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Walt Disney Comics Digest #1 - Carl Barks reprint
Walt Disney Comics Digest #1Walt Disney Comics Digest v1 #1, 1968 - First issue of Disney's first digest-sized series. These issues reprint stories and artwork from previous decades. Many contain the delightful work of Carl Barks, including this premiere issue. "Secret of Atlantis" was originally published in Uncle Scrooge #5. Other artists in this silver age digest include Tony Strobl. - - - - - - - - - - Home / Barks / Walt Disney Comics Digest / Gold Keyebay >this comicBarks >comics >books Walt Disney Comics Digest >comics(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Groo the Wanderer Special #1Groo the Wanderer (Special) v2 #1, 1984 - Taking over from Pacific, Eclipse publishes this expanded one-shot first issue. In the first of two feature stories, Groo's imbecilic actions lead to the destruction of two enormous armies. The hilarious script by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier chronicles how the addled barbarian got his samurai swords. From the magnificent two-page spread to the later splash page, Aragones' excellent artwork is even better than usual. Rounding out the book is a reprint of Groo's first appearance from Destroyer Duck #1. - - - - - - - - - -Key 1st issueFavorite Aragones artGroo the Wanderer v2 = 1 key issue, 1 favorite issue- - - - - - - - - -"The Swords of Groo" Aragones pencils and inks 19 pages+ other storiesSergio Aragones- - - - - - - - - -Home / Aragones / Groo the Wanderer / Marvelebay >this comicGroo the Wanderer >comics+collectibles >books+magazines >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
House of Mystery #192 - Neal Adams cover
Neal Adams House of Mystery v1 #192, 1971 - Not one of Neal Adams' strongest covers on this title, although the layout and theme is comparable to previous issues. The inks appear overworked and most likely done by someone else. The figure strapped to the table below looks stylistically similar to Jim Aparo, who also contributes a story inside. Other artists in this bronze age comic include Gray Morrow and Don Heck.- - - - - - - - - -House of Mystery v1 = 26 Adams issues - - - - - - - - - - Adams cover pencils (Jim Aparo inks) = ** - - - - - - - - - - Home / Adams / House of Mystery / DCebay >this comicAdams >comics >books House of Mystery >comics+collectibles >books+magazines(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Family Affair #1 - 1st issue
Family Affair #1Family Affair v1 #1, 1970 - Due to the passing of his sister, a wealthy bachelor is suddenly given custody of her three children: Jody, Buffy and Cissy. With the help of his butler Mister French, they make it work. Based on the television series starring Brian Keith, this first issue debuted a year later. All stories were drawn by Sal Trapani. A bonus fold-out poster is included inside. Photo cover. - - - - - - - - - -Key 1st issueFamily Affair v1 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -"Little Girl Lost" 10 pages+ other storiesFamily Affair #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Family Affair / Gold Keyebay >this comicFamily Affair >all collectibles, toys, videos, clothing, music, etc(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Daredevil v2 #258 - 1st Bengal
Daredevil #258Daredevil v2 #258, 1988 - A Vietnam vet is haunted by his memories, including the unit's massacre of a small village. Years later, someone begins hunting them at home. After the death of one of his comrades, Willie Lincoln asks Matt Murdock for help. DD investigates and finds himself face to face with Bengal, the man on a mission of revenge. This Fabian Nicieza story was drawn by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III. Cover by Lim and Sanders III. - - - - - - - - - -Key 1st appearance, 1st cover BengalDaredevil v2 = multiple key issues- - - - - - - - - -"I Heard the Jungle Breathe" 22 pages1st Bengal- - - - - - - - - -Home / Daredevil / Marvelebay >this comic Daredevil >comics+collectibles >books+magazines >movies+tv >toys+games >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Hillbilly Comics #1 - 1st issue
