The ASTONISHING BILL EVERETT: A Birthday Salute in 13 COVERS

The late artist was born 109 years ago, on May 18, 1917…

Late comics stalwart Bill Everett is best known for creating the Sub-Mariner and being the first artist on Daredevil. But he was also one of the pre-eminent horror artists for the 1950s version of Marvel Comics.

So dig these 13 COVERS from the title Astonishing, which began as a showcase for the short-lived superhero Marvel Boy before heading headlong into terror.

These date from 1950 to 1956.

Swell!

Astonishing #3

Astonishing #4

Astonishing #5

MORE

— PAUL KUPPERBERG: My 13 Favorite Things About BILL EVERETT’s DAREDEVIL #1. Click here.

— A Wild and Wet Time With Bill Everett’s SUB-MARINER. Click here.

Author: Dan Greenfield

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