Marty Mann Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Couldn't let the year go by without spotlighting one of my favorite comic books. It's now 60 years ago that Fawcett Publications closed shop (with this historic, if under appreciated book):Marvel Family 89, with the ironic of ironic cover blurbs "And then there were none". There has been much speculation that going to press this probably wasn't intended to be the swan song for the Captain and Co, so the cover images and blurb were unintentionally "prophetic". I've always contended, since Captain Marvel was arguably at his peak,the golden ages most popular super hero, with this issue marking his and the house he built's passing, i feel this is truly the last 'golden age' comic. It certainly went to press in 53(probably around this time of year), but the cover is dated 54, the year the silver age flash ushered in the new age. With the announcement of a 'Shazam' movie, the name the Captain is marketed and now, known as 60 years after his original publisher closed shop, it's amazing and one wonders what could have been if Fawcett didn't throw in the towel with this issue. On a side note, an issue of 'Fawcett's Funny Animals(no. 83)was also published along side this issue, but that series star, Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, hadn't appeared as the 'Marvel Bunny' on the cover of the series for years by it's demise. so this book really closed out what Fawcett's greatest contribution to super hero culture was. 'Shazam!" Thanks for this information...had never seen or heard of this book! mm Thanks Marty. All Star Comics 57, and Captain America Comics 74(though not the last issue of the series, but the last issue Cap appeared in under Timely in the series) get accolades as seminal last issues(appearances)this book deserves a place side by side with those. AGREED! mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureFlash Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Couldn't let the year go by without spotlighting one of my favorite comic books. It's now 60 years ago that Fawcett Publications closed shop (with this historic, if under appreciated book):Marvel Family 89, with the ironic of ironic cover blurbs "And then there were none". There has been much speculation that going to press this probably wasn't intended to be the swan song for the Captain and Co, so the cover images and blurb were unintentionally "prophetic". I've always contended, since Captain Marvel was arguably at his peak,the golden ages most popular super hero, with this issue marking his and the house he built's passing, i feel this is truly the last 'golden age' comic. It certainly went to press in 53(probably around this time of year), but the cover is dated 54, the year the silver age flash ushered in the new age. With the announcement of a 'Shazam' movie, the name the Captain is marketed and now, known as 60 years after his original publisher closed shop, it's amazing and one wonders what could have been if Fawcett didn't throw in the towel with this issue. On a side note, an issue of 'Fawcett's Funny Animals(no. 83)was also published along side this issue, but that series star, Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, hadn't appeared as the 'Marvel Bunny' on the cover of the series for years by it's demise. so this book really closed out what Fawcett's greatest contribution to super hero culture was. 'Shazam!" Sweet Book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Couldn't let the year go by without spotlighting one of my favorite comic books. It's now 60 years ago that Fawcett Publications closed shop (with this historic, if under appreciated book):Marvel Family 89, with the ironic of ironic cover blurbs "And then there were none". There has been much speculation that going to press this probably wasn't intended to be the swan song for the Captain and Co, so the cover images and blurb were unintentionally "prophetic". I've always contended, since Captain Marvel was arguably at his peak,the golden ages most popular super hero, with this issue marking his and the house he built's passing, i feel this is truly the last 'golden age' comic. It certainly went to press in 53(probably around this time of year), but the cover is dated 54, the year the silver age flash ushered in the new age. With the announcement of a 'Shazam' movie, the name the Captain is marketed and now, known as 60 years after his original publisher closed shop, it's amazing and one wonders what could have been if Fawcett didn't throw in the towel with this issue. On a side note, an issue of 'Fawcett's Funny Animals(no. 83)was also published along side this issue, but that series star, Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, hadn't appeared as the 'Marvel Bunny' on the cover of the series for years by it's demise. so this book really closed out what Fawcett's greatest contribution to super hero culture was. 'Shazam!" Sweet Book! Thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 i have tried to upgrade this'un many a time, but it never happened 'til today. yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 i have tried to upgrade this'un many a time, but it never happened 'til today. yay! I LOVE it! One of my all time faves! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 i have tried to upgrade this'un many a time, but it never happened 'til today. yay! I took a run at that one. I thought you might be lurking in the vicinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 i have tried to upgrade this'un many a time, but it never happened 'til today. yay! Great book, my friend. Enjoy it. I owned it for about 16 years!! PM Sent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 my two h'tage pick-ups were both fawcetts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 my two h'tage pick-ups were both fawcetts. Both winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 i figured this to be the trolley, but am not sure. used to be you could check marnin's archives, but that resource is now long-gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrocHntr Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Nice pickups! Are you working on a complete Master Comics run? Edited December 15, 2014 by CrocHntr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 no, sir; i did extend from all raboy covers to 7-18, too, tho'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 now this is a tuff book; here's my upgrade! old beater in market tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 i am so stoked to have this one. took a long time to upgrade it, and i'm so happy it's the rockford, cuz it goes so good with the next one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 they're back together again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well done young man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 thanks g.a.tor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 love it Straw-Man :0 nice pick ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 tho' not noted as such, this one looks like a raboy to me. so, in the box it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Speakin' of which ... (went higher than I had hoped but such a great cover) Rats! Another pb fail. It's Master 37 from last night's CLink auction. Edited January 23, 2015 by Sqeggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...