ACTION COMICS #61 - Classic Cover?

[Justin Case]

Can any of you Golden Age fans explain to me why this cover is denoted as 'classic.' It caught my attention whilst i was looking on Comiclinks upcoming focused auction simply because i cant recall seeing a copy before but i just dont understand whats so special about it. Anyone else agree?

[sfcityduck]

Perhaps some people really are infatuated with putting out oil well fires?

 

My question is: Why does Comiclink call it a "classic radiation cover" when the oil wells in the background are a dead giveaway as to the actual subject matter of the cover (and 1943 was way to early for a radiation scare anyway)? Does anyone remember the movie Hellfighters?

 

Seems like a bit of misinformation that Comiclink should correct.

[comicdonna]

i just dont understand whats so special about it.

It's so special, I don't even have a copy yet.

[goldust40]

Nice cover, but not really a classic.

[stagedoorjohnny]

 

See a nice copy in person and you'll understand why. The colors, the white logo and contrasts. It's one of my faves.

[comicdonna]

See a nice copy in person and you'll understand why. The colors, the white logo and contrasts. It's one of my faves.

Mine too! I also like #108

[Point Five]

See a nice copy in person and you'll understand why. The colors, the white logo and contrasts. It's one of my faves.

(thumbs u

 

One of my faves as well. Beautiful colors, and spectacular drawing/inking by Jack Burnley. Here's my copy:

 

 

 

[nearmint]

Perhaps some people really are infatuated with putting out oil well fires?

 

My question is: Why does Comiclink call it a "classic radiation cover" when the oil wells in the background are a dead giveaway as to the actual subject matter of the cover (and 1943 was way to early for a radiation scare anyway)? Does anyone remember the movie Hellfighters?

 

Seems like a bit of misinformation that Comiclink should correct.

 

Overstreet has it designated the same way.

[mrmyst]

Fixed. It's not clearly an atomic radiation cover. But still a classic.

[bluechip]

Never owned a copy because I don't like paying the price of a pre-atomic era radiation cover to get a cover with an oil well fire

[sfcityduck]

Kudos to clink for correcting the description. It is a beautiful cover and I hope seller does well.

[Silver Surfer]

You try stopping one with your bare hands!

[Justin Case]

I dont suppose anyone here has the Mile High copy do they?

[Comicdey]

certain actions are classic covers....I love my 61, but couldn't find the scan easily, so this'll have to do.

[*paull*]

 

Seems like a bit of misinformation that Comiclink should correct.

 

Updating that website to make it look and function like one made in the past ten years would be helpful, too.