Illustration Magazine (2002 1st Series) comic books 2019

Cover by Ron Lesser. This issue features the work of Ron Lesser (on the cover) best known for his fabulous femme fatales as featured in numerous movie posters, as well as noir book covers during the 50s and 60s, as even Hard Case Crime paperback covers today. Our feature showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Peter Helck, famous for his incredible automotive illustrations during the 40s, 50s and 60s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

The very first issue of Illustration featured the work of Elbert Mcgran Jackson on the cover, yet to date this artist has never been profiled in the magazine! This issue rectifies this situation, as we finally feature Jackson's work in a major feature. Our story showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Carlo Demand, famous for his incredible automotive illustrations during the 50s and 60s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 96 pages. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of Joe DeMers on the cover, and our story showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets, and rare photographs. Next up, we feature the work of E. Simms Campbell, an African-American artist famous for his wonderful cartoon work in Esquire and Playboy magazines. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of Coles PhilipS, the legendary cover artist best known for his creation of the 'Fade-Away Girl'; our story showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets, and rare photographs. Next up we feature the work of Peter Helck, known for his action-packed automotive racing illustrations. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of George Gross, best known for his spectacular men's adventure magazine and paperback book cover illustrations of the 50s and 60s. Next up we feature the work of Bruce Baumgartner, known for his complete mastery of vibrant watercolor in his slick magazine illustrations of the '40s and '50s. Our final feature concerns the work of another slick magazine illustrator of this period who worked in a modern style, Earl Blossom. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.