroes. 2, #94 (Feb. 2007) in that same romance comics style. "Spider-Man Visionaries: John Romita Sr" provides nine examples of the artist work on "The Amazing Spider-Man" drawing the stories written by Stan Lee. John Romita Jr. (all) John Romita Sr. (all) $200. He penciled the following issue himself. We start with Roger Stern's debut on 'Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man' #43, then continue on with virtually every chronological Spidey appearance for the rest of the decade. The submission form deadline for this event is July 17th, 2023. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. Skip to Main Content (Press Enter) We know what book you should read next Books Kids Popular Authors & Events Recommendations Audio The Romance Books Kristine Swartz Is Loving Right Now Learn More> Join Our Authors for Virtual Events Then, when Don had finished the pencils, [Lee would] call me in to fix up anything that he didn't like. It's easy! He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002.. Romita worked on Captain America Comics at Atlas in the 1950's. StillOnly25Cents, May 15, 2020. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. 2010). John Romita Sr. Dealer: RomitaMan Original Art $3000 Posted On:1/12/2023 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Go to page "It had become very hard for me to come up with new ideas. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. JUNE 16-218, 2023 Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. 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