The late Bronze Age stalwart was born 82 years ago on July 27, 1940…
Some fans think of Conan the Barbarian when they think of the late artist Ernie Chan (aka Chua). Others, like me, think of Batman.
But Chan was also one of DC’s top cover artists in the mid-’70s, spread across a variety of titles, such as Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash, to name a few.
So for this year’s 13 COVERS birthday tribute, we’re presenting a selection from those three books (though there were many, many more he worked on).
Dig it.
Bob Oksner inks
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MORE
— 13 SPLASH PAGES: An ERNIE CHAN Birthday Celebration. Click here.
— 13 COVERS: An ERNIE CHAN Birthday Celebration: 2020 EDITION. Click here.
July 27, 2022
I remember when initially digging into Bronze Age comics, not being too keen on Ernie Chan art. But over time, I realized that he really WAS a great draftsman! In fact, sometimes his artwork was the saving grace for a sometimes iffy issue of “Batman”! (Sorry, people… I just DO NOT LIKE most David V. Reed stories…)
July 27, 2022
I can remember all these covers on the spinner. Definitely a favorite cover artist for my taste.
July 27, 2022
Love his Wonder Woman covers
July 27, 2022
So many great covers! Chan’s an awesome part of my childhood.
July 27, 2022
I gotta know why that little boy is beating up Superman!
July 28, 2022
Happy birthday to the late Mr. Chan!
July 28, 2022
My fav Ernie C cover is Justice League of America 135. It’s a cross-over between the JLA, the JSA, and Shazam’s Squadron of Justice. Check it out!
https://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/135-1.jpg