- John McLusky
Infobox Comics creator
name = John McLusky
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birthdate = 1923
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deathdate =September 5 ,2006 (aged 83)
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nationality = British
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notable works = "James Bond"
awards =John McLusky (1923 –
September 5 ,2006 ) is a formercomics artist best known as the original artist of thecomic strip featuringIan Fleming 's "James Bond".Biography
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. His depiction of James Bond may have inspired the casting ofSean Connery as the first film James Bond.Fact|date=November 2007After
Yaroslav Horak had taken over the "James Bond" strip, McLusky drew "Secret Agent 13" forFleetway .Cite web|last=Lambiek Comiclopedia|title=John McLusky|url= http://lambiek.net/artists/m/mclusky_john.htm] 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 ". 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 Bournmouth 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.
Throughout his life he kept correspondence from various acquaintances – including
Stan Laurel and his student The Castigator PoetClare Washbrook ."James Bond" strips
Other work
*"Deathmask" (1982-1983)
*"Flittermouse" (1983)
*"Polestar" (1983)
*"The Scent Of Danger"ources
External links
* [http://lambiek.net/artists/m/mclusky_john.htm John McLusky biography] on Lambiek Comiclopedia
* [http://www.treeble.demon.co.uk/bondart_orig1.htm John McLusky's artwork]
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