James E McConnell (1903 - 1995) Well known as a paperback and book jacket artist, particularly for Westerns, James McConnell never turned his hand to picture strips. Leonard Matthews, seeing his paperback work on display in a bookshop, soon had him working as a cover artist for Amalgamated Press, doing the majority of covers for the all text Western Library, a great many of the Cowboy Comics Library covers and a fair number of covers for Thriller Comics Library.
His robust, action-packed style is instantly recognisable. He always seemed more at home with cowboys rather than historical swashbucklers, his covers for the Western Library being of a particular high standard. Nonetheless, some of his historical covers for Thriller Comics Library are very satisfying for he is a great professional and can turn his hand to any genre. McConnell was an incredibly prolific artist, frequently completing a cover painting and the rough for another painting in the same day.
Artist: Severino BaraldiMedium: Gouache on BoardSize: 7" x 9" (170mm x 220mm)Date: 1978Code: BaraldiBoerLLThis is the unique original Gouache painting...
Artist: James E McConnellMedium: Watercolour on BoardSize: 7" x 9" (190mm x 230mm)Date: 1973Code: McConnellChiefLLThis is the unique original Watercol...
Artist: Harry GreenMedium: Gouache on BoardSize: 18" x 13" (450mm x 330mm)Date: 1978Code: GreenZulusLLThis is the unique original Gouache painting by ...