Celebrate the Century [Super Heroes Stamp Album] #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The 'Action' President, Theodore Roosevelt," writer Doug Moench and artist Joe Orlando explore the bold legacy of America's 26th president through a strikingly illustrated narrative that blends historical energy with the vivid realism of early 20th-century art. The story pays tribute to the group known as "The Eight"—a collective of painters dubbed "Apostles of Ugliness" by critics—including Everett Shinn, John Sloan, Robert Henri, George Luks, Arthur B. Davies, William J. Glackens, Ernest Lawson, and Maurice Prendergast—whose work challenged artistic conventions of their time. The issue’s dynamic visuals, rendered with precision by Joe Orlando and Tom Palmer and colored by Rick Taylor, are matched by Gaspar Saladino’s sharp lettering, all set within a cover by Paul Ryan and Doug Hazlewood that captures the era’s spirit.
In this vibrant two-page tribute from *Celebrate the Century [Super Heroes Stamp Album] #1*, Theodore Roosevelt—26th President of the United States—is reimagined with the bold spirit of a superhero, capturing his larger-than-life energy and relentless drive. The story honors his legacy through dynamic visuals and historical insight, celebrating his transformative impact on American leadership.
In "W.E.B. DuBois: Shattering Barriers," the life and legacy of pioneering intellectual and civil rights leader William Edward Burghardt Du Bois are explored through the lens of a superhero-inspired narrative. This powerful two-page story highlights his foundational role in creating the NAACP, capturing his unwavering fight for justice and equality.
"Out of the Galleries and into the Streets" explores the radical spirit of "The Eight," a group of early 20th-century artists dismissed by critics as "Apostles of Ugliness." This brief but vivid look at their defiant embrace of urban life and raw realism captures their bold departure from tradition—painting the streets, the people, the pulse of the city with unflinching honesty.
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