Very few comic book artists could capture a panic stricken crowd like Steve Ditko. These folks look as if they are literally running off the page. The perspective used on Konga seems to be a bit off, but it still has impact. The colour choices and lighting effects are both quite interesting, and I really love the expression of sheer glee on Konga's face. Ditko was still nearly a year away from his first Spider-Man cover at this stage, so he is deeply entrenched in the world of pre-hero monster both at Charlton and at Marvel. It must have been a wonderful time to be a young lad deciding how to spend his dimes. I really wish someone would see fit to give Konga the reprint volume he deserves. For now, I'll just cling to my copy of The Lonely One.Friday, August 13, 2010
Steve Ditko Cover of the Week: Konga #6
Very few comic book artists could capture a panic stricken crowd like Steve Ditko. These folks look as if they are literally running off the page. The perspective used on Konga seems to be a bit off, but it still has impact. The colour choices and lighting effects are both quite interesting, and I really love the expression of sheer glee on Konga's face. Ditko was still nearly a year away from his first Spider-Man cover at this stage, so he is deeply entrenched in the world of pre-hero monster both at Charlton and at Marvel. It must have been a wonderful time to be a young lad deciding how to spend his dimes. I really wish someone would see fit to give Konga the reprint volume he deserves. For now, I'll just cling to my copy of The Lonely One.
As you say the expression on Konga is great!:) :)
ReplyDeletelove the crowd running into us..
very striking red and yellow colours..But like the crowd being one purple colour..
basically everything you just said..maybe I should of just said ditto!!
What a unusual fun cover..