Modern Masters Volume 6: Arthur Adams
Bursting on the comic-book scene at age 20 with his 1985 seriesLongshotArthur Adams' graceful, highly detailed illustrations made him an immediate fan favorite. Yet his painstaking approach has prevented him from producing enough pages to keep him at the forefront of the field. He has maintained his profile with stints onFantastic Four,variousX-Mentitles, and other Marvel comics; oddball efforts featuring pop-culture icons Godzilla, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Gumby; and his creator-ownedMonkeyman and O'Brien. Recently his lovely work on Jonni Future for Alan Moore's America's Best Comics has regained him some of his old prominence. Adams retraces his checkered career in the latest Modern Masters book-length interview volume. Although he provides few major revelations or insights, fans will enjoy hearing from him firsthand. They're likely to get even more pleasure from the comics pages, character drawings, and other artwork that appears on every page, and from the section devoted to full-page illustrations showing off his meticulous style to full advantage.Gordon FlaggCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved