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Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway #3 - Don Newton reprints
Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway #3Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway v1 #3, 2019 - Gathering Gerry Conway's Batman stories from decades past, this edition features many with Don Newton art. Among these are reprints from Detective Comics #515, #516, #518, #519, #520, #524, #526, Batman #352, #354, #355, #356 and #357.- - - - - - - - - -Home / Adams / Newton / DCebay >this comic >Newton (This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Jeff Jones Epic Illustrated v1 #25, 1984 - Regal and serene, Jeff Jones' painted cover is a stark contrast to Bernie Wrightson's artwork inside. When a woman accidentally kills her impulsive husband, she decides to dismember the body. The panels include nudity and excessive violence, themes not unfamiliar to the artist. The disturbing imagery is nonetheless well drawn. In style and execution, the work is comparable to Wrightson's Creepshow movie adaptation. Other artists in this copper age magazine include Ken Steacy and John Bolton. This is 3 of 6 Epic Illustrated issues by Wrightson and 1 of 1 Epic Illustrated issues by Jones. - - - - - - - - - - Jones cover painting = *** "The Potty's Over" Wrightson story pencils and inks 11 pages = *** Bernie Wrightson - - - - - - - - - - Home / Jones / Wrightson / Epic Illustrated / Marvelebay >this comicJones >comics >books / Wrightson >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Battle Action #1 - 1st issue
Battle Action #1Battle Action v1 #1, 1952 - Opening the first issue of this Atlas war title, "The Gold Brick" tells the story of a selfish GI disliked by his platoon. Joe Maneely does a better than average job with the artwork in general. In another tale, two soldiers from opposite sides find themselves trapped during a cave-in. The entire book covers the intense fighting between US and Communist forces during the Korean War. Other artists in this issue include Sol Brodsky, Mac L. Pakula, Cal Massey and Paul Reinman. Cover by Brodsky. /// key 1st issue- - - - - - - - - -"The Gold Brick" 7 pages+ other storiesBattle Action #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Battle Action / Atlasebay >this comic (This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Goofy Comics #26 - Frank Frazetta art
Goofy Comics #26Goofy Comics v1 #26, 1948 - Frank Frazetta delivers two stories of extraordinary quality within the same issue. Both illustrations are ample in size, one nearly occupying a half-page. Both are superbly drawn, with a level of detail not seen in most "funny animal" books. Frazetta draws the wolf in "The Rabbit Who Wouldn't Run" so menacingly it borders on disturbing. On "Wingless Wonder", the artist provides a large beautiful vista that's only comparable to Carl Barks in this genre. Other artists in this golden age comic include Al Hubbard and Jack Bradbury. This is 7 of 16 Goofy Comics issues by Frazetta. - - - - - - - - - - "The Rabbit Who Wouldn't Run" Frazetta text illo pencils and inks 1 page = ****"Wingless Wonder" Frazetta text illo pencils and inks 2 pages = **** Frank Frazetta Home / Frazetta / Goofy Comicsebay >this comicFrazetta >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea - comic series checklist
- - - - - - - - - -Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea v1Dell1961Four Color v2 1230 - Specialty issue key- - - - - - - - - -Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea v2Dell1964-70NN (#1)2-45-1011-16- - - - - - - - - -Home / Dell
Giant-size Super-heroes #1 - Steve Ditko reprint + 1st issue
Giant-size Super-heroes #1Giant-size Super-heroes v1 #1, 1974 - Seeking a cure for his vampirism, Michael Morbius coerces the Man-Wolf to aid him in his pursuit. The city's blood research center may have the answer, but the nightmarish duo runs afoul of Spider-man. This first issue is also only the second giant-size format (see the first here), preceding even Giant-size Spider-man #1. This issue also contains nine pages of Steve Ditko art from Amazing Spider-man Annual #1. Gerry Conway's script was drawn by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Cover by Kane. /// key 1st issue- - - - - - - - - -"Man-Wolf at Midnight" 24 pagesGiant-size Super-heroes #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Ditko / Giant-size Super-heroes / Marvelebay >this comicDitko >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
All Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder #4B - Frank Miller cover
Frank MillerAll Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder v1 #4B, 2005 - Converting the Batmobile to underwater mode, the caped crusader brings young Dick Grayson to the Batcave. Although Frank Miller features Superman on the cover, his appearance is scant in this issue. Miller's cover art is nicely textured, but completely unrelated to the story inside. This is 3 of 6 All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder issues by Miller.- - - - - - - - - -Miller cover pencils and inks = **- - - - - - - - - -Home / Miller / All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder / DCebay >this comic Miller >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Love Letters #50 - Matt Baker art
