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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 10:12:50 GMT -5
Marvel said it had to be this in its pre-story blurb. As a biased Spidey fan I'd agree. Goblin is awesome. I'd put the issue with Punisher (#129) next. Ross Andru still rules after 40 years. Current Spidey artists can take note of that.  Feel free to post anything else that was more important, so I can go read it. |
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 19, 2016 11:35:16 GMT -5
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Post by wildfire2099 on Oct 19, 2016 12:33:34 GMT -5
I just read that Cap story a little while ago.. that is some really good stuff.
Other stuff of note:
Original Deathlok in Amazing Adventurers
Hulk 181
First (I think) Black and White mags (Savage Sword of Conan and Deadly Hands of Kung Fu at least)
I think 1st Iron Fist too
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Post by MDG on Oct 19, 2016 12:44:31 GMT -5
I'd been out of newsstand comics for a few years in '74, but was frittering around the edges, reading the histories that were around at that time and buying undergrounds when I could find them (mainly mail order, since I was only 14). I started buying Warrens again in '73, but Creepy #62 was my first exposure to Berni Wrightson.  |
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Post by codystarbuck on Oct 19, 2016 12:53:07 GMT -5
For me, it was a story in this:  The Batman story is tremendous, on of the best of the era; but, it was this story:  Thing is, I didn't read it until 1985, though I wanted to, in 1974, when I saw the house ad for the DC 100-PG comics. In 1974, the most important story was:  Why this particular comic? Well, it was the first comic that I got to pick out for myself. Everything before that had been bought by relatives or loaned by friends. I got to say, "That one!" It had a pretty good Aunt Minerva story, too; and, a rather fun Mary Marvel. The third story, with Captain Marvel and alien vegetables wasn't quite up to snuff. 2 out of 3 ain't bad! |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Oct 19, 2016 13:26:22 GMT -5
Overall I'd say it's that one, but given my bias towards S&S comics my own choice would be this one :  First collaboration between John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala in the new mag Savage sword of Conan (this is from issue #2). It also was the first time a book-length adventure was placed later in Conan's life, foregoing the chronological approach of the colour comic. |
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Post by Confessor on Oct 19, 2016 13:48:29 GMT -5
I totally agree with your comments about Ross Andru -- a very underrated Spider-Man artist. Right up there with the all-time greats, as far as I'm concerned. As for the question in hand, being a Spidey fan, yeah, I'd probably pick the issue you posted above, although I also love the Mind-Worm story in ASM #138...  But to enter into the spirit of the thing, the Steve Englehart penned Dr. Strange run started in 1974, which was a really good run...  Also, there were some great E-Man issues in 1974, like this one...  |
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 19, 2016 13:59:43 GMT -5
Overall I'd say it's that one, but given my bias towards S&S comics my own choice would be this one : First collaboration between John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala in the new mag Savage sword of Conan (this is from issue #2). It also was the first time a book-length adventure was placed later in Conan's life, foregoing the chronological approach of the colour comic. I know my friend Roquefort Raider is indeed a big sword & sorcery fan, especially of Marvel's excellent black & white mags. I'm not as big in the genre, however, even I recognize that Black Colossus was an epic story. Great pick ! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 14:07:46 GMT -5
I think 1st Iron Fist too I don't think I've ever read Marvel Premiere 15. I mostly know Iron Fist through some random issues of Power Man Iron Fist and the Marvel Team Up ish he appeared in. |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Oct 19, 2016 14:12:25 GMT -5
I think 1st Iron Fist too I don't think I've ever read Marvel Premiere 15. I mostly know Iron Fist through some random issues of Power Man Iron Fist and the Marvel Team Up ish he appeared in. What amazes me about Iron Fist is it was practically a merry go round of creators for the first several issues, yet it still told a coherent story. There's both an Epic collection and Masterworks of it out there if you want to check it out on the cheap side. |
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Post by codystarbuck on Oct 19, 2016 15:17:28 GMT -5
I totally agree with your comments about Ross Andru -- a very underrated Spider-Man artist. Right up there with the all-time greats, as far as I'm concerned. As for the question in hand, being a Spidey fan, yeah, I'd probably pick the issue you posted above, although I also love the Mind-Worm story in ASM #138... But to enter into the spirit of the thing, the Steve Englehart penned Dr. Strange run started in 1974, which was a really good run... Also, there were some great E-Man issues in 1974, like this one... Oh, yes, E-Man. That is a good one! 1974 was also the year that gave us the rather short-lived Atlas/Seaboard line, from Martin Goodman and son Chip (aided by editors Jeff Rovin and Larry {Stan's little brother} Lieber). Here's one of the few really good ones:  Don McGregor and P. Craig Russell were working magic on Killraven, in Amazing Adventures. Here's my favorite single issue:  McGregor was also in the midst of his "Panther's Rage" epic, on Jungle Action, the single greatest Black Panther tale. Jack Kirby was giving us OMAC, like nothing seen before:  Michael Fleischer and Jim Aparo were giving us their seminal Wrath of the Spectre, in Adventure Comics Doug Moench and Rich Buckler started a little tale here:  Jim Starlin was giving us the cosmic Captain Marvel and DC was giving us Famous First edition treasuries, reprinting Golden Age classics for the young audience. A heady year, for comics |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Oct 19, 2016 15:22:21 GMT -5
For me, it was a story in this: The Batman story is tremendous, on of the best of the era; but, it was this story: Thing is, I didn't read it until 1985, though I wanted to, in 1974, when I saw the house ad for the DC 100-PG comics. In 1974, the most important story was: Why this particular comic? Well, it was the first comic that I got to pick out for myself. Everything before that had been bought by relatives or loaned by friends. I got to say, "That one!" It had a pretty good Aunt Minerva story, too; and, a rather fun Mary Marvel. The third story, with Captain Marvel and alien vegetables wasn't quite up to snuff. 2 out of 3 ain't bad! That issue of Detective is incredible, both for a classic Batman story and for The Manhunter, which was one of the very best comic series' of the 70s. I bought that issue mail order probably some time around 1982. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 15:45:02 GMT -5
@cody, if you posted pics, I can't see them for some reason.
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Post by Icctrombone on Oct 19, 2016 16:25:50 GMT -5
Not trying to highjack the thread but, I liked when Marvel promoted their books in that manner. This appeared in Avengers 4 ( 1963).   |
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Post by Bronze age andy on Oct 19, 2016 18:19:46 GMT -5
Tough to beat the previously mentioned stories but I will throw in... Defenders #13-14 Doc, Hulk and Subby vs. Nebulon and the Squadron Sinister. "And Who Shall Inherit The Earth!" yeah, that's some Bronze Age goodness.  |
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