Cuando se lanzó la portada de Michael Turner para el primer número de la exitosa serie Civil War de Marvel Comics, inmediatamente se convirtió en una de las portadas de cómics más emblemáticas de todos los tiempos. Las portadas de Turner en Marvel Comics, con Spider-Man, Wolverine, Los Cuatro Fantásticos y más, lo convirtieron en uno de los dibujantes de portadas y dibujantes de cómics más legendarios y queridos de todos los tiempos. Y ahora Clover Press, Aspen Comics y Marvel Comics están celebrando el legado del artista con THE MARVEL ART OF MICHAEL TURNER, lo último de la serie de libros de arte boutique de alta gama de Clover Press que muestran artistas legendarios de Marvel Comics, con clásicos y recientemente remasterizados. obras de arte junto con bocetos raramente vistos de superhéroes clásicos de Marvel Comics.
"Michael Turner es ese ser humano poco común cuyas espectaculares obras de arte surgieron de su corazón mágico y su alma maravillosa", dijo el exitoso escritor Jeph Loeb. "Al igual que sus personajes, trajo belleza a este mundo y tenemos la suerte de compartirla en esta asombrosa colección".
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“Al coleccionar este libro, estás recopilando el trabajo de un gran artista, simplemente un gran tipo, que logró alcanzar un estatus legendario en un período de tiempo muy corto”, dijo el artista más vendido Joe Quesada.
"El nombre de Mike Turner en una portada podría aumentar sus ventas en un 25%", dijo el escritor de bestsellers Mark Millar. “Nunca he conocido a ningún otro artista que pudiera hacer eso. Era como una superpotencia. Los personajes que habían existido durante medio siglo de repente parecían nuevos a través de sus ojos. Tenía una energía increíble en su trabajo y un hermoso sentido del detalle. Siempre me sentí honrado en las pocas ocasiones en que trabajamos en los mismos libros”.
En 1994, Michael Turner comenzó a trabajar para Top Cow Productions, cocreando la serie de cómics Witchblade, un popular cómic independiente. Más tarde, Turner estrenó su serie propiedad de su creador, Fathom, en 1998. Se convirtió en el cómic más vendido de ese año. En 2002, Michael dejó Top Cow Productions para fundar Aspen MLT LLC. y crear el exitoso título independiente Soulfire, además de continuar con Fathom. Turner se convertiría en uno de los artistas de portada más reconocidos de Marvel Comics. Michael Turner murió en 2008, a la edad de 37 años, por complicaciones del tratamiento del cáncer de huesos.
THE MARVEL ART OF MICHAEL TURNER presenta un libro de mesa de café de tapa dura de alta gama de 184 páginas, 9" x 12" con impresionantes ediciones con sobrecubierta y estuche, además de algunos increíbles artículos adicionales exclusivos que solo están disponibles a través de la campaña Kickstarter y Clover Press, como todo- nuevas impresiones artísticas de 11 x 17, impresiones y tarjetas en metal, cromos coleccionables, pegatinas y un increíble rompecabezas de 1000 piezas. La campaña también incluye un nuevo giro de Clover Press: un nivel Mystery Tier limitado que presenta cinco piezas de arte diferentes con lápiz, cinco tarjetas holográficas y cinco miniimpresiones. Los patrocinadores de este nivel recibirán el libro, junto con una obra de arte con punta seleccionada al azar y una miniimpresión y una tarjeta seleccionadas al azar.
“Se están acercando los 30 años desde que el mundo conoció por primera vez el increíble arte de Michael, aunque su meteórico ascenso al estrellato tomó sólo una fracción de ese tiempo”, dijo Frank Mastomauro. “Nos honró con tantas creaciones y portadas memorables a lo largo del camino, y su meticulosa atención al detalle nunca fue más profunda que en su vasta colección de ilustraciones y portadas de Marvel. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de que veas el libro que estamos preparando y no podemos esperar a que tengas en tus manos The Marvel Art of Michael Turner!
"Michael Turner se convirtió rápidamente en un favorito de los fanáticos, y este libro es la evidencia clara de por qué", dijo el editor de Clover Press, Hank Kanalz. “Estamos encantados de reunir en un solo volumen una colección tan completa del trabajo de Turner en Marvel. Nos gusta introducir nuevos elementos con cada nueva campaña y, en esta ronda, estamos lanzando impresiones y tarjetas coleccionables de metal y, por sugerencia de Aspen, un 'Nivel misterioso' en el que los patrocinadores no sabrán qué versión de su superlimitado. libro e impresiones que recibirán hasta que abran el paquete”.
Los libros Marvel Art Of... son una serie de libros de arte boutique de alta gama que muestran a artistas legendarios de Marvel Comics, presentando imágenes icónicas junto con obras de arte raras y nunca antes vistas. La serie Marvel Art Of… debutó en 2023 e incluye The Marvel Art of David Mack, The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev, The Marvel Art of David Nakayama y The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman, todos los cuales estarán disponibles como complementos en la nueva campaña.
Para visitar la campaña de THE MARVEL ART OF MICHAEL TURNER, diríjase a Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpressart/251341192?ref=efmn8a
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Clover Press’ THE MARVEL ART OF MICHAEL TURNER Features
Iconic Illustrations and Rarely Seen Sketches
Now on Kickstarter, Featuring Newly Remastered and Classic Artwork Including
Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and More
(June 4, 2024) When Michael Turner’s cover for the first issue of Marvel Comics’ smash-hit series Civil War was released, it immediately became one of the most iconic comic book covers of all time. Turner’s Marvel Comics covers – featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Fantastic Four and more – led to his status as one of the most legendary and beloved cover artists and comic book pencilers of all time. And now Clover Press, Aspen Comics, and Marvel Comics are celebrating the artist’s legacy with THE MARVEL ART OF MICHAEL TURNER, the latest in Clover Press’ series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring newly remastered and classic artwork alongside rarely seen sketches of classic Marvel Comics super heroes. The Kickstarter campaign for the book is now live.
