GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN & STARMAN ARTIST JACK BURNLEY CORRESPONDENCE LOT.
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Winning Bid:
$442.75
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
Lot of 20 handwritten letters, 18 of them from Golden Age comic book artist Jack Burnley, the first artist, after Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, to draw Superman; well-known for his work on Starman and other characters (see original Burnley Batman art, item #1667). Lot also includes two letters not from Burnley; one from Sheldon Moldoff, the other from Will Eisner. All are addressed to comic book fan/collector/historian Bill Tighe. Letters range from one to four pages and all have been signed in black ink. Letters range from 1992-1999. Some content of note includes mentions of Burnley's Superman story/cover - the 1940 "New York World's Fair" Special - as well as work on "Batman, Action Comics, Superman" as well as the ten-current "Starman" revival at DC Comics, other artists including a number of references to Fred Ray. Burnley comments on items Tighe has sent him, including images of his collection (noting other artists including Alex Raymond, Milton Caniff, Hal Foster, Charles Schulz, Al Capp and Carl Barks) and included some photocopies of some relevant articles, book forwards and letter from the State of Virginia regarding a museum showing of his work. Also mentioned is Neal Adams, whom Burnley agrees is the best of the "Later" Batman artists. Burnley notes he rarely does cover re-creations or "Comics Drawings" and states that he will keep Tighe informed if that changes. Letters also reveal the depth of Tighe and Burnley's relationship, as in one letter Burnley asks how an operation went and sends well wishes for recovery. Burnley also sent some clippings regarding his wife, two Christmas "cards" (one featuring Superman and the other featuring Starman) as well as a Polaroid of two daily strips. Letters have been folded as mailed and enveloped have some rough edges as opened but letters are VF-Exc. overall. Extensive lot for the comic book historian.
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