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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 28, 2024 17:14:38 GMT -5
Swag shown- Rob Allen scored lots of interesting comics in a yard sale Tartanphantom showed us a rare book... Also, I found the version of Howard the duck when they turned him into a rat
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 28, 2024 17:12:06 GMT -5
We had a nice meeting with 6 attendees. tartanphantom, Slam_Bradley, Rob Allen, kirby101, spoon and icctrombone Subjects covered: George Tuska The Black Kiss book Bob Brown The Howard the Duck /Disney battle over its appearance Vince Colletta Pimp ? Free comic book day Kirby's Captain America run Creating comics for Charlton without interference Ditko's second time at Marvel McFarlane Overrated ? Why Kirby left Marvel Movie trailers and the spoilers Reveals in movies Bongo comics And much more but I need a secretary to record all the content.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 28, 2024 17:03:12 GMT -5
You guys crack me up. I post beautiful comics and there's a lot more comments about the bananas.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 28, 2024 8:55:08 GMT -5
I beg to differ. The DD pose looks like it was similar to poses I saw in Fantastic Four 39 or 40. The Avengers looks like some of the panels from maybe Avengers 16. The inking might be the problem. ( see, I don’t think Colletta is perfect).
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 28, 2024 6:36:57 GMT -5
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 28, 2024 6:31:02 GMT -5
Journey into Mystery # 116
“ The Trial of the Gods”Writer Stan Lee Artist: Jack Kirby Artist Inks: Vince Colletta
Plot summary: Thor and Loki are called in the presence of Odin to take part in something called trial of the Gods. It is essentially a race through the land of Skornheim , which is perilous and can result in their deaths. They are forbidden to take any weapons with them and the person who returns to Asgard is the winner. Once transported to that land it is revealed that Loki has magical Norn stones to aid him. While in the dark land, Loki reveals to Thor that he has sent the Enchantress and the executioner to abduct Jane Foster while they undertake the challenge. Loki uses this to gain a psychological advantage and distract the Thunder God in the contest. Immediately, Loki uses the stones to become intangible and pass a thorn forest that can tear through even steel. Thor has to use his helmet covered by his cape to pass. All the obstacles will place Thor at a disadvantage without any weapons. In the meanwhile , Balder informs Odin that the Enchantress and Executioner are placing Jane in danger and Odin uses his Celestial screen to verify that Balder is correct. Odin sends him to earth to protect Jane. In Skornheim, Thor and Loki are confronted by a huge being called Yagg who is there to slay all intruders to the land. Again Loki uses the stones to escape while Thor has to defeat Yagg using the David and Goliath method to fell the giant. Meanwhile on earth we see a teen Brigade member try to summon various heroes to battle the Enchantress and her partner to no avail, but Balder arrives and goes to challenge the duo. The issue leaves us at a cliffhanger when Loki passes through dimensional Barrier leading to Asgard and seeming victory. To be continued Comments: This was an exciting issue that had many great Kirby visuals including incredible creatures and dangerous landscapes for the two to traverse. The fantasy element is just amazing and Thor is at his best when he is on a quest through these types of mysterious lands where even his power is not an advantage. Loki is his usual scumbucket self and his having a hidden weapon was a weak point in an otherwise great story. The two should have been searched before going to the land of Skornheim. Surely Stan could have written that the stones were planted in Skornheim for Loki to obtain later. Another weakness is that this contest should have been monitored by someone in Asgard. In this issue , Odin uses a device to see what is happening on earth. It seems to me that this trial should also have been likewise available for viewing. Despite these problems, i found this to be an exciting read from start to finish. Sorry Hoosier X but it turned into another GET JANE FOSTER chapter while Thor was in battle in Skornheim. Cool moments:The Avengers , this time including Captain America , are given cameos at a meeting wondering where Thor was. In the same two page sequence, you see what's happening for various other Marvel heroes. Daredevil is shown swinging by in pursuit of the Submariner and the Frightful Four are seen near the Baxter building seeing if the Fantastic Four survived their last encounter with them. With this issue it appears that Vince Colletta is the regular Inker replacing Chic Stone. I love all cameos by the original Avengers. And you see a cameo by Daredevil plugging his own book. The Frightful Four get chased away when they think Balder is the Human Torch. I love these connections to the events of other Marvel books. Tales of Asgard:
