

The Infinite Universe of Jim Starlin is on display at the Cartoon Art Museum from March 31 through September 4, 2018.Īfter writing and illustrating comics for a number of fan publications, Jim Starlin (b. This exhibition will also feature a selection of costumes and props from the Marvel Cinematic Universe courtesy of Allan Lavigne and Bronze Amory Studios, as well as highlights from the Cartoon Art Museum’s permanent collection. Starlin’s signature creation, Thanos, is the featured villain in Marvel Studios’ forthcoming feature film Avengers: Infinity War, which draws inspiration from many of Starlin’s Marvel Comics stories, including Captain Marvel, Warlock, Silver Surfer, and The Infinity Gauntlet. The Cartoon Art Museum’s retrospective celebrates the art and the artist behind these cosmic masterworks with a showcase of his Marvel Comics creations.

His acclaimed 1970s tenure as the writer and artist of the Marvel Comics Captain Marvel and Warlock redefined the word “cosmic” and pushed the boundaries of mainstream superhero comics to their limits-and beyond. The Cartoon Art Museum presents The Infinite Universe of Jim Starlin, an exhibition celebrating the art and innovation of Jim Starlin. So go to the museum and get some culture. He’s also known for Dreadstar, which doesn’t get nearly enough attention these days.

Starting on March 31st, their new show will be “The Infinite Universe of Jim Starlin.” Yes, that would be the same Jim Starlin whose work on Captain Marvel, Warlock, Silver Surfer, Infinity Gauntlet and the like is being heavily drawn upon for the Avengers: Infinity War movie that’s debuting in a few weeks. The Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco is having a timely exhibition.
