STERANKO, James (b. 1938). Steranko on Cards. Chicago: Ireland Magic Company, [1960]. FIRST EDITION. 4to. Illustrated by the author. Publisher?s spiral-bound printed wrappers with acetate covers. Minor rubbing, else fine. From the collection of Ken Klosterman and his Salon de Magie with his ink ownership stamp. A true renaissance man, Steranko began his career as a stage illusionist and escape artist (his father had been a stage magician), and car thief. He eventually entered the comics field, becoming one of the legendary comic creators of the Silver Age, creating Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. for Marvel Comics. His art style is credited with bringing comics a contemporary feel, employing psychedelic motifs, giving his comics a wider audience. He also worked for film and television as a conceptual artist and writer.