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On 11/24/2020 at 11:41 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

And Marvel Mystery #28 with it’s underworld gnomes and acid pot full of skeletal remains is both over the top and well rendered...

I see what you did there!  :roflmao:

And valid points on all. As I’ve written many times, better than half the wartime Marvel Mystery Comics probably merit consideration as “classic,” as do many more Caps than currently designated. 2c

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This awesome cover isn’t considered a classic either, but IMO, it deserves consideration... :sumo:

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This is the first Daredevil cover and first time in the familiar red/blue alternating costume.  Killer Jack Cole art (cover & 4 stories)!

Hey, it ought to be considered a classic just on the grounds of maintaining political neutrality! (thumbsu

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On 11/24/2020 at 11:41 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

Actually, I think the point of the thread might’ve been adding a personal perspective on great covers that haven’t been recognized as classic by Overstreet or third party grading services.  At least we’re in total agreement on Mystic Vol. 2 #2 and MM #66.

Defending choices could provide a broader range of criteria for future determination of what’s classic.  For instance, three of the six covers in my post above were by Alex Schomburg.  He already has plenty of highly regarded classic covers, but none of those posted have been identified as such. Even though it’s doubtful my two cents will influence guardians of the classic kingdom, ...I’ll try anyway.

IMO, the Human Torch #5 stands out among the Torch/Subby battle books; it was among the covers Jim Steranko chose to use in his History of the Comics, probably because it’s so iconic.  

Hit #18 is one of the rare GA cover illustrations that Reed Crandall signed.  Who knows, perhaps he signed it because this was the first solo cover he did for Quality after apprenticing under Lou Fine.  Interestingly, Crandall usually avoided signing his own work even though Quality's publisher “Busy” Arnold kept pushing him to do so.  In any case he must’ve thought this bridge spanning art came out pretty good because he did sign it.  

Jack Binder’s cover on Prize #20 has the most detailed architectural work I’ve ever seen on a comic and all of the Prize characters featured on a uniquely patriotic themed cover without any suggestion of violence.  This book literally came out as the U.S. was entering WWII.  Binder's signature on this is also quite clever.

And Marvel Mystery #28 with it’s underworld gnomes and acid pot full of skeletal remains is both over the top and well rendered if you’ll excuse the pun.  Otherwise, I wouldn’t take issue with anything you said. Now, it’s time for me to grab an ale and dodge bullet points. 

Cheers,

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I agree! Human torch #5 especially! It’s a classic story eith that cover that is so recognizable! Definitely should be classic 

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