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The cover to Western Outlaws is striking. Reminds me of the covers to Adventure, the pulp, in the early '40's.

 

The Western Gunfighters cover is also note-worthy with the age of the main character there.

Yeah, a couple of my favorites also......I got multiple copies of each; OCD is not a good thing in this hobby

I got a few westerns worth gawkin' at....

Why do you think the label doesn't give credit to Maneely for cover art..??

Just got this back today.

 

Yay me!

 

 

Stunning book... ...puts mine to shame..!!

....Congrats....

You might try the Lone Ranger, although I find the "adult oriented stories" a little racy. Here's one that comes to mind.......actually, it's more about his horse Silver.

The Lone Ranger was ambushed and capture by an enemy Indian War Party.

The Indian Chief proclaims, "So, YOU are the great Lone Ranger! In honor of the Harvest Festival, YOU will be executed in three days. Before I kill you, I grant you three requests. What is your FIRST request Huh"

The Lone Ranger responds, "I'd like to speak to my horse."

The Chief nods and Silver is brought before the Lone Ranger who whispers in Silver's ear, and the horse gallops away.

Later that evening, Silver returns with a beautiful blonde woman on his back.

As the Indian Chief watches, the blonde enters the Lone Ranger's tent and spends the night.

The next morning the Indian Chief admits he's impressed, "You have a very fine and loyal horse, but I will still kill you in two days. What is your SECOND request Huh"

The Lone Ranger again asks to speak to his horse.

Silver is brought to him, and he again whispers in the horse's ear.

As before, Silver takes off and disappears over the horizon.

Later that evening, to the Chief's surprise, Silver again returns, this time with a voluptuous brunette, more attractive than the blonde.

She enters the Lone Rangers tent and spends the night.

The following morning the Indian Chief is again impressed, "You are indeed a man of many talents, but I will still kill you tomorrow. What is your LAST request Huh"

The Lone Ranger responds, "I'd like to speak to my horse, alone."

The Chief is curious, but he agrees, and Silver is brought to the Lone Ranger's tent.

Once they're alone, the Lone Ranger grabs Silver by both ears, looks him square in the eye and says,

"Listen very carefully......for the last time.....I said bring POSSE....!!!"

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Got behind in PMs and KUDOS....A major shout out due to:

ArAich, flatrock02, and GACollectibies.

The booty includes: sweet westerns and great reference reading.

Thank you all.

TSTQ

Yep...gotta agree....nice run of westerns

Picked this up from PokerKid when he upgraded.....don't believe either one was posted in this thread.

Picked up a couple of PokerKid's undercopies.....both on the upper-end for fillers.

Thanks you Sir....for....offerin' 'em up.... packin' 'em nice....shippin' 'em fast.

TSTQ

Previously posted in;

Gold Comics: 1939 NEWSSTAND PIC TIME MACHINE JOURNEY INTO THE PAST

Screen shots from Superman TV series.

A Ghost for Scotland Yard - Second Season

 

I really like this one.....coulda used that face on a Maneely cover..!!

 

 

Crime Wave - First Season

 

 

Unlucky Number - Fourth Season

 

Lois and the Man Of Steel himself...!!

 

 

 

Here's another from;

The Birthday Letter - First Season

I can't thank quailtycomix enough for offering up a sweet Rawhide Kid # 1 .

Thank you sir, that's one sweet copy.. ....!!

/R

TSTQ

Belated THANKS goes out to Billy Parker and buttock for fast shipping (thumbs u and excellent packing (thumbs u on a bunch of sweet Atlas westerns.....

Thank you sir.

/R

TSTQ

Screen shots from Superman TV series.

A Ghost for Scotland Yard - Second Season

I really like this one.....coulda used that face on a Maneely cover..!!

Crime Wave - First Season

Unlucky Number - Fourth Season

Lois and the Man Of Steel himself...!!

Just found this book....bought it back in May and forgot I had it.

Just in from comicdey....

Another sweet book from comicdey......

Thank you sir.

TSTQ

Here is one of my long-time secret grails...

 

Sweet book...best copy I've seen in a long time. (thumbs u

I just finished that short run with this book.....had to settle for a lower grade, couldn't find anything better.

