comicnoir Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 10:39 PM, Sqeggs said: Have people been following this series on Bleeding Cool? https://bleedingcool.com/tag/matt-baker/ Learned some stuff. Seifert endorses Szav's point about Crown 4 apparently being Baker's first published cover. I like Seifert's analysis of Saint 4. Very informative. Sqeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 10:21 PM, Sqeggs said: My copy There is a line that starts on the edge of the second 's' that ends at the end of the 'L' in both copies. I always thought was a handling defect. It now looks production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/9/2022 at 2:20 AM, comicnoir said: I like Seifert's analysis of Saint 4. Very informative. Just read that. I'm happy someone did the analysis because I've long questioned that being a slam dunk Baker cover. Sqeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakerFanOne Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 6:58 PM, Sqeggs said: I think the SS 5 cover is Baker. He struggled some drawing women in profile. I feel like there are several distinct phases/types of Baker art. There is the early phase that is represented in Classics 32, Seven Seas 3, and some of his Bomber work as well as Phantom Lady 13. Then another Phase which seems to mix Kamen and Baker like Phantom Lady 17 with Seven Seas 5 with stiffer figures and rougher inking that transitioned to his classic phase on St. John romance. I would agree that Seven Seas 5 has many Baker elements but artistically is quite different than Seven Seas 4 and 6. I find his Movie Comics work a bit of an anomaly as it reminds of the Cow Puncher 4 and Seven Seas 4, but was also early in his career. Sqeggs and Microbia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 11:26 PM, comicnoir said: There is a line that starts on the edge of the second 's' that ends at the end of the 'L' in both copies. I always thought was a handling defect. It now looks production. Agreed. I think OP has the best copy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BakerFanOne Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 7:21 PM, Sqeggs said: My copy Finally dug up my beater copy Point Five, Sqeggs, Chief1332 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MB1952 Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 Just happen to notice today I join this boards 10 years ago. Time fly’s. here’s a beautiful gal to celebrate. Robot Man, markseifert, Ricksneatstuff and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 10:08 AM, MB1952 said: Just happen to notice today I join this boards 10 years ago. Time fly’s. here’s a beautiful gal to celebrate. Wowza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) On 8/8/2022 at 9:09 AM, Yorick said: Maybe Baker's first published character creation? He created Ato-Man and Bomber Boy, right? Those were early characters.... 1946 Edited August 10, 2022 by Robot Man OtherEric, Yorick, Sqeggs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Curious to see where this one ends: Cinderella Book with Early Matt Baker Art (Tiny Tales, 1946) | Lot #81195 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricksneatstuff Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 Well, this is an exciting evening, and a pet project of mine, as a Baker fan. I hope everyone enjoys the Matt Baker Showcase tonight. HA.com/40190 Chief1332, comicnoir, Sqeggs and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 10:32 AM, Ryan. said: Curious to see where this one ends: Cinderella Book with Early Matt Baker Art (Tiny Tales, 1946) | Lot #81195 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com) I have managed a couple of these, including the four book set that is pretty sharp. I like where it is already but I think it is a little niche for comic books despite the incredibly early Baker art. I am definitely interested. All the results should be interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I was hoping a few of the Hawk books would make it with their awesome covers, but it looks like they were hen's teeth this go-round. Annual Matt Baker auction, anyone? comicnoir, Ricksneatstuff and MB1952 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I'm guessing there will be no "deals" in this auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareHighGrade Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Current prices are still low on many books with 30 minutes to go before the auction starts. I wonder how many prospective buyers are sitting at their computers waiting for the final bidding? Yorick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 wow the AGS 14. just wow Joshua33 and OtherEric 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 That AGS 14...woah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 7:10 PM, Changer said: wow the AGS 14. just wow Twinsies! Changer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) hmm I shouldve have raised more money .. Edited August 11, 2022 by Changer comicnoir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Is the All Top #16 really that much more than the 11 or 13 normally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
