Mar 10, 2014 the comic book men hold an auction of original works by the late mike esposito to support his wife. Inker mike esposito is known for his longtime collaboration with penciler ross andru. Comic book men atari cartridges alamogordo landfill. Amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes, kevin smith confirmed in smodcast. During the silver age, when working for a competitor could have cost him regular assignments for one publisher, esposito sometimes used. Comic book men has popped open its unusuallyfull cash register for the last time, since its cancellation by amc after seven seasons and 96 episodes is now official. Mikes career had been enjoyable and he appreciated those. The collection here was featured on an episode of kevin smiths comic book men. Top rated lists for mike esposito 100 items comic book gods 100.
After this, esposito and andru started their own publishing company, but it was a shortlived project. Comic book men wont return for season 8, amc decided. It is set at kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in red bank, new jersey. At marvel, mike esposito worked on the spiderman comic for several years and the comic strip as well. Walt buys the epitome of cool in the form of a paper doll. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled by amc. The esposito collection the comic book men hold an auction of original works by the late mike esposito to support his wife. Kevin smith and the secret stash staff are back dont miss walt, bryan, mike and ming as they banter with the customers and geekout over mindblowing pop culture artifacts. Comic book men is an american reality television series which aired on the amc network from 2012 to 2018. The comic book men come a cross very important marble store a cool book with some signatures. I felt very fortunate getting to know mike esposito.
Comic book men is a show that is for fanboys by fanboys. They went on to have successful runs on dcs metal men and wonder woman. Used the pseudonyms mickey demeo and joe gaudioso at marvel. Back by popular request the tnt trio big al, little al and charlie cigar in dog company is holding by robert kanigher, ross andru and mike esposito. Its one of my favorite things ever on a television screen. Mike esposito july 14, 1927 october 24, 2010, who sometimes used the pseudonyms mickey demeo, mickey dee, michael dee, and joe gaudioso, was an american comic book artist whose work for dc comics, marvel comics and others spanned the 1950s to. It is set at kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and. Esposito is mostly known for all the great work that he did with his longtime friend, the late, great ross andru, but he worked on a number of other comic books over the years. The stash helps auction off the work of mike esposito. They talk about the comic genre du jour for a few minutes, then get pitched to buy a rare comic book item in the universe they spoke about. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled.
The guys help auction off the work of legendary comicbook artist mike esposito. The season welcomes iconic celebrities and personalities from the fanboy world and features segments from kevin smiths hilarious podcast. This is a king features comics, robot cover by alex schomburg. Book two of the playground of terror, script by bob kanigher, pencils by ross andru, inks by mike esposito. It was always a fun conversation, liberally sprinkled with laughter. An unscripted series set in smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy. Anthonys comic book art for sale artwork metal men. Long island comic book artist mike esposito dead at 83 newsday. Mike esposito july 14, 1927 october 24, 2010, who sometimes used the pseudonyms mickey demeo, mickey dee, michael dee, and joe gaudioso, was an american comic book artist whose work for dc comics, marvel comics and others spanned the 1950s to the 2000s.
S3, e1 the incredible bulk available now for amc premiere subscribers. And how come faithful comic book readers tastes seem to be the opposite, flocking to the. Mike esposito attack of the 50 year old comic books. The stash helps auction off the work of legendary comic book inker, mike esposito.
By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. How come the average person out there is resistant to reading a straight comic book like watchmen, marvels or the rocketeer but loves humorous comic strips like peanuts, calvin and hobbes or mutts. Comic book men is a reality television series on amc that is set inside kevin smiths comic book shop jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey during the course of the series, 96 episodes of comic book men aired over seven seasons. After his military service, esposito started doing comics for fiction house and later national comics, before starting his own studios with. As a comic book inker teamed with his childhood friend ross andru, he drew for such major titles as the amazing spiderman and. Trivia chewoff a bored walt decides to quiz the guys on comic book trivia, where a wrong answer lands them a gumball. Longserving comic book inker mike esposito has passed away at the age of 83.
