THE ART OF JOHN BUSCEMA
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John Buscema was the finest illustrator, hands down!
I wish I could have met Big John. I only learned recently that he only lived about 25 miles from me when I was growing up. So when I was buying Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine (issues 8, 9, 10) from the newstand as an 11 year old, he was drawing it practically down the road from me.
John Buscema was always one of my favorite comic book artists. I especially loved his Thor and Conan books. I have the Marvel Visionaries John Buscema book, which is a must-have for fans. In it, he said that, early in his career, Stan Lee used to prod him to draw more like Kirby, with more dynamic poses. Buscema took him up on the challenge and became the quintessential Marvel comic book artist. In addition to illustrating How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, I think he single-handedly defined the style of Marvels comics in the 70s and 80s.
He became one of mine too, after I initially as a kid preferred his brother's art. But growing older I came to really appreciate Big John's work, noticing how his brother's style was ever so influenced by it. I love his Avengers but I think his best work is his Conan the Barbarian. You can sort of feel that he truly has his heart in it.
And he sure did grab the Marvel Way of drawing. To me, he's up to par with Kirby and Romita Sr.
When I watch that 2001 interview, he seems alive and kicking and even joking about how he'd continue to live "until a hundred". It is so sad to think about him passing away already the following year. It is like it goes together with this slightly sensed sadness that I think was to him due to him actually not being fond of drawing superheroes. (I don't know if I'm over-interpreting things...)
It's also interesting to see how Sal contrary to John seems to be this always positively thinking enjoying-life kinda dude - which apparently gives *him* a long(er) life. Damn, he's still drawing!
I’m relearning drawing from scratch..using “how to draw comics the marvel way” by john buscema and Stan lee
that's kind of what I did. I didn't use that book but I had so many bad habits, I just went. I need to literally go back and learn everything the right way. I spent a few years working on everything from the ground up. And honestly it paid off. So just stick to it.
What amazes me about Buscema's art is that the figures and shapes feel very organic and natura. Also great use of light and shadows, then good movement and postures of the figures. He knows very well the "rithm" of figure in movement. His art is solid and elegant. All seems so easy to do, but actually it's not.
Great point about the similarity with Kubert's work. A lot of it comes from their use of the brush for inking. Both were also masters of gesture as well.
16:21 Fun fact. In an interview, John Buscema said he drew the Wizard of Oz book from memory and didn't use any references from the film.
Buscema and Kubert were both huge Hal Foster fans, and all three of them drew Tarzan. Speaking of which, the color Adams portfolio is just prints of the covers he painted for the Tarzan paperbacks, easily tracked down. This publisher, Sal Q, also did a two-volume Art of Neal Adams, in a similar format to the book you're showing today.
I don't think Buscema will ever be totally lost. His Conan, Avengers, and Silver Surfer comics will probably be in print forever.
Yay on the tutorial updates! I went back and watched 5-10 of those just last week, realizing I needed to catch up on the videos you released before I subscribed. I thought they were great, because my inking skills are total shite, and I need pointers, lol.
Thanks. Never thought long game doing them originally!! Haha. I need to "do better" lol
It's amazing how John Buscema improved so much from his early days. His first foray into comics looked very standard to the way other artists drew, but then he learned from Jack Kirby and his talent really took off. He has a way of making people like realistic and yet dramatic.
Great video,Rich! You're right about people forgetting about the artists of the past and how great they were.Lots of great stuff to study in their work.I tend to look at older works for inspiration more than the newer.I'm not discounting the newer work,( yesterday 's video was awesome by the way),but the artists in the past were masters of the craft.Windsor-Smith and Wrightson went even further back for their inspiration with great results so there's a lot to be learned there.
Hey Richard, I like this format where you just sit down and talk about the book and talk about your experience in the Comics world. Keep this format going I’ll be watching.
I drew comics when I was a kid, and it was always my dream to become a MARVEL comics artist, or to have my own comic book company, and John Buscema was my mentor. I even bought the hardcover book that he did in the seventies, title: HOW TO DRAW COMICS THE MARVEL WAY. The fact that Stan Lee asked John Buscema to do the book with him is a confirmation that John buscema was marvel comics premier artist at this time.
I got this Book when it came out , and I still have it . I always liked the way John drew certain characters . ... His Conan , Thor , the Vision , Silver Surfer & his Sub-Mariner , stood out to me . ( When John Inked himself , it was more ..." loose & sketchy " ... that's what gave it the .. " Kubert Vibe" .. that you mentioned , a different look than when he was inked by other inkers . ) John HATED drawing .. Buildings & Cars ..that's why he did NOT like drawing Spider-Man so much & why he Loved drawing Conan . ... {{ A Craig Russell .. Amazing Adventures / War of the Worlds / Killraven ... video would be cool Rich }} Thanks for making this video .
There is an artist out who has captured the look of Buscema. His name is DE LA TORRE, and he is actually drawing CONAN the BARBARIAN for TITAN COMICS, the company that currently rebooting CONAN.
Johns wolverine is my favorite buscema stuff, I was just the right age for it to leave an impact...but there is no wrong answer, I think its all about how old you were vs what he was releasing at the time
Thank you for this video! I was a kid at the time when John Buscema was probably most prominent - early to mid 70s. I thought he was kind of the mainstream guy and I preferred more unusual guys like Paul Gulacy and Mike Grell and later the early Michael Golden. Now Buscema's style is kinda forgotten and I'm older learned more from my own drawing practice and I think he's just an incredible solid and gifted artist. He knows his fundamentals at a deep level which I'm not sure I'd say for many artists publishing today. It's a thing of beauty looking at his work.
In the past year, I think I learned more from old comic book artists than any current day ones. Personally I love John Buscema's simplicity in versitility, man definitely knew how to make a character move on a panel.
Hi.. once again you prove those wrong who say your a newbie to the comic world born of New age thinking and idealism. With no idea or concept of the path that was laid. What you see and perceive,is it the beauty or the beholder that has the ability to see..You see because you perceive through knowledge and the unlearned nuzzles at your feet..dang my brain hurts now..Rich I must say your knowledge of the (comic book)art world is impressive, liking how you see other people's styles,influences and nuances in their art work..Which has lead to the next generations acceptable style..I like this the most about your videos and conversations..can I nuzzle at your feet,ha..🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️
hahaha nuzzle! lol I try my best. I know my approach here isn't maybe the most direct...but I have to wander to get the ideas in focus. :)
This channel is by far my favorite to watch while doing work. It just helps me concentrate, I don't know why.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you for answering my request. John Buscema is just jack Kirby in cursive
I got this book and met John Buscema in London years ago where in those days he signed it and my Silver Surfer masterwork that was already signed by Stan Lee previously
His brother Sal Buscema was also top notch. They may be the greatest brother artist duo of all time.
Thank you - I never get tired of looking at this stuff - something to always aspire to.
Buscema was on that documentary about super heroes with Travis Charest and other artists, he pencils and inks, it's real easy to find it on youtube.
What documentary? Where can we get it?
@@chazkhaira4690 It was a French-Canadian documentary made around 2000 called De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros. I saw it on the Arte channel years and years ago. On youtube you can only find the drawing segments called Drawing Superheroes.
Have you ever seen Edvin Biuković's work? Sadly, he wasn't around long enough and passed in '99, but his artwork was incredible. He did six issues for Grendel Tales (Devil's Choices and Devils and Deaths).
Oh hell yeah I've been waiting for JB!!!
Buscema IS STILL king!
Same here with Popeye. Heck, Scooby and Popeye. Didn't like them as a kid but as an adult I can appreciate and enjoy them.
Bravo 🔥🔥🔥
Buscema a giant. If you appreciate Big John Buscema in these modern days you should check out BenitoGallego who did Tarzan The New Adventures with Roy Thomas published by Dark Horse I think Benito Gallego will be doing the new Titan published Conan series
my favorite sketch of John Buscema is the captain america in "how to draw comics the marvel way"
8:15: Perfect!
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Thanks for this. I always jump at a chance to remember Big John's art. He was my first Conan and Wolverine artist. Such great anatomy and unmistakable style.
Something I find interesting about even the greatest artists... Curious what you think about this, Rich. Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith are two perfect examples. They all draw the same face! At least with men and then a different face for women. Although BWS almost drew the same face with both genders.
Look at John's Wolverine and Conan... just the face. It's the same face. Lol. Of course there are exceptions to this often. But in general, once they developed their signature style that remained with them after becoming sophisticated, that face was a staple.
Why do you think this is? It's not a bad thing, but it's curious. I wonder if the volume of work was such that it was an economy of time isssue. BWS quit those years so I doubt it. when he came back, he didn't work as much, so don't think that would apply to him. Might apply to Buscema. he was one of the hardest working artists in the industry.
Curious what you guys think about this... I'm not complaining. I love both their art passionately.
You're pronounceing his last name quite well. I used to go "Busck-eema"
I pronounce his name, "Boos-cee-ma". He was the best when it came to drawing swords and sorcery, and ghouls and goblins.
I might be wrong but I think he based his basic female face design on Sophia Loren
Dude where do u get ur scans from they look incredible
I am early AND ready
awesome!
Buscema is a master, no question about it. Nevertheless to my perception that his became the Marvel style made him and his imitators boring. Same with Garcia Lopez at DC. Then, there is that kind of fan he attracts: some guy in some video rationalized Buscema was the better Conan artist because he was a good collaborator while BWS was a pretentious douche - not Buscema’s fault, but it’s the kind of “love” he gets that heavily predisposes me. I’d be interested in seeing something drawn by him non Marvel related.
i have trying to find a Buscema art book, i'd love to own one! but sucks they are out of print or hard to find
Looks like Bew - semma is correct. I just listened to an interview with him. Bew like imbue.
I always thought it was pronounced "Boo-see-ma".
Where did this PDF come from.
COD ?😞
Amazing Artist. Epitomizes the spirit of the 70s at Marvel. Good stuff. Back when studying anatomy took up at least SOME time in the penciler's education. But it also meant thousands of sketches, thousands of mistakes. Not holding on to every dribble of art in a suitcase looking for Mommy or Auntie to give us a compliment, while calling ourselves an artist. I guess it could be said that art of this quality isn't made by flakes.
Sorry but although I'm so glad you shared this ,I don't think your opinion suggesting relevance of this earlier work speaks to most Comic book artists Young or old.
Over and over again we find artists born in another generation gravitating back to these greats because of the obvious reason. Raw talent. A guy, a pencil, a pen and a fkn board. No bells, no whistles no fkn shortcuts.
I remember my best friend used to tease his dad about being old and used to entertain himself with jokes and making fun of older people. I never agreed with it so I didn't do it.. it seemed foolish to me. Here is the thing. If a young man and old man are here alive in 2023, who do you think is wiser? Also, here is the thing about the issue. Guess what? We are ALL old just as much as we are ALL dead. Some of us if not most dont realize they are until much later. LOL. Ohhhhh but they will, if they are lucky enough to survive. Lol
But seriously, thanks for putting this out there. You obviously appreciate it.
check out the artist I am going to look at today (in my live videos Rob De La Torre). He's very inspired by John Buscema I was really blown away and he's somewhat new and unknown.