Joe Sinnott — 4Ever

Sketch, NYCC Convention Program, 1972

Joe Sinnott, easily one of the greatest comic book inkers of all time, and a terrific person to boot, passed away a few days ago. He was 93.

Joe drew the very first sketch I ever owned (and still do, BTW) in my convention program at my very first NYCC, 1972.

Reed Richards — Mr. Fantastic — was an appropriate choice, because Joe’s legendary inks on both Kirby and then John Buscema (and ultimately others) provided a polished, consistent look for “The World’s Greatest Comic Magazine.”

I own other art inked by him, but this one is extra special.

RIP Joe. Many thanks and salutes from all of us for your astonishing career.