{"title":"Joe Maneely","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eJoe Maneely\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned artist whose work has left an indelible mark on the realm of graphic novels. Known for his prolific output and distinct style, Maneely's illustrations have fascinated comic enthusiasts for generations. This collection includes intriguing works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Atlas Artist Edition No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e and the varied \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Comics Library\u003c\/strong\u003e series. These volumes highlight Maneely's contributions to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e through his vivid storytelling and detailed artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Maneely was a key figure in the 1950s, best remembered for his energetic drawing style and creativity that defined many of Atlas Comics' most beloved characters. His artwork is celebrated for its dynamic compositions and expressive character designs, ensuring a lasting legacy in the world of \u003cem\u003eGraphic Novels\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid collector or a new reader, the carefully curated pieces within this category showcase the brilliance of Joe Maneely's contributions to the graphic novel genre. Explore these volumes to experience the uniquely expressive storytelling and artistry that made Maneely a cornerstone of comic book history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-atlas-artist-edition-no-1-by-joe-maneely-9781683968917","title":"The Atlas Artist Edition No. 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Maneely was known for his draftsmanship, his versatility, and his speed. He could draw horror, science fiction, war, crime, \u003cem\u003eMad\u003c\/em\u003e-style humor, Westerns, and funny animals with equal dexterity. His tactile, chiaroscuro graphic approach to storytelling has made him a legend among the comics cognoscenti, but because he never drew superheroes and his life ended tragically at age 32, he has never been given the attention his short but incandescent career deserves. Until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Geoffrey C. Ward wrote in American Heritage, \"Maneely's knowledge of 19th century artifacts was encyclopedic, his rumpled, unshaven cowboys all wore the right hats, swung the right lariats, sat in the right saddles, fired the right model Colts - with every screwhead and trigger guard and notched handle precisely rendered.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's only his Westerns. That tightly focused attention to detail pervades his work in every genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Atlas Artist Edition No. 1: Joe Maneely Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e presents a cornucopia of Maneely's work for Marvel (then called Atlas) including Westerns (Kid Colt, Black Rider, Ringo Kid, Wyatt Earp, Two-Gun Kid), pre-code horror (\"Haunted!\", \"The Raving Maniac\", and the classic \"Your Name Is Frankenstein\"), space opera (Speed Carter), war (Combat Kelly), \u003cem\u003eMad\u003c\/em\u003e-style parodies from the pages of \u003cem\u003eCrazy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRiot\u003c\/em\u003e, cold-war intrigue and paranoia (Yellow Claw), and Maneely's pride and joy - his Arthurian champion, The Black Knight. Series editor Dr. Michael J. 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Across five issues of \u003cem\u003eSpace Squadron\u003c\/em\u003e (and one of \u003cem\u003eSpace Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e), headline talents including George Tuska, Werner Roth and Allen Bellman (with back-up features by Joe Maneely, Christopher Rule, George Klein and Vern Henkel) showed Captain Jet Dixon and his Space Squadron blasting into action, facing cosmic threats like \"The Armada of Death,\" \"The Space Demons,\" \"Terror from the Deep,\" \"The Temptress of Jupiter,\" and \"The Midnight Horror.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome 1953, Hank Chapman and Joe Maneely gazed further into the future, envisioning the distant year 2075 and the adventures of \u003cem\u003eSpeed Carter, Spaceman\u003c\/em\u003e. Scripted throughout by Chapman, Maneely launched and drew the first three issues before handing off one issue each to Mike Sekowsky, George Tuska, and Bob Forgione, with back-up features by John Romita, Maneely, and Bill Savage. As other aspects of the Atlas line leaned into the peak of pre-Code horror, the Captain of the Space Sentinels and young cadet Johnny Day battled monstrous aliens with stories including \"The Space Trap,\" \"A Slaughter in Space,\" \"Die, Spaceman, Die,\" and \"The Thing in Outer Space.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnseen in 70 years, scanned in high resolution, restored to perfection and packaged as one extra-sized, beautiful hardcover volume, \u003cem\u003eIn the Days of the Rockets!\u003c\/em\u003e will open a wormhole to the early cold-war four-colour era of futuristic science fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46794580361452,"sku":"9781683969693","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15400203482787.jpg?v=1757022470"},{"product_id":"the-atlas-comics-library-no-4-by-joe-maneely-9781683969686","title":"The Atlas Comics Library No. 4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in the crucible of the Korean War, and produced by veterans of the Second World War, this volume's eight issues present the brutality and grimness of armed combat by some of Atlas' most notable war artists and future comics stars, including Gene Colan, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, Dave Berg, Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Vern Henkel, Allen Bellman, Pete Morisi, and Norman Steinberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePropaganda abounds from the very first story, published in \u003cem\u003eWar Comics #1\u003c\/em\u003e in September 1950: \"Peril in Korea,\" a primer explaining why the USA joined the conflict. 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