The Ghost Man

Draughtsman (Illustrator), writer, art student and teacher. Creator and curator of the free traditional art instruction resource: The Vintage Inkwell Academy https://vintageinkwell.com

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Original art two-page by Jack Kirby for a 1966 Esquire magazine article exploring the popularity of Marvel on college campuses. Second image is of the artwork coloured magnificently by Marie Severin. I especially like how Kirby made sure to sign his name on the bottom right.

Posted 1st May 2026r/KeepMineKirby

J.C. Leyendecker, American Weekly cover for July 24, 1946, oil on canvas, US [1156 x 1600]

Posted 30th Apr 2026r/ArtPorn

J.C. Leyendecker, American Weekly cover, oil on canvas, July, 24 1946, US

Posted 30th Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

The brilliant debut of The Creeper by the gifted Steve Ditko in Showcase #73 (DC 1968). Also included is a terrific original art page from the story!

Posted 30th Apr 2026r/70sDCComics

Rare! Original art by H.G. Peter with correspondence notes to William Moulton Marston for the original design of Wonder Woman circa 1941

Posted 28th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

Absolutely stunning original art splash page for Captain America Annual #3 (1976) featuring "The Thing from the Black Hole Star!" written and penciled by Jack Kirby with superb inking by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten

Posted 27th Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Young Malcolm Little who would persevere through horror and rise to become the extraordinary leader Malcolm X

Posted 26th Apr 2026r/BlackHistoryPhotos

Alphonse Mucha, JOB, Paris, France, 1896

Posted 26th Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

The brilliant revision of The Sandman #1 (DC 1974) with pencils by Jack Kirby, writing by Joe Simon and inks by Mike Royer. Also included an outstanding original art page from the mind-opening short-lived series. Note Joe Simon's signature on the last panel.

Posted 26th Apr 2026r/70sDCComics

Incredible original art cover by the exceptional Mac Raboy for Master Comics #22 (Fawcett January 1942). This is the first full-cover appearance of Captain Marvel Jr. and what a cover!

Posted 24th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

Rare original art page full of thrilling action by Kirby and Simon for Captain America #6 (Timely 1941). Take a close look at the "rule-breaking" freedom they creatively display in the wildly expressive panel shapes! Bucky crossing panels is just sheer artistically clever work.

Posted 23rd Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Dean Cornwell, Air Navigator on Bomber, US, circa 1945

Posted 22nd Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

The striking timeless beauty of Brenda Sykes from a promo photo for the film Black Gunn featuring Jim Brown

Posted 22nd Apr 2026r/BlackHistoryPhotos

Perfect team-up of Steve Ditko & Wally Wood on this original art cover for Stalker #1 (DC July 1975). This short-lived series was a creatively innovative spin on the sword & sorcery genre featuring a brilliant new character and spectacular art.

Posted 22nd Apr 2026r/70sDCComics

Thrilling cover of Mystery Men Comics #8 featuring The Blue Beetle by Lou Fine (Fox 1940). What's exceptional is the art composition which is essentially the cover you'd normally see in pulp magazines and cleverly utilised by Fine here.

Posted 20th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

Thunderous original art page by his majesty Jack "King" Kirby for Captain America #101 [1968] (Page 10). The action is incredible and literally leaps off the page at the viewer. What masterful illustrative composition, I'd easily say stands unrivaled to this day.

Posted 19th Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Outstanding original art for the cover of DC's The Shadow #11 (May 1975) by the brilliantly talented Mike Kaluta. Issue features a team-up with The Avenger from Justice Inc and The Shadow.

Posted 18th Apr 2026r/70sDCComics

Etan Comics, Home of African Superheroes. Bringing people's attention to an overlooked Pan-African entertainment company bringing African stories to life using comics, graphic novels, animation, television, feature films and video games: https://etancomics.com (p.s. - I am not affiliated with them)

Posted 17th Apr 2026r/BlackSuperheroes

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Specter from the Story of Uto Yasutaka, Japan, c. 1843 - 1847, color woodblock print, [1867 x 900]

Posted 17th Apr 2026r/ArtPorn

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Specter from the Story of Uto Yasutaka, c. 1843 - 1847, Japan, colour woodblock print

Posted 17th Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

"Girl Reading Comic Book in Newsstand" by Charles "Teenie" Harris taken in Pittsburgh in April 1947

Posted 16th Apr 2026r/BlackHistoryPhotos

Eerily thrilling cover of More Fun Comics #53 featuring The Spectre by Bernard Baily (DC 1940)

Posted 16th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

N.C. Wyeth, Storybook; Nathaniel Wyeth as a Child, Reading, Ladies Home Journal Cover, US, 1922

Posted 15th Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

Awesome original art page by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone of Thor vs Hulk from Journey into Mystery #112 (1964). What a command Kirby had to convey action so dimensional and vivid that it places the viewer as an eyewitness to the battle.