Love Letters #50 Love Letters v1 #50, 1956 - A young woman falls for a department store owner's son, receiving lavish gifts while hoping for an engagement ring. Matt Baker's style is not immediately apparent, mostly due to the streamlined inking. The style is strikingly similar to the other stories within the same issue, which suggest another artist provided the finishes. Baker's facial close-ups are also more common, perhaps a tad too many in this case. Most romance comics are dialogue-heavy, but this one seems to be more crowded than usual. Other artists in this golden age romance comic include Sam Citron. This is 2 of 3 Love Letters issues by Baker. - - - - - - - - - - "The Right Ring for Me" Baker story pencils (Chuck Cuidera? inks) 7 pages = ** Matt Baker - - - - - - - - - - Home / Baker / Love Letters / Qualityebay >this comic Baker >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Tarzan #108 - Russ Manning art
Tarzan #108Tarzan v1 #108, 1958 - Suspecting a boat was used to kidnap Zulena, Natongo and Dan-El follow the river to an unknown town. There they find the queen held prisoner in a guarded tower. Russ Manning's layouts continue to improve. His landscapes and foliage are also noteworthy, but not representative of his better works. Other artists in this issue include Jesse Marsh (on the lead Tarzan feature). Photo cover. This is 70 of 132 Tarzan issues by Manning. - - - - - - - - - -Untitled Brothers of the Spear story Manning pencils and inks 6 pages = ** Russ Manning - - - - - - - - - - Home / Manning / Tarzan / Dellebay >this comicManning >comics >books(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Fantasy Masterpieces v2 #3 - key reprint
Fantasy Masterpieces v2 #3Fantasy Masterpieces v2 #3, 1979 - Reprinting the Surfer's inaugural title, this series gave readers a chance to re-live the stories. This particular issue reprints Silver Surfer #3, which marks the first appearance of Mephisto. Cover and art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.- - - - - - - - - -Home / Fantasy Masterpieces / Marvel ebay >this comic Silver Surfer >comics+collectibles >books+magazines >movies+tv >toys+games(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
House of Mystery #175 - Neal Adams cover + 1st Cain
Neal Adams House of Mystery v1 #175, 1968 - In the previous issue, DC reverted this title back to its original horror genre beginnings. Cain the caretaker is introduced for the first time and begins as series host. This second new format issue is also Neal Adams' first of a long succession of HOM covers. He begins a recurring theme of drawing children in mysterious and often dangerous situations. In this example, three kids dangerously peer down from a rooftop, flanked by stone gargoyles on either side. An open window sheds light, but reveals little else. Other artists in this silver age comic include Jack Sparling and George Roussos. This is 1 of 26 House of Mystery issues by Adams. /// key 1st appearance Cain - - - - - - - - - - Adams cover pencils and inks = *** 1st Cain- - - - - - - - - - Home / Adams / House of Mystery / DCebay >this comicAdams >comics >booksHouse of Mystery >comics+collectibles >books+magazines(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Men! Don't Stay Fat
"oxidizes excess fat"Associated Nutrition Products comic book ad, 1940s - Not sure what the product is, except Protom is described as a "food". Interesting how these dubious weight loss products have been around for sixty-plus years. Published in Thrilling Comics #66.- - - - - - - - - -Home / Ads
That Darn Cat #NN - Specialty issue
That Darn Cat #NN(Walt Disney's) That Darn Cat v1 #NN, 1966 - A teenager and her troublesome feline may have stumbled upon criminal activity in the neighborhood. An incredulous FBI sends agents to follow the cat. Starring Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, Roddy McDowall and Frank Gorshin, this comic came out a year after the Disney movie. Drawn by Dan Spiegle, this issue was later reprinted in Walt Disney. Photos on the cover and inside covers, pin-up photo of Mills on the back cover. /// key Specialty issue (movie)- - - - - - - - - -"That Darn Cat" 32 pagesThat Darn Cat #NN- - - - - - - - - -Home / That Darn Cat / Gold Keyebay >this comicThat Darn Cat >comics+collectibles >books+magazines >movies+tv >toys+games(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Marvel Premiere #46 - George Perez cover
George PerezMarvel Premiere v1 #29 featuring Man-Wolf, 1975 - Concluding his first solo adventure, John Jameson as the Man-Wolf fights against a false god on another world. Although he drew the interiors as well, George Perez delivers a sharp-looking cover with the help of inker Terry Austin. Despite all the chaos, there's a strong underlying composition. The coloration also helps separate foreground from background, while also highlighting the title character. /// select Perez cover - - - - - - - - - -Perez cover pencils (Terry Austin inks)- - - - - - - - - -Home / Marvel Premiere / Marvelebay >this comic (This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Super DC Giant #S-25 / Challengers of the Unknown - Jack Kirby cover & reprints, Kirby / Wally Wood reprints
Jack Kirby Super DC Giant v1 #S-25 / Challengers of the Unknown, 1971 - Some early tales of Jack Kirby's seminal adventure team are collected here for the first time. This giant issue reprints "The Wizard of Time" (from Challengers of the Unknown #4), "Captives of the Space Circus" (#6) and "The Man Who Stole the Future" (#8). All are collaborations with Wally Wood. Also included are single pages from Challengers of the Unknown #1. Kirby's new cover, however, poorly represents the contents with its cramped layout and lack of visual hierarchy. Other artists in this issue include Bob Brown. This is 1 of 1 Super DC Giant issues by Kirby. - - - - - - - - - - Kirby cover pencils (Vince Colletta inks) = ** - - - - - - - - - - Home / Kirby / Wood / Super DC Giant / Challengers of the Unknown / DCebay >this comicKirby >comics >books / Wood >comics >booksChallengers of the Unknown >comics+collectibles >books+magazines(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)