Bob Larkin at the 2009 New York Comic Con

New York Comic Con 2009: Bob returned to artists alley, to meet and greet his fans. Here we find him working on a sketch while Sal Quartuccio, publisher/owner of SQP, Inc., looks on. SQP published The Savage Art of Bob Larkin.

New York Comic Con 2009: Bob shows off an in-progress Hulk sketch.

New York Comic Con 2009: Bob works on a sketch for a fan while another stands by for a signature and a third checks out the vast array of prints on sale (he bought that Punisher print on top, by the way).

Steve Roman

Bob Larkin at New York Comic Con 2008

New York Comic Con 2008, and here we find Bob in artists alley, ready to meet his fans. He wouldn't have to wait long...

New York Comic Con 2008: Bob in the thick of things, signing Doc Savage prints for appreciative fans. That line got pretty lengthy in a short amount of time.

New York Comic Con 2008: Bob working on a sketch for a fan. It was hard to miss his three-table setup in artists alley that year--the Doc prints alone were a magnet for pulp fans!

Steve Roman

Bob Larkin : Daredevil - Marvel Comics

The Man Without Fear...Matt Murdock / Daredevil

Bob Larkin and John Romita, Sr.2004

Steve Roman sent this picture taken at the 2004 New York ComiCon. Here Bob is with his son Ken and Marvel artist John Romita, Sr.

Bob Larkin With Joe Jusko 2004

Here is Bob visiting the table of Joe Jusko at the 2004 New York ComiCon.

Steve Roman provided the photo.

Fran Larkin

Very sad news today that Fran Larkin, Bob's wife, had passed away on Tuesday April 23rd at 11:09PM ET. Fran had been battling cancer since 2003. She was 63 years old.

Peace goes out to Bob, his family and friends.

Bob Larkin 2013 Sketchbook - A Review

The 2013 Bob Larkin Sketchbook by Fantom Press is out and available now.

My copy came in the mail last week, and it exceeds all expectations. This project has been in production for several years and Bob Larkin, Tery Allen and Kez Wilson had put in copius amounts of hard work to make this book happen.

There are 47 art pages of pencil drawings that are beautiful to behold. Bob's work is breathtaking and incredible. His talent in undeniable. All drawings feature Doc Savage, and he is joined by various movie monsters, superheroes, hot ladies, dinosaurs, and many other surprises.

There is one drawing he did that escaped being in the book, and it is one that Bob did specifically for me. It is pictured above. It is included here as an example of what you can expect to find in the book. Please note that the pictures in the book do not include the Doc Savage logo and verbiage at the top. They just showcase the art.

This book is highly recommended for several reasons. First, it is fantastic art that all fans would enjoy. Second, the paperback version is very affordable at less than $25 with domestic postage. Third, all proceeds go to help the Larkins and their mass of medical bills.

Please go to www.fantompress.net to purchase a book. You will not be disappointed!

Bob Larkin: German Doc Savage The Flying Goblin

Here is German Doc Savage #73 for The Flying Goblin. This was published in July 1978.

The cover art has been re-created from the Larkin Bantam Paperback art. The composition is identical but the artist is not!

Bob Larkin at 2004 NY Comic Convention

Here is another shot of Bob at the 2004 New York Comic Convention. Bob is with writer/editor Larry Hama who is best known for his work on Marvel's GI Joe comic book series.

Thanks to Steve Roman for the candid!

Bob Larkin - German Doc Savage - The Magic Island

Here is the cover for German Doc Savage #72 published in June 1978.

The cover resembles the Bantam Books version but has been recreated and is not the original Larkin artwork.

Bob Larkin and Neal Adams

Here's a pic of Bob visiting Neal Adams' table at the 2004 New York Comic convention.

Two legends in one picture!

Steve Roman provided the shot.

Bob Larkin Sketchbook Available Now!

Go to Fantom Press www.fantompress.net and order your copy now!