Those are great, I especially like the six-gun western. My sense with Maneely is that for each cover like those above, there are 3 or 4 others that are relatively bland. If you contrast that to Heath or Everett, the ratio is more in favor of great covers. At least in my opinion.

 

That probably reflects my affinity toward covers with a little action as Maneely tended to draw static poses and situations. As you've said, you prefer those which I would imagine explains your fondness for Maneely. I think as a technical artist, and stylistically (linework, not layout) as well he is up there with the best of them. But I prefer the content of other artists as a whole.

 

Don't get me wrong, I like Maneely and think he did some wonderful work, but looking through my war books his action scenes were often lacking (in fact the two covers of his I really like are more static - Battlefront 11, War Action 12). Maybe the editor(s) at Atlas recognized this and put him more on the Western line where he could put some tense "stand-off" images together; more in line with the content.

 

I'm just making this up as I go, so please no-one take this as gospel.

 

Here are the two covers I referenced.

 

I'm all about westerns but I can appreciate the passion for war, horror and those super hero guys.

Yes, "static poses"...that's the word I was looking for, thank you.

I enjoy JM's static poses immensely. However, looking at your Battlefront 11, War Action 12 they don't quite measure up with the Heath, Everett covers...again imho...but "what's missing" here he's "got' in his westerns, on static poses.

You hit the nail-on-the-head, I gotta agree with you; JM has a lot of misses, I've said the same way back in the thread when discussing this very topic.

Speaking for westerns......Maneely, Severin and Heath are my main staple. As for Everett, I'm guessing here, I'd say it wasn't his forte. If I'm wrong correct me, but if it wasn't for Two Gun Western # 12 2nd series he would barely be noticed within the Atlas runs. I recently sold my low grade copy so I don't have a scan to throw up but if my memory is correct adamstrange has a sweet copy....if he reads this maybe he'll post it for us.

Here's the only two Everett western I have. If you know of others I'd like to see 'em or at least know the titles.

Gotta throw up this WO # 3....just another book that grabs me.

Really nice copy of OF # 2...best I've seen. (thumbs u

As for Maneely, I give him more credit than you. If it wasn't for his short life I think ....well, I'll leave that speculation out there.

The OF # 2 is good but he did so much better, imho.....I know the Black Knight fans would agree. Generally speaking, I myself like his frozen art more than his action frames, If that makes sense.

Regardless, he had a nice 'edge' to his work.

Oh, by the way, I don't have a copy of that OF # 2....I'm envious.

Here's a few of my long standing favorites;

I gotta 'bout 150 of dem westerns....a mere trifle considerin' the heap.

Don't think I posted this one....

Nice books... (thumbs u

Here's the info on the Toronto Collection

Agreed, one of my many faults; not exploring other genre.

Again you're correct, I know his war books are just as attractive. I purposely don't spend time reading/viewing all the threads but I have seen a number of his covers. Very nice, enough so that I'd throw down some coin if I continued lookin'. Gotta force myself to turn away.

I'll keep my eye out for the reprints....Tks

Forgot this one;

They are nice books (thumbs u although I don't see 'em as JM's "best work"....other than being an unusual character and rarely seen, they're as mundane as a lot of his covers. Haven't seen the insides so I can't speak for that.

Don't get me wrong, he's my favorite artist....on my part it's a; narrow collecting focus as well as a possible closed mind.

With a closed mind and shallow thought , here's what I think ranks up there :

This one is probably a 7.0 (Heritage VF), but it is a Mile High with Romita art.

 

Nice book......when you get tired of it or shift focus I'll give it a good home..!!

A couple Atlas War

 

Stunning....mesmerizing cover.

Another flawless transaction from the Comics Market place. (thumbs u

Thanks goes out to moonlite for bomb proof packing and quick shipping.

Thank you sir.

TSTQ

A much over due Thank You goes out to herc2000 for cutting loose of a fantastic key and a long sought after grail.

The transaction was flawless packing was tight and the trip across the pond was extremely fast; 5 working days

I would be remiss if I didn't take the time to acknowledge the CGC boards for making this happen.

Again, thank you sir.

TSTQ