"Frequently they had another artist do the first page of my stories. What could be finer than a Jazzy Johnny Romita, Sr., web-head sketch? John Romita Sr Private Signing Reminder Legends in the comic book industry are easier to come by these days but there are still a few that don't make public appearances. [citation needed] He is the husband of ex-Marvel Traffic Manager Virginia Romita and father of artist John Romita Jr..[citation needed] He became Art Director for Marvel in the early 1970s. Nationality Americans John Romita, Jr., 66 Experience: $500 Special ticketed event where fans can get a very personal experience with one of the greatest creators of our time, John Romita Jr. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. During his long, successful career, Hanna has inked some of the greatest titles in the comic book industry, spanning from titles like Detective Comics and Green Lantern Corps to X-Men and Spider-Man. An example would be my TOD 1 9.4 Would cost 130$ just to grade it. I didn't go push myself in their face, either". Sure, he shares his name with his father, John Romita Sr., a famous comic book artist who worked on titles like Daredevil and Amazing Spider-Man, but John Romita Jr., a.k.a. We will be accepting drop-off submissions at TerrifiCon. He was the primary artist for one of the first series with a black star, "Waku, Prince of the Bantu" created by writer Don Rico and artist Ogden Whitney in the omnibus title Jungle Tales #1 (Sept. 1954). [24] Romita's last known DC story work was the six-page "My Heart Tricked Me", inked by Sachs, in Girls' Romances #121 (Dec. 1966), though his spot illustrations, some or all of it reprints of earlier work, continued to appear on one-page "beauty tip" and other filler pages, as well as on letters pages, through early 1970, as did the occasional reprinted story. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. There have been very few duels between Spider-Man and the Kingpin and such pages are in high demand. People laugh when I say this, but I did not want to do Spider-Man. [48] Cutting back on his Spider-Man workload, Romita began doing only layouts, with finished pencils by Don Heck or Jim Mooney for nearly every issue for a year-and-a-half (#5775, Feb. 1968 Aug. 1969). Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles. Complete submission details are listed on our website at www.desertwindcomics.com. [49], These steps at reducing Romita's Spider-Man workload had mixed results, Romita recalled in 2001, saying, "Stan was always trying to speed me up. Romita suggested to writer Gerry Conway that supporting character Gwen Stacy should die at the hands of the Green Goblin in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" in issue #121 (June 1973). [43] Lee and Romita's stories focused as much on the social and college lives of the characters as they did on Spider-Man's adventures. Submitters may request the desired Remarque. Important: The final design and subject matter of the sketch is at the artists discretion. The reason for the tryout was the growing estrangement between Spider-Man co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Born: 1930 January 24 in New York City, New York, United States. [15] In that capacity through at least the late 1980s,[15] Romita played a major role in defining the look of Marvel Comics and in designing new characters. Pages: 1. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Torso Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. Romita went on to draw a wide variety of horror comics, war comics, romance comics and other genres for Atlas. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch, inked by Scott Hanna. Desert Wind Comics is honored and privileged to announce a special signing with John Romita Sr. in New York. Romita fully penciled the next issue, and then returned to layouts only, finished by Buscema, Mooney and Heck variously, through #87. The fact that John Romita is as nice a guy as he is a skilled craftsman (and the father of John Romita Jr.) doesn't hurt either. If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our website. 2 August 1956 COVER-LESS Silver Age Comic John Romita, Sr. #549 John Romita SR, Amazing Adventures #13 Marvel 7/72 CGC 7.5 - Steve Englehart, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. [78] They lived in Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood until 1954, when they bought a house in the Queens neighborhood of Queens Village. 2023 Desert Wind Comics - Developed and Maintained by Comic Coders. Hannas 15 year run withSpider-Manbrought him together with Romita Jr., starting withSpider-Man #73. Signed and dated to the left and in Excellent condition. 2, #94 (Feb. 2007) in that same romance comics style. I penciled it and struggled with my first inking. That is John Romita Sr. (Though to anyone who grew up with his work, he's simply "John Romita," as he always signed his work.) [47], Romita, increasingly called upon to do art corrections and touch-ups, and to interface with artists for ever-busy editor Lee, became Marvel's de facto art director. Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. So I ghosted it and then kept on ghosting for him", Romita recalled. Ignore the 2 star rating someone in the USA gave this book because he received it damaged, this is a 5 star publication gathering together some truly classic Stan Lee penned Spider-Man stories with artwork mainly by John Romita Sr. [19] Romita was promoted to corporal after seven or eight months; now allowed to live off the post, he rented an apartment in Brooklyn. While we will be attending numerous comic-cons throughout the year, Desert Wind Comics will also be scheduling several special signings with different creators as well, so make sure to visit our website for updates and new announcements. If you have any questions, please feel free to email [emailprotected]. The MAIL-IN SUBMISSION DEADLINE is Friday, August 10th and the Celestial Comics in-store submission deadline is Tuesday, August 14th. "[40] Other characters that debuted in the Lee-Romita era include the Rhino in #41 (Oct. 1966),[41] the Shocker in #46 (March 1967),[42] and the Kingpin in #50 (June 1967). [36], Romita designed the look of Mary Jane Watson, a supporting character in the Spider-Man series who would later become the lead character's romantic interest. The guest list includes a nice selection ofcomic writers and artist as well as some great celebrities to get signed and that is what we do best. Accomplished in colored penc. Nothing. CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. United States. The $25 Desert Wind Celebrity Signing fee applies to all Celebrity signings at this show in addition to the normal signing and witnessing fees charged by Desert Wind. You can also drop books off for our future signings at other shows and private signing events like the Legends Tour that Desert Wind is famous for. Carl Weathers (Rocky, The Mandalorian) Hell sign your books and submit them to CGC for a yellow label. Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. Signing images are not included in any of our sales. *No Multi-Sigs included with other signings. For more information and to join, visit CGCcomics.com/join. Tier system - The books are all different prices and some books would be in modern to express tiers. John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna and Zeb Wells illustrated Remarque. [9] Among his instructors were book illustrator Howard Simon and magazine illustrator Ben Clements,[10] and his influences included comics artists Noel Sickles,[11] Roy Crane,[11] Milton Caniff,[12] and later, Alex Toth[11] and Carmine Infantino,[13] as well as commercial illustrators Jon Whitcomb, Coby Whitmore, and Al Parker. [28] Sales perked; while the title had a smaller print run than Marvel flagships The Amazing Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, it briefly had the company's highest percentage of sales compared to print-run. John Romita Jr. is the son of Virginia (Bruno) and comic book artist John Romita Sr., one of the signature Spider-Man artists since the 1960s. I will still need to pay to ship to Neal Adams, pay him to sign it, then send it in to CGC, then ship it back to me. [14] He would "swipe"an artists' term for using existing work as models, a common practice among novicesfrom movie stills and from the Milton Caniff comic strip Terry and the Pirates. Desert Wind Comics will be accepting both mail-in and onsite submissions for this event. John Romita Sr. may not have been the rock upon which Marvel Comics was built, but the city on that rock has Romita as its basic infrastructure. John Romita Sr. Spider-Man Special thanks to viniciusmendonca, skullberry, lilyummy, MStill, and deathsign092! . . After that, Romita Jr. went on to work on some of the most beloved titles of all time likeIron Man, Daredevil,Uncanny X-Men, Thor, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine and Black Panther. John Romita Sr. zodiac sign is aquarius. Legends in the comic book industry are easier to come by these days but there are still a few that don't make public appearances. Free shipping for many products! On Hold. 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. CGC will remove a CGC-certified book from its holder for an additional $5 fee. The ongoing short feature starred an African chieftain in Africa, with no regularly featured Caucasian characters. Desert Wind will be visiting CalComicCon. Sign in to view your bids, favorites & more! Planet Comic Con Kansas City, MO April 22 - 24th Phoenix Fan Fusion Phoenix, AZ May 27 - 29th HeroesCon 2022 Charlotte, NC June 24 - 26th Comic Con International: San Diego San Diego, CA July 21 - 24th Terrificon Uncasville, CT If you plan to have your comic graded by CGC then refer to the Legends pricing group in the Price Tab on our website. I did Westerns and war stories then".