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Post by codystarbuck on Jun 24, 2019 23:30:24 GMT -5
Last question (and perhaps one that belongs in the Gone Too Soon thread)...Gunhawks from the 70s. Short lived series. Any good? Again there are a couple issues at this shop and I’m wondering if they are a good read or not. Not really. The premise of two lifelong friends, one white, one black, wandering the Old West in search of the woman one of them loves had possibilities but was undercut by an unbelievable and historically implausible backstory, mediocre plotting and scripting, and art of variable quality. The issues drawn by Syd Shores (#1-2 and 4-5) are a whole lot better than the others drawn by Dick Ayers. It's chief claim to fame was the decision to kill off one of the leads in #6 and retitling it Gunhawk for the final issue (#7). If one of the issues available at your shop has Shores, I say go for it and decide for yourself.
Cei-U! I summon the saddle sores!
I've never actually read any of these; but, I have never seen a bad Ayers western. Where did they go wrong? Or is it that Shores just did it that much better?
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Post by Cei-U! on Jun 25, 2019 0:23:18 GMT -5
Shores was simply a better draftsman and storyteller than Ayers (if you haven't seen his Red Wolf stories, you're missing out). It's funny: I'm not at all a fan of Ayers but I have a ton of his comics!
Cei-U! Go figure!
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Post by codystarbuck on Jun 25, 2019 2:39:37 GMT -5
Shores was simply a better draftsman and storyteller than Ayers (if you haven't seen his Red Wolf stories, you're missing out). It's funny: I'm not at all a fan of Ayers but I have a ton of his comics! Cei-U! Go figure! Ayers' Ghost Rider is just spectacular, either the original Magazine Enterprise issues or the Marvel version (though that is kind of watered down). Love his Sgt Fury, though more so when Severin inks it. Ayers did my favorite over-the-top stuff, while he and Severin did my favorite more thoughtful stories. Ayers on a western or war comic was great, compared to superheroes (other than inking Kirby). I also like Ayers work on the Avenger, back in the 50s.
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Post by memosdsu on Jun 27, 2019 16:48:19 GMT -5
An utter newbie here, but I am looking for information regarding a specific Archie Comics Story--not sure which specific comic it was. It was a Christmas issue that featured a story about Archie and the gang helping out Veronica Lodge's father--apparently there was a strike at his company and the Archie Gang chips in to help decorate the annual Christmas Party. The story would have appeared sometime in the 70s-80s. If anyone has a clue or can point me to the correct forum on this site to post this kind of query, I would be in your debt. Thanks.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jun 27, 2019 18:49:05 GMT -5
Welcome, memosdsu! You’ve certainly come to the right place. We have quite a few Archie experts around here. That particular story doesn’t ring any bell but I’ll take a look at my Christmas specials.
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Post by Prince Hal on Jun 27, 2019 18:54:26 GMT -5
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Post by shaxper on Jun 27, 2019 21:22:22 GMT -5
An utter newbie here, but I am looking for information regarding a specific Archie Comics Story--not sure which specific comic it was. It was a Christmas issue that featured a story about Archie and the gang helping out Veronica Lodge's father--apparently there was a strike at his company and the Archie Gang chips in to help decorate the annual Christmas Party. The story would have appeared sometime in the 70s-80s. If anyone has a clue or can point me to the correct forum on this site to post this kind of query, I would be in your debt. Thanks. Crimebuster is the resident Archie expert here and can hopefully help you. I'm sorry to say I haven't read this one. Welcome to the community!
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Post by MDG on Jul 12, 2019 15:17:25 GMT -5
Here's a comic-adjacent question: I'm working with a group in the village where I live and one of the things we are looking at doing is putting up a couple more Little Free Libraries. I was toying with the idea of doing one for comics/graphic novels, initially stocking it with books I was selling at shows for $1/less and GNs from Ollie's. What do you think are the chances that a "fan" would just empty the thing out some night?
