Sqeggs Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I always thought this was cool run.....even when I didn't know anyone who collected romance. I saw it for the first time at the LCS over 20 years ago when a long time Romance collector decided to sell his collection to Dave..... hundreds of them. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u A seller on eBay selling a copy has identified the woman on this cover as actress Hazel Brooks ( Google her images). Quite the looker. Funny, I love classic golden age Hollywood films, and have seen one of her films before many times (Body and Soul) but even as I have long admired this cover, I never drew the connection. Thanks so much (thumbs u Makes an interesting book even more interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpepx78 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I always thought this was cool run.....even when I didn't know anyone who collected romance. I saw it for the first time at the LCS over 20 years ago when a long time Romance collector decided to sell his collection to Dave..... hundreds of them. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u A seller on eBay selling a copy has identified the woman on this cover as actress Hazel Brooks ( Google her images). Quite the looker. Funny, I love classic golden age Hollywood films, and have seen one of her films before many times (Body and Soul) but even as I have long admired this cover, I never drew the connection. Thanks so much (thumbs u It's good to have a name to go with the face. Hazel Brooks is also on the cover of Flaming Love 6. It's been said that the cover to Spirit 22 was based on Lauren Bacall but here's a picture of Brooks in a similar pose with a dagger. She does bear a resemblance to Bacall here. Do you think Eisner based the spirit cover on this photo? Lauren Bacall Here another photo of Brooks in a shoulderless dress with a mean dagger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I always thought this was cool run.....even when I didn't know anyone who collected romance. I saw it for the first time at the LCS over 20 years ago when a long time Romance collector decided to sell his collection to Dave..... hundreds of them. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u A seller on eBay selling a copy has identified the woman on this cover as actress Hazel Brooks ( Google her images). Quite the looker. Funny, I love classic golden age Hollywood films, and have seen one of her films before many times (Body and Soul) but even as I have long admired this cover, I never drew the connection. Thanks so much (thumbs u It's good to have a name to go with the face. Hazel Brooks is also on the cover of Flaming Love 6. It's been said that the cover to Spirit 22 was based on Lauren Bacall but here's a picture of Brooks in a similar pose with a dagger. She does bear a resemblance to Bacall here. Do you think Eisner based the spirit cover on this photo? Lauren Bacall Here another photo of Brooks in a shoulderless dress with a mean dagger. And the plot thickens! After seeing the pics you posted, my money's on Brooks! Gotta get that issue of Flaming Love too. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) It's been said that the cover to Spirit 22 was based on Lauren Bacall but here's a picture of Brooks in a similar pose with a dagger. She does bear a resemblance to Bacall here. Do you think Eisner based the spirit cover on this photo? Looking at your photos of Hazel Brooks, personally I would say it was a no-brainer that she was the influence - especially if her promo shots were being sent out to comic publishers, as appears to be the case. Edited March 17, 2015 by Dazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 It's been said that the cover to Spirit 22 was based on Lauren Bacall but here's a picture of Brooks in a similar pose with a dagger. She does bear a resemblance to Bacall here. Do you think Eisner based the spirit cover on this photo? Looking at your photos of Hazel Brooks, personally I would say it was a no-brainer that she was the influence - especially if her promo shots were being sent out to comic publishers, as appears to be the case. Yes, I think you are probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Couldn't resist this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Couldn't resist this one. I can see why! Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Might this be her as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Might this be her as well? could very well be. Looks like we have another ID'd cover girl after Alice. Now, Hazel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Might this be her as well? I really don't think it is. I just don't see the similarity and, judging by her photos, Hazel never parted her hair on the right side. Edited March 18, 2015 by Dazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Keen eye. I'm wondering besides the two Quality comics issues we've ID'd, are there more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Might this be her as well? Really difficult to tell because she's looking down and I think that was a common hairstyle at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Might this be her as well? I really don't think it is. I just don't see the similarity and, judging by her photos, Hazel never parted her hair on the right side. Good point, although don't photographers sometimes flip images? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Good point, although don't photographers sometimes flip images? That had occurred to me. However, she smokes with her right hand, so it's safe to assume she is right handed, and the model is holding the gun in her right hand. Really, it just doesn't look like her to me at all. I'd bet my Romantic Adventures #49 on it. Edited March 18, 2015 by Dazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I don't think I have ever seen these posted here? Posted some other ones over in my "Junk" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Good point, although don't photographers sometimes flip images? That had occurred to me. However, she smokes with her right hand, so it's safe to assume she is right handed, and the model is holding the gun in her right hand. Really, it just doesn't look like her to me at all. I'd bet my Romantic Adventures #49 on it. ..... it's a good exercise in logic.... but I'm a smoker and right handed.....yet I hold my cigarette in my left hand..... I'm trying to quit, however. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Edited March 18, 2015 by jimjum12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Good point, although don't photographers sometimes flip images? That had occurred to me. However, she smokes with her right hand, so it's safe to assume she is right handed, and the model is holding the gun in her right hand. Really, it just doesn't look like her to me at all. I'd bet my Romantic Adventures #49 on it. ..... it's a good exercise in logic.... but I'm a smoker and right handed.....yet I hold my cigarette in my left hand..... I'm trying to quit, however. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Trying to quit holding your cigarette in your left hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 ..... it's a good exercise in logic.... but I'm a smoker and right handed.....yet I hold my cigarette in my left hand..... I'm trying to quit, however. GOD BLESS... Ok, but I also found photos of her applying her lipstick with her right hand which is something she definitely wouldn't do if left handed! Good luck with your quitting. I managed to stop using one of those vaping devices, gradually reducing the nicotine content. I haven't smoked or vaped in two years, and I have no cravings either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 "Nancy" sig 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 "Nancy" sig Great book! Another one I've never seen before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
