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Post by infobroker on May 3, 2014 19:57:15 GMT -5
Marvel Continuity Policies of 1969The move to (mainly) single-issue stories and other editorial decisions to simplify content and continuity was driven by the declining sales of comics. The quiet backing away of that policy was from finding out that it didn't make any difference. Other, broader factors had more impact on sales. I recall getting ticked off by their announcement.That all comics will be done-in-ones which I thought was silly if the story called for an expanded length or prevent them from doing those types of stories. The other announcement was the end of responding in their letter columns. Made you feel they'd print your letters and not bother to read them The dumbing down of Marvel comics was a huge mistake. I went on a sabbatical from comics all together. My last purchased comics were Witching Hour #5 and an Aquaman. Both were bought for the Nick Cardy covers. Mister Miracle #3 and Conan #9 were by comeback comics. -jb the (yea I missed the early couple of issues of the Kiby's Fourth World comics) ib - |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 4, 2014 5:52:57 GMT -5
Savage sword of Conan #30, naturally.... Frank Brunner's splendid cover to his adaptation of The Scarlet Citadel! That's funny. I think I've heard you say that before. - jb the deja fu ib - Well, these days we do a lot of cutting and pasting from some old message board or somethin'... |
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Post by infobroker on May 4, 2014 11:39:09 GMT -5
Well, these days we do a lot of cutting and pasting, [editing and re-expressing] from some old message board or somethin'...
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 4, 2014 19:45:18 GMT -5
Well, these days we do a lot of cutting and pasting, [editing and re-expressing] from some old message board or somethin'... -jb the finishing your thought ib - In the world of comics, everything old is new again! And again. And again. And... |
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Post by infobroker on May 9, 2014 9:51:56 GMT -5
While checking out some very early html pages that I was using for note taking and became part of the concept material used to launch the real www.herocopia.com, I found the following graphics on the same website. These are scores from the Guess the Classics Covers thread. This particular group would have been the first cycle of covers that Kimosabe posted after the reset of 1994. The graphics for this would have been re-purposed from images that I used for the Astro City/Herocopia pages I was assembling a year or so earlier. Here's a sample of that for Honor Guard and Quarrel. I did several of these scoreboards with different themes, until the 2008 or so timeframe. One of my favorites was the Marie Severin appreciation Scorecard. Several of the posters used them for Avatars for awhile. A few have kept them to this day. Keeping the scores was a very time consuming process. Kimo and Red Oak's cover creations would have even more arduous. The 2004 - 2206 timeframe posts started falling off the CBR website many years ago. SAD, because that is when some of the most creative scorecards were made, and the community at large seemed to be having the most fun with the entertainment and camaraderie provided by the thread.       |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on May 9, 2014 10:01:01 GMT -5
Geez...I was actually better at that than I thought I was.
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Post by infobroker on May 9, 2014 10:21:25 GMT -5
Found another one. One of my favorites. I had just bought a new font from Comicraft, and wanted to make some fun use of it.  |
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Post by Cherokee Jack on May 9, 2014 14:37:55 GMT -5
Geez...I was actually better at that than I thought I was. Ditto. |
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Post by Rob Allen on May 9, 2014 16:20:02 GMT -5
Those graphics remind me of some folks I haven't seen here yet - is anyone in touch with MichikoS, Mike Kuypers, or T-Guy?
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Post by benday-dot on May 9, 2014 20:08:25 GMT -5
Those graphics remind me of some folks I haven't seen here yet - is anyone in touch with MichikoS, Mike Kuypers, or T-Guy? Mike Kuypers hasn't posted since 2006 or so, moving onto Facebook and into comic message board retirement I'd heard. Michiko hasn't posted much either for several years now, though I do miss his immense knowledge. TGUy, never the most frequent poster I think would join up here, since he certainly has popped up now and then and not so long ago, especially if Kirby is a topic. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 10, 2014 6:39:10 GMT -5
Favorite Conan ArtistLooks like I'm gonna be a very small minority here when it comes to artistic highs for Conan. I think greatly of both Barry and John's work, but when it comes to story telling and pacing and character definition I think Barry's work is more interesting, broader in scope and overall, more original. Highlights of special interest include Conan #1, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 24. My cherry of delight would be Savage Tales #2 and 3. When it comes to the best of best inking on big John's work, I think he did it the best. No excess, no noise, clean and direct. Second best would be brother Sal. I understand the commercial reasons that Marvel editorial used the fancy line work of Alcala, which is definitely fine material. I just prefer big John. As for Gil Kane, I loved his two bridge issues (17 and 18), and the early issues of Giant Size Conan that adapted Hour of the Dragon. -jb the 'odd man out' ib - Agreed on all points. My own impression is that while Buscema was the favorite Conan penciller among comics readers in general, Smith is either a strong contender or downright number one among hardcore Conan fans. Regarding inkers, I prefer Buscema himself. He gives his art a Hal Foster-like quality. Seeing as how he couldn't afford to do it for any extended period, though, I didn't mind how many other artists built on his breakdowns: Alcala did his quasi-Gustave Doré thing, DeZuniga had a grittier vision, and the all too-rare Neal Adams inking was always a joy to behold. Sal Buscema did a good job too, but his inking was basically Big John light. |
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Post by infobroker on May 14, 2014 1:08:09 GMT -5
Oh My (New) Gods!
