9 Incredible Star Destroyers by Carmine Infantino Found in Marvel’s Star Wars Comics
I’ve made no secret of my love of Carmine Infantino’s classic Star Wars comic artwork, and with today being exactly one month before the release of Star Wars: Rogue One I could think of no better way to celebrate than a look back at Infantino’s work. These nine Star Destroyer illustrations are fabulous and atmospheric, showing the wonder and excitement of Star Wars from a time before everything was locked to a style guide and overseen by a team of approval experts. I know we’ll never see this level of looseness in Star Wars again, but these Infantino illustrations are far too fun to ignore.
Enjoy the pics, and for more on Carmine Infantino’s work in comic books check out The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino* and Carmine Infantino: Penciler, Publisher, Provocateur*. You also won’t want to miss my two earlier posts on Infantino’s Star Wars comics art:
- 9 Great Stormtrooper Illustrations by Carmine Infantino
- 8 Spectacular Starships by Carmine Infantino Found in Marvel’s Star Wars Comics
And now for the art!!!
Infantino was at a comic con several years back in Toronto and I went to get a copy of Flash 200(?) signed by him for a friend.
My brain had forgotten about his incredible Star Wars work. If I hadn’t I would have definitely gotten him to sign a book or two from that run for my own.
@Justin Mohareb – I never got the chance to meet Infantino. Jealous!
His stuff is absolutely my favorite Star Wars stuff. You nailed it Phil–we’ll never have another sandbox to play Star Wars in. Everything (while still cool) is approved and has a set aesthetic to it. Only in fan work will we get to see the more creative interpretations.
@Jay – Maybe someone at Disney will look back at the 1978 to 1980 era and decide to open up a sideline project where creators are given room to go off style. I’d love to see some more comics that are more like the wild Marvel issues of that era.