1976 BATMAN Albert Bigley 1940s DC Comics Art! Huh?!

Trying to depict the "Golden Age" 1940s Batman and Robin, here is my 1976 pencil drawing of the Dynamic Duo in action! I think I (age 11) saw and used a still from the 40's BATMAN movie serials, thus the baggy mask and capes. Nothing can explain those legs, tho. Click to enlarge!

Albert Bigley 1976 BATMAN "Anniversary" Cover! Original Art! DC Comics!

Here is an original (tho based on the cover of 1968's DETECTIVE COMICS #379) cover design I did at age 11, featuring a glory-hogging Batman taking part in a city-wide parade in his honor! Let's see Superman top THAT, huh? Notice the famous Batmobile aboard the same float, as well as the tiny figure of the evil Riddler top right (the arrow helps), ready to create a dark cloud over this joyous day of love!

1976 Mego Mighty THOR Art! Albert Bigley Does it Again! Not Really.

Inspired by Mego's mighty Thor action figure in 1976, here is my fantastic "portrait," drawn directly from said action doll! Not bad for an 11-year old kid, huh? And, it WAS a form of still-life drawing practice! Click to enlarge and enjoy!

1980 Albert Bigley CAPTAIN AMERICA Art! Marvel Comics?!

Ah, another classic from my past. Created at age 15, this is the final tear-jerking, senses-shattering pencil-and-ink page from my adaptation of some mid-60s CAP "Tales of Suspense" comics. I was fixated then on straight-edges, Flair pens purchased from the local Revco, and George Perez's art. You can read all about it here, but for now, be contented with simply gazing upon this sparkling treasure from the storied past of 1980. Click to enlarge!

Above, left: The final page to my 1980 adaptation of this famous tale, and (right) the actual 1966 John Romita-drawn version (which I had no access to, at the time)! My comic was based on an audio tape-recorded rerun episode of the MARVEL SUPERHEROES cartoon take on this tale!

Batgirl! Albert Bigley vs Carmine Infantino! 1977 Comic(al) Art!

After another long (and merciful) drought, here is another of my splendid childhood superhero drawings. This time, it's that sexy, flame-haired crime-buster, Batgirl! Or, an odd, short, big-headed lady in a Batgirl costume. For your fun and amusement, I've included the original 1967 Carmine Infantino art that inspired this drawing by the 11-year old me. Click to enlarge if ya must.

1976 Albert Bigley Color Marvel Superheroes Pastel Art! Spidey! Cap! Hulk! Smudge!

Thought you were safe, huh? After weeks of not running any of my old childhood artwork, you got feeling secure again, no? Well, no more. Take a gander at this mid-70s pastel "art" of Marvel Comics' biggest characters. Attempts at shading, tone, and depth, all topped off with a black outline. A real conversation piece. Click to enlarge.

IRON MAN Book and Record?! 1976 Albert Bigley Original Art! Marvel Comics!?

Heh. In line with my previous post about my attempts to create my own Power Records comics, here is the cover (as far as I got) for my own IRON MAN Power "book and record set!" I fully lifted the art to the cover of IRON MAN 86, then added the Power Records logo and trade trimmings! All that was left was to record the book's interior on my handy Sears audio tape recorder...which I never got around to. Again, my eyes were bigger than my ability then! Click to enlarge!