Hillbilly Comics #1Hillbilly Comics v1 #1, 1955 - Popularized by Al Capp's Lil Abner, Charlton comics jumps on the bandwagon with this series on rural folk. Gumbo Galahad, Hillside Hilda and the McSleezy family are just some of the stereotyped (and often cringey) characters. Interestingly, the opening tale of this first issue coincides with the Davy Crockett craze of the 1950s. All stories were drawn by Art Gates. Cover by Gates.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st issueHillbilly Comics v1 = 1 key issue- - - - - - - - - -Untitled 7 pages+ other storiesHillbilly Comics #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / Hillbilly Comics / Charltonebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Tarzan #116 - Russ Manning art
Tarzan #116Tarzan v1 #116, 1960 - Dan-El and his army finally arrive back home in Aba-Zulu. Just in time it seems, as a group of foreign traders threaten Queen Tavane's life. Russ Manning's Brothers of the Spear tale is the high point of the issue. Pages and panels within the pages are purposefully designed, while his illustrations are crisp and clean. Jesse Marsh draws the main Tarzan feature. Painted cover.- - - - - - - - - -Tarzan v1 = 132 Manning issues - - - - - - - - - - "The Omen" Manning story pencils and inks 6 pages = *** Russ Manning - - - - - - - - - - Home / Manning / Tarzan / Dell ebay >this comic Manning >comics >booksTarzan >collectibles >books >videos >toys >clothing(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Shazam #28 - 1st Black Adam revival
Shazam #28Shazam v1 #28, 1976 - Last seen in Marvel Family circa 1940s, Black Adam returns with a vengeance. Brought back to life by Doctor Sivana's Reincarnation Machine, the villain battles Captain Marvel in the heart of Boston. Both the USS Constitution and Paul Revere's statue make appearances during the fray. Interestingly, there is clarification that Black Adam's powers come from Egyptian gods instead of the Greeks. This E. Nelson Bridwell story was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Schaffenberger.- - - - - - - - - -Key 1st revival Black Adam Shazam v1 = 3 key issues- - - - - - - - - -"The Return of Black Adam " 17 pages1st Black Adam revival- - - - - - - - - -Home / Shazam / DCebay >this comic(This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)
Two-Fisted Tales - comic series checklist?
- - - - - - - - - -Two-Fisted Tales v1 EC 1950-55 continued from Haunt of Fear 18 - Wood art + 1st issue key 19 - Wood art 20 - Wood art, Kurtzman cover favorite 21 - Wood art 22 - Wood art, non-attributed Toth art 23 - Wood art 24 - Wood art 25 - Wood art 26 - Wood art 27 - Wood art, Kurtzman cover favorite 28 - Wood art, Kurtzman cover favorite 29 30 - Wood art, Davis cover favorite 31 - Wood art 32 - Wood art & cover, Kubert art 33 - Wood art & cover, Kubert art 34 - Wood art 35 - Wood art, Davis cover favorite 36-40 41 - Wood art - - - - - - - - - - Two-Fisted Tales v2 Russ Cochran 1992-94 1 2 - Wood reprint3 - Wood reprint4 - Wood reprint 5 - Wood, Toth reprints6 - Wood reprint 7 - Wood reprint 8 - Wood reprint 9 - Wood reprint 10 - Wood reprint 11 - Wood reprint 12 13 - Wood reprint14 - Wood reprint15 - Wood cover reprint & reprint, Kubert reprint 16 - Wood cover reprint & reprint, Kubert reprint17 - Wood reprint 18 - Wood reprint 19-23 24 - Wood reprint - - - - - - - - - -Home / EC
Rom #57 - John Byrne cover
John Byrne Rom v1 #57, 1984 - Like the previous issue, John Byrne prominently features guest-stars Sasquatch, Shaman and Snowbird on the cover. The artist seems to struggle with both layout and drawing. Despite the number of key figures, the lack of hierarchy is evident. Compared to his Byrne's work on Alpha Flight, this effort is a watered down version of the characters. Other artists in this copper age comic include Sal Buscema and Mel Candido.- - - - - - - - - -Rom v1 = 2 Byrne issues - - - - - - - - - - Byrne cover pencils and inks = ** - - - - - - - - - - Home / Byrne / Rom / Marvelebay >this comic Byrne >comics >books (This post has affiliate links which help support this blog)