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Right – often there are tales acknowledged as classics because of their quality but also their popularity, but there are less known stories which could be classics in their own merit. "Trick or treat", however, is a milestone as it’s the first apperance of Hazel, and our school of authors widely used Hazel in classic stories as opposed to Goofy (I talked about this previously). DD26!

Very nice pickup! Congrats! I've often thought about doing a focused run of the women in Timely comics but so far its just been lots of

Like only the best collections, they can be identified by their smell!

I've never heard of this one. Was it just radio or were there movie serials as well?

Congrats! Its great when these books get to stay in the "family".

This was one that I really took care of. mm It shows!

Very nice!

Ok, that's cool! What is it and where is it from?

It's totally Schomburg. Maybe not "Xela" since it's not full airbrush. I totally agree. Its Schomburg. The woman's face is a give away.

Yeah, those women strike me as more handsome than beautiful. Speaking of ugly "woman" covers, Terrific Comics #5 always made me think, "Why is that man dressed in drag being tortured like that?" Schomberg could draw stunning women but every once and in a while he would draw one who had to shave her chin stubble twice a day. I'll just exit to the left now.

All of these are stunning!

Wow!

This reminds of the old Coppertone ad.

Bob Wood had a certain way with women. Yeah, a real lady-killer in a trysted ironic sorta way. Man, was I confused. I kept reading these comments as "Wally Wood". Which, of course, in no way jived with reality. For those who do not know the story of Bob Wood. http://www.crimemagazine.com/downfall-delinquent-short-unhappy-life-bob-wood

Fantastic book!

I must disagree with this one. Simon and Kirby invented a multitude of characters for several companies. Shuster art was only used in the early Superman stories and then several other artists took over his strip. His Dr. Occult, Slam Bradley and other strips were more representative of his talent than Superman. Those other cartoonists were stuck with a few characters and did their best to keep them original over several years but passed them on. Eisner was a master story teller that few could compete with. Simon and Kirby also invented a number of aspects of comic book art we take for granted today like moving the action outside the panel and two page art spreads. I'm not a fan of their art but they definitely contributed to the form. Once you have a winning formula for awesomeness there is no need to try something else. Your comment is kinda like saying Barks art lacked originality because all he drew were ducks and he just gave his editors what they wanted.

There will be some sort of atonement for that statement. Warn your friends (if you have any) so they don't get taken out by the lightning bolt or what ever it is that hits you. Are you talking about his comment or my comment? I know; we're both WINNERS! Um. His.

I knew this would be an unpopular opinion but remember the spirit of the thread!

Uglier than this?... ...or this?... Those are some fine nominees for ugliest Timely but I said what I meant and I meant what I said. Red raven #1 looks like it was drawn by the dead!

You are so bad that is classic Kirby My point exactly.

There will be some sort of atonement for that statement. Warn your friends (if you have any) so they don't get taken out by the lightning bolt or what ever it is that hits you. Are you talking about his comment or my comment? I know; we're both WINNERS!

Gotta love yellow covers and shelves of heads!

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much. They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF). Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess. That is interesting. Thanks for posting!