What's your Joe Kubert reading list ?

[Comic Art Factory]

Hello,

 

I bought my first Joe Kubert page a few weeks ago, from Weird War tales vol.1 issue 7.

 

 

I'm 41, and have never been interested in war stories, I was still blown away by his inking, the character faces, and how he managed to tell the story.

 

I read Yossel many years ago, his latest Tor book, and just bought the Showcase presents : World war tales book, and the 3 first Tarzan omnibus.

 

If among you are Joe Kubert's fan, could you advise me on some comic books and books ?

 

There's "The Weird Horrors and daring adventures" collection but it seems a little dated to me, and not really look as it was done by the same artist.

 

And what about the Enemy Ace and Sgt Rock collection ? In comparison with the Weird War tales ?

 

There's also the "Man of Rock" biography, which seems to be partially reprinted in the book "The art of Joe Kubert". I'm interested in interviews as well as analysis of his narrative process and evolution.

 

Finally, I've never seen any Tor art around. Did you ?

 

Regarding Joe Kubert, I'm only a very humble Grasshopper, so enlighten me, wise ones.

 

Thanks.

[Jeffro.]

In the 70s, I grew up reading Kubert's DC war comics. It's hard not to recommend anything he's done.

I'm partial to his 70s work on any of DCs war books

[KPR Comics]

+1

If it's DC and Kubert is doing interiors, its worth checking out.

[theflashunc]

If you have the Tarzan hardcovers, I can't recommend the artists' edition highly enough. Its unreal.

[alxjhnsn]

The Kubert Artist's Editions are remarkable and worth the price.

 

The "Man of Rock" biography was a good read.

 

Enemy Ace, Sgt. Rock, Tarzan, Tor are classics. LIttle known is Joe Kubert Presents which has a Kubert Hawkman story and some others very much worth the read.

[Stalzer2002]

I just finished reading both Man of Rock and the third Showcase collection of Sgt. Rock.

 

Man of Rock was fascinating especially in terms of examining the breath of his career. He was an active creator from the golden age to the day he died. I don't think anyone comes even close to that. It's definitely worth a read.

 

I can't compare it to Weird War Tales, but the artwork in the Sgt. Rock comics was brilliant. It's perfect for the black and white format of the Showcase line. I have a hard time imagining the color originals being any better. One minor quibble is that they don't read very well in large doses because they're pretty repetitive. Over the course of about 25 issues, Rock gets blinded three times, he goes out on patrol with a bunch of rookies who all get killed twice, etc. Still, it's not bad, but Kubert's art is the real draw. His abilities to portray emotion, lay out a page, and tell a story are just incredible.

 

And yes, definitely buy the Artist's Editions. I'll be picking up the Best of DC War book as soon as possible.

[Jimmy Linguini]

The punisher War Journal story is really good.

 

weird, but really good.