[11][21]. Contents You've been subscribed to the CGC eNewsletter. John Romita Jr. (all) John Romita Sr. (all) $200. Involved in the comic book industry and comic book collectible world since 2000, Desert Wind leverages its extensive network of contacts to reach and obtain signatures from more comic book creators than anyone else. We have an unlimited number of spots open for this exclusive signing, so submit as many items as you wish. Top Rated Plus. Buy books online written by John Romita Sr. and sign up for author alerts for new book email notifications. https://www.instagram.com/gscomicfest. Please add the above signing fee to the fee for witnessing or grading. "If I'd inked every day, I'd be a better inker," he ironically said in . He studied advertising art and design at Farmingdale State College in East Farmingdale, New York, graduating in 1976. John Romita, Sr. (Born 1930) is active/lives in New York. Join us for one of the best convention line-ups of some of the greatest creators the industry has to offer. Started by [33][34] After three issues, Romita inked himself for issues #4348 (Nov. 1966 May 1967), before Esposito returned uncredited for issue #49 (June 1967),[35] then as Mickey Demeo until finally taking credit under his own name with issue #56 (Jan. 1968). So don't let this chance go by. With the dangers of the COVID-19 Virus looming, the staff at DWC working with CGC and Medical professionals have developed a safe means for creators, while in the safety of their homes, to sign fans books and memorabilia. Complete details may be found at www.desertwindcomics.com. 1. He has been married to Virginia Romita since November 1952. John Romita, Sr. (Born 1930) is active/lives in New York. John Romita Sr. Dealer: RomitaMan Original Art $3000 Posted On:1/12/2023 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Go to page John Romita Jr., the long-time Marvel Comics artist, is returning to the publisher in July, Marvel announced March 31. ", DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 121, DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 122: "Stan Lee wanted to create a new kind of crime boss. I think the in house signing offers a much better package. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH. [75][76][77], John Romita Sr. married childhood sweetheart Virginia Bruno in November 1952, who also worked on staff at Marvel from 1975 to 1996. 1954). Price: $2500. John Romita Sr.. All submissions must be received by CGC no later than Friday, September 16, 2022, to qualify for this private signing event. Neal Adams! [14] Bernard Sachs and Sy Barry inked some of Romita's romance work, but "by the late '50s and early '60s, I was inking my own stuff". 3, #50 (Feb. 2002), starring the first Marvel superhero he had drawn; a portion of Iron Man vol. Legendary Marvel Universe founder Stan Lee and definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. will be joining Barrucci for the 11:00 PM show on the 25th. With a proven track record of success, Desert Wind Comics is the only source you need for your comic book signatures. Just stop by and get your questions answered on the great signing opportunities we will have coming up. Within a year, it overtook Fantastic Four to become the company's top seller. **If you submit a CGC-graded collectible that needs to be removed from its original holder by CGC, the collectible will need to go through the certification and encapsulation process again, and there is no guarantee that it will receive the same grade. He's also worked extensively in television, earning both Emmy and Annie Awards for his work on the series, Robot Chicken. Want news like this delivered to your inbox once a month? John Romita, Jr. Credit: Craig Ruttle By Frank Lovece Special to Newsday June 25,. Sketch will be completed on an 11x17 Bristol sheet. On the next screen, you can add one of CGCs custom Marvel labels to your submission for qualifying books. https://www.nealadamsstore.com/Send-Neal-Your-Book-to-Sign-and-Ship-to-CGC_p_2271.html. With that said, Sharon and I would like to give everyone an update of what we at Desert Wind Comics and Celestial Comics are doing to allow the fans to continue enjoying getting their comic books and memorabilia signed. The big event of Saturday at Baltimore Comic-Con - and really, the whole weekend - was the Stan Lee spotlight panel, featuring John Romita, Sr., and moderated by The duly appointed King of . Cost - It would cost more sending them in and going through the tier system than paying a flat flee. [27] [He] showed me Dick Ayers' splash page for a Daredevil [and] asked me, 'What would you do with this page?' [14], Romita entered the comics industry in 1949 on the series Famous Funnies. [13] Some years later, the family moved to Bellerose, New York, on Long Island. I would send in like 100 books. His first work for Marvel was inking The Avengers #23 (December 1965), although he had previously worked for its predecessor company on comics such as Captain America #78 . Desert Wind Comics