“Dear John” - Never Before Seen Alex Toth Letters

Toth by Michael Netzer Alex Toth should need no introduction to anyone with even a passing interest in comic books and art. Toth began drawing comic books in the 1940s and was widely regarded as being one of the most visionary artists to ever grace the medium. His influence can be seen on any number of artists, from Ross Andru and Doug Wildey through to Steve Rude, David Mazzuchelli and Tim Sale, Toth left an indelible impact. His art work transcended what people believe is comic book art and entered the realm of fine art and his work remains in print and is keenly sought after. More than that, Toth was a scholar of art and comic books and was widely versed in its history. He was also an avid correspondent, albeit one that had a reputation for not suffering fools lightly and for being abrasive and brutally honest and blunt in his appraisals of others and his views. In 1960 Toth moved into the field of television animation where, as with anything he would do, he left his mark