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"DANGER" artists: DON HECK and PETE MORISI

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brush:
Hi all,


I've been perusing some of the early issues of the comicbook "DANGER" (published by Comic Media) - Pete Morisi's and Don Heck's Golden-age output is a revelation! The early work of these two artists have escaped my radar for quite some time.

Pete Morisi's Golden-age "style" seems to have been influenced by George Tuska; a style that's perfectly suited for "comic noir" - i.e., dark and moody!

I'm somewhat familiar with Don Heck's Bronze-age work for both Marvel and DC - admittedly, I've never been a big fan of Don Heck, and I've often questioned the veracity of people who lavished praise on the artist. Undoubtedly, his Golden-age output deserves all the lavish praises! :)

Here's a link to an early issue of "DANGER" featuring some great artwork/storytelling by the duo!

(DANGER #003 - 1953; cover by Pete Morisi)
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/preview/index.php?did=11987


jmho,
Warren

josemas:
Pete Morisi was definitely influenced by George Tuska.  IIRC they even shared a studio together briefly.

Heck is out of the Caniff/Sickles school and I find much of his 1950s and early 60s work wonderful.

You'll find more of both artists in other Comic Media titles.

Best

Joe

darkmark (RIP):
I'll lavish praise on Don.  His work on a comic story of mine was one of my favorite jobs ever.

brush:

--- Quote from: darkmark on May 21, 2011, 05:49:04 PM ---I'll lavish praise on Don.  His work on a comic story of mine was one of my favorite jobs ever.

--- End quote ---

Hi Joe,


When comparing Don Heck's Golden-age work to his Bronze-age output - it's hard to reconcile the fact that they were drawn by the same man (or hand)!! What the 'heck' happened?? ???

Moreover, if anyone is intrigued (like myself) by the output of the artist Pete Morisi - visit the link below for a checklist of his work.

http://www.ramonschenk.nl/charltoncomics/creators/petemorisi.htm


cheers,
Warren

paw broon:
Pete Morisi did one of my favourite comcs, Thunderbolt.  A title I loved when it came out but could never complete and my mother chucked my comics out anyway.  Now I've got the set and some Kid Montana (and Montana Kid - never did quite understand that.  Just Charlton messing around again?) and a few other examples.  Great stuff.
Back in the '60's, I never really got into Heck or Tuska but more recently I've found some of their earlier work and, I'm quite excited about it.  Much more research and reading for me to do.

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