is proud to be a member of the CGC Signature Series Witness community. Upcoming events Desert Wind Comics will be providing Independent Signature Witnessing Services. "The first story he gave me was a love story. If the In-House Private Signing needs to be rescheduled, CGC will securely store all submissions in its vault until the event can be rescheduled. [69] He was one of six pencilers on Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #121 (Dec. 1986), and he penciled the nine-page story "I Remember Gwen" in The Amazing Spider-Man #365 (Aug. 1992, the 30th-anniversary issue) and an eight-page backup story starring the hero and supporting character the Prowler in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #13 (1993). Surprised more havent asked for Quesada as well. I would kill for a Tom Baker signing but it probably will never happen. [4], Romita was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Marie and Victor Romita, a baker,[5][6][7] with three sisters and a brother. We get your comic collectibles signed by the creators you want. Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 39: Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 43: Manning "1960s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 46: Sanderson, Peter "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 159: "In June [1973], Marvel embarked on a story that would have far-reaching effects. "[38] Mary Jane Watson made her first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #42 (Nov. 1966),[39] although she first appeared in #25 (June 1965) with her face obscured and had been mentioned since #15 (Aug. 1964). After Romita Jr., Hanna and Wells sign the submitted books, CGC will grade and encapsulate them with an estimated turnaround time of six weeks. [63][64] In 1976, Romita did uncredited art corrections on the large-format, first DC/Marvel intercompany crossover, Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man, over the pencils of Ross Andru. [22] Additionally, Romita would render one of his first original characters, M-11 the Human Robot, in a five-page standalone science-fiction story in Menace #11 (May 1954). Top 3 for me are probably a little weird to most others - celebs that I have a book ready to go for, but they don't do cons/haven't done a signing. 30 John Romita Sr. #1198/1500! ", Manning "1980s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 133: "Writer Roger Stern and artists John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. introduced a new and frighteningly sane version of the [Green Goblin] concept with the debut of the Hobgoblin. He both penciled and inked the 10-page backup story "The Kiss"a flashback in which Peter Parker (Spider-Man) and his girlfriend Gwen Stacy share their first kissin Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man #1 (Jan. 1999). JRJR, quickly established a name for himself when he entered Marvel Comics at just 21 years of age. Our company has signed with more Legends and comic book creators than any other signing company! CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. [20], When not on duty, Romita could leave the base and go into Manhattan. He is truly one of the last remaining great artist from the 60's/70s. Check out all the details below. ". Paid memberships are also available and include additional benefits. [32] His first inker on what would become Marvel's flagship series was Mike Esposito, who initially used the pseudonym "Mickey Demeo" to conceal from his regular employer, rival DC Comics, that he was moonlighting at Marvel. CGC cannot guarantee sketch requests. Lee? Romita ghost-penciled for Zakarin on Trojan Comics' Crime-Smashers and other titles, eventually signing some "Zakarin and Romita". Marvel editor Stan Lee, however, had heard of Romita's leaving DC, and asked to see him. No COA, Amazing Spider-Man #44 CGC 9.0 Stan Lee John Romita SR, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #95 CGC 9.2 SIGNATURE SERIES SIGNED STAN LEE JOHN ROMITA SR. #135 (1974) - CGC 7.5 - 2ND-! Is it ok if I wish for JonBoy jackwagon to be removed from the sig series and banned for life? Time - Some of the books would take 6 months to get back to me. ", Saffel "Death and the Spider", p. 65: "Death struck again, with repercussions that would ripple through comics from that day forward.". Romita Sr. was engaged in product illustration and special designs and as Art Director for Marvel Books, the short-lived children's book line. The following year he drew a variant cover of his signature series, for The Amazing Spider-Man #568 (Oct. 2008), doing so again with #642 (Nov. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Giant-Size Chillers #1 1974 Marvel Dracula 1st Appearance Lilith John Romita Sr at the best online prices at eBay! And Stan loved it. Celestial Comics, July 13, 2018. Eventually I became their romance cover artist". John Romita Sr is known for Comic strip penciller and inker. "They were going to pay me $250 a week. "I worked there in prehistoric times for about eight . #129 9.6 SS CBCS John Romita SR & Conway 1st Punisher. Writer: The Sinister Six. John Romita Sr. original layout page art for a Satana comic book. 655 W. 34th Street Romita inked the debut of new Captain Marvel Monica Rambeau in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982)[68] and the first appearance of the Hobgoblin in The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (March 1983). John Romita Sr is one such legend. [22], A Romita image of Spider-Man and a Hulk image penciled by Rich Buckler and inked by Romita were among the "Marvel Super Heroes" set of commemorative stamps issued by the U.S. If you need a CGC shipping kit, they can be purchased, Books will be received into the CGC system when they arrive and will be safely stored by CGC until the event. Romita drew one of four covers to the April 27 May 3, 2002 issue of TV Guide. Join Desert Wind and Celestial Comics at this great show. The safety of all of those involved is paramount and the rushing of a signing will NOT happen. Please go to www.desertwindcomics.com for additional information. Marvel responded to this with, Manning "1980s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 131: "Writer Roger Stern and artists John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. introduced readers to a brand new Captain Marvel, an African-American woman with energy-based powers called Monica Rambeau. He was born in the borough of Brooklyn. You can get your books signed by the legendary comic book artist and graded and authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with the prestigious Signature Series label. I showed him on a tracing paper what I would do, and then he asked me to do a drawing of Daredevil the way I would do it. 1966). Recent Projects JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. John Romita SR. ! [15] "I think it was a 1920s mobster crime story". The incredible artwork of John Romita, Sr. and John Romita, Jr., along with inks by Klaus Janson, grace the covers of the upcoming issue of SUPERMAN! Desert Wind is your home for great signed collectibles. Unable to subscribe to our eNewsletter. Baltimore Convention Center After being promoted to the position of art director for Marvel, John was involved in many of the new characters being developed by Marvel including The Punisher and Wolverine. It was terrible. John Romita Jr.s illustrated Head Sketch. The submission deadline to have your books to us to make it for this con is Monday, September 27th, 2021. No change requests will be accepted after Friday, September 16, 2022. You can also contact us either via email to [emailprotected] or by phone (702) 592-4792 for any questions. Among the characters he designed or helped design are the Punisher,[16] Wolverine,[59] Luke Cage,[60] Bullseye,[61] Tigra,[62] and Brother Voodoo. We welcome anyone who wants to meet us there to submit books to us. [15] He continued in his role as Marvel's art director during this time, anticipating that the strip would not last. Romita? 10 Best Spider-Man Comics Drawn By John Romita Sr. By Cole Kennedy Published Jun 17, 2022 Best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man comics, John Romita Sr.'s illustrations compliment the Wall-Crawler's greatest stories. 2010). "They had a large inventory of stories and continued with that and reprints. [44] The stories became more topical, addressing issues such as the Vietnam War,[45] political elections,[46] and student activism. 300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Chump. With Romita Sr.'s mind-bending imagery, close-ups, and ability to play with perspective, he makes the Web-Slinger's experience feel dire and disorienting. His Spider-Man art has also become some of the most iconic and instantly recognizable. The submission form deadline for this event is June 16th, 2023. New Listing AMAZING SPIDERMAN #130 CGC 8.0 SS Signed by John Romita Sr ~1st Spider-Mobile Opens in a new window or tab. With the passing of Steve Ditko, John is now the oldest living Spider-Man artist and you don't want to miss this opportunity. John Romita was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 24 1930, and showed a keen interest in drawing from an early age. Desert Wind will ONLY have a witness available at the show and will NOT have a booth. John Romita Jr.. She must've told him this GI wants to do some comics. For safety reasons, no books or memorabilia will be accepted after the posted deadline. [22], Romita directed most of his efforts, however, toward finding advertising storyboard work. 2, #100 (Oct. 2007), done in the style of the romance comics he had drawn decades earlier. 