Tower of Shadows #1 - Jim Steranko art + 1st issue

Tower of Shadows #1

1. Tower of Shadows v1 #1, 1969 - Greed drives an already wealthy couple to the remote, foreboding mansion of a deceased relative. Jim Steranko breaks new ground on this relatively short horror tale. His illustrative style is graphic and harsh in execution. Dark panels and shadowy shapes are pervasive, emphasizing the house's sinister nature. Steranko's greatest innovations, however, are his precise sequences and layouts. Pages are sliced up into ever smaller panels, meticulously controlling the pace and mood of each scene. The tense interaction between the overbearing wife and her timid husband on page 3 is especially palpable. Amidst a small body of comic book works, this first issue is Steranko's masterpiece. This issue also includes artwork by John Buscema, Don Heck and Johnny Craig. Cover by John Romita. This story was later reprinted in Captain America Special Edition #1 and Vampire Tales #2. This is 1 of 1 Tower of Shadows issues by Steranko. /// key 1st issue / Top 10 Steranko comics / unpublished Steranko cover

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"At The Stroke of Midnight" Steranko story pencils and inks 7 pages = *****

Jim Steranko

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