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1 minute ago, october said:

Cap 117

6.0 SA?

$65

Has what looks like a stain/black ink in center of top edge. Probably CT, but maybe not. Dunno. 

take it

Sweet Jesus 

I can say that the 3 volume set is all digitally colored. Maybe not as consistently, but definitely digitally colored. Can't imagine why they wouldn't do the same for the omnibus since they already had the color plates from the first 3 volumes.

 

I'd skim through the vol 1-3 TPB and see how much it bothers you. If it's not too bad to your eyes, the omnibus is really the way to go. Another thing that bothers me a bit is that Adams did a George Lucas and redrew a few panels here and there to correct what he thought were mistakes or renderings that didn't turn out the way he wanted originally. The only problem is that these look a little obvious and sort of sticks out when you see it. I have all the original issues so it was easy for me to catch these.

 

The best reprinting of these stories in the original four color palette are the treasury editions. C25 is my favorite, but C51 and C59 are the best. C59 also reprints Wrightson's fantastic Swamp Thing 7 and Adams' HOS 93, one of the few books where Adams did both the pencils and inks. On top of that, Tec 410 and Bat 227 are included as well.

Thanks so much for this!

I love all the Adams B&B's...... Adams does everybody......that is the volume I look at most of all in the 3 volume set GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

 

I don't really mind the digital recolouring in the Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams hardcovers, but volume 1 provides an easy comparison between the original and new presentations. I think I read that Adams got carried away a bit with his remastering and ran over budget before finishing the volume, so that it stops suddenly part way through the Brave and Bold run; around the Sgt Rock issue, IIRC?

That's actually really good to know. Does that mean the Adam's Batman Omnibus is not all digitally recolored? Does anyone here own one? Love to know how much of the volume has been touched up. If it's half recolored, I would consider getting the omnibus. Thanks!

speaking of Neal Adams batman, can someone recommend a collection (TPB or HC) that has all these classic stories? (and I don't mean the batman Omnibus that has all the new fancy digital coloring) I want the original color printing! I want to read them all now that I've seen all these amazing covers!

 

Here are some cheaper options, I'm not a fan of the new coloring either, but if you don't mind b&w(I love it) Showcase vol 5 collects a ton of great issues.

 

 

That Treasury looks amazing, is that the only one of Adams I need to pick up?

You can try the aforementioned treasuries for many of the reprints (and bigger). Also the Ra's al Ghul stories and the Man-Bat stories were each reprinted in separate limited series which can be picked up for cheap (or check out the Tales of the Demon trade for the Ra's stuff).

 

Honestly, though, I've got the Adams 3-volume set and the coloring simply does not bother me at all (yes, I'm well aware that I'm the only one). The stories and art are just a joy.

Thanks for the info. I have one of Adam's recolored volumes and the digital coloring did throw me off. I actually picked it up at one of his signings and he was telling everyone how proud he was of the new coloring. I feel there is too much contrast now and I'm focusing more on the bright colors vs the beautiful art and story. I would've sold my copy had he not sketched in my book. I will try to hunt down those treasuries!

speaking of Neal Adams batman, can someone recommend a collection (TPB or HC) that has all these classic stories? (and I don't mean the batman Omnibus that has all the new fancy digital coloring) I want the original color printing! I want to read them all now that I've seen all these amazing covers!

For our anniversary my wife commissioned a folded book for me for my comic room. Green leather bound with gold leaf tipped pages. It turned out fabulous, she had an engraved copper plate riveted to the cover. It is cooler than words and even the pictures can describe. The thought, time and effort she put into it shows in the final product and I love her for it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a cool idea!

Thanks!

Haven't posted here in awhile; some are commissions, some are just for fun!

Awesome room! Not sure if I'm capable of watching two sports games at once though!

Bought a nice John Romita remarked book from Ray. Good communication, fast shipping, product arrived just as described!

 

My newly purchased ticket to the club

Lovely copy!

when will silver age bubble burst

Sold some books to Josh; he paid lightning fast, great communicator, just awesome to deal with all around!

Sold Matt boxes of books. Very quick payment and a real pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!

They are equally important, but AV#4 is one of the best silver age covers of all time!

Animation!

 

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He work in the avengers animated serie?

the latest Batman animated movie?

 

By the way how many artist do you need to draw a 22 minutes animated show?

 

Did he really work for Marvel and DC, or he do work for company producing

animation for this 2 names?

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As in Dreamworks animation; how to train your dragon, kung fun panda, etc. Feel free to shoot me pm if you have other animation related questions. I hate to derail this thread

Animation!

I'm a big fan of BWS work but man he was an hole. Met him at a Toronto convention over ten years ago and I was with a buddy who showed him his portfolio. He looked at his watch and said ' I've got a minute', quickly flipped through his portfolio and told him there was nothing special in here and that it would be a good idea for him look into another profession. Both our jaws just dropped.

 

[font:Book Antiqua]Of course your friend show his art to more people

who greatly disagree with Smith...

 

He stay on course, and today he is a successfully artist working with the 2 big names in the business.

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I can imagine a guy getting tired of people shoving portfolios in their face, but if you're sick of it then tell them you don't have the time. If you look at it and want to give an honest opinion, it would be nice to say "I gotta tell you, you need work. Keep at it. Take a class if you can."

That would definitely be the right approach. Both my friend and I are working for the big 2 in animation field now. And we both view other artists portfolios often and we always give constructive criticism due to our nightmarish experience with BWS.

I'm a big fan of BWS work but man he was an hole. Met him at a Toronto convention over ten years ago and I was with a buddy who showed him his portfolio. He looked at his watch and said ' I've got a minute', quickly flipped through his portfolio and told him there was nothing special in here and that it would be a good idea for him look into another profession. Both our jaws just dropped.

Pen, Marker & Guache. Can't remember the last time I did Hulk, this was a fun commission.

Great seller! and stellar packaging! Bought a couple Steranko Caps from David, even got a freebie!

Here is mine

 

Great signature placement!

Here's a group shot of my fav silver age books. Well, it looks exactly like my sig line

I started collecting CGC books about 2yrs ago and was very specific with my goals. I needed to have 1st app of my top three favorite characters, favorite team and favorite cover.

Top three characters: Spidey, DD, Iron man

Fav Cover: Av 4.

I've reached my goals now, will now retire from collecting