Who is your Favorite Golden Age Character- and Why? 3 3

[podboy66]

43 minutes ago, aardvark88 said:

I do not think I have ever read a complete GA Sandman story outside of perhaps World's Finest #2:

Can I borrow them to read?

[aardvark88]

3 minutes ago, podboy66 said:

Can I borrow them to read?

Sorry Podboy, I was not planning on selling at big Calgary expo or Red and White cons  this year.

Edited February 12, 2018 by aardvark88
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[Larryw7]

Peter Porkchops. Because he tastes good.

[Ken Aldred]

My favourite GA reading material is,  by far, The Spirit, especially Eisner’s post-war sections.

A second, also elevated to Olympus,  is Jack Cole’s Plastic Man; slapstick but also quite dark at times too, with great stories and astonishingly-gifted cartooning.

Characters alone, I’d say my favourites are The Spectre and Dr Fate from their earlier, darkest period in More Fun Comics.

Edited February 12, 2018 by Ken Aldred

[FineCollector]

Captain Marvel edges out Burnley's Starman for me.  The Fawcett titles were quality reading for a long time, and they're mostly still affordable.  Archives are nice, but handling the old books can't be beat.

[Robot Man]

11 hours ago, aardvark88 said:

I do not think I have ever read a complete GA Sandman story outside of perhaps World's Finest #2:

Those early Adventure Sandman covers rock! A great character third behind Spectre and pre-Robin Batman to me.

[Robot Man]

4 hours ago, Ken Aldred said:

My favourite GA reading material is,  by far, The Spirit, especially Eisner’s post-war sections.

A second, also elevated to Olympus,  is Jack Cole’s Plastic Man; slapstick but also quite dark at times too, with great stories and astonishingly-gifted cartooning.

Characters alone, I’d say my favourites are The Spectre and Dr Fate from their earlier, darkest period in More Fun Comics.

Nice to know I'm not alone on the Spectre. Seems like a lot of love for this character. I have heard for years that More Fun is not selling well and a second tier title. Then why is it I rarely see copies for sale, especially affordable copies?

[ender]

2 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Nice to know I'm not alone on the Spectre. Seems like a lot of love for this character. I have heard for years that More Fun is not selling well and a second tier title. Then why is it I rarely see copies for sale, especially affordable copies?

+1

[telerites]

15 hours ago, Larryw7 said:

Peter Porkchops. Because he tastes good.

[aardvark88]

16 hours ago, Ken Aldred said:

A second, also elevated to Olympus,  is Jack Cole’s Plastic Man; slapstick but also quite dark at times too, with great stories and astonishingly-gifted cartooning.

Some of Jack Cole's Plastic Man splash pages are powerful and scary, twisted dark. Early 'Police Comics' had everything going for them including Eisner's Spirit, Gustavson's The Human Bomb, and the Phantom Lady too. Great combo then you add in what looks like Lou Fine inks over Jack Cole's art: 

[Ricksneatstuff]

39 minutes ago, aardvark88 said:

Some of Jack Cole's Plastic Man splash pages are powerful and scary, twisted dark. Early 'Police Comics' had everything going for them including Eisner's Spirit, Gustavson's The Human Bomb, and the Phantom Lady too. Great combo then you add in what looks like Lou Fine inks over Jack Cole's art: 

I agree. Really amazing stuff with some great interiors and interesting perspectives/angles. 

[Zolnerowich]

18 minutes ago, aardvark88 said:

Some of Jack Cole's Plastic Man splash pages are powerful and scary, twisted dark. Early 'Police Comics' had everything going for them including Eisner's Spirit, Gustavson's The Human Bomb, and the Phantom Lady too. Great combo then you add in what looks like Lou Fine inks over Jack Cole's art: 

+1

(though Police #12 cover is probably Gill Fox)

In terms of "Favorite Golden Age Character", for me it comes down to the characterization of the character. Which means ya gotta read the stories.   I think the detective-based comics (e.g., Batman, Sandman) rate well, given the classic trope of a mystery followed by a satisfying reveal. I like that stuff. But I would echo the other comments above about Jack Cole. His Plastic Man is really astounding. It is ironic that many of the Plastic Man covers are a bit meh (which especially these days will put off the cover-centric collector), but the stories and art really shine, at the outer limits of the surreal.

And let's not forget Stardust and Fantomah from the insane Fletcher Hanks. Those stories are so over the top bizarre. 

My honorable mention would include: EC comics. Though not a character, EC had a monopoly on great stories and art of all themes (sci-fi, horror, crime). And Marston's Wonder Woman; how BDSM ever thrived in the early 40's comic books is puzzling to say the least!

 

 

[podboy66]

I'm mostly a Timely guy with Subby on the top of list due Everett's work on the character but I also have a soft spot for the Spectre and Doctor Fate

[Mijael.Levy]

This guy

Why? Because she was making to much noise

Edited February 13, 2018 by Mijael.Levy

[Ricksneatstuff]

6 minutes ago, Mijael.Levy said:

This guy

Why? Because she was making to much noise

Dang that is hardcore man. 

[ender]

1 hour ago, podboy66 said:

I'm mostly a Timely guy with Subby on the top of list due Everett's work on the character but I also have a soft spot for the Spectre and Doctor Fate

Just....WOW!!!

[podboy66]

Thanks!  Some close-ups

[Mijael.Levy]

50 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Dang that is hardcore man. 

Just kidding ?

[Ken Aldred]

Absolutely fantastic collection of More Fun Comics there.  

Edited February 13, 2018 by Ken Aldred

[mwotka]

Incredible More Funs.  I'm in awe.