adamstrange Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 one of my all time favorite DC covers. The coloring on this cover shows why DC dominated at this point in time. Atlas was entering it's blue & orange phase, with every title looking near identical, and DC was pumping out the most beautifully colored books of any era! And a gorilla too! I'm certainly a big fan of the DC approach to color in the mid-50s. Not all were spectacular but quite a few are (I'd be very curious to know which were colored by Jack Adler). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nice set of books. I like seeing those mostly unseen HoM covers. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Adamstrange - I agree, not every cover was done with that attention to color detail , but a good many were, starting around 1954 and running into 1960 or so. I too wonder if those are Adler covers. And Scrooge, here is one more HOM, again , that beautiful deep green, and Kirby inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Such a pretty cover! Wow, very cool cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 1st SA Issue, I am a sucker for the Contest banner covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 the worst condition book in my collection, but it will do for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Really pretty Pastel colors on the Cardy effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Adamstrange - I agree, not every cover was done with that attention to color detail , but a good many were, starting around 1954 and running into 1960 or so. I too wonder if those are Adler covers. Another great set of books, Shiver! You've identified the time period when DC was printing with metallic inks that gave their colors an intensity that they had not had before nor since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Really pretty Pastel colors on the Cardy effort. Love the coloring on this cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 WoW! Those are two nice books. I really wish I could afford higher grade books, especially since I am collecting that era specifically for the cover art/ colors. I never knew that the printing inks had changed during that time, thanks for the explanation! Is there somewhere to read more about that? I noticed there was a gradual shift from the 40's into the 50's when DC stopped doing all primary color covers, and started to throw some other colors in the mix, but then it Just exploded mid decade! I wonder why they stopped using them, cost I'd imagine. They really are unlike anything else. The colors on that HOS6 actually approach the feel of a schomburg airbrushed color, but even more subtle in areas like the men's shirts. That HOM is High on my list to get next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 WoW! Those are two nice books. I really wish I could afford higher grade books, especially since I am collecting that era specifically for the cover art/ colors. I never knew that the printing inks had changed during that time, thanks for the explanation! Is there somewhere to read more about that? I noticed there was a gradual shift from the 40's into the 50's when DC stopped doing all primary color covers, and started to throw some other colors in the mix, but then it Just exploded mid decade! I wonder why they stopped using them, cost I'd imagine. They really are unlike anything else. The colors on that HOS6 actually approach the feel of a schomburg airbrushed color, but even more subtle in areas like the men's shirts. That HOM is High on my list to get next... I don't recall anyone writing in any detail about the printing process and the inks used for comics, much less anything specific about DC. Even when DC reverted back to using primary colors there's still an extra "pop" to them because of the inks. I'll bet the HOS 6 was Jack Adler's work since we know he was the instigator behind DC's use of graytones. The subtle, realistic use of colors on the two figures barging through the door is very unusual for DC -- but in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 That Adventure is a great example of why I am starting to find 50s and 60s DCs appealing. They may be campy, but the color schemes are just outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Owl Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) WoW! Those are two nice books. I really wish I could afford higher grade books, especially since I am collecting that era specifically for the cover art/ colors. I never knew that the printing inks had changed during that time, thanks for the explanation! Is there somewhere to read more about that? I noticed there was a gradual shift from the 40's into the 50's when DC stopped doing all primary color covers, and started to throw some other colors in the mix, but then it Just exploded mid decade! I wonder why they stopped using them, cost I'd imagine. They really are unlike anything else. The colors on that HOS6 actually approach the feel of a schomburg airbrushed color, but even more subtle in areas like the men's shirts. That HOM is High on my list to get next... I don't recall anyone writing in any detail about the printing process and the inks used for comics, much less anything specific about DC. Even when DC reverted back to using primary colors there's still an extra "pop" to them because of the inks. I'll bet the HOS 6 was Jack Adler's work since we know he was the instigator behind DC's use of graytones. The subtle, realistic use of colors on the two figures barging through the door is very unusual for DC -- but in a good way. Nice Cover!! Reminds me of Superman #132!!!! Except yours is the finest copy I've ever seen of #248!!! That Black cover is incredible!!! That's a real beauty!!! It's kinda funny, but in another post talking about books that are seldom seen in High grade, I stated Adv. #248 as one you NEVER see. Then lo and behold, Adam's copy shows up!!! Unbelievable!!! Edited December 8, 2007 by Blind Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 That Adventure is a great example of why I am starting to find 50s and 60s DCs appealing. They may be campy, but the color schemes are just outstanding. It's much nicer than that ugly old 247. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Speaking of early Legion issues, here is a couple of my favorite Adventure Comics: Bill Any who doesnt love Bizzaro covers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Owl Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 That Adventure is a great example of why I am starting to find 50s and 60s DCs appealing. They may be campy, but the color schemes are just outstanding. It's much nicer than that ugly old 247. Yeah Right!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) Such nice books! This comic has my favorite Bernard Bailey art post code. The cover story is just wonderful! Edited December 8, 2007 by shiverbones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) This cover cracks me up, It's one of my faves from the postcode era... Edited December 9, 2007 by shiverbones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 This cover cracks me up, It's one of my faves from the postcard era... I am enjoying all the covers posted. Thanks everyone. That Mr. DA's got to be an update on the early story, except this time there's an extra member to the Secret society - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I really like that cover too! DC did a ton of those masked society covers. batman has 2, the HOM 54 I posted above is another, and I know I have come across others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
