Friday, November 20, 2015

THE MASTER OF MAGIC -- THE IMMORTAL DR. FATE !!!

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The Master of Magic Battles the Mummy that Time Forgot!



Kent Nelson is Doctor Fate, a powerful sorcerer and agent for the Lords of Order who fights evil alongside his wife Inza. His amulet, cloak and helmet (shown on TV in Smallville & Constantine) are creations of the ancient Nabu who acts as his mentor and spiritual guide. He is a founding member of the Justice Society of America. Doctor Fate was created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, first appearing in More Fun Comics #55.

Simonson did some great work on the tail end of the run on Hercules Unbound.
 
Manhunter, my favorite Walt Simonson series, with the great Archie Goodwin.
I've always enjoyed Walt Simonson's style, this sound effects and panel layout. Outstanding! 

Lovely splash page!
 




1st Issue Special #9
Cover by Joe (Tarzan) Kubert with Dr. Fate logo design by letterer Gaspar Saladino.
"Dr. Fate"
Set in Boston, with flashback to ancient Egypt.
Written by Martin (Kobra, E-Man) Pasko with art by Walt (Hercules Unbound (with some inks done by Wally Wood), Star Slammers) Simonson.
"The Story Behind the Story"
Walt Simonson self portrait.

Fabulous panel layout!
 




This fabulous issue has been reprinted in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #3, The Immortal Dr. Fate #1 (Baxter page series) & The Art of Walt Simonson


This 3 issue series also reprinted Keith Giffen's run on Dr. Fate (the Flash back up feature) as well!
Gotta love Simonson's signature!
Dr. Fate from Smallville.
Dr. Fate's helmet was seen on Constantine!

Live Large My Friends!

Thank You!

More Simonson Dr. Fate artwork.
 

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