Posted 15th Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Original art by Jack Kirby for Destroyer Duck #1 (1982). Interesting story behind this series as it was released as a fund-raiser for Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck) who was ripped off by Marvel. Kirby, also fighting Marvel at the time, co-created this cathartic release of artistic vengeance.

Posted 12th Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Rare original art cover of Action Comics #15 (August 1939) by Joe Shuster

Posted 12th Apr 2026r/ComicsPre1940

Gorgeous cover by the skilled and gifted Matt Baker for Phantom Lady #17 (Quality 1948)

Posted 12th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

Alphonse Mucha, The Seasons, 1896, Paris France, colour lithography

Posted 10th Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

Joseph Noel Paton - The Ancient Mariner (1863) [1418 x 1133]

Posted 10th Apr 2026r/ArtPorn

Introducing Joe Gans, to those who know of him in the boxing world he was one of the most highly gifted fighters of the day. Known for his incredibly strategic pugilistic skills and amazing ring agility, he is a man who should be honoured and recognised for his exceptional talent and brilliance.

Posted 9th Apr 2026r/BlackHistoryPhotos

Shudder Pulp cover and original art by the awesome Hugh Joseph Ward for Spicy Mystery (August 1938)

Posted 8th Apr 2026r/judgeabookbyitscover

Thrilling original art by Lou Fine for the cover of National Comics #5 featuring Uncle Sam (Quality Nov. 1940).

Posted 8th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

The Ancient Mariner, Joseph Noel Paton, Pen & Ink, 1863

Posted 8th Apr 2026r/Art

Super rare original art of The Sub-Mariner for Marvel Comics #1 page 12 (Timely 1939) by Bill Everett.

Posted 8th Apr 2026r/ComicsPre1940

Compelling original art cover by Jack "King" Kirby for Captain America #106. Absolutely incredible line-work and brilliant foreshortening makes this highly dimensional work explode right off the page.

Posted 8th Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Afri-Comics Mighty Man (1975). The time the South African apartheid government partnered with CIA to contract comic artist Joe Orlando to illustrate a crypto-propaganda comic book featuring an African superhero.

Posted 6th Apr 2026r/BlackSuperheroes

Alphonse Mucha, The Seasons, 1897, Paris France, colour lithography

Posted 5th Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

Jack Kirby & Joe Simon original art model sheet for The Boy Commandos (circa 1941-1942). Not in the best shape but view at maximum to appreciate it fully.

Posted 4th Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Another remarkable cover by the skillful Leo O'Mealia for Action Comics #4 (1938). Thoughtfully intricate line-work and impressive light and shadow showcase this brilliantly attractive cover.

Posted 4th Apr 2026r/ComicsPre1940

Stunningly spectacular cover by the masterful Lou Fine for Wonderworld Comics #7 (1939). Fine was a true rare creative gift to the early comics world and delivered spot to target every time.

Posted 4th Apr 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

Happy belated birthday to the incredible heavy-weight boxing legend Jack Johnson born March 31, 1878!

Posted 3rd Apr 2026r/BlackHistoryPhotos

Cocktail Cool - Venetian Sunlight (Original Mix)

Posted 2nd Apr 2026r/House

Action-packed original art splash page for Fighting American #1 (Prize Comics Group, 1954) created and signed by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Amazing work!

Posted 2nd Apr 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Amazone Nach Dem Kampf, Alexander Rothaug, Oil/Canvas, 1934

Posted 1st Apr 2026r/Art

Phenomenal original art mural study by the masterful Dean Cornwell entitled, "Telephone Men and Women at Work". A New England Telephone Building mural study, circa 1947. I'm in awe and words don't do justice to describe the level of skill and artistic inspiration delivered in this work.

Posted 1st Apr 2026r/BeforeDigitalArt

Tired Little Man after Circus in Madison Square Garden (1949). When I first ran across this awesome photo I legit thought little man was doing his tough-guy impression of an 'Edward G. Robinson' gangster. Only to learn he was just exhausted, at his limit, sad and more than ready to go home.

Posted 1st Apr 2026r/BlackHistoryPhotos

Kirby "Make Your Own School" (art by Ryan 'Rylee' Lee). This sage wisdom sums up for all creators a powerful inspiration to let NOTHING stand in your way. I have it framed and hanging in my studio as a visual reminder and hi-octane fuel for my illustrative creative pursuits.

Posted 31st Mar 2026r/KeepMineKirby

Spectacular Reed Crandall cover for Hit Comics #16 (Quality, 1941). I just marvel at the level of detail he infused into this work, what a compelling, action-packed cover!

Posted 31st Mar 2026r/GoldenAgeComics

Outstanding cover to Action Comics #2 by the exceptionally talented Leo E. O'Mealia. You can see that O'Mealia really had a central bit of influence on Michael Kaluta's style.

Posted 31st Mar 2026r/ComicsPre1940

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