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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #409 - Carl Barks reprint
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #409Walt Disney's Comics and Stories v1 #409, 1974 - Combining new and reprinted material, the main Carl Barks story was first published in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #249 while "Mechanized Mess" comes from Four Color Comics v2 # 1184. Other artists in this issue include Paul Murray. - - - - - - - - - - Home / Barks / Walt Disney's Comics and Stories / Gold Key ebay  >this issue >Barks

Doctor Strange v2 #5 - Frank Brunner art & cover + 1st Silver Dagger cover
Frank Brunner 5.  Doctor Strange v2 #5, 1974 - Silver Dagger reveals his origin, while nearing his final confrontation with Doctor Strange. Frank Brunner's last story for the series maintains his distinctive approach. His drawings are enthusiastic and his layouts varied. His cover is even better, depicting the hero's timely arrival and Clea's rescue. Though the end of his run, Brunner firmly establishes Doctor Strange as one of his signature characters. Note that this is Silver Dagger's first cover appearance. This story was later reprinted in Doctor Strange Special Edition #1. This is 5 of 11 Doctor Strange v2 issues by Brunner. /// key 1st cover Silver Dagger / Top 10 Brunner comics / Brunner gallery / original page - - - - - - - - - - Brunner cover pencils and inks = *****"Cloak and Dagger" Brunner story pencils (Dick Giordano inks) 17 pages = *** Frank Brunner - - - - - - - - - - Home / Brunner / Doctor Strange / Marvel ebay  >this issue >Brunner

Gun Glory - comic series checklist
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Our Army at War #204 - Joe Kubert art, cover & reprint
Joe Kubert Our Army at War v1 #204 featuring Sgt. Rock, 1969 - Joe Kubert's fine cover conveys this issue's military history theme. The interiors are mostly reprinted tales of the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, etc. from past decades. Sgt. Rock narrates these stories, prompting the artist to add transition panels between them. They're not as well crafted as his cover, but a highlight of the book is an early Kubert work from Star Spangled War Stories #43. Other artists in this issue include Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. This is 139 of 236 Our Army at War issues by Kubert. - - - - - - - - - - Kubert cover pencils and inks = ***Kubert intro pencils and inks 5 partial pages = ** Joe Kubert - - - - - - - - - - Home / Kubert / Our Army at War / DC ebay  >this issue >Kubert

Champions #7 - 1st Darkstar
Champions #7Champions v1 #7, 1976 - Being held under arrest at a local hospital, Rampage is suddenly rescued by the Griffin and a super-powered Russian female. With her control over dark energy, Darkstar bests Iceman, Angel and the Ghost Rider and escapes with her charge. These events have yet-unknown ties to the Black Widow's past. This Tony Isabella story was drawn by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. /// key 1st appearance Darkstar- - - - - - - - - -"The Man Who Created the Black Widow" 17 pages1st Darkstar - - - - - - - - - -Home / Champions / Marvelebay >this issue

I Dream of Jeannie #1 - 1st issue
I Dream of Jeannie #1I Dream of Jeannie v1 #1, 1966 - Returning to Earth and landing on a deserted island, an astronaut finds a decorative bottle housing a genie. Not only can she grow to full size, she's endowed with magical powers. Based on the live-action television show starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, this is the first time the characters appear in comic book form. This first issue was written by Paul S. Newman and drawn by Mike Arens. /// key 1st issue- - - - - - - - - -"Sky High" 32 pagesI Dream of Jeannie #1- - - - - - - - - -Home / I Dream of Jeannie / Dell ebay >this issue

