Larry Ivie, Al Williamson, and EC Comics

A promotional banner for an event titled Larry Ivie, Al Williamson & EC Comics, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, from 4–7 PM. The banner features the cover of Weird Fantasy No. 18 (March-April), which includes an adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story. The event is a free program celebrating The Lone Crusader exhibit at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.
Dates/Times

March 29, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Will Eisner Seminar Room, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Musuem
Room 205, Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street
Columbus OH 43210

Free and open to the public. Registration not required.

Join us on Saturday, March 29 for a FREE program and reception in honor of our current exhibit, The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics! Attendees are invited to explore the galleries and learn more about the legacy of Larry Ivie from cartoonists Mark Schultz and Sandy Plunkett, as well as a very special presentation and show-and-tell about the late great EC Comics artist Al Williamson from his widow and son, Cori and Victor Williamson.

SCHEDULE:

  • Larry Ivie: A Visionary Comics Collector
    4pm – Location: Jean and Charles Schulz Lecture Hall
    presented by cartoonists Mark Schultz and Sandy Plunkett
    [60 min]

Larry Ivie’s love of the adventure strips of the 1930s and superhero comics of the 1940s was an important link to the rebirth of the superhero genre in the 1960’s and its explosion into cinematic popularity in recent years. His acquisitions of both original comics art as well as comics memorabilia presaged the growing collector’s market, and his intent foresaw the creation of institutions such as the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. This presentation will be followed by an audience Q+A.

  • Spotlight on Al Williamson
    5pm – Location: Jean and Charles Schulz Lecture Hall
    presented by Cori Williamson and Victor Williamson
    [30 mins]

Al Williamson (1931-2010) is best remembered for his iconic science-fiction work for EC Comics in the 1950s on titles including Weird Fantasy and Weird Science, in addition to his later work on Flash Gordon. In this rare presentation from his immediate family, Cori and Victor Williamson will share stories about legendary artist’s life and career, including an in-depth exploration of his creative process. Material from his personal archive will be available for attendees to view. This presentation will be followed by an audience Q+A.

  • Reception
    5:30pm – 7pm – Location: Museum Galleries, Will Eisner Seminar Room, and the Lucy Shelton Caswell Reading Room

Enjoy a catered reception and cash bar, and an opportunity to explore the exhibit The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics in our Museum Galleries.

Visit our Lucy Shelton Caswell Reading Room on the 1st floor for an open house display of additional original art highlights from the Larry Ivie collection that was not included in the exhibition.