1. Published/Unpublished Comic Book Covers - Glynn Crain - Barry Windsor
Smith CONAN SAGA #1 cover - [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1654666 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1654666 ] ;
2. Published/Unpublished Comic Book Splashes, Title Pages - Glynn Crain -
Bernie Wrightson Swamp Thing #1 p.27 [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1691312 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1691312 ] ;
3. Published/Unpublished Interior Panel Pages - Matt E. - Frank Frazetta
Creepy #2 Werewolf one page story [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1677530 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1677530 ] ;
4. Published/Unpublished Comic Book Pin-Ups, Illustrations, Trading Cards -
Jason K. - Dave Stevens The Rocketeer Cover [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1649840 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1649840 ] ;
5. Published/Unpublished Strip Art - Monty B - Alex Raymond - Flash Gordon
& Jungle Jim Sunday 19-05-40 [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1691162 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1691162 ] ;
6. Published/Unpublished Commissions/Recreations - Disco Stu - Scarlet
Witch by Sandy Plunkett [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1638946 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1638946 ] ;
7. Unpublished Sketch Covers/Convention Sketches - Dark Phoenix - Emma
frost by Terry Dodson [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1679127 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1679127 ] ;
8. Published/Unpublished Media artwork (Music, TV, Movie) - Terry Doyle -
The Passionate Friends Movie Poster Painting [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1613999 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1613999 ] ;
9. Published/Unpublished Non-Comic Covers, Pin-ups, Illustrations, Gaming
Art - Roger K. - Erotica Ann by Michael Wm Kaluta [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1643541 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1643541 ] ;
10. Published/Unpublished Other - Ingrid Neilson - Lady & Tiger by Dan
Smith [ https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1630241 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1630241 ] ;
As is my usual pattern I only have one "best" per category. There were a couple
of categories with very significant "runners up" - meaning I had a hard time
with my final choice.
Wally Harrington's Al Williamson FLASH GORDON #5 page 4 for a panel page [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1599360 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1599360 ] ;
Doug Ellis' Virgil Finlay Weird Tales Pulp illo for the "other" category. [
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1681514 ;|
https://www.comicartfans.com/bestofpiece.asp?piece=1681514 ] ;
This seemed like a particularly strong year for wonderful art amongst our
group. I look forward to seeing others' selections!
Best wishes!
- Ray Cuthbert
