Sensation 11: the stories

[Joanna]

Yes, indeedy, that did look interesting! But alas, I can only write up the comics I own.

 

There are so many collectors who don't bother with the golden age, or think of it as too long ago ("it has nothing to do with me. I'm only into the bronze age." That sort of thing). Well, I wasn't around in the 40's either, but all you have to do is read these things and it's like hopping in a time capsule. You get such a feel for the times and culture, the invasive sense of war, the lingo of the day, in short, all sorts of pop culture, political and social footprints, etc. On top of that, you get really interesting, original stories and some great art.

 

I wrote these when I used to post on Compuserve and racdu, so that I could share what I found so fascinating about these books. Back then, there were very few archives (none for Wonder Woman at that time) so this was the first time many of those comic fans had any exposure to them. It was a lot of fun.

 

-- Joanna

[Joanna]

If you want to see the cover, here's the auction:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=737459707&rd=1

[FlyingDonut]

Not to be a whiner, but why don't you take checks? Get burnt?

[Joanna]

I don't take checks because my bank charges if they bounce. I can't afford to take the chance. But I'd take one from you, because I trust you not to want to hurt me.

 

-- Joanna

[Zonker]

Thanks Joanna, I just realized Sensation #11 has been reprinted in an Archives edition, so any comics scholars interested already have access to it.

 

But since Comics-by-Joanna are so much more entertaining than the originals, I suppose it is possible no one has noticed the story until now...

 

Cheers,

Z.

[Joanna]

Those archives are fantastic! As soon as I can get some extra money together, I'm going to buy the Wonder Woman volumes 2 and 3. I see them on ebay all the time, but they're a tad expensive.

 

As far as I know, only the WW story from Sensation 11 has been reprinted. Unless there are reprints of Mr. Terrific or Wildcat, etc., the only way to read those stories is to buy the original (or read my silly synopses).

 

Since several of you had a good time with these stories, I'll see if I can't get a few more posted this week.

 

-- Joanna

[Joanna]

The auction ends in about an hour, so if you want to see the stories I described, up close and personal, get ready to snipe.

 

-- Joanna