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Post by MDG on May 13, 2024 12:46:08 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 12, 2024 9:24:37 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 11, 2024 15:23:17 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 11, 2024 12:28:22 GMT -5
These are the first three undergrounds I ever bought, at the NYC Comic Art Con in '74 (so technically, I got them illegally). Obviously, I was mainly interested in Corben, having seen his work in the Warren mags.
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Post by MDG on May 11, 2024 11:52:28 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 11, 2024 11:36:25 GMT -5
Well, this time around, I'm gonna be Captain Obvious, and pick a long-time favorite of many, Justice League of America #200... I have this book and bought it from a comics store when it came out. While I appreciate the jam method of the artwork, I felt the story was a bit subpar. I still like opening it up , though. That Boland page was beautiful. I wish he had done more interior work back then. IIRC, each chapter has a full-page splash, but only a couple of artists knocked it out of the park with theirs. Besides Bolland, Kubert did a great job.
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Post by MDG on May 11, 2024 11:32:38 GMT -5
Does anyone else remember the Marvel Super-Heroes Slurpee cups that 7-11 was offering back circa '75 or so? There were 60(!) of them in all, of which I managed to snag six (Captain America, Doc Savage, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thing). I might've gotten more but I wasn't a big Slurpee fan. Unfortunately, it only took two or three washings for the pics to wear off so I chucked 'em all decades ago. Cei-U! I summon the summer I graduated from high school! Here's a poster listing the cups in the '75 series.
And Cei-U! it says right on there not to put them in the dishwasher!
There was a DC set as well...
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Post by MDG on May 9, 2024 10:05:43 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 8, 2024 15:45:44 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 8, 2024 15:41:34 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 8, 2024 15:29:49 GMT -5
Why did the standard size of a comic book original art page change in the late 60s?
The standard size of comic book original art pages changed in the late 1960s mainly due to practical reasons and industry trends. One significant factor was the transition from the Golden Age to the Silver Age of comic books, which brought about shifts in artistic styles, printing methods, and storytelling techniques.
One of the primary reasons for the change in page size was the emergence of more intricate artwork and detailed storytelling. Artists began to experiment with more dynamic layouts and larger panels, requiring more space to fully execute their creative visions. Additionally, advancements in printing technology allowed for finer details to be reproduced accurately, encouraging artists to work on larger canvases to showcase their skills.
Moreover, as the popularity of comics grew and the demand for original art increased, artists sought to create larger pieces that could potentially be sold to collectors or displayed in galleries. Larger artwork not only provided more visual impact but also offered greater flexibility for artists to express themselves.
Overall, the shift in the standard size of comic book original art pages during the late 1960s was a combination of artistic innovation, technological advancement, and changing industry dynamics, all of which contributed to the evolution of the medium.
But didn't the standard size get smaller in the 60s, not larger?
You're correct, my apologies for the oversight. In the late 1960s, there was indeed a shift towards smaller standard sizes for comic book original art pages, primarily driven by economic considerations and changes in printing methods.
One significant factor in this change was the rising cost of paper and printing. Publishers sought ways to reduce production expenses, and one approach was to decrease the size of the original art pages. Smaller pages required less paper and ink, resulting in cost savings for publishers.
Additionally, advancements in printing technology during this time allowed for more efficient reproduction of artwork on smaller pages without sacrificing quality. This made it feasible for artists to work on smaller canvases while still achieving the desired visual impact in the final printed comic.
Furthermore, the smaller page size also facilitated the production process, as it made handling and storing original art pages more manageable for both artists and publishers.
Overall, the transition to smaller standard sizes for comic book original art pages in the late 1960s was driven by a combination of economic factors, technological advancements, and practical considerations within the industry.
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So the first answer is totally wrong; the second is wrong in talking about paper costs rather than film and production costs.
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Post by MDG on May 7, 2024 9:51:00 GMT -5
Rags
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Post by MDG on May 6, 2024 19:21:47 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 6, 2024 16:03:32 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on May 6, 2024 14:58:56 GMT -5
Chatty keeps guessing til he gets it right
When did Archie comics raise cover prices from 15 cents to 20 cents?
ChatGPT Archie Comics raised its cover prices from 15 cents to 20 cents in 1969. This increase was in line with industry-wide trends during that time due to rising production costs and inflation.
No, that was 12 cents to 15 centsChatGPT
You're correct, my mistake. The price increase from 12 cents to 15 cents for Archie Comics occurred in the mid-1960s, specifically in 1964. Thank you for the correction!
No, comics were 12 cents in 1964
ChatGPT You're right, I apologize for the oversight. Archie Comics actually increased its cover price from 12 cents to 15 cents in the late 1960s, around 1969. Thank you for your patience and for pointing out the error!
So if 15 cents was 1969, when was 20 cents?
ChatGPT Archie Comics raised its cover prices from 15 cents to 20 cents in 1972. This increase was part of a broader trend within the comic book industry during that period, as publishers adjusted prices to account for rising production and distribution costs. And apparently, it doesn't learn from its mistakes....
When did Archie comics raise cover prices from 15 cents to 20 cents?
Archie Comics increased their cover prices from 15 cents to 20 cents in April 1971. This was part of a broader trend in the comic book industry at the time, as printing and production costs were rising.
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