Aces Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 If you're too busy,I could take it to the dump the next time that I go .We wouldn't want it taking up valuable living space....GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) I'll take some insides scan later. The hockey game starts in 5 mins. Ayers butchered the Thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimjum12 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 NICE.One of my best friends (a couple years older than me)picked that book up off the stands.He said he almost read it on the spot because it hooked his interest so completely.Those 1965-1966 FF's got downright profound.Your copy looks like it has a shot of making it to the 9's.GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicseekers-migration Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 NICE.One of my best friends (a couple years older than me)picked that book up off the stands.He said he almost read it on the spot because it hooked his interest so completely.Those 1965-1966 FF's got downright profound.Your copy looks like it has a shot of making it to the 9's.GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Thanks Jim...keeping my for at least a 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Some of the worst art I've seen in the SA... I disagree. Overall composition is nice and the coloring job is interesting. As far as the Thing is concerned, go see FF 18 & 19. He's as "rocky" on those covers. The difference with ST 116 is the use of greytone... Nice copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Some of the worst art I've seen in the SA... I disagree. Overall composition is nice and the coloring job is interesting. As far as the Thing is concerned, go see FF 18 & 19. He's as "rocky" on those covers. The difference with ST 116 is the use of greytone... Nice copy! The cover is OK. The insides are ! I'm scanning now. It's slow when I'm on-line and scanning at the same time. Crudy old computer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Page 5 It hurts to look at the bottom panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I have to admit that I really like the cover, being different from the norm of thing. The interior is hideous. I'll have to pull it out and read it now, just to feel the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Page 6 Actually he did a fair job with the Torch, but just messed up Ben. I think I could do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Page 7 Panel 3: Is that Ben's head, or a big orange rocky watermelon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc360 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Another TTA gets crossed off the list... Grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Page 7 Panel 3: Is that Ben's head, or a big orange rocky watermelon? Good lord!!! Who's that artist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketeer Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Page 7 Panel 3: Is that Ben's head, or a big orange rocky watermelon? Good lord!!! Who's that artist? ... Ayers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hook Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 With what looks like George Bell inks! Awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I always liked Bell inks on Kirby(except FF 25 & 26 interiors).He doesn't seem to be a good match for Ayers,however.That cover to ST 116 has always been one of my favorites even though some disagree.I'm actually trying to pick up a high grade copy of it right now.George Bell(Roussos) was the first artist to give the "rocky" look to the Thing.I was looking at some of that Greg Land art in Ultimate Fantastic Four last night,and was thinking about how far things have come since those early days.I don't see how he can do such intricate work and keep a deadline.Back to the subject,hopefully I'll be able to post another copy of this one for those of you who don't hate it .GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I'm actually trying to pick up a high grade copy of it right now. -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Jim, I'm curious to see if you did close the deal on that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 It's in the hands of the USPS now.But I've always been the kind to not count my chickens before they hatch.USPS is definitely my most trusted carrier.I really appreciate you tipping me off to that book.Thanks and GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) p.s. The ayers/bell art may not be the best ever,but my vote for worst early silver interior art would probably be the Al Hartley job in JIM 90.Funny thing is,Hartley did a REAL GOOD job on war,western,fantasy,and romance.The JIM job must've been last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Jim, please post a scan in this thread when you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Another TTA gets crossed off the list... Grade? VG as Doc Banner said. Would be a VG+ but a little chip is out on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Dr. Banner's grading is impeccable.I would buy a book from him on his word alone(no scan).A VG SHOULD be a pretty book.If not for other commitments,I would have gone for several from his last batch.GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
