MisterX Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Weird War Tales 93 seems to be back from the dead after the James Gunn announcement concerning the upcoming cartoon. MR SigS and comic_memories 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fett Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/3/2023 at 7:54 AM, Readcomix said: That is a GREAT description of his work! Larryw7 and mr_highgrade 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dick Pontoon Posted April 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) Frank Robbins was a fine artist. The problem with his work was when he attempted to conform it to "Marvel-style" (basically Kirby style) with it's exaggerated kinetic energy. Trying to get through those books is a chore for me, they're pretty much unreadable. His own style, which was reminiscent of folks like Milt Caniff, didn't utilize those weird distortions. I have no problem with Johnny Hazard for example. Edited April 8, 2023 by Dick Pontoon Larryw7, steveinthecity, Black_Adam and 10 others 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonker Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 11:21 AM, MR. Pontoon said: Frank Robbins was a fine artist. The problem with his work was when he attempted to conform it to "Marvel-style" (basically Kirby style) with it's exaggerated kinetic energy. Trying to get through those books is a chore for me, they're pretty much unreadable. His own style, which was reminiscent of folks like Milt Caniff, didn't utilize those weird distortions. I have no problem with Johnny Hazard for example. I've previously blamed Robbins' Marvel work on their selection of inkers, but I think you're probably closer to the truth in laying it at Robbins' attempt to mimic the rough-and-tumble Kirby approach. His DC work of a few years previous was much easier on the eyes: Of course, it helped that there he was drawing such pulp and film noir-ish characters as Batman and The Shadow. (But at the same time, he was at the distinct disadvantage of having his issues sandwiched between those drawn by the likes of Neal Adams and Mike Kaluta! ) Readcomix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comic_memories Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 11:21 AM, MR. Pontoon said: Frank Robbins was a fine artist. The problem with his work was when he attempted to conform it to "Marvel-style" (basically Kirby style) with it's exaggerated kinetic energy. Trying to get through those books is a chore for me, they're pretty much unreadable. His own style, which was reminiscent of folks like Milt Caniff, didn't utilize those weird distortions. I have no problem with Johnny Hazard for example. Some of Barry Smiths early work was pretty horrible when he tried to mimic Kirby also. Crazy distortions. DD 52, X-men 53 are good examples. Allowed to express himself with Conan and beyond he is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) I’m sorry, but Robbins ruined Captain America for me as a kid. Just awful. I’m amazed people have actually read Invaders comics Edited April 10, 2023 by THE_BEYONDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) On 4/9/2023 at 10:27 PM, THE_BEYONDER said: I’m sorry, but Robbins ruined Captain America for me as a kid. Just awful. I’m amazed people have actually read Invaders comics If Invaders had even B artists for most of its run perhaps it would have been a top tier title? Nothing against Robbins but I prefer my comic book heroes not to look like junkies jonesing for a hit Edited April 10, 2023 by MAR1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 8:22 AM, MAR1979 said: If Invaders had even B artists for most of its run perhaps it would have been a top tier title? I refused to open them. Robbins is my comic book krytonite..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThothAmon Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/2/2023 at 8:35 PM, jokiing said: If it wasn't for all the shenanigans on ebay Do tell? Unless you’re referring to their fees and potential for schill bidding I’m not sure what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 6:06 AM, ThothAmon said: Do tell? Unless you’re referring to their fees and potential for schill bidding I’m not sure what you mean. I'm just not interested in selling slabbed books on ebay because of all the stories I've heard, including scam artists who do the switcher-roo or claim non delivery, picky buyers who can return or ask for a discount if they don't agree with CGC grade. Plus we all know ebay generally sides with buyers unless one has a strong defense. I have no problem selling raw low value books because even if there is a problem my investment is minimal. aardvark88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comic_memories Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Key Marvel 70's monsters are still in demand. GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1 CGC(9.6) (6/74) WHITE PAGES “FIRST APPEARANCE OF LILITH” | eBay . musicmeta and Microchip 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) On 4/10/2023 at 2:14 PM, comic_memories said: Key Marvel 70's monsters are still in demand. GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1 CGC(9.6) (6/74) WHITE PAGES “FIRST APPEARANCE OF LILITH” | eBay . I may be thinking of another book but I recalll 9.4s selling for 600 last year? If so 9.6 at 716 seems like a bit of a drop Edited April 10, 2023 by MAR1979 comic_memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 7:24 PM, MAR1979 said: I may be thinking of another book but I recalll 9.4s selling for 600 last year? If so 9.6 at 716 seems like a bit of a drop I think you are correct, I seem to recall this book going for $1000+ . MAR1979 and comic_memories 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Lou 14 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 3:33 PM, batmiesta said: I think you are correct, I seem to recall this book going for $1000+ . No doubt. Too lazy to look up the numbers, but just from what I see anecdotally I would say this particular book is quite easy to find, in notably greater supply than other Giant-Size books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 9:27 PM, THE_BEYONDER said: I’m sorry, but Robbins ruined Captain America for me as a kid. Just awful. I’m amazed people have actually read Invaders comics Yep. I remember opening that first one that he did, still. It was horrible. I get the anguished look on that DD page posted earlier. It's pretty clear that both of his ankles are broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 5:29 PM, sledgehammer said: Yep. I remember opening that first one that he did, still. It was horrible. I get the anguished look on that DD page posted earlier. It's pretty clear that both of his ankles are broken. I was maybe 10 when I was buying back issues of Cap from a local collector who was selling off his runs. I’d buy as many issues as I could afford each time(was buying FF too) in sequence so I could read as I go. As you said, that first Robbins art.... Just....crushed the Cap fan in me. Dropped the title and never looked back. sledgehammer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd4ever Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 2:33 PM, batmiesta said: I think you are correct, I seem to recall this book going for $1000+ . Yeah I have a 9.6 of that book and it was pushing 1200 a year ago. MAR1979 and musicmeta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comic_memories Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 5:21 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said: No doubt. Too lazy to look up the numbers, but just from what I see anecdotally I would say this particular book is quite easy to find, in notably greater supply than other Giant-Size books. Your right, 838 copies graded so far. (Someone probably had a large stash of these) It easily beats submissions of other 1974 Giant-Size first issues such as Giant-Size Spider-Man with only 380 submitted. It sells well. Sweet Lou 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Seems we agree on: - GS Chillers in 9.6 is below room temp on eBay - Not fans of Robbins' Marvel work in which Heroes look like heroin addicts in the midst of going cold turkey I think the fact these have been the main topics of conversation for a while proves a cold market Edited April 11, 2023 by MAR1979 comic_memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
