James Sherman (comics)
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James Sherman is an artist known for his work in American comic book
s, movies and logos.
in the late 1970s, when he took over as regular artist following Mike Grell
. His run, which ended halfway during the multiple issue Earthwar
story arc due to his displeasure with the direction of the storyline. According to an interview, he did not like the ending which had Mordru
the magician turn out as the final villain behind all the different factions attacking earth. He walked off the title and was replaced by Joe Staton
.
His run as the regular penciller on Legion (vol. 2) ran from issue #225 (March 1977) to #242 (August 1978).
Sherman was the artist on Elaine Lee
's 1991 noir space opera
The Transmutation of Ike Garuda
.
He has also done fill-in work from time-to time on a number of titles, but primarily works in commercial art.
Sherman also created the logo for the supermarket chain ShopRite
. Sherman also formerly claimed to have created the logo
for Major League Baseball
. He has since acknowledged that a logo he designed for MLB is similar to the original logo, but that he did not design the original logo.
American comic book
An American comic book is a small magazine originating in the United States and containing a narrative in the form of comics. Since 1975 the dimensions have standardized at 6 5/8" x 10 ¼" , down from 6 ¾" x 10 ¼" in the Silver Age, although larger formats appeared in the past...
s, movies and logos.
Career
In comics he is known for his pencil work on Legion of Super-HeroesLegion of Super-Heroes
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team in the 30th and 31st centuries of the . The team first appears in Adventure Comics #247 , and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino....
in the late 1970s, when he took over as regular artist following Mike Grell
Mike Grell
Mike Grell is a comic book writer and artist, known for his work on books such as Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Jon Sable Freelance.-Early life:...
. His run, which ended halfway during the multiple issue Earthwar
Earthwar
"Earthwar" is a story arc that was published by DC Comics, and presented in Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241-245 . It was written by Paul Levitz, pencilled by James Sherman and Joe Staton and inked by Bob McLeod...
story arc due to his displeasure with the direction of the storyline. According to an interview, he did not like the ending which had Mordru
Mordru
Mordru is a fictional character, a supervillain in the DC Comics' main shared universe.Mordru is the most prominent Lord of Chaos who is fated to survive even after the end of the universe, although he is usually shown as a powerful wizard...
the magician turn out as the final villain behind all the different factions attacking earth. He walked off the title and was replaced by Joe Staton
Joe Staton
Joe Staton is an American illustrator and writer of comic books.-Career:Staton started his work with Charlton Comics in 1971 and gained notability as the artist of the super-hero book E-Man...
.
His run as the regular penciller on Legion (vol. 2) ran from issue #225 (March 1977) to #242 (August 1978).
Sherman was the artist on Elaine Lee
Elaine Lee
Elaine Lee is an American actor, playwright, comic book colorist and comic book writer.-Theatre:She received a 1980 Daytime EMMY nomination for her role on NBC-TV’s The Doctors and was a founding member and artistic director of Manhattan-based theatre company, Wild Hair Productions.Wild Hair began...
's 1991 noir space opera
Space opera
Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in outer space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing advanced technologies and abilities. The term has no relation to music and it is analogous to "soap...
The Transmutation of Ike Garuda
The Transmutation of Ike Garuda
The Transmutation of Ike Garuda is a two-issue prestige format mini-series published by the Epic Comics imprint of Marvel Comics, with the first issue being released in 1991 and the second issue in 1992...
.
He has also done fill-in work from time-to time on a number of titles, but primarily works in commercial art.
Sherman also created the logo for the supermarket chain ShopRite
ShopRite (United States)
ShopRite Supermarkets is a retailers' cooperative chain of supermarkets in the northeastern United States, with stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania...
. Sherman also formerly claimed to have created the logo
Major League Baseball logo
The Major League Baseball logo was designed by Jerry Dior in 1968 and was included on all on-field uniforms of Major League Baseball employees beginning in the 1969 season.-Creation:According to Dior, the logo was created in a single afternoon...
for Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. He has since acknowledged that a logo he designed for MLB is similar to the original logo, but that he did not design the original logo.
External links
- James Sherman biography on Lambiek Comiclopedia
- Interview with James Sherman in The Legion Companion