Modern Masters Volume 19: Mike Ploog

Modern Masters Volume 19: Mike Ploog is a career-spanning interview book from TwoMorrows Publishing. This digital edition is provided as a PDF and is available for instant download after purchase. The volume presents an in-depth conversation with artist Mike Ploog, known for his work in 1970s horror comics and fantasy illustration.

Edited by Eric Nolen-Weathington and Roger Ash, the book places Ploog’s work in context across comics, animation, and film. It includes rare and unseen artwork, a large gallery of commissioned pieces, and an eight-page color section.

Book Overview

Modern Masters Volume 19: Mike Ploog is part of the Modern Masters series, which documents the work of notable comic book artists through long-form interviews. The book follows Ploog from his Minnesota childhood and his time in the Marines to his work on comics such as Werewolf by Night, Ghost Rider, and Man-Thing. It also covers his return to animation and film, including projects such as Ghostbusters, Ralph Bakshi’s animated The Lord of the Rings, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth, as well as later comics work including Abadazad, The Stardust Kid, and The Spirit.

The interview was conducted and transcribed by Roger Ash, with an introduction by J.M. DeMatteis. The volume is suitable for comics fans, art students, and readers interested in the creative process behind genre illustration.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A career-spanning interview with Mike Ploog, conducted and transcribed by Roger Ash.
• Discussion of Ploog’s creative process, storytelling methods, and work in comics, animation, and film.
• Rare and previously unseen artwork from Ploog’s career.
• A large gallery of commissioned work.
• An eight-page color section.
• An introduction by writer J.M. DeMatteis.

Why This Book Matters

Ploog’s work in the 1970s appeared in Marvel’s horror comics, including Werewolf by Night, Ghost Rider, and Man-Thing. His later work in animation and fantasy film shows a career shaped by wide-ranging influences and constant reinvention. This book preserves that history through primary interview material and visual reproductions, making it a useful reference for readers studying comic art and genre storytelling.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF using compatible reading apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices. The file works with standard PDF readers and apps that support PDF viewing.

FAQ

When will I receive the book? Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF is delivered as an instant download.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This listing is for a digital PDF only, and there is no shipping or printed product.

What devices can I use? The PDF can be opened with PDF-compatible software and reading apps on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Explore the career and artwork of Mike Ploog with Modern Masters Volume 19, available now as a digital download.

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