Edition size: 500
MBartist Exclusive, Golden Age of Comics Reprint - 64 pages of the original WHIZ COMICS #48 comic book reprinted with reimagined cover art by legendary Marvel Comics inker and artist Joe Rubinstein (2021). Contents include reproductions of classic stories and characters, as well as the original cover art (1943 C.C. Beck). Produced in partnership with ULTRACON of South Florida as an exclusive release at the 2021 event.
WHIZ COMICS #48: PIN-UP BOY exclusive variant cover by Joe Rubinstein
About WHIZ COMICS
First published in 1940 by Fawcett Comics, WHIZ Comics is best recognized for introducing the character "Captain Marvel" and published serial stories up to 1953.
Issue #48 was released in 1943, with cover art (pencils and inks) by C.C. Beck. 'America's Pin-up Favorite' included villain appearances by Adolf Hitler and additional stories including the Golden Arrow and Spy Smasher..
About the Creator, Joe Rubinstein
Josef "Joe" Rubinstein, born in Germany in 1958 is a Hall of Fame comic book artist whose storied career spans more than four decades with notable credits that include the acclaimed 1982 Wolverine mini-series, the Infinity Gauntlet series, and The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Joe is known to be the artist to have given artist Art Adams (the Uncanny X-Men) his first professional work and nurtured the careers of Kyle Baker (Plastic Man), Jose Marzan, Jr. (The Flash), and Dale Keown (The Incredible Hulk). Joe’s record-setting post on Marvel Comics' saw him ink more pencilers than any other inker in history (and more than 2,500 comic books). He currently enjoys exploring painting techniques and creating portraits.
About the Experience
MBartist Golden Age of Comics reprints are printed in limited edition, in a size similar to the era of the original production, measuring approximately 7.25" x 10.5". Each book is packaged with a ridged backboard in a protective Crystal Clear bag.
The 4-ply, double sided, super smooth, illustration board is made from 100% recycled fiber, and 90% post-consumer waste product. Manufactured at an alkaline pH. The flap-seal Crystal Clear bags come with re-sealable adhesive strips on the flap, allowing them to be folded and sealed over the opening of the bag. The Crystal Clear optical clarity, high quality material will not easily rip, tear, wrinkle, or fog. The material is acid and lignin free, archival safe, made with 10% recycled content and approximately 1.6 mil in thickness.
Edition size: 500
MBartist Exclusive, Golden Age of Comics Reprint - 64 pages of the original WHIZ COMICS #48 comic book reprinted with reimagined cover art by legendary Marvel Comics inker and artist Joe Rubinstein (2021). Contents include reproductions of classic stories and characters, as well as the original cover art (1943 C.C. Beck). Produced in partnership with ULTRACON of South Florida as an exclusive release at the 2021 event.
WHIZ COMICS #48: PIN-UP BOY exclusive variant cover by Joe Rubinstein
About WHIZ COMICS
First published in 1940 by Fawcett Comics, WHIZ Comics is best recognized for introducing the character "Captain Marvel" and published serial stories up to 1953.
Issue #48 was released in 1943, with cover art (pencils and inks) by C.C. Beck. 'America's Pin-up Favorite' included villain appearances by Adolf Hitler and additional stories including the Golden Arrow and Spy Smasher..
About the Creator, Joe Rubinstein
Josef "Joe" Rubinstein, born in Germany in 1958 is a Hall of Fame comic book artist whose storied career spans more than four decades with notable credits that include the acclaimed 1982 Wolverine mini-series, the Infinity Gauntlet series, and The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Joe is known to be the artist to have given artist Art Adams (the Uncanny X-Men) his first professional work and nurtured the careers of Kyle Baker (Plastic Man), Jose Marzan, Jr. (The Flash), and Dale Keown (The Incredible Hulk). Joe’s record-setting post on Marvel Comics' saw him ink more pencilers than any other inker in history (and more than 2,500 comic books). He currently enjoys exploring painting techniques and creating portraits.
About the Experience
MBartist Golden Age of Comics reprints are printed in limited edition, in a size similar to the era of the original production, measuring approximately 7.25" x 10.5". Each book is packaged with a ridged backboard in a protective Crystal Clear bag.
The 4-ply, double sided, super smooth, illustration board is made from 100% recycled fiber, and 90% post-consumer waste product. Manufactured at an alkaline pH. The flap-seal Crystal Clear bags come with re-sealable adhesive strips on the flap, allowing them to be folded and sealed over the opening of the bag. The Crystal Clear optical clarity, high quality material will not easily rip, tear, wrinkle, or fog. The material is acid and lignin free, archival safe, made with 10% recycled content and approximately 1.6 mil in thickness.