Mikes career had been enjoyable and he appreciated those who appreciated his time in the trenches. With kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson. It would be most pleasing and most impressive if comic book men gets to have a season four. This piece of art was hand done by mike esposito, hall of fame spiderman and wonder woman comic book artist. Best known for his work on dc titles, the industry veteran frequently collaborated with his childhood friend ross andru. In the mid1960s esposito began inking for marvel, then went on to. Read their bio, check out their credits, and discuss their work. He became a phone friend and sometimes id call him just to say hello and shoot the breeze. The metal men and billy called timmy in the previous issue escape from the planet of the playground of terror, and land on another planet where robot juggernauts try to melt them down. One of the more prolific inkers in comic book history, mike esposito, has passed away at the age of 83. Comic book artist mike esposito, of lake grove, who with longtime collaborator ross andru drew runs of the amazing spiderman for marvel comics and wonder woman, the flash and metal men for dc. No dad, i want the bionic woman lunch box talked about scene ep. I am a gigantic nerd and my god was the information they spoke of beyond boring and the purchasing segment is so bad. Amcs unscripted series comic book men returns for a third season.
The guys have a chance to purchase a replica of the 66 batcycle. He started working for newspaper comic strips in 1948 and subsequently started working for marvel comics predecesor, timely comics, where he learned about the inking process. He then attended the music and art high school in manhattan, where he met his future collaborator ross andru. A customer sells his collection of marvel fan magazines from the 70s. He also worked on numerous other titles under the pseudonym joe gaudioso. We had heard of comic book men but was not available in the uk in 20 so we did not know anyone at the shop from the show.
The comic book men hold an auction of original works by the late mike esposito to support. The comic book men hold an auction of original works by the late mike esposito to support his wife. Talked about scene episode 3 comic book men the esposito. An unscripted series set in smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture.
Jun 25, 2018 amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes, kevin smith confirmed in smodcast episode amcya. It turns out mike zapzic served us in the shop and only found out after watching the show. Mike esposito was a professional comic book artist and illustrator. As a comic book inker teamed with his childhood friend ross andru, he drew for such major titles as the amazing spiderman and wonder.
Endless circular debates about the technical accuracy of the uss enterprises warpcore schematics. Set in ubergeek kevin smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash, the show explores every nook and cranny of fanboy culture from a to z. Sep 06, 2017 the esposito collection episode of comic book men kicks off with walt asking the secret stash guys to tell him their top two robots of all time. Mike esposito july 14, 1927 october 24, 2010, 1 who sometimes used the pseudonyms mickey demeo, mickey dee, michael dee, and joe gaudioso, was an american comic book artist whose work for dc comics, marvel comics and others spanned the 1950s to the 2000s. The esposito collection episode of comic book men kicks off with walt asking the secret stash guys to tell him their top two robots of all time. Long island comic book artist mike esposito dead at 83. His career spanned more than fifty years on titles such as mens adventures, mister mystery, the unseen and joe yank during the 1950s. Oct 24, 2010 one of the more prolific inkers in comic book history, mike esposito, has passed away at the age of 83. He wanted to become an animator at disney, but his parents wouldnt let him move to california. Mike esposito comics mike esposito july 14, 1927 october 24, 2010, who sometimes used the pseudonyms mickey demeo, mickey dee, michael dee, and joe gaudioso, was an american comic book artist whose work for dc comics, marvel comics and others spanned the 1950s to the 2000s. Mike esposito was a prolific inker at both marvel and dc comics.
Comic book men atari cartridges alamogordo landfill youtube. Oct 24, 2010 mike esposito was a professional comic book artist and illustrator. Comic book men encompasses me in laughs, friendship, yes, adventure toolike going to conventions, comic books, toys, nostalgia, guests, and fine artwork. Comic book men the esposito collection tv episode 2014. A customer sells his set of vintage interactive comic books.
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