In 1977, Austin and penciler John Byrne became the new art team on Uncanny X-Men. With writer Chris Claremont they produced a series of stories — particularly "The Dark Phoenix Saga" — which elevated the title into the top-selling American comic book.[8] (Austin was given the Eagle Award for Favourite Inker three times during this period.)
Austin's inking — especially in the period of the 1970s and early 1980s — is notable for its smooth, precise rendering; and extremely detailed backgrounds, making his embellishing work easily identifiable. His style has been highly influential on a subsequent generation of inkers including Al Gordon, Andy Lanning, Scott Williams,[12] and Rob Liefeld.[13]
His rare penciling jobs can be seen on the covers of Uncanny X-Men #123, #142 and Annual #3 (with Frank Miller), as well as his self-published book, Austin Art: 60 Pages of Drawings by Terry Austin (2003).[15]
Personal lifeedit
Austin resides near Poughkeepsie, New York, where he plays volleyball and gets together often with fellow comics veteran Fred Hembeck.[citation needed] Austin's affection for the comic strip character Popeye is well-established,[2] and over the years Austin has included drawings of Popeye in various published comics as "Easter eggs" for sharp-eyed readers.[16]
Austin Art: 60 Pages of Drawings by Terry Austin (self-published, 2003)
Referencesedit
^ abcCooke, Jon B. (2002). "Terry Austin Interview: The Artistry of Terry Austin". Comic Book Artist Collection Volume 2. Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing. pp. 36–43. ISBN 978-1-893905-13-9.
^ ab"Profile: Terry Austin," Marvel Age (Marvel Comics, 1991).
^Bails, Jerry (n.d.). "Austin, Terry". Who's Who of American Comic Books 1928-1999. Archived from the original on October 27, 2015.
^Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
^Theakston, Greg and Nowlan, Kevin, et al., at Bails, Jerry; Ware, Hames. Crusty Bunkers. Who's Who of American Comic Books 1928-1999. Archived from the original on May 11, 2007. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
^Manning, Matthew K.; Dougall, Alastair, eds. (2014). "2000s". Batman: A Visual History. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 281. ISBN 978-1465424563.
^Daniels, Les (1991). "The Marvel Universe (1978–1990)". Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics. New York, New York: Harry N. Abrams. p. 186. ISBN 9780810938212. The controversial story created a sensation and The X-Men became the comic book to watch.
^Trumbull, John (April 2016). "A League Divided: Justice League of America #200". Back Issue! (87). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 65–72.
^Addiego, Frankie (December 2013). "Superman #400". Back Issue! (69). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 68–70.
^Trumbull, John (December 2013). "A New Beginning...And a Probable End Batman #300 and #400". Back Issue! (69). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 49–53.
^"The Twenty Greatest Inkers of American Comic Books: #9, Terry Austin". Atlas Comics. n.d. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2009.
^"Todd McFarlane & Rob Liefeld Interview Comic Con 2019". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
^Hidalgo, Pablo; Trevas, Chris (2012). Star Wars: The Essential Reader's Companion. Del Rey. p. 228. ISBN 978-0345511195.
^Hembeck, Fred (June 2008). "Terry Austin Art Book Sales Department". FredHembeck.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2008.
^Cronin, Brian. "Comic Book Easter Eggs - Terry Austin Popeye Easter Eggs!", CBR (March 5, 2013).
^"Eagle Awards Previous Winners 1978". Eagle Awards. 2013. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
^"Eagle Awards Previous Winners 1979". Eagle Awards. 2013. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
^"Eagle Awards Previous Winners 1980". Eagle Awards. 1980. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
^"Eagle Awards Previous Winners 1986". Eagle Awards. 2013. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
^"Eagle Awards Previous Winners 1987". Eagle Awards. 2012. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
^"Eagle Awards Previous Winners 1988". Eagle Awards. 2012. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
^"Inkpot Award Winners". Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.
^Miller, John Jackson (1995). "CBG Fan Award". Comics Buyer's Guide 1996 Annual. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 30. ISBN 978-0873414067.
^Almond, Bob (February 22, 2011). "2008 Winners". Inkwell Awards. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016.
^Almond, Bob (January 23, 2011). "2009 Winners". Inkwell Awards. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016.
External linksedit
Terry Austin at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
Terry Austin at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
Terry Austin at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators