GI JOE comics (Ziff Davis): Artist Query

[brush]

Hi,


I've previewed some of the GI Joe comics (published by Ziff-Davis) as well as their other titles; I'm impressed with the artwork!!... unfortunately, the names of the artists/inkers aren't listed - Can someone can help out identifying the artists/inkers in the issues/chapters listed below:

1) GI Joe V2 #10 (1952)

*Weepy's Christmas
*The Tigress Returns


2) GI JOE V7 #51

*Come Away with Me Lucille
*All Roads Lead to Goober


Thanks!
Warren

[Yoc]

For those wishing to review the books in question...

1) GI Joe V2 #10 (1952)
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=7640

2) GI JOE V7 #51
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=9278

[brush]

For those wishing to review the books in question...

1) GI Joe V2 #10 (1952)
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=7640

I think the artist in question for this issue/chapters is FRANK GIACOIA.  His style/brushwork seems to have been influenced by Milton Caniff's thick brushstrokes and ample use of blacks/sillhouttes -  During the silver-age/bronze-age era, he became primarily an inker for artists such as Jack kirby (e.g., Captain America). Here's two links germane to this topic:

1)  http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/preview/index.php?did=8131&page=8

2) http://allthingsger.blogspot.com/2011/03/debateble-art-friday-comic-book-day.html


Cheers,
Warren

[narfstar]

According to WhosWho he only inked on GI Joe

[JVJ (RIP)]

Possibly Giacoia inks, guys,
that's what I have in pencil on my data card for those two, but the penciler is definitely Irv Novick on #10.
For those interested in such things:
Hoosier Farmboy is Mike Suchorsky
The Eagle Screams is George Olesen
Betsy Ross Bags a Colonel is George Tuska plus inker
Battle of Wits is Everett Raymond Kinstler
Mail Call is Henry Sharp
Colonel's Girl is Mike Becker
40 Minutes With Destiny is Kinstler again.

#51 is trickier. I think all the G.I. Joe strips are penciled by Ernie Schroeder, with at least two different inkers. Novick is a possibility on the two noted (which I believe are inked by a different person than the first story), but I'd be hard-pressed to say so with any certainty.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

[JVJ (RIP)]

2) http://allthingsger.blogspot.com/2011/03/debateble-art-friday-comic-book-day.html


Cheers,
Warren

For the record, Warren,
the first and fourth stories at this link are by Novick, the second is Giacoia inks with lots of help on the pencils, and the third, obviously, by Powell. I could go on and on about the fifth one. Some other time.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

[josemas]

Given all the stories about Giacoia's procrastinating and always having to call in buddies to help him on deadlines with penciling and inking it must make it difficult to spot him at times (or at least confusing).

Best

Joe

[Ger Apeldoorn]

Although I do feel we don't have to apply all the comments of his work habits in the late fifties and early sixties to his work in the early fifties...

[brush]

Thanks guys for all the insightful responses!!

If Irv Novick was indeed the artist for GI Joe V2 #10 (1952); in particular "Weepy's Christmas" and "The Tigress Returns" -- In my opinion, his pencils were greatly enhanced by Frank Giacoia's bold and gritty brushstrokes!!

Here's a link to an issue of GI JOE that I particularly enjoyed (i.e., poignant story+ bold/gritty artwork):

http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/preview/index.php?did=8134&page=40

"With love, Mom" from GI Joe v2 018 (1952 winter) part 2 (100 pg giant).


Cheers,
Warren

[JVJ (RIP)]

Also a Novick story, Warren,
Inks might be Giacoia, but I don't see him here as much. These ALMOST look like Romita???!!! Very hard to say on inkers, but Novick is for sure. He did TONS of stuff on G.I. Joe.

Peace, Jim (|:{>