Coo Coo Comics #47 - Frank Frazetta art
Coo Coo Comics #47 Coo Coo Comics v1 #47, 1949 - Frank Frazetta's provides rather small but artful drawings for two text stories, but what makes this comic a gem is his five-pager. Munchy the Squirrel uproots his tree and relocates it to Florida, where it has unintended consequences. Frazetta's drawing and pacing is generally excellent, showing a level of detail and draftsmanship usually lacking in this genre. Interestingly, he includes a character not dissimilar to Walt Kelly's Albert the Alligator (see interior page below). Other artists in this golden age include Jack Bradbury. This is 14 of 17 Coo Coo Comics by Frazetta.- - - - - - - - - - "Spare That Tree" Frazetta story pencils and inks 5 pages = ***"Kitten and the Mitten" Frazetta text illo pencils and inks 1 page = ***"The Unsociable Turtle" Frazetta text illos pencils and inks 2 pages = *** Frank Frazetta - - - - - - - - - - Home / Frazetta / Coo Coo Comics / Standard ebay  >this issue >Frazetta

Marvel Preview #2 - 1st Punisher solo, Dominic Fortune
Marvel Preview #2Marvel Preview v1 #2, 1975 - Someone's turning Vietnam veterans into assassins, prompting the Punisher to find answers. His search leads him to the International Industrial Alliance, a cabal intent on overthrowing the government. This story, written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Tony DeZuniga, is the Punisher's first solo story and offers a brief glimpse into his origin. In a separate tale, a divorcee' hires a mercenary to get the money she's owed by her ex-husband. Dominic Fortune offers his services though the odds are long at survival. Writer Len Wein and artist Howard Chaykin introduce this 1930s adventurer to readers. Cover by Gray Morrow. /// key 1st origin, 1st solo Punisher, 1st appearance Dominic Fortune- - - - - - - - - -"Death Sentence" 32 pages"The Power Broker Resolution" 13 pages1st Dominic Fortune1st Punisher solo- - - - - - - - - -Home / Marvel Preview / Marvelebay >this issue

House of Mystery #236 - Bernie Wrightson cover, Steve Ditko, Neal Adams art
Bernie Wrightson House of Mystery v1 #236, 1975 - A horrific cover image of a skull emerging from the muck begins this issue. Patterned birches on either side of the figures enclose and frame the potential murder scene. This is among Bernie Wrightson's best late bronze age covers. Inside, Steve Ditko tells of a ghostly prank gone horribly awry. His style is more whimsical than serious, perhaps setting the wrong tone. In another story, a devious plot ensues to fake a family member's death. Neal Adams' inks keep the scenes appropriately dark, but his detailing is minimal. With the exception of one or two panels (see interior page below), his work is barely recognizable. This is 22 of 26 House of Mystery issues by Adams, 1 of 6 House of Mystery issues by Ditko and 26 of 28 House of Mystery issues by Wrightson. /// Wrightson gallery - - - - - - - - - - Wrightson cover pencils and inks = **** "Deep Sleep" Adams story inks (Paul Kirchner pencils) 9 pages = * 'Death Played A Sideshow'' Ditko story pencils (Mike Royer inks) 8 pages = ** Steve Ditko Neal Adams - - - - - - - - - - Home / Adams / Ditko / Wrightson / House of Mystery / DC ebay  >this issue >Adams >Ditko

True Love Pictorial #10 - Matt Baker art & cover
Matt Baker  True Love Pictorial v1 #10, 1954 - As her wedding is planned by a wealthy aunt, Marge soon starts to doubt her love for her future husband. Matt Baker's artwork is lively and personable, reflecting the mood of the upcoming nuptials. The layouts are varied just enough to hold interest. His illustrations are polished and clear. Interestingly, a heavy-set young female appears as a supporting character, a rarity in 1950s romance comics. Baker’s corresponding cover is a carefully organized montage. Several scenes (some not in the story) surround and confine the bride-to-be. This is 9 of 10 True Love Pictorial issues by Baker. - - - - - - - - - - Baker cover pencils and inks = *** "Afraid to Be Married" Baker story pencils and inks 10 pages = **** Matt Baker  - - - - - - - - - - Home / Baker / True Love Pictorial / St. John ebay  >this issue >Baker


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