Sharkey Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Here's another example of some of the changes to the art from the original pre-hero book to the 70s reprint. Journey into mystery 65 vs Where Creatures Roam #1. Note the difference in the body position of the guy right in front of the monster, the change in the woman by the door, and the elimination of the man on the left, replaced by a couch -- as well as the orientation of the monster's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I used to have a page of original Kirby art from "Bombu", JiM #60... no monster panel on the page, so I got it for $50. Marvel pre-heroes were among the first comics I read as I kid in 1961, '62. When will Marvel put out a serious reprint series of the pre-hero issues? I just ordered "Marvel Visionaries: Steve Ditko" from a comic book store before learning there was a 2 month eta. But I'll wait. It's got several Amazing Fantasy stories. Here's one of the several Marvel westerns with a monster theme: Crawdad, I always liked the monster and super-villain issues of the early Silver Age Marvel Westerns. You can probably buy the Steve Ditko Visionaries book from Amazon with no 2-week ETA. Also, Marvel put out a Tales to Astonish Masterworks earlier this year that reprints issues 1 - 10 in their entirety. They say they have plans to do that with the other pre-hero titles, which would be fantastic if they stick to it and put them all out. Also, the Stan Lee Visionaries book has a few pre-hero stories in it. Rumor has it that TOS # 1-10 is next on the block.GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawdad Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 When will Marvel put out a serious reprint of the SA Westerns? Here's another of the Marvel Western issues with a supernatural theme: Crawdad, I always liked the monster and super-villain issues of the early Silver Age Marvel Westerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan57 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Here's another example of some of the changes to the art from the original pre-hero book to the 70s reprint. Journey into mystery 65 vs Where Creatures Roam #1. Note the difference in the body position of the guy right in front of the monster, the change in the woman by the door, and the elimination of the man on the left, replaced by a couch -- as well as the orientation of the monster's head. It's interesting to note the changes. You can clearly see the difference in draftmanship between Jack Kirby's reinked figures and what looks to be Marie Severin's 'new' characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Here's a nice Tales of Suspense I pick up off ebay about three months back. The real story though is about the packaging. The book was bagged without a board, placed into a boat made out of thick paper and taped in, then put inside a mailing envelope. It's a true wonder the book arrived unharmed as it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawdad Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 If anyone ever decides to sell a lot of Pre-Hero Marvels, please let me know. PM or send email. Will pay good $. CGC or non-CGC. FN or better preferred, or less if book(s) look nice overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 If anyone ever decides to sell a lot of Pre-Hero Marvels, please let me know. PM or send email. Will pay good $. CGC or non-CGC. FN or better preferred, or less if book(s) look nice overall. Why don't you put that exact same post in the Marketplace forum? There are "Want to buy" aka "WTB" listings there all the time. You're bound to get at least one or two interested parties. I put a "WTB Rex the Wonder Dog" thread a couple months back and picked up around 8 copies, all from the same person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawdad Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Why don't you put that exact same post in the Marketplace forum? Thanks, good advice. I scored JIM #59 since posting today on the WTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Why don't you put that exact same post in the Marketplace forum? Thanks, good advice. I scored JIM #59 since posting today on the WTB. ........I should've kept my mouth shut. Congratulations, nice book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawdad Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 ........I should've kept my mouth shut. Congratulations, nice book! Thanks again! I'd never seen (JIM #59) before. Really like the Kirby & Ditko collaborations like this! Plus the price seems fair for 2006 rates, $120 (VF-). I'm thinking over JIM #66, in solid (6.0) FN: at $225, somewhat over guide, a fair price at current market? I also picked up JIM #74, FN+ for $65. Not too shabby! And just for grins, here's an uncommon Strange Tales cover artist, Jack Davis. This copy of ST #71 was said to be from Stan Lee's personal files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I've finally decided to contribute to these boards, after much coaxing by October, Rhino, and Pedigreeman. So I will be posting some of my Prehero comics (that I can thank the boards for introducing me to). Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 A very nice JIM #82 that I won on Ebay for $61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Another Ebay purchase. Very nice looking comic, I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) This comes courtesy of r1970d. Edited August 6, 2006 by TheWatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 A midgrade copy with good eye appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The wear doesn't detract from this nice Kirby/Ditko cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 A recent purchase from our own Rhino. Thanks again, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Nice books! Looking forward to seeing you post more often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The wear doesn't detract from this nice Kirby/Ditko cover. One of my favorite pre-hero covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-cryptkeeper- Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The wear doesn't detract from this nice Kirby/Ditko cover. One of my favorite pre-hero covers WOW never seen it before really nice, those pre hero covers are great must think to buy some of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