My very expensive, but (worth every penny) copy of Jack Kirby's New Gods Artist Edition arrived today. To say it is stunning would be the proverbial understatement. This is like looking at all the original artwork. It just leaves me breathless. The power of these pages is just beyond belief. Well done IDW, well done indeed! Attachment Deleted Attachment DeletedThese oversized pages reinforce the epic power of the artwork accompanied by the brutal beauty of Kirby's writing. These are some of the most dynamic and well realized characters in all of comic literature. They are placed in situations uniquely well defined for who they are (but then, Kirby always understood that plot comes from the characters) and they speak with a power and conviction that is also poetic in tempo and delivery. My joy for these comics is boundless. My admiration more so. -jb the (in awe of the King) ib -
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Jun 27, 2014 16:25:17 GMT -5
I made a promise to Infobroker and I'm back to honor it.Here are the contents of one of Fandom's great fanzines-The Comic World.I don't own #s 1-7 but have the rest
Robert Jennings began his fanzine in 1961.His articles were fun to read,not just dry summaries of old stories.Way back when,fans were hungry for info.After 7 issues in 5 years it vanished
After a 3 year absence,Robert Jenning's fanzine returned.As explained,he was in the army in those intervening years.All articles by Robert Jennings unless indicated
Fan Artist Harry Thomas provided cover art and spot iillos .The plan was to try and get out 12 issues a year of detailed histories and analysis.
Comic World #8 (Summer 1969)-double sized 80 pages
Blackhawk-40 pages thru the beginning of DCs takeover
Information Center-10 pages.Answers to reader's questions
Wally Wood at EC by Robert Overstreet
WW11 Patriotic Heroes
Comic World # 9-40 pages
The Blue Tracer from Military Comics #1-16
Information Center
Brothers Of The Spear by Rick Norward
Comic World #10-40 pages
Phantom Lady
Information Center
The Black Canary by Tom Fagin
Comic World #11-40 pages
Daredevil from Lev Gleason Publishing
Information Center
White Indian
Comic World #12-40 pages
Ghost Rider from ME Publishing-reprint from Comic World #1
Johnny Craig Spotlight by Robert Overstreet
Letters including one from Fred Guardineer
Comic World #13-40 pages Early 1970
The Sniper from Military Comics
Kimball's Kolumn by Clay Kimball. Various musings about The Golden Age
Information Center
Letters Section
And then came a 7 year gap and a return in 1977 due to a new job,relocation,new house and divorce.Its now 40 pages for a buck
Alan Hutchinson provides the art.A bi-monthly schedule is planned
Comic World #14-40 pages
The Black Terror
Comics Reader's Reaction by Richard Weingroff. A look at several studies about comic book readers
Alex Schomburg and his Covers
Comic World #15-40 pages Jan 1978
The Lost World from Planet Comics
The Yellow Claw
Comic World #16-40 pages Mar 1978
Sheena Queen of the Jungle
Rex the Wonder Dog by Gary Brown
Kimball's Kolumn
Comic World #17-80 pages May 1978
Fighting American by Gene Reed
Kimball's Kolumn
ACG Comics by Edwin Murray
Letters Section
Comic World #18-80 pages Sept 1978 $3 Cover Price.Came out a few weeks after #19
The Blue Beetle
Kimball's Kolumn
ACG Comics by Edwin Murray An Update
Captain Marvel Jr-The Early Years by Raymond Miller
Fanzine Reviews
Letters Section including Jerry Iger,Joe Simon and Jay Disbrow
Comic World #19-40 pages Oct 1978 $1.50 Cover Price.
Green Arrow
Kimball's Kolumn
Fanzine Reviews
The Presto Kid from Red Mask Comics
Comic World #20-56 pages Feb 1979 $1.50 Cover Price.
The Vigilante by Ethan Roberts
Kimball's Kolumn
Yellow Claw Revisited to include the Nick Fury Years
Letters Section including Kurt Busiek
Comic World #21-44 pages Nov 1979 $1.50 Cover Price. Slick Color Cover
The Black Knight from Atlas Comics
Fanzine Reviews
The Funny Book Racket-behind the scenes of comic book distribution
Comic Book Reviews
Romance Comics by Mark Carlson
Letters Section
Issue # 22 was supposed to feature The Face and a "startling comparason between Superman and Mickey Mouse".Alas it was not to be
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Post by hondobrode on Jun 29, 2014 0:17:45 GMT -5
I love old fanzines like these loaded with solid information !
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