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Post by Prince Hal on Jul 12, 2019 16:12:14 GMT -5
Here's a comic-adjacent question: I'm working with a group in the village where I live and one of the things we are looking at doing is putting up a couple more Little Free Libraries. I was toying with the idea of doing one for comics/graphic novels, initially stocking it with books I was selling at shows for $1/less and GNs from Ollie's. What do you think are the chances that a "fan" would just empty the thing out some night? You're asking me? I'm Irish; I know the world is always going to break my heart. But still, I'd give it a shot, especially if you stock it with books that appeal to different ages and interests.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jul 12, 2019 16:13:48 GMT -5
Here's a comic-adjacent question: I'm working with a group in the village where I live and one of the things we are looking at doing is putting up a couple more Little Free Libraries. I was toying with the idea of doing one for comics/graphic novels, initially stocking it with books I was selling at shows for $1/less and GNs from Ollie's. What do you think are the chances that a "fan" would just empty the thing out some night? Given my generally pessimistic view of humans, I think the chances are...HIGH!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 22:13:43 GMT -5
Here's a comic-adjacent question: I'm working with a group in the village where I live and one of the things we are looking at doing is putting up a couple more Little Free Libraries. I was toying with the idea of doing one for comics/graphic novels, initially stocking it with books I was selling at shows for $1/less and GNs from Ollie's. What do you think are the chances that a "fan" would just empty the thing out some night? Do you have some sort of stamp or sticker for your comic business (like the stamps stores use on FCBD issues), something that may say courtesy of "Beatnik Comics" or some such that would make the comics or traes unappealing to collector's because of the dip in grade because of it, but not detract form it as reading material for those who might be interested? I late friend who owned the lcs I went to in CT used to put a big X in black sharpies on books covers then sell them to kids/new readers for a dime each to put material in the hands of readers but keep collectors from hoarding books (usually lower grade reading copies or stuff he had over-ordered on but wanted to build readership for future issues). There will also be people who try to abuse kindness or generosity and twist it to their personal gain, but that's not a reason not to be kind or generous, so I say go for it, especially if you have a stamp/sticker gimmick to ward off collectors. -M
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Jul 15, 2019 17:03:53 GMT -5
I have a semi-comic related question. Perhaps it’s better elsewhere but I will post here for now.
Was there ever a reason why Gwen Stacy was not used as the main love interest in the animated 90s cartoon for Spider-Man? If I recall she appeared in an episode but I forget the context....
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Post by The Captain on Jul 15, 2019 19:49:18 GMT -5
I have a semi-comic related question. Perhaps it’s better elsewhere but I will post here for now. Was there ever a reason why Gwen Stacy was not used as the main love interest in the animated 90s cartoon for Spider-Man? If I recall she appeared in an episode but I forget the context.... Don't know the actual reason, but it probably had to do with MJ being the love interest in the comics and Gwen being worm food for 20 years at that point. They probably felt OK using her as a secondary/tertiary character as fan service for adults watching it, but didn't want to confuse any younger people who weren't alive when Gwen was an integral character in the comics.
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Jul 15, 2019 21:36:04 GMT -5
I have a semi-comic related question. Perhaps it’s better elsewhere but I will post here for now. Was there ever a reason why Gwen Stacy was not used as the main love interest in the animated 90s cartoon for Spider-Man? If I recall she appeared in an episode but I forget the context.... Don't know the actual reason, but it probably had to do with MJ being the love interest in the comics and Gwen being worm food for 20 years at that point. They probably felt OK using her as a secondary/tertiary character as fan service for adults watching it, but didn't want to confuse any younger people who weren't alive when Gwen was an integral character in the comics. Right, yeah. Didn't the '90s animated series try to more-or-less kind of usually mostly try to ape the comic's current status quo?
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Post by beccabear67 on Jul 16, 2019 11:22:16 GMT -5
I was reading Avengers vol.3 #36 & 37 last night (2000-2001, Busiek/Epting/Vey) and Iron Man mentions growing up in Avengers mansion... what the? This is Tony Stark still isn't it? Also, why/when did Ms. Marvel get renamed 'Warbird'? I can see why Monica Rambeau is now Photon, but with all the birds, Firebird, Mockingbird, why add another? Pretty cool couple of issues with ties to older stuff I know like the Black Knight and 3-D Man, I hope I can find some of the Alan Davis issues if not Perez.
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