“Michael Turner is that rare human being whose spectacular artwork came from his magical heart and wonderful soul,” said bestselling writer Jeph Loeb. “Like his characters, he brought beauty into this world, and we are lucky to share it in this astonishing collection.”
“In collecting this book, you’re collecting the work of a great artist – just a great guy – who managed to achieve legendary status in a very short time period,” said bestselling artist Joe Quesada.
“Mike Turner’s name on a cover could bump your sales up by 25%,” said bestselling writer Mark Millar. “I’ve never known any other artist who could do that. It was like a super-power. Characters who had been around for half a century suddenly looked fresh through his eyes. He had such an amazing energy to his work and beautiful sense of detail. I always felt honored on the few occasions when we worked on the same books.”
In 1994, Michael Turner began working for Top Cow Productions, co-creating the comic series Witchblade, a popular indie comic book. Turner later debuted his creator-owned series, Fathom, in 1998. It became the best-selling comic book of that year. In 2002, Michael left Top Cow Productions to start Aspen MLT LLC., and create the hit indie title Soulfire, in addition to continuing Fathom. Turner would go on to become one of the most recognizable cover artists for Marvel Comics. Michael Turner died in 2008, at the age of 37, from complications from treatment for bone cancer.
THE MARVEL ART OF MICHAEL TURNER features a 184-page 9" x 12" high-end hardcover coffee table book with stunning dustjacket and slipcase editions, plus some amazing extra exclusive items only available through the Kickstarter campaign and Clover Press, such as all-new 11x17 art prints, metal prints and cards, collectible trading cards, stickers, and an amazing 1,000-piece puzzle. The campaign also includes a new Clover Press twist: a limited Mystery Tier level that features five different tipped-in pencil art pieces, five holo foil cards and five mini prints. Backers of this tier will receive the book, along with a randomly selected tipped-in art piece and a randomly selected mini-print and card.
“It’s closing in on 30 years since the world was first introduced to Michael’s incredible art, though his meteoric rise to stardom took only a fraction of that time,” said Frank Mastomauro. “He graced us with so many memorable creations and covers along the way, and his meticulous attention to detail was never more profound than in his vast collection of Marvel illustrations and covers. We’re so excited for you to see the book we’re putting together and cannot wait for you to hold in your hands The Marvel Art of Michael Turner!”
“Michael Turner became a fast fan favorite, and this book is the clear evidence as to why,” said Clover Press Publisher Hank Kanalz. “We’re ecstatic to bring such a comprehensive collection of Turner’s Marvel work together in one volume. We like to introduce new items with each new campaign, and this round, we’re rolling out metal prints and metal trading cards – and at Aspen’s suggestion, a ‘Mystery Tier’ wherein backers won’t know which version of their super-limited book and prints they will get until they open their package.”
The Marvel Art Of… books are a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. The Marvel Art Of… series debuted in 2023 and includes The Marvel Art of David Mack, The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev, The Marvel Art of David Nakayama and The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman, all of which will be available as add-ons in the new campaign.
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About Michael Turner: In 1994, Michael Turner began working for Top Cow Productions, co-creating the comic series Witchblade, a popular indie comic book. Turner later debuted his creator-owned series, Fathom, in 1998. It became the best-selling comic book of that year. In 2002, Michael left Top Cow Productions to start Aspen MLT LLC., and create the hit indie title Soulfire, in addition to continuing Fathom. Turner would go on to illustrate covers for Marvel Comics, in particular their smash hit series, Civil War, in addition to covers featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Fantastic Four and more. Turner’s Marvel cover work led to his iconic status as one of the most beloved cover artists and comic book pencilers of all time.
About Clover Press: Headed by IDW co-founder Robbie Robbins and former DC executive Hank Kanalz, Clover Press publishes a wide variety of collected and original content ranging from re-mastered reprints of classic newspaper strips to horror graphic novels, and high-quality art books. Clover Press is working with a wide variety of creators including Kevin Eastman, Steve Niles, Gabriel Rodriguez, Ruben Bolling, Richard Bennett, John K. Snyder III, Stewart Kenneth Moore, Aron Wiesenfeld, David Mack, Alex Maleev, David Nakayama, Russell Dauterman and more.
About Aspen Comics: ASPEN COMICS is an independent publishing company founded in January 2003, which prides itself on producing entertainment properties of the highest quality visual and storytelling elements. Aspen is known for Michael Turner’s Fathom– the #1 selling comic book of 1998– Michael Turner’s Soulfire– the popular fantasy series– and other fan favorite series such as Lola XOXO, Executive Assistant: Iris, Jirni, and more. Aspen has also published The Scourge and Dead Man’s Run, two properties developed in association with mega-producer Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures. Marvel Comics and Aspen have collaborated on various hit projects, including cover work for the best-selling events Civil War, World War Hulk, and Ultimatum. Additionally, Aspen has worked closely with DC Comics to provide covers and comic work for such best-selling titles as Superman/Batman: Supergirl, The Justice League of America, Dark Knight: The Last Crusade, Rebirth, and Identity Crisis (the critically acclaimed, best-selling series whose Aspen covers were Eisner-nominated). In 2018, Aspen Comics joined forces with Marvel Studios’ founder David Maisel, in collaboration with his Mythos Studios, to develop entertainment strategy and multimedia projects. Development on a new universe, Ekos, is underway, inspired by the art and creations of Michael Turner.
About Marvel: Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2024 MARVEL
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