4. Simply go to our submission page on our website for details on submitting your collectibles. He was cordial enough to allow me and another aspiring cartoonist from the Joe Kubert School to interview him as part of a class project. Whether you are looking to have your collectible signed or signed-and-graded, Desert Wind Comics is your destination for safe transactions and professional customer service. Altered the model where the lines from the vanilla classic suit's blue are made less noticeable for a more accurate and cleaner look! Here Comes The Spider-Cast podcast on demand - A weekly podcast dedicated to Spider-Man comic books in the 1980s. The other departments just never used me. If you can not attend this show but would like to have something signed by someone at this show then just mail in your submissions and let us do the rest. JOHN CHARGES A $30 SIGNING FEE for every book or item he signs. Important: The final design and subject matter of the Remarque is at the artists discretion. His son, John Romita Jr., is also a talented artist for Marvel. In his original run on The Amazing Spider-Man, Romita contributed a string of over 50 covers and an almost unbroken run of story layouts or full pencil-art for 56 issues[Note 2] as well as a 21-page story in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 (Nov. 1966), the covers of Annuals #57, and the covers and stories for the two issues of the magazine-format title The Spectacular Spider-Man (July and Nov. 1968) that themselves totaled 110 story pages, the equivalent of five-and-a-half issues. And more. It's easy! Interview: JOHN ROMITA. John Romita Jr. and Scott Hannas illustrated Remarque. John Romita Jr. 's illustrated Full Body Sketch. Writer: Kick-Ass. [31] Romita took over The Amazing Spider-Man with issue #39 (Aug. John Romita Senior started drawing after spending a year in commercial art. New Listing Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 CGC SS 9.6 Newsstand Edition Bagley sign & sketch Opens in a new window or tab. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002.. Romita worked on Captain America Comics at Atlas in the 1950's. Collector. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. Both Peter Cullen and Frank Welken autograph tickets are $100 each and extremely limited. 501 S. College St. John Romita Sr. Unfortunately with his underline health condition I am not sure he will be at any shows. Signed by one of the founding fathers of the Marvel universe, LEGENDARY CREATOR: - John Romita . March 29, 2022 310 0 Superstar artist John Romita Jr. has released his convention appearance schedule for 2022. [28], Romita began a brief stint on Daredevil beginning with issue #12 (Jan. 1966), initially penciling over Jack Kirby's dynamic layouts as a means of learning Marvel's storytelling house style. Check out the convention schedule in Events. Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Illustrator), John Romita Sr. (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating 575 ratings published 1966 8 editions. "[25]. Most importantly, the signings with comic creators are STILL going on. You must purchase your signing tickets in ADVANCE online. Welcome to Desert Wind Comics. [22], Even before his final original DC story was published, Romita had already returned to freelance for what had now become Marvel Comics. CBCS Signature ASP Comics Golden Age Comics Silver Age Signatures Signing Opportunities. GenuineCOA private msg quote post Address this user: plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1. I never really felt comfortable on Spider-Man for years. The submission form deadline for this event is July 17th, 2023. See more ideas about romita, comic books art, vintage comics. His most prominent work for the company was the short-lived 1950s revival of Timely's hit character Captain America, in Young Men #2428 (Dec. 1953 July 1954) and Captain America #7678 (MaySept. For this exclusive event, ALL CGC members, including free CGC members, can submit books directly to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. Charlotte, NC 28202. John later went on to take over the art duties of Amazing Spider-Man, which ran for 5 years and he became known for his clean soap operatic style of illustrating. Amazing Spider-Man SIGNED John Romita Sr. Marvel 1963 Tunes Glass, John Romita Sr Marvel Comics Origins 1992, The Amazing Spider-Man #2 20226, #1 / Romita Sr, Romita Jr, Stan Lee, Captain America #101 Signed by Sebastian Stan CGC 6.0 May 1968 Marvel, #23 CBCS (CGC )7.0 1st , 1972 BRONZE AGE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 107 GWEN STACY SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA SR, Amazing Spider-Man #161 CGC SS 8.5 Tom Holland John Romita, Tower of Shadows #1 VG Jim Steranko 1969 Johnny Craig John Buscema Art, Amazing Spider-Man #11973 CGC 8.5 John Romita SR Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man 59 CGC SS Romita 7.5 , Luke cage hero for hire #2 Archie Goodwin 1972 George Tuska/Billy Graham, Amazing Spider-Man #58 CGC 7.5 Stan Lee John Romita SR, #118 CGC 3.5 SS Stan Lee & John Romita Spectacular ASM, #152 CGC 9.0 John Romita WP Shocker, UNCANNY X-MEN #185 Marvel Comics John Romita ~ . 1954). 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