Yorick Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 6:14 AM, Ernie72 said: That's why I suspect that Matt Baker took in count her in some occasions at time to draw some characters. However other sources said that he was influenced by artist like Alex Raymond and Milton Caniff who were using models who looked like some of Matt Bakers female characters, in special the model who possed for the character of Miss Lace. Other sources just stablished that Baker came from the generation of those artists but he knew how to glow with his own style and I agree with this of course. This is Milton Caniff drawing Miss Lace with his model There's a fun French comic that came out in 1994 which has an English translation. It's called "Pin-up" and is loosely based on Caniff and Ms Lace (and cameos of other GA artists). I really enjoy Berthet's artwork. I'm not sure how much of the series has been translated, but the third book ended nicely (it's the last English one I have, and I also have 4 and 5 in French). Darwination 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LadyDeath Posted October 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2023 Baker's autumn covers are such a pleasant vibe. Darwination, comicnoir, PassDaMike and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 8:01 PM, LadyDeath said: Baker's autumn covers are such a pleasant vibe. Wow! That TAR 44 is a real gem. I still need that issue. TAR 42 has long been one of my favorites. Such a rich sense of place and time. I look at this couple (dating? flirting?) and think yeah, their relationship probably doesn’t go the distance. They’re drawn so differently… she’s all curves and relaxed body language, while he’s tense and angular, kind of a Mike Love punk type. The falling leaves add to that feeling of wistfulness and suggest the passage of time, or the season coming to an end… another quiet Baker masterpiece. LadyDeath, Changer, PassDaMike and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Another strong price on a Baker cover. https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/adventure/all-top-comics-16-fox-features-syndicate-1949-cgc-vg-45-off-white-to-white-pages/a/122343-17022.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 Point Five and LadyDeath 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeath Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Beautiful panel. Robot Man, Dr. Love, pmpknface and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwination Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 3:45 AM, LadyDeath said: Beautiful panel. Baker must have liked that one, too, to give it the full page treatment. I'd love to have a copy of this one. Changer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 5:01 PM, LadyDeath said: Baker's autumn covers are such a pleasant vibe. Why do so many “teenage” girls look like older women on Baker covers? FoggyNelson and Mavrick76 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 9:38 AM, Darwination said: I'd love to have a copy of this one. Copies are easy to find, it's the original that's tough... This copy is the Dark Horse edition (2007). Very nice reprint. OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MBFan Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 11:38 AM, Darwination said: Baker must have liked that one, too, to give it the full page treatment. I'd love to have a copy of this one. Since It Rhymes With Lust was digest sized, the art was laid out differently than a regular comic book, allowing for oversized panels throughout. I believe the book contains 12 full page panels in all. szucchini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 1:21 PM, Robot Man said: Why do so many “teenage” girls look like older women on Baker covers? She has grey hairs in the top one (august issue) 😁😁😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Just a reminder, since we're discussing It Rhymes With Lust: The DCM has a copy for people to read. https://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?dlid=27911 Darwination and manetteska 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeath Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Should've been made into a film with Lizabeth Scott. Edited October 24, 2023 by LadyDeath szucchini, Yorick and pmpknface 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Edited October 28, 2023 by manetteska Photo Changer and PeterPark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeath Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 So uh, how suspicious is this? Am I reading it wrong or was the price jacked up by one guy? https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/145394658857?item=145394658857&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m145235.l2565 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 3:36 PM, LadyDeath said: So uh, how suspicious is this? Am I reading it wrong or was the price jacked up by one guy? https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/145394658857?item=145394658857&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m145235.l2565 I dunno, it might be fine. The ebay seller blissard does have a lot of loyal bidders, so this is not necessarily a shill. And I've sold GA books on ebay where I had a bidder that bids like this, like they have to be on top every waking moment for all 7 days. (God bless 'em!) Yorick, Darwination and LadyDeath 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwination Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Bid activity (%) with this seller: 82% Seems like a high number, but collectors do like his stuff. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I believe ... The number goes up if someone has a high bid and then others keep chipping away at it, its seems as if one buyer keeps bidding but its just his high bid holding the latest top bid position LadyDeath, MBFan, Mavrick76 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 3:36 PM, LadyDeath said: So uh, how suspicious is this? Am I reading it wrong or was the price jacked up by one guy? https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/145394658857?item=145394658857&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m145235.l2565 What is the link to? It just takes me to a sign in page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeath Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 10:21 PM, PeterPark said: What is the link to? It just takes me to a sign in page PeterPark and Funnybooks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...