Goon appreciation thread :) 5 5

[Lebowski]

Ah, but there are only two drawings total of the Goon in the entire book; one just happens to be on the cover. He doesn't even speak any dialogue, as the spreads from Goon #1 that are shown in this book only contain dialogue between the Zombie Priest and Lazlo.

 

Avatar Illustrated '98 = first cameo

Goon #1 = first full appearance

 

[kngof9ex]

So how did you find out that this was the first cameo? it doesnt seem like a well known book, i could be wrong

[Lebowski]

So how did you find out that this was the first cameo? it doesnt seem like a well known book, i could be wrong

 

This book has been flying under the radar for quite a while. I myself was oblivious to the importance of this book until a few months ago.

 

But the publication date of this book precedes that of Goon #1, simple as that. There is no way to ignore this book or what kind of shakeup there will be once CGC officially gives this book the recognition of the cameo appearance.

[PhiGam-migration]

i, too, was ignorant about this book...

 

i think bcruze is trying to stick it to CGC right now, getting the first appearance thing sorted out..

[Norrin_Radd]

Big ups to bcruze for my copy of Avatar Illustrated '98. I really can't wait to get it SS'ed.

 

For those who don't know, Avatar Illustrated '98 predates Goon #1 and features the first appearance of the Goon and the Zombie Priest in a one-page cameo. Hell, if you look on the left of the cover, there's the Goon himself right there.

 

CGC is still weighing in on the matter, but my opinion is that this book should be designated as the first cameo appearance and Goon #1 as the first full appearance. We shall see what they say.

 

So the cat is out of the bag, eh?

 

Got my copy this week, too.

 

[Lebowski]

So the cat is out of the bag, eh?

 

The 's gonna hit the fan now!

[slackjawcomics]

I have (not mine) with CGC right now Scheduled to be graded....I will be interested about that their notes will be on that one.

 

Though, if they are going to note this issue as a cameo, I think they should note on Goon (Avatar) #1 1st Full Appearance.

[Lebowski]

Yeah, that was the copy signed at the Nashville party, isn't it? It'll be the first SS copy of the book, I believe.

[PhiGam-migration]

cool cover for a goon 1st app (thumbs u

[Lebowski]

cool cover for a goon 1st app (thumbs u

 

Too bad Goon isn't a bigger part of it.

[Buck Biggins]

October and I talked about this quite some time ago. Might have been almost 2 years ago.

 

You guys just now found this out.

 

 

[Lebowski]

None of that now.

[slackjawcomics]

Notes:

 

1 page Goon preview pre-dates

Goon #1 from Avatar Press (3/99).

[bcruze]

I just got off the phone w/ cgc and this is how the cgc label will read.. per Joe at cgc..

 

1 page Goon preview, Predates Goon #1 From Avatar Press "March 99"

 

this is better then nothing. I was at least hoping for a cameo but the more people who say something can maybe persway a differant thought? regaurdless its a tough book to get!

[bcruze]

chris beat me to the punch...

[Lebowski]

Cop-out.

 

[bcruze]

why wasnt hulk 180 a preview?

[Lebowski]

Does it have something to do with the nature of the book? Since it's not a standard story issue of a book?

[bcruze]

Im totally clueless on the issue however if it were me making the decision I would give it first cover and cameo first app and make the goon #1 first full app.

[Norrin_Radd]

October and I talked about this quite some time ago. Might have been almost 2 years ago.

 

You guys just now found this out.

Thanks for telling us about it.