Bosco685 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wow! CROW 1981 TITLE PIN-UP I wouldn't mind having a reproduction made of this OA. I wouldn't be surprised if Chris is bidding on this piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoginohio Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Is there an official movie adaptation of the original Crow movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 OMG!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoginohio Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 OMG!!! Did I say something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 OMG!!! Did I say something wrong? No, I was just in awe of the pin-up art. I've collected a few graded Crow books in my time. Nothing big though. Somewhat of a fan. I can recite every line to the original Crow movie to Wicked Prayer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyDeLicious Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 What did that pinup close at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 What did that pinup close at? $1,011 was the final bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 What did that pinup close at? $1,011 was the final bid. And the 2 single pages from the story went for $2,057, and $2799. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoMbiE13-migration Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Would be nice to own the Crow #1 original series http://cgi.ebay.com/CROW-1-CGC-9-8-1989-RARE-ULTRA-HIGH-GRADE-/170657782653?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bbff1b7d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Would be nice to own the Crow #1 original series http://cgi.ebay.com/CROW-1-CGC-9-8-1989-RARE-ULTRA-HIGH-GRADE-/170657782653?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bbff1b7d That's a board member. He also has it posted on Comiclink. An incredible book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 so can someone tell a newb what this series is about and what they like about it. I was always really into indies in the 80s and 90s but I have to admit I stayed away from getting the crow issues because the facepaint on the character just seemed weird and I wasn't sure it would appeal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 so can someone tell a newb what this series is about and what they like about it. I was always really into indies in the 80s and 90s but I have to admit I stayed away from getting the crow issues because the facepaint on the character just seemed weird and I wasn't sure it would appeal to me. Yet you glossed right over the character traits of the 5'3" dude with the skin tight spandex, mutton chops, and blades that came out of his hands huh? Classic revenge story. Loving couple murdered by gang members, the Crow comes, raises the protagonist from the grave, imbues him with invulnerability and reflexes to allow him to "balance the scales" and make those responsible pay for the crimes. Once this is completed the murdered protagonist's soul will then be able to rest and rejoin the woman he loves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Classic revenge story. Loving couple murdered by gang members, the Crow comes, raises the protagonist from the grave, imbues him with invulnerability and reflexes to allow him to "balance the scales" and make those responsible pay for the crimes. Once this is completed the murdered protagonist's soul will then be able to rest and rejoin the woman he loves. Also, I think there is a lot of reflection on the strength of a loving relationship being timeless, and you see this in some of the vignettes such as "Atmosphere" contained in A Caliber Christmas. Erik thinks back to happier times with Shelly, which seems to give him the strength to continue on. Not that I'm a fan or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeasOfCrap Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 "The Crow" follows Eric who sits reading "forgotten lore"as a method to forget the loss of his love, Shelly. A "rapping at [his] chamber door"reveals nothing, but excites his soul to "burning". A similar rapping, slightly louder, is heard at his window. When he goes to investigate, a crow steps into his chamber. Paying no attention to the man, the crow perches on a Bowen Wolverine bust. Amused by the crow's comically serious disposition, Eric demands that the bird tell him its name. The crow's only answer is "Bosco!". Eric is surprised that the crow can talk, though it says nothing further. Eric remarks to himself that his "friend" the crow will soon fly out of his life, just as "other friends have flown before" along with his previous hopes. As if answering, the crow responds again with "Bosco". Eric reasons that the bird learned the word "Bosco!" from some "Schmo" and that it is the only word it knows. Even so, Eric pulls his chair directly in front of the crow, determined to learn more about it. He thinks for a moment, not saying anything, but his mind wanders back to his lost Shelly. He thinks the air grows denser and feels the presence of angels. Confused by the association of the angels with the bird, the narrator becomes angry, calling the crow a "PLOD" and a "Presser". As he yells at the crow it only responds, "Bosco!". Finally, he asks the crow whether he will be reunited with Shelly in Heaven. When the crow responds with its typical "Bosco!", he shrieks and commands the crow to return to "Idaho", though it never moves. Presumably at the time of the poem's recitation by the narrator, the crow "still is sitting" on the bust of Wolverine. The narrator's final admission is that his soul is trapped beneath the crow's shadow and shall be lifted by "Bosco!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 so can someone tell a newb what this series is about and what they like about it. I was always really into indies in the 80s and 90s but I have to admit I stayed away from getting the crow issues because the facepaint on the character just seemed weird and I wasn't sure it would appeal to me. Just watch the Brandon Lee movie. It's way better than the original miniseries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Blasphemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Blasphemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 "The Crow" follows Eric who sits reading "forgotten lore"as a method to forget the loss of his love, Shelly. A "rapping at [his] chamber door"reveals nothing, but excites his soul to "burning". A similar rapping, slightly louder, is heard at his window. When he goes to investigate, a crow steps into his chamber. Paying no attention to the man, the crow perches on a Bowen Wolverine bust. Amused by the crow's comically serious disposition, Eric demands that the bird tell him its name. The crow's only answer is "Bosco!". Eric is surprised that the crow can talk, though it says nothing further. Eric remarks to himself that his "friend" the crow will soon fly out of his life, just as "other friends have flown before" along with his previous hopes. As if answering, the crow responds again with "Bosco". Eric reasons that the bird learned the word "Bosco!" from some "Schmo" and that it is the only word it knows. Even so, Eric pulls his chair directly in front of the crow, determined to learn more about it. He thinks for a moment, not saying anything, but his mind wanders back to his lost Shelly. He thinks the air grows denser and feels the presence of angels. Confused by the association of the angels with the bird, the narrator becomes angry, calling the crow a "PLOD" and a "Presser". As he yells at the crow it only responds, "Bosco!". Finally, he asks the crow whether he will be reunited with Shelly in Heaven. When the crow responds with its typical "Bosco!", he shrieks and commands the crow to return to "Idaho", though it never moves. Presumably at the time of the poem's recitation by the narrator, the crow "still is sitting" on the bust of Wolverine. The narrator's final admission is that his soul is trapped beneath the crow's shadow and shall be lifted by "Bosco!". that was outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Yet you glossed right over the character traits of the 5'3" dude with the skin tight spandex, mutton chops, and blades that came out of his hands huh? Classic revenge story. Loving couple murdered by gang members, the Crow comes, raises the protagonist from the grave, imbues him with invulnerability and reflexes to allow him to "balance the scales" and make those responsible pay for the crimes. Once this is completed the murdered protagonist's soul will then be able to rest and rejoin the woman he loves. thx! as for the other attributes, hey I will overlook a lot (talking ducks with shirts but no pants = winning ) but I don't know, my first impression based on nothing more than the covers was "moody soap opera downer" so I never did buy them. But, I've heard enough people speak well of it - your summary included - that I know there must be some substance. This thread alone makes me willing to give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Blasphemy. Watch it, Dude. Nobody f**cks with the Jesus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
