comicnoir Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Something recent Man, I completely love the dame on this cover. It's books like this that make me so tempted to chase Baker books. Maybe if I hit the powerball tonight.... Excellent looking copy! I can understand why the top may not be shown, but what's the grade? I know! I know! It's 7.0 OW/W Wise guy! I can also tell you how much he paid for it... his credit card numbers... eBay and Paypal passwords... any personal information you want. ...but it'll cost you. How much? Maybe you're willing to make me an offer to not reveal your info? You mean... BLACKMAIL? That's okay. Talk away. Edited January 7, 2016 by comicnoir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 This arrived recently. Baker horror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice. Tough book to find in grade. How about another one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice. Tough book to find in grade. How about another one... I've been looking for an upgrade of that for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Can I play too? Edited January 9, 2016 by tricolorbrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Can I play too? Cool! I don't think I have any of the Baker horror books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 ...and the thread comes back around to romance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice one Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 ...and the thread comes back around to romance... Not a book you often see above VG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Really? GD+ at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 STRICT Mint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 As I remember, my copy is a beater. Don't think I've seen a copy as nice as yours or Duke's for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I've always wrestled with the idea that Romantic Marriage 23 and 24 should belong with the Cinderella Love run, because CL 25's indicia says, "Formerly Romantic Marriage". The book had a title change, but technically, RM and CL are part of the same numerical run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I theen you are correct senor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 This arrived recently. Baker horror. I think this is the 1st Baker book I ever noticed. Just love this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 ...and the thread comes back around to romance... Rarely seen. At least by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 This cover illustrates what a solid draftsman Baker was. Those staircases with their different vanishing points, plus the doorway and such, give a real feel of solid structure. Then placing the figures on those steps and getting their weight right, so there is no sense of falling or mistaken foreshortening. The railings are perfect. Even the style of the interior is consistent. Nothing is wrong with this drawing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 In this case, I agree. There are many Baker covers where I'd like to grab him by his $200 suit lapels and say what were you thinking man? I chalk it up to having a whole lot of drawing heaped on his plate by St. John. This cover is perfection. And, even better than getting every perspective and detail right, the characters are wonderful too. The male is so well done, as compared to more than half the time, ill formed and brutish. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
