Comments on: Artist Frank Springer passes away

By: Julian Darius

Julian Darius — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:10:04 +0000

The Adventures of Phoebe Zeit-Geist is brilliant and no one knows it. Yet it’s probably Frank Springer’s masterwork.

By: Jaybee

Jaybee — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:59:47 +0000

Frank Springer also illustrated several issues of the 1970′s Marvel WW2 series “The Invaders”. Whether it was his penciling, or the inker’s choices that altered the artwork, his take on anatomy was, shall we say, interesting, and not to my taste. The same goes for the 1970′s DC Comics series of “The Shadow”. The published pages are bright, cartoony and scratchy, in contrast to the Shadow’s usual dark, mood-drenched tales of the city. However, I am sad that an industry veteran has passed away, and I’m glad that others are able to appreciate his abilities, even if I am not among them.

By: James Rubino

James Rubino — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:59:00 +0000

When Frank Springer took over the art chores on SHIELD in the late 1960′s it was quite a shock for those of us accustomed to the more surrealistic style Steranko had employed in prior issues. But over the years I’ve come to appreciate the more “serious”, realistic approach Mr. Springer took on that title and on the early Captain Marvel series. I still enjoy perusing those old books he illustrated. He was a fine artist.

By: Joe Tages

Joe Tages — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:47:22 +0000

I grew up on most of Frank Springer’s 1980′s work at Marvel, with his and Larry’s G.I. Joe run being the highlight. It was only later on that I found out how far back his career stretched. Frank’s Secret Six series is one project that deserved a longer shelf life. His Dazzler stint also goes by without sufficient praise. I’m sorry I never got to meet Frank and thank him for his contributions to the industry. He shall be missed and never forgotten. My thoughts are with his family and all those who loved him.

By: Jack Norris

Jack Norris — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:56:22 +0000

He also did a lot of great comics parody work for National Lampoon (the magazine, not the now-meaningless brand name put in front of crappy movies) during its funny years, which is where I first encountered his work.

By: SeanChristopher

SeanChristopher — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:14:03 +0000

What a great cover!

By: Larry Hama

Larry Hama — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:13:44 +0000

Frank Springer was a real gentleman and a very under-appreciated draftsman. He was also one of the few “grown-ups” in an industry rife with arrested development and Peter Pan Syndrome cases. Frank always came to the office wearing a suit and tie, and you might think that would have made staffers in their grubby jeans and t-shirts uptight, but it didn’t, because his warmth and sincere smile cut through everything. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed.

By: Martin Gray

Martin Gray — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:27:19 +0000

Condolences to his family, I enjoyed Mr Springer’s clean style.