| John McLusky | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Hector John McLusky 20 January 1923 Glasgow |
| Died |
September 5, 2006 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | British |
| Area(s) | artist |
| Notable works | James Bond |
John McLusky (1923 – September 5, 2006) was a comics artist best known as the original artist of the comic strip featuring Ian Fleming's James Bond.
Biography[]
John McLusky's rendition of James Bond
McLusky began illustrating the comic strip adaptation of James Bond for the Daily Express. From 1958 to 1966, McLusky adapted 13 of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels or short stories.
After Yaroslav Horak had taken over the James Bond strip, McLusky drew Secret Agent 13 for Fleetway.[1] For the magazine TV Comic McLusky illustrated several strips over 15 years, notably Look and Learn and strip adaptations for Laurel & Hardy, and the Pink Panther.[1] In 1982 McLusky returned to illustrate the James Bond strip, collaborating with writer Jim Lawrence to illustrate 4 new original James Bond stories.
John McLusky continued other work throughout his career – including substitute teaching and work as a puppeteer on Bournemouth pier. He continued this other work because at one stage he had almost lost the ability to speak due to his isolation from other human beings.
James Bond strips[]
| Title | Writer | Date | Serial no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Royale | Anthony Hern | July 7, 1958 – December 13, 1958 | 1-138 |
| Live and Let Die | Henry Gammidge | December 15, 1958 – March 28, 1959 | 139-225 |
| Moonraker | Henry Gammidge | March 30, 1959 – August 8, 1959 | 226-339 |
| Diamonds Are Forever | Henry Gammidge | August 10, 1959 – January 30, 1960 | 340-487 |
| From Russia with Love | Henry Gammidge | February 1, 1960 – May 21, 1960 | 488-583 |
| Dr. No | Peter O'Donnell | May 23, 1960 – October 1, 1960 | 584-697 |
| Goldfinger | Henry Gammidge | October 3, 1960 – April 1, 1961 | 698-849 |
| Risico | Henry Gammidge | April 3, 1961 – June 24, 1961 | 850-921 |
| From a View to a Kill | Henry Gammidge | June 26, 1961 – September 9, 1961 | 922-987 |
| For Your Eyes Only | Henry Gammidge | September 11, 1961 – December 9, 1961 | 988-1065 |
| Thunderball | Henry Gammidge | December 11, 1961 – February 10, 1962 | 1066–1128 |
| On Her Majesty's Secret Service | Henry Gammidge | June 29, 1964 – May 15, 1965 | 1-274 |
| You Only Live Twice | Henry Gammidge | May 17, 1965 – January 8, 1966 | 275-475 |
Other work[]
- Deathmask (1982–1983)
- Flittermouse (1983)
- Polestar (1983)
- The Scent Of Danger
Sources[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lambiek Comiclopedia. John McLusky.
External links[]
- John McLusky biography on Lambiek Comiclopedia
- John McLusky's artwork
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