[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. Signature Comic Books 702-592-4792 Signature Witness Signature Verification Certificates of Authenticity Exclusives Events Gallery Questions Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Desert Wind Comics has been providing friendly and professional service to collectors and comic book fans for over 18 years. 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. [15] In that capacity through at least the late 1980s,[15] Romita played a major role in defining the look of Marvel Comics and in designing new characters. 5. [74] Romita was inducted into the Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame in 2020. 501 S. College St. 2010). John, Scott and Zeb have worked on incredible books, so it will be awesome to see what comes in!. In the secret labs of Tony Stark and Hank Pym protected by all kinds of robots and little critters. Signing images are not included in any of our sales. I'd made just over $200 a week with the romance [comics] but only by killing myself" with long hours of work. Desert Wind will ONLY have a witness available at the show and will NOT have a booth. Unfortunately with his underline health condition I am not sure he will be at any shows. He first drew the character in 1977, as the rising star son of the legendary John Romita Sr., and went on to become one of the definitive pencillers to ever work on the character. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading, Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CCS pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CCS pressing), Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label. Sign up for a new account in our community. [14], Romita entered the comics industry in 1949 on the series Famous Funnies. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. Desert Wind Comics is a division of Desert Wind Enterprises, Inc. Desert Wind Comics, as well as most everyone in the comic collectible industry, has felt the impact of the Corona Virus. He did a panel in Captain America vol. Join Desert Wind and Celestial Comics at this great show. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH. Veteran Marvel artist John Romita, Sr. comes out of "retirement" to draw a variant Superman cover for his son's first DC Comics' ongoing series - marking his first . The submission deadline for this rare signing is Friday, February 26th. John V. Romita[2] (/rmit/; born January 24, 1930)[3] is an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating characters including the Punisher and Wolverine. I didn't want to pencil any more; in fact, I couldn't work at home any more I couldn't discipline myself to do it. Desert Wind Comics will be accepting mail-in submissions only for this event. [71], As of 2013, he serves on the Disbursement Committee of the comic-book industry charity The Hero Initiative.[72]. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. We welcome anyone who wants to meet us there to submit books to us. *No Multi-Sigs included with other signings. Hell sign your books and submit them to CGC for a yellow label. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. Ahern Hotel and Event Center I did a big drawing of Daredevil just a big, tracing-paper drawing of Daredevil swinging. 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. Join us for one of the best convention line-ups of some of the greatest creators the industry has to offer. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles so make sure to stop by and see what is available for purchase. Get your comic books signed by great writers and artists and graded. Top Rated Plus. [26] Though Romita felt he no longer wanted to pencil, in favor of being solely an inker, Lee soon enticed him otherwise: I had inked an Avengers job for Stan, and I told him I just wanted to ink. He penciled the following issue himself. I would send in like 100 books. "[38] Mary Jane Watson made her first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #42 (Nov. 1966),[39] although she first appeared in #25 (June 1965) with her face obscured and had been mentioned since #15 (Aug. 1964). Namor the Sub-Mariner Pencil Art Drawing - Signed John Romita Sr. (penciller) $900. [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. Welcome to your home for exceptional comic collectible opportunities. Do not miss this rare opportunity to have Larry sign your collected treasures of his work spanning over eight decades. 1954). Romita then stepped back for six issues, drawing only covers while John Buscema laid out issues #7681 (Sept. 1969 Feb. 1970) for others to finish. He has been married to Virginia Romita since November 1952. His Spider-Man art has also become some of the most iconic and instantly recognizable. "If I'd inked every day, I'd be a better inker," he ironically said in . Carefully package books in a box for shipment. Then, when Don had finished the pencils, [Lee would] call me in to fix up anything that he didn't like. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. Paid memberships are also available and include additional benefits. CBCS Signature ASP Comics Golden Age Comics Silver Age Signatures Signing Opportunities. 800 W. Katella Avenue 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. His son, John Romita Jr., is also a talented artist for Marvel. [78] They lived in Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood until 1954, when they bought a house in the Queens neighborhood of Queens Village. https://www.nealadamsstore.com/Send-Neal-Your-Book-to-Sign-and-Ship-to-CGC_p_2271.html. I never really felt comfortable on Spider-Man for years. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. ". Collector. Writer: Kick-Ass. You can get your books signed by the legendary comic book artist and graded and authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with the prestigious Signature Series label. 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. GenuineCOA private msg quote post Address this user: plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1. Once books are signed, they will start an expedited CGC grading process. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Within a year, it overtook Fantastic Four to become the company's top seller. "I thought, this is ridiculous! https://www.instagram.com/gscomicfest. JOHN ROMITA SR . The submission form deadline for this event is February 28th, 2023. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Genuine . 1965). Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. John Romita Sr is known for Comic strip penciller and inker. . [28] Sales perked; while the title had a smaller print run than Marvel flagships The Amazing Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, it briefly had the company's highest percentage of sales compared to print-run. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. Planet Comic Con Kansas City, MO April 22 - 24th Phoenix Fan Fusion Phoenix, AZ May 27 - 29th HeroesCon 2022 Charlotte, NC June 24 - 26th Comic Con International: San Diego San Diego, CA July 21 - 24th Terrificon Uncasville, CT Signing opportunities with Larry Lieber are becoming extremely rare as each day passes. It's easy! ", "Confidential Videotaped Deposition of John V. Romita", "Spider-Man At 50 Part Four: A John Romita Sr. Interview From 2002", "Why did some artists working for Marvel in the sixties use phony names? 1986 John Romita Jr Original Art Sketch Illustration Wolverine Signed 11x17 Check out all the details below. He's also worked extensively in television, earning both Emmy and Annie Awards for his work on the series, Robot Chicken. He is truly one of the last remaining great artist from the 60's/70s. John Romita Jr. (all) John Romita Sr. (all) $200. Desert Wind Comics will be accepting both mail-in and onsite submissions for this event. [22], Even before his final original DC story was published, Romita had already returned to freelance for what had now become Marvel Comics. [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. 2000. If CCS pressing is also requested, the turnaround time is estimated at eight weeks. JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. 176. Entered the comics industry in 1949. Born: 1930 January 24 in New York City, New York, United States. Romita Jr. made a name for himself as a key Marvel artist thanks in large part to his work on Spider-Man. I just did this and sent 3 books to Neal Adams to sign for the yellow CGC label. 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. Charlotte Convention Center CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. Stan Lee interviewed Romita and his son for the documentary series The Comic Book Greats. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. Starlin? With that said, Sharon and I would like to give everyone an update of what we at Desert Wind Comics and Celestial Comics are doing to allow the fans to continue enjoying getting their comic books and memorabilia signed. One West Pratt Street 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. [32] His first inker on what would become Marvel's flagship series was Mike Esposito, who initially used the pseudonym "Mickey Demeo" to conceal from his regular employer, rival DC Comics, that he was moonlighting at Marvel. Writer: The Sinister Six. Romita drew mostly horror and romance stories, but also several war, crime and Western features. CGC is thrilled to welcome three of the comic book industrys most distinguished creators, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells for a trio In-House Private Signing. Pricing and submission details are available on the Desertwindcomics.com website. John Romita, Jr. Chump. ", David and Greenberger p. 49: "The idea of beloved supporting characters meeting their deaths may be standard operating procedure now but in 1973 it was unprecedented Gwen's death took villainy and victimhood to an entirely new level. Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. [28] It also proved to be a stepping-stone for Romita's signature, years-long penciling run on The Amazing Spider-Man. At "a three-hour lunch", Romita recalled, Lee promised to match the agency salary if Romita would come work for Marvel, and to give him flexibility to work at home or at the office on any given day at Romita's discretion. I told him, 'This was supposed to save me time, but it isn't!' You can also contact us either via email to [emailprotected] or by phone (702) 592-4792 for any questions. Attempts to Break His Guinness World Record of Longest Personal Signing & Drawing Appearance during opening weekend of Marvel's The Avengers motion picture. 3. 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