Thor and Loki are on a diplomatic mission to visit King Hymir. Loki urges the King to challenge Thor to a contest which will result in his enslavement if he loses. He has Thor catch a fish , but when he is at sea, it is not a simple fish, it is a huge sea monster. Thor uses his hammer to slay the beast. When he returns to the palace, the King gives him the main challenge , which is to break a simple drinking goblet. Thor soon finds out that the goblet is enchanted and cannot be destroyed. He finds put that he has been tricked and decides to kill the king in order to escape enslavement. The King's sister Princess Rinda reveals that Thor has indeed been tricked and it is justified. Thor throws the goblet at the Kings head and shatters his crown, halting the magical properties of the goblet. Comments: This is the first time that Thor has shown that he is willing to kill an opponent and his cold blooded assessment made the story compelling. The trick challenges was a nice touch. The King's crown , which is enchanted , saves the king's life and head. Thor is baddass and will take your head clean off. This is the best TOA story so far. Miscellaneous:There's an ad in the book to join the MMM society.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 27, 2024 13:50:00 GMT -5
This week I pulled out my Iron Man #150.
This is the very first time that Dr. Doom fights Iron man alone. I believe they crossed swords in various Avengers books, but I thought it to be a no brainer to have them square off. The book was by the great Michelinie, Romita Jr, Layton team in their great run in the 80's.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 27, 2024 9:43:33 GMT -5
Got this in the mail this morning. It completes the entire 20 issue Jack Kirby Fourth World run.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 25, 2024 18:25:03 GMT -5
I'll be heading to Memphis to celebrate the life of the second of my two best friends, both of whom have died this year. I'll be with you CCF friends next time. That’s a tough year. Sorry for your loss.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 25, 2024 11:24:01 GMT -5
I understand that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a different thing , but I hate that they made Adam Warlock a fool in the last Guardians movie There I said it. Well I guess I am glad I went with my instinct to not watch it after GotG2 being the train wreck that it was. I guess that proves that GotG was the one off actual good MCU movie of the whole bunch. Though I will admit I am curious about Black Panther. But after GotG2 I just gave up on the MCU. And it seems that was a good plan. Don’t get me wrong, the 3rd movie was very good. The depiction of Warlock was disappointing.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 25, 2024 11:05:41 GMT -5
I understand that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a different thing , but I hate that they made Adam Warlock a fool in the last Guardians movie
There I said it.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 25, 2024 6:35:29 GMT -5
It's been a while.
Zoom meeting this Sunday 4-28-24 130 pm EST. Lets have a fun time and bring your swag.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 24, 2024 18:45:27 GMT -5
It includes a gallery book. You do know that that series is a continuation of the mid-'90s New Gods series storyline, right? So technically, there's 15 issues in the preceding series before #1 of Kirby's Fourth World was published. Yes, I have some of those issues. Byrne takes it over from 12 -15, then it becomes the series I bought.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 24, 2024 18:43:32 GMT -5
I agree with the sentiment about getting the actual issue(s) to see the house ads within. They're fun, dynamic, and they still work! I've gotten plenty of back issues that I initially saw through house ads in other issues. I have to ask though, about the cover to #115, what is up with Loki? Is he flying? Is he lording over the fight? Is he leaning over an invisible wall? It's just an odd placement to me. I was going to mention that the cover is poorly designed. Loki's figure diverts the eye from the action and he's missing his torso.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 24, 2024 17:17:34 GMT -5
